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  • iPhone 17 to stay cool with new tech and slim iPhone 17 Air details

    iPhone 17 to stay cool with new tech and slim iPhone 17 Air details

    Fresh news about the iPhone 17 suggests at least one model will stay cooler with a fancy liquid cooling system called a vapor chamber. This is the third time we’ve heard this, but it’s still unclear which models will get it.

    Apple’s chips keep getting stronger every year, but they heat up when you push them hard—like when playing heavy games. When they get too hot, the phone slows down to avoid damage. This is called thermal throttling. It happens when the chip hits its heat limit, and the phone cuts back power until it cools off.

    Big devices like the MacBook Pro use fans to blow heat away, but iPhones rely on a simple metal or graphite block to soak up heat and pass it to the phone’s body. A vapor chamber is a smarter version of this. It has liquid inside that turns into vapor when part of the phone gets hot. The vapor moves to cooler areas, turns back into liquid, and lowers the temperature. It’s like how a wet towel cools your head when you’re sick.

    Who Said What About iPhone 17 Cooling?

    Last summer, Apple expert Ming-Chi Kuo said only the iPhone 17 Pro Max would get this vapor chamber upgrade paired with graphite sheets. Other models would stick to just graphite. Then, the Chinese site MyDrivers claimed all iPhone 17 models would have it. Now, a trusted leaker, Instant Digital, says both Pro models—iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max—will use this cooling trick.

    iPhone 17 Air: Super Thin and Sleek

    Apple’s also swapping the “Plus” model for a new iPhone 17 Air, and everyone’s talking about how thin it’ll be. Reports vary: some say 6mm, others 5.5mm at its slimmest. Leaker Ice Universe adds that the camera bump is 4mm, making the thickest part 9.5mm. It’ll have one camera, a microphone, and a flash in a long bump, like on Google Pixel phones.

    Size and More

    The iPhone 17 Air might have a 6.6- or 6.7-inch screen—bigger than the iPhone 17 (6.3 inches) but smaller than the Pro Max (6.9 inches). Expect Apple to show off the whole iPhone 17 lineup around mid-September 2025.

  • Apple removes iPhone 16 ad about a smarter Siri

    Apple removes iPhone 16 ad about a smarter Siri

    Apple recently took down an advertisement for the iPhone 16 that highlighted a “smarter Siri.” This decision came after the company announced last week that some of the new Siri features, part of Apple Intelligence, won’t be ready as soon as they had hoped for iOS 18.

    The Smarter Siri Ad

    The ad starred English actor Isabella Ramsey and was posted on YouTube in September, just before iPhone 16 pre-orders began. In the video, Ramsey asks Siri to recall the name of someone they met at a restaurant a month earlier. The clip, now private on YouTube, was also shared on Instagram by fans, and you can still find it there.

    Apple described the ad like this:

    With a better understanding of your personal details, the ability to work across apps, and improved language skills, Siri will help you in exciting new ways.

    Apple now says these advanced Siri upgrades will take more time and will arrive sometime next year.

    What’s Happening with Siri?

    The smarter Siri features were first shown off at WWDC when Apple introduced iOS 18. They were supposed to launch in an iOS 18 update and include things like knowing more about your life, understanding what’s on your screen, and working better with apps.

    According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, these updates might not come until next year—or possibly later. Some folks in Apple’s AI team even worry that the features might need a complete redo or could be dropped entirely.

    Challenges Ahead

    Inside Apple, there’s talk that making Siri better might need stronger hardware. This could mean cutting back on some features or slowing them down on today’s devices. For now, Apple is working through these issues, and fans will have to wait a bit longer for the Siri they saw in the ad.

  • Apple’s new Foldable iPad Pro may have hidden Face ID

    Apple’s new Foldable iPad Pro may have hidden Face ID

    There’s exciting news about Apple working on a foldable iPad Pro! A fresh rumor says one of their test models has a special Face ID feature tucked under the screen. According to a tip from Digital Chat Station on Weibo, this test version boasts an 18.8-inch foldable display. It uses a “metal frame lens” to hide the Face ID parts, letting it unlock with facial recognition without needing a visible sensor. No extra details were shared, but it’s a cool hint at what’s coming.

