A look back at this week’s Apple news and headlines, including the launch of the new iPad and Apple Pencils, the iPad Pro M4 chipset, the awkward size of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, foldable MacBook plans, iOS backdoor investigation and the finale. The new Cut Pro camera.
Apple Loop is here to remind you of some of the many discussions surrounding Apple over the past seven days. You can also read my weekly Android news roundup here on Forbes.
Apple Pen and Paper Launch
This week we attended a virtual presentation from Apple, which featured the launch of new iPad and Apple Pencil. The title belongs to the iPad Pro, bringing a new screen, improved chipset and slimmer design:
“Available in Silver and Space Black finishes, the new iPad Pro comes in two sizes: an expansive 13-inch model and a super-portable 11-inch model. Both sizes feature the world’s most advanced display: a revolutionary new Ultra Retina XDR display. with cutting-edge tandem OLED technology — delivering a remarkable visual experience.
(Apple Newsroom).
The new iPad
Small iPads are renewed
Apple also refreshed the iPad Air and classic iPad at the event. The latter sees its price reduced to $349, while the former comes with a processor upgrade that gives it more power to challenge the Mac lineup with an M2 variant now available:
“In contrast, the new iPad Air comes with a slightly larger screen than before, 11 inches, and adds a second screen size, 13 inches, which has never been seen before. The previous Air had the Apple M1 chip on board, and it’s been reclassified to M2, the same processor that powers the latest iMac.”
(Forbes).
Welcome to the M4
At the heart of the iPad Pro is Apple’s new M4 chipset. This is the first M4 device to launch, and it’s worth noting that it’s not debuting with the Mac lineup, even though the specs are more like a desktop device than a handheld device:
“The M4 uses second-generation 3nm technology and its 10-core processor is configured with four performance cores and six efficiency cores, making it 50% more powerful than the M2 in the previous iPad Pro, according to Apple. The main GPU also supports dynamic caching, mesh shading, and ray tracing, as well as a new display engine with four times the rendering speed of the M2.
(The edge).
Is the new iPhone a handful?
Meanwhile, one of the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s big changes was discussed this week. With recent leaks suggesting the Pro Max is getting bigger, is the iPhone’s larger screen going to be difficult to hold?
“How big are your hands? Same size as yesterday, right? Some of the most recent leaks regarding the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series have revealed that there could be notable size increases coming soon, according to the reliable Sonny Dickson on inches, a notable increase from the 6.7 inches of the current iPhone 15 Pro Max.
(Forbes).
The foldable MacBook
How would you comfortably carry a 20-inch MacBook? According to analyst Jeff Pu, Apple’s supply chain is preparing to deliver such a device with a foldable screen that brings it closer to a 13-inch laptop… although it might have to wait a year:
“Apple is accelerating its work on foldable devices, according to a new investor note seen by 9to5Mac. The report, authored by Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu, said Apple will begin mass production of a 20.3-inch foldable device in late 2025, followed by a foldable iPhone in late 2026.
“If today’s report from Pu is to be believed, Apple has “accelerated” its work on foldable devices. The report states that there is “increasing visibility” of Apple’s foldable devices based on supply chain controls.
(9to5Mac).
Investigation into stolen iPhones
Dan Goodin reports the discovery of an iPhone Zero-Day Exploit for Ars Technica. This is notable both for the length of time it has been available and the process used.
“Researchers presented intriguing new findings Wednesday regarding an attack that over four years hijacked dozens, if not thousands, of iPhones, many of which belonged to employees of Moscow-based security firm Kaspersky. Discoveries: Unknown attackers managed to gain an unprecedented level of access by exploiting a vulnerability in an undocumented hardware feature that few, if any, people outside of Apple and chip suppliers such as ARM Holdings knew about .
(Ars Technica).
And finally…
There is a new utility in Final Cut Pro for iPad that allows you to integrate multiple cameras into the tablet. Apple doesn’t call a tablet for live mixing… Say hello to Final Cut Camera, available for every camera called iPhone:
“Users can get a director’s view on each camera in real time and settings can be adjusted from the Final Cut Pro app for iPad 2. There are options to fine-tune exposure, focus, white balance, ISO, shutter speed and zoom. get the perfect plans. Previews are transmitted to Final Cut Pro and replaced with full-resolution files so users can quickly move from production to editing.
(Mac Rumors).
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