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Apple pauses work on goggles to focus on smart glasses
Apple is shifting focus from revamping its Vision Pro goggles to developing AI-powered smart glasses to rival Meta’s offerings, per Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman. Staff previously working on a lighter, cheaper Vision Pro are now being reassigned to the smart glasses project.
Bloomberg reports that the tech giant is developing at least two types of smart glasses. The first model, nicknamed N50, will pair with an iPhone and not have its own display. Apple reportedly plans to unveil these smart glasses as soon as next year and release them in 2027.
The second version of smart glasses that the company is working on include a display. These glasses would compete with the Meta Ray-Ban Display, which were unveiled last month. While Apple had planned to release this version of its smart glasses in 2028, the company is now working to expedite development.
MacDailyNews Take: Again, as we wrote last evening, “Meta isn’t that far ahead. Apple can catch and surpass them with the next-gen Siri and, most importantly, the company’s insurmountable ecosystem advantage.”
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Mashable reviews Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max: ‘The mighty workhorse we needed’
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max offers a striking new design that delivers a dramatic leap in performance. It features the A19 Pro, the most powerful and efficient chip for iPhone yet, enabling the advanced camera systems, next-level mobile gaming, and Apple Intelligence.
Built with an Apple-designed vapor chamber that is laser-welded into a strong, light, and thermally conductive aluminum unibody, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers Apple’s best-ever performance and an enormous leap in battery life. Three 48MP Fusion cameras — Main, Ultra Wide, and an all-new Telephoto — offer the equivalent of eight lenses, including the longest optical-quality zoom ever on iPhone at 8x, and the innovative 18MP Center Stage front camera takes selfies to the next level. With new industry-first video features built for pro filmmakers and content creators, including ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, and genlock, iPhone integrates even more seamlessly into the largest and smallest of productions. iPhone 17 Pro Max features the Ceramic Shield 2 front cover with 3x better scratch resistance, and for the first time, Ceramic Shield protects the back of iPhone.
iPhone 17 Pro Max is available in three beautiful new finishes — deep blue, cosmic orange, and silver.
Stan Schroeder
for Mashable:
I’ve spent about a week with the new iPhone 17 Pro Max (Apple also sent me the iPhone 17 Pro, but I’m still fully testing that one), and I was thrilled with the phone’s long battery life, excellent cameras, and, simply, the fact that this is the iPhone that has it all. It’s the right phone for me, the tech nerd…
You can spec the Pro with up to 2TB of storage, which I think makes sense exclusively for video creators. I’ve tested the variant with 1TB, but I could easily make do with half as much…
The 17 Pro Max is the best iPhone, period. It has a large, beautiful display, excellent cameras, and long battery life. If you can afford it, buy it. The only potential drawbacks worth considering are the size and the weight… The iPhone 17 Pro has almost exactly the same specs, but it’s smaller and lighter, making it a better fit for some people.
MacDailyNews Take: The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the flagship iPhone for a reason – all other iPhones and, of course, iPhone knockoffs, cower in its prodigious shadow!
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Apple’s new iPhones selling ‘stronger than anticipated,’ except for one model – Morgan Stanley
About two weeks post-launch of the iPhone 17 series, Morgan Stanley analysts reported that demand for the devices is “slightly stronger than anticipated,” citing extended shipping times on Apple’s online store and insights from Apple’s supply chain. But, one model is lagging the rest.
Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:
There has been strong early demand for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, according to the analysts. However, they said the ultra-thin iPhone Air has faced “relative weakness” in demand so far.
“Our supply chain checks suggest an iPhone 17 build increase is likely imminent,” wrote Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring, in a research note today. In the second half of 2025, Apple’s supply chain might increase its production of the new iPhones to more than 90 million units, up from 84 million to 86 million units currently, the note said…
The analysts are bullish about iPhone shipments in 2026 and 2027… “iPhones are getting old and Apple’s biggest innovation in years less than 12 months away,” the analysts wrote, in reference to the long-rumored foldable iPhone.
MacDailyNews Take: We bet iPhone Air will easily outsell the top sales mark of any iPhone mini or Plus iteration.
MacDailyNews Note: Woodring reiterated his “Buy” rating and raised his price target on Apple shares to $298.