    For a while, people have whispered about Apple creating a foldable gadget—maybe an iPad or even a MacBook. It’s still unclear which one it’ll be, but it depends on the software Apple chooses.
    Under-screen Face ID has been talked about for iPhones for years, but it hasn’t happened yet. This is the first time we’ve heard it tied to Apple’s foldable ideas.

    Experts at Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) predict that Apple will release an 18.8-inch foldable iPad Pro with a bright OLED screen in 2027. Meanwhile, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says LG might start making screens for a foldable MacBook—either 20.2 or 18.8 inches—by late 2025.

    A December story from The Wall Street Journal also mentioned Apple designing a bigger foldable device meant to work like a laptop, unfolding to around 19 inches. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman adds that a giant foldable iPad is in the works, possibly launching in 2028. He says Apple wants it to look smooth, like one solid piece of glass with no fold line.

    On another note, Apple is reportedly building a book-shaped foldable iPhone for next year. Instead of Face ID, it might use Touch ID on a side button—like the latest iPad Air and mini—because of limited space inside.

  • What we know about the iPhone Air’s new look

    What we know about the iPhone Air’s new look

    Apple is gearing up to launch its slimmest phone ever, the iPhone 17 Air, sometime later this year. People have been buzzing about how thin it might be compared to the 6.9mm iPhone 6. Now, fresh leaks are giving us a clearer picture of what’s coming.

    For months, guesses about the iPhone 17 Air’s size have bounced around. A recent tip from leaker Ice Universe says it could be just 5.5mm thick—a number analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also mentioned back in January. Another expert, Jeff Pu, thought it’d be closer to 6mm. Screen size rumors vary, too. Kuo suggested a 6.6-inch display, but Ice Universe claims it’ll match the 6.9-inch screen of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, sharing the same shape and edges as the iPhone 16 Pro Max. They even shared a video showing a possible sneak peek of the phone.

    Last Friday, YouTuber iDeviceHelp teamed up with leaker Majin Bu—who’d shown similar designs earlier—to drop a video. They say their mockups of the standard, Pro Max, and Air models come from secret Apple papers. Watching it, I couldn’t help but notice how the Air’s super-thin edge reminded me of the 5.1mm M4 iPad Pro—the thinnest Apple gadget so far.

    One cool detail stands out: the mockups show a camera bar running across the back, kind of like a Google Pixel. It’s unclear if it’s just for looks or does something special, but I like it. My iPhone 15 Pro wobbles on my desk, and this bar—shown on the 17 Pro Max mockup—seems to fix that a bit. The cameras still poke out, though, so it’s not a total win.

    The rest of the design looks familiar—buttons in the usual spots (except for the iPhone 16E, missing its Camera Control button), plus a USB-C port and speakers on the bottom. Up front, expect the Dynamic Island and Face ID. We’ll have to wait until September—Apple’s big reveal time—to see how close these guesses are.

  • New Apple shop launches in the UK, with another planned for Ohio

    New Apple shop launches in the UK, with another planned for Ohio

    Apple just showed off pictures of its updated shop at Trafford Centre, a big mall near Manchester in the United Kingdom. The Manchester store has a fresh look with plenty of wooden touches. It includes a Genius Bar and Apple Pickup area, with counters at different heights to make things easier for everyone. There’s also a spot to sit and try out the Apple Vision Pro, a big screen on the back wall, and other cool features.

    This isn’t the first Apple shop at Trafford Centre—it originally opened back in 2005. The new version was welcomed by customers on March 1. Meanwhile, designer Filip Chudzinski noticed Apple’s announcement about a brand-new shop coming to Crocker Park, an open-air shopping spot in a Cleveland, Ohio suburb. Apple hasn’t picked an exact opening day yet.

    “Get excited!” says the Crocker Park store page. “Something awesome is on the way. A fresh Apple shop will open soon.”

