This week also saw revived rumors about a significant overhaul in design and functionality coming in iOS 19, while Apple’s latest Mac and iPad models began making their way into reviewers’ and consumers’ hands, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more!
John Gruber Says ‘Something is Rotten’ at Apple Following Apple Intelligence Siri Delay
Last Friday, Apple issued a statement announcing that it is delaying certain Apple Intelligence features around Siri personalization that had originally been planned for an update to iOS 18, now noting that the features will arrive “in the coming year,” which suggests they may not debut until iOS 19 or an even later update in the iOS 19 cycle.
While Apple has in the past occasionally delayed or canceled software and hardware projects, Gruber is concerned that Apple has marketed its AI future around features that remain concept videos, threatening the company’s credibility and perhaps representing deep-seated issues at Apple.
iOS 19 Will Bring Biggest Design Overhaul Since iOS 7
Apple’s annual developer conference is just three months away, and a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that the iOS 19 update that will be unveiled at WWDC 2025 will bring the biggest design overhaul since iOS 7 over a decade ago. macOS will see similar changes, with Apple looking to emphasize a more consistent cross-platform experience with simplified navigation and device control.
M4 MacBook Air Reviews Are Now Out, Plus Sky Blue Unboxing Videos
Video Shows iPhone 17 Mockups Based on ‘Internal Documents’
Rumors about the designs for the iPhone 17 family continue to firm up, with a new set of mockups once again showing off the expected designs.
Apple Upgrades CarPlay in Two Ways
The upcoming iOS 18.4 update will include two enhancements that will benefit some CarPlay users: a third row of app icons on certain larger infotainment displays and new EV routing to help Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning owners find charging stations that use the North American Charging Standard (NACS).
Apple Introduced Its Most Controversial MacBook 10 Years Ago This Week
Apple announced the infamous 12-inch Retina MacBook a decade ago this week, an experimental new Mac that was as controversial as it was revolutionary.
However, the 12-inch MacBook offered a glimpse at what was to come in the Mac lineup. It was the first Apple device with a USB-C port, terraced battery, butterfly keyboard, and haptic trackpad. It was also the first MacBook with a design focused on efficiency, a Retina display in a non-Pro model, multiple color options, and without a fan or an illuminated Apple logo.
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