In this weekly overview we list the most important Apple news for you and you will also find the most popular tips from the past few days.
Last week it became clear which languages Apple will add to Apple Intelligence in 2025 and Apple has again labeled products as Vintage and Obsolete. In addition, we have collected new rumors about the iPhone 17.
Top Apple News
Apple Intelligence: These new languages will be added in 2025
Monday, September 23 • Wesley Fabry
The possibilities of Apple Intelligence are great, but for the time being only available to users in the United States. Apple Intelligence will first be available in English (US) and later this year in other English-language variants.
In addition, Apple has announced that next year Apple Intelligence will also be available in languages other than English. Unfortunately, there is bad news to report, Dutch is not yet among them. Testing Apple Intelligence in the EU is possible, but please ask for the necessary steps. We have listed all the information for you.
List of all obsolete and vintage Apple products
Wednesday, September 25 • Wesley Fabry
Last week, Apple again labeled products as vintage. Using a list you can immediately see which products are outdated and no longer receive updates. These Apple products are no longer repaired by the company and you often do not receive support if problems arise.
Products are vintage when Apple stopped distributing it for sale more than five years ago and less than seven years ago. Products are considered obsolete when Apple stopped distributing them more than seven years ago. We explain the terms vintage and outdated, so you know where you stand.
Apple releases firmware update for AirPods
Friday, September 27 • Wesley Fabry
Apple has released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2nd generation (with Lightning or USB-C charging case) and AirPods 4. The new version number is 7A305 and contains bug fixes and new AirPods features that can be used from iOS 18.
On the Apple website you can read in a support document (Dutch) which improvements and solutions Apple has made and/or whether new options have been added. The AirPods are automatically provided with the new firmware, but updating manually is unfortunately a difficult job.
iPhone 17 rumors: 120Hz ProMotion display and more scratch-resistant screen with anti-reflective coating
Saturday, September 28 • Wesley Fabry
Now that the iPhone 16 series has been officially released by Apple, the first rumors about the new generation are appearing. According to various sources, we can expect some new improvements in the iPhone 17 (Pro), such as a more scratch-resistant screen.
According to Instant Digital on Chinese Weibo, the iPhone 17 would have a more scratch-resistant screen with less reflection. Apple has been using the Ceramic Shield for the iPhone screen for several years. This makes the display better protected against bumps and falls, but is still sensitive to scratches.
Most popular Apple tips from last week
- Testing Apple Intelligence on iPhone, iPad and Mac, via a detour also in the EU
- Resume, pause, and manage iCloud Photo Sync on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
- Fix for moving dots and dots on the iPhone screen while driving
- Calculator app enhanced with math notes, unit conversion and more
- Overview of all watch faces in watchOS 11
- macOS Sequoia: Use full-screen tiles to quickly organize your screen
- Set up widgets for Apple Watch and use the Smart Stack
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