    The new Crocker Park location should be bigger and more up-to-date than the first one there, which started welcoming visitors in 2008. Apple fans in both the UK and Ohio have plenty to look forward to with these shiny, modern stores!

  • New MacBook Air reveal could happen soon — Here’s When

    New MacBook Air reveal could happen soon — Here’s When

    Now that the iPhone 16e is out for customers, Apple seems ready to share its next big thing any day now.

    MacBook Air Gets a Boost

    Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple might unveil new MacBook Air models with the M4 chip as soon as this week.

    “I think the M4 MacBook Air will show up as early as this week,” Gurman posted on X today. “Stock is running low, and Apple’s gearing up for a Mac announcement soon.”

    He also mentioned this in his Power On newsletter today.

    Look out for the new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Airs powered by the M4 chip, which has a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. Apple already added M4 chips to the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini last October, and tests show it’s up to 25% faster than the M3 chip for heavy tasks. Last fall, Apple bumped the base RAM in MacBook Airs from 8GB to 16 GB. The top RAM choice might jump to 32GB this time. Battery life should last longer, too.

    Cool Camera and Display Upgrades

    Following the MacBook Pro’s lead, the new MacBook Air will likely get a 12-megapixel camera with Center Stage. This keeps you in the frame during video calls, even if you move. It might also include Desk View, showing both your face and your desk from above. These features work in apps like FaceTime and Zoom and were once only on iPads or Macs with a Studio Display.

    The new models could have three Thunderbolt 4 ports (up from two Thunderbolt 3 ports) and support two external screens, even with the lid open. A nano-texture display, which cuts glare with a special coating, might come too—though Apple could save that for the MacBook Pro to keep them different. No big look changes are expected. The MacBook Air got a fresh design in 2022.

    When and How?

    If these MacBook Airs drop this week, expect a press release on Apple’s Newsroom site and maybe a YouTube video. There could be a surprise or two as well!

  • Microsoft unveils simple Copilot app for Mac users

    Microsoft unveils simple Copilot app for Mac users

    Microsoft has rolled out a fresh Copilot app made just for Mac computers. This means people who use Copilot can now enjoy it through a smooth, Mac-friendly program. Copilot is Microsoft’s smart AI tool, powered by OpenAI tech. It works a lot like ChatGPT, helping users with all sorts of tasks. You can ask it questions, get coding tips, upload pictures for extra details, create text or images, sum up info, dig into research, open shortcuts, and more.

    Now, Mac users can have this handy AI helper right on their screens. The app lets you upload photos, make images and text, use quick shortcuts, switch to dark mode, and explore a feature called Think Deeper. Microsoft Copilot is like a daily sidekick—chatting with it feels natural and boosts learning, growth, and confidence thanks to OpenAI and Microsoft’s AI brains.

    The app itself is free with no extra costs inside, but Copilot offers both free and paid options. For those wanting the newest AI features, Copilot Pro costs $20 per month per person.
    You can grab the Microsoft Copilot app from the Mac App Store at no charge. It works on any Mac with an Apple silicon chip running macOS 14 or newer. [Direct Link]

  • Apple Vision Pro’s New Adventure Video: Surfing in the arctic

    Apple Vision Pro’s New Adventure Video: Surfing in the arctic

    Apple Vision Pro fans can now enjoy a fresh six-minute video on the Apple TV app. It’s the second part of the exciting “Boundless” series, called “Arctic Surfing.” In “Arctic Surfing,” you get to join a brave group of surfers as they paddle through freezing waters. You’ll feel the thrill of catching chilly waves in Norway’s stunning winter scenery.

    Before this, the first episode, “Hot Air Balloons,” took viewers soaring over Türkiye’s famous rocky landscapes. And there’s more to come—next Friday, a new episode called “Deep Water Solo” will drop, promising another exciting experience.

    This cool new video is ready to watch on the Apple TV app in places like Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, the U.K., and the U.S. For folks in China, it’s available on the Migu Video and Tencent Video apps.

    With these videos, Apple Vision Pro brings wild adventures right to your screen, making you feel like you’re there. Whether it’s surfing icy waves or floating high in the sky, something is amazing to explore in this series!

