🦾 Geekbench Metal test result of the yet-to-be-released MacBook Air on M4 – 55516

🧠 The score is similar to the test result of the iPad Pro 13” on M4 chip. For comparison, the current version of MacBook Air on M3 chip gives out around 49000.

🔎 The new model (Mac16,12) on which the test was run has a 10-core Apple M4 chip, 24GB of RAM and runs macOS Sequoia 15.2 (24C2101), which was previously revealed to reference the two new MacBook Air models.

📆 According to the latest rumors, the laptop will be announced in March.

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📰 Apple has begun sourcing suppliers for mass production of its first foldable iPhone

📱 Insider Digital Chat Station reported that Apple has decided on the format of its first foldable device. The company is preparing a foldable gadget, which has an external and internal screen.

📏 The external display of the device has a diagonal of 5.49“, while the internal display is 7.74”. Most likely, it will be a premium model of the new iPhone, but there is a possibility that we are expecting something like iPad Mini in a new form factor.

🔒 A new Face ID system with meta-lenses, which will combine the receiver and transmitter technology to reduce the size of the components on the screen, is also supposed.

📆 The gadget is still in the prototype stage, and its release won't take place until 2027 at the earliest.

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💬 ChatGPT as default Safari search engine

🧭 It is now possible to use ChatGPT as a search engine in Safari by activating a special extension added to the updated ChatGPT app on iOS.

Not available in all regions.

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🇮🇩 iPhone 16 will return to Indonesia as soon as this week

📰 Bloomberg reports that the Indonesian Ministry of Industry and Apple have agreed on the terms of lifting the ban in the country on the iPhone 16 series, which was in effect from October 2024, the parties may sign the agreement as early as this week.

ℹ️ Indonesia imposed a ban on new smartphones from Apple because the company failed to meet the requirements that smartphones sold domestically must contain at least 35% locally manufactured parts and at least $115 million investment in local industry each year.

💰 Now, it seems that after much wrangling and discussions with the government, Apple plans to invest $1 billion in Indonesia after all, including:

🏭 Building a factory in Batam, to produce the AirTag;
🏭 Building a factory in Bandung, Jakarta, to produce other types of iPhone accessories and components;
🎓 A new Apple Academy program to train locals in research and development of their applications;
💸 Payment of annual dues of $115 million is maintained.

💬 The Ministry of Industry plans to hold a press conference as soon as possible to announce the issuance of a license allowing the iPhone 16 to be sold in Indonesia.

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👂 iPhone 17e to launch next year in February

📰 Apple will very likely launch an iPhone 17e next year around the same February window, claims a new consumer report, coinciding with a claim by a proven leaker that references to the device have already been spotted in the Chinese supply chain.

🪙 Of course, this is assuming the iPhone 16e sells well. If it doesn't, the "e" could suffer the same fate as the iPhone "mini" series. By the way, a "Plus" model is expected to be absent in Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 lineup.

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🔋 iPhone 16e has a battery capacity of 3961 mAh

📱 This is reported by Dave2D in his review of the iPhone 16e.

Compare the rest of the 16 series:

📱 iPhone 16: 3561 mAh
📱 iPhone 16 Plus: 4674 mAh
📱 iPhone 16 Pro: 3582 mAh
📱 iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4685 mAh

🔋 Taking into account the use of the new energy-efficient C1 chip, the novelty in battery tests can show results even slightly higher than the iPhone 15 Pro Max with a battery capacity of 4441 mAh.

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📱 Photoshop launch on iPhone

🔎 The app has the same tools as the PC version, including the Generative Fill and Generative Expand AI functions powered by Adobe Firefly 3.

🤖 In the free version layers, masks, Spot Healing Brush and some AI features are available. However, access to advanced tools like Object Select, Magic Wand, Content-Aware Fill and Clone Stamp will require a subscription.

💵 A Photoshop Mobile and Web subscription costs $7.99 per month or $69.99 per year.

📱 Android version will be available within this year.

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🛜 Apple will use its own custom-designed Wi-Fi chip in all upcoming iPhone 17 models

📰 According according to Jeff Pu, an analyst who covers companies within Apple's supply chain, all iPhone 17 models will be equipped with a WiFi 7-enabled chip developed by Apple itself.

🔮 Previously, there was speculation that the company would leave only the 6 standard for its own WiFi modems, but now the predictions are changing.

ℹ️ Wi-Fi 7 allows for data transmission over the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands simultaneously with a supported router, resulting in faster Wi-Fi speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connectivity. Wi-Fi 7 can provide peak speeds of over 40 Gbps, a 4× increase over Wi-Fi 6E, if a device supports the maximum specifications.

👂 By the way, according to other rumors, Qualcomm and Broadcom corporations, which supply cellular and WiFi+Bluetooth modems for the iPhone, have already presented a plan for 2025 for the production of chips, which noted a decrease in the number of orders from Apple by 30 and 75%, respectively.

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😎 Expect a new Apple product announcement this week

Tim Cook at his 📱 announced There is something in the AIR:

This week.

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🔔 Apple unveiled MacBook Air iPad Air on the M3 and an updated Magic Keyboard with a top row of function keys

🔎 Colors and memory options are the same, on sale starting March 12 with prices starting at $599.

🧠 The base iPad also got an update with Apple A16 chip and 128GB as a minimum storage and 512GB as a maximum version. Apple Intelligence support has not yet been given.

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🆕 iPad Air M3 promo video for retail stores and resellers

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