  • Does low power mode make your iPhone slower?

    Does low power mode make your iPhone slower?

    Low Power Mode isn’t a new thing for iPhone users. It was first introduced with iOS 9 back in 2015. Now and then, I come across complaints online about new iPhones running slowly, and often, Low Power Mode is turned on. Let’s explore how this feature impacts your iPhone’s performance.

    How Does Low Power Mode Work?

    Low Power Mode is designed to help your iPhone last longer when you’re away from a charger. When you turn it on, it cuts down on power use by turning off or limiting various features.
    iOS will suggest turning on Low Power Mode when your battery hits 20%, but you can switch it on anytime you want.

    Here’s what Apple says about it:

    Low Power Mode helps your iPhone or iPad when the battery is low. It makes the battery last longer before you need to charge it, but some things might work slower or not update as quickly. Some tasks might not work until you turn off Low Power Mode or charge to 80% or more.

    You can see if Low Power Mode is active by checking if the battery icon in your Status Bar is yellow.

    What Changes When Low Power Mode is On?

    Apple has a list on its site detailing what changes:

    • Turns off or limits 5G use
    • Sets Auto-Lock to 30 seconds
    • Reduces screen brightness and limits refresh rate to 60Hz on ProMotion devices
    • Turns off Always-On Display for supported iPhones
    • Reduces visual effects
    • Stops background activities like downloads, iCloud syncing, backups, and email fetching

    Does It Slow Down Your iPhone?

    Yes, it does. Although not officially stated by Apple, Low Power Mode also reduces your iPhone’s speed. Your iPhone’s chip has performance and efficiency cores. Normally, it uses all cores, favoring performance cores for heavy tasks. But in Low Power Mode, it mostly uses the slower efficiency cores to save energy.

    For example, in a benchmark test with Low Power Mode off, the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s A18 Pro chip scored:

    • Single-core: 3341
    • Multi-core: 8270

    With Low Power Mode on, the scores drop significantly:

    • Single-core: 1384
    • Multi-core: 4093

    This shows that your iPhone might run at about half speed with this mode active.

    Conclusion

    While Low Power Mode can extend your battery life, especially when your phone is idle, it’s less effective during active use. It’s best to use Low Power Mode only when necessary. Remember, this feature is also available on iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches.

  • Apple’s Big 2025 Start: What’s coming this week?

    Apple’s Big 2025 Start: What’s coming this week?

    Apple is all set to reveal its first big product of 2025 this Wednesday. The company’s CEO, Tim Cook, shared the news on social media last week. Although we don’t have all the details yet, there’s a good chance it’s the new iPhone SE.

    New iPhone SE: What to Expect

    Based on what we’ve heard, the new iPhone SE might be the star of the show. Here’s what’s likely coming:

    • A larger 6.1-inch OLED screen
      A switch to USB-C for charging
    • A high-quality 48MP back camera
    • Face ID for unlocking your phone
    • And it might be the first iPhone with Apple’s own 5G modem

    There’s talk that Apple might give this iPhone SE a new name, calling it the iPhone 16E. Tim Cook hinted that “the newest member of the family” is on the way, which could mean this new naming might happen.

    Other Possible Reveals

    Apart from the iPhone, Apple could surprise us with:

    • A new MacBook Air with the latest M4 chip
    • An 11th generation iPad with the A17 Pro chip, bringing new smart features
    • An iPad Air with the M3 chip and a new Magic Keyboard

    These might not launch right away but could be part of the early-year announcements.

    Don’t Hold Your Breath For

    While Apple has lots planned for 2025, some products won’t make it to the early launch:

    • AirTag 2, expected around mid-2025, will offer better tracking
    • A new smart home hub, possibly named ‘HomePad’, might be delayed beyond March
    • High-end computers like the M4 Ultra Mac Studio and Mac Pro are slated for a summer reveal at WWDC.

    So, keep your eyes peeled for Wednesday’s event; it’s shaping up to be an exciting start to Apple’s 2025 product lineup.

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