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Apple’s iPhone 17e expected early next year with A19 and Dynamic Island
Apple’s budget-friendly iPhone lineup is set for an impressive upgrade: Leaks suggest the iPhone 17e, arriving early 2026, will ditch the kludgetastic notch for Dynamic Island and pack the powerful A19 chip—bringing premium perks to more users without breaking the bank.
Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in May that Apple would release an iPhone 17e in the first half of next year as part of a switch to an annual update strategy for its entry-level iPhone. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has also reported that an iPhone 17e is coming early next year…
According to Gurman, the new phone will include the same A19 chip as the iPhone 17. The A19 is built on an upgraded 3-nanometer process. It features a 6-core CPU with two performance cores and four efficiency cores. There’s a 5-core GPU, offering performance and efficiency improvements over the A18… The A19’s efficiency improvements bring a significant battery life boost…
According to the leaker known as “Digital Chat Station,” the iPhone 17e will feature a Dynamic Island and a “new design.” For context, the iPhone 16e features a “notch” at the top of the display, similar to the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14.
MacDailyNews Take: We imagine an iPhone 15-like design, but with a single rear camera, likely a 48MP Fusion lens similar to the iPhone 16e:
iPhone 15
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Aggressive, under-the-radar carrier marketing is powering new iPhone sales
A Bank of America research note highlights a key factor behind Apple’s stronger-than-anticipated iPhone sales this fall: aggressive, discreet carrier marketing. This strategy has made iPhones more appealing, surpassing the impact of product upgrades alone.
Faizan Farooque for TheStreet:
U.S. carriers have become quiet engines of Apple’s success by offering better trade-in deals, longer payment plans, and less strict condition criteria.
The move is not just boosting unit sales; it is also changing how Apple generates revenue: by employing partners, not just products, to expedite updates and retain users within its ecosystem…
Wamsi Mohan, an analyst at Bank of America, wrote a research note that didn’t make front-page news, but should have.
Mohan gave Apple shares a “buy” recommendation again and cited U.S. carrier incentives as one of the key reasons for the iPhone 17 cycle’s rise…
The research says that telecom companies like Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T are paying for the upgrade cycle in ways that go well beyond the customary bundling.
With these deals, a lot of buyers may get an iPhone 17 for less than $250 up front, even the Pro Max variant.
All you need to do is sign up for a particular unlimited data package and agree to pay for it over the course of 24 to 36 months. The psychology is strong: Apple makes a big sale, the carrier gets a high-value client, and the customer hardly feels the expense.
MacDailyNews Take: Sometimes, financial engineering is even more important than hardware and software engineering.
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Apple shelves Vision headset revamp to prioritize Meta-like smart glasses
Apple has shelved a major Vision Pro headset redesign to prioritize smart glasses development, aiming to compete with Meta Platforms’ offerings. The company is exploring two smart glasses models: one without a display that pairs with an iPhone and another with a display to rival Meta’s Ray-Ban Display. These glasses will emphasize voice interaction, AI, and include features like speakers, cameras, and voice controls, available in multiple styles.
Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:
The company had been preparing a cheaper, lighter variant of its headset — code-named N100 — for release in 2027. But Apple announced internally last week that it’s moving staff from that project to accelerate work on glasses, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Smart glasses have emerged as a critical arena for tech companies, which are racing to develop AI-centric devices. Future designs could eventually challenge smartphones as must-have technology, and Apple wants to be ready.
The company is working on at least two types of smart glasses. The first one, dubbed N50, will pair with an iPhone and lack its own display. Apple aims to unveil this model as soon as next year, ahead of a release in 2027, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing internal matters.
Apple is also working on a version with a display — something that could challenge the just-released Meta Ray-Ban Display. The Apple version had been planned for 2028, but the company is now looking to accelerate development, the people said.
Apple’s glasses will rely heavily on voice interaction and artificial intelligence — two areas where it hasn’t always excelled. It was slow to introduce the Apple Intelligence platform and had to delay upgrades to its Siri voice assistant.
But the company is working to turn things around on that front. Apple is betting that a rebuilt Siri, planned for as early as March, will help power a new range of devices, including glasses, speakers, displays and cameras.
Apple is still planning a modest refresh of the current Vision Pro design — with a faster chip — for as early as the end of this year
MacDailyNews Take: Meta isn’t that far ahead. Apple can catch and surpass them with the next-gen Siri and, most importantly, the company’s insurmountable ecosystem advantage.
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T-Mobile expands satellite-based network to support X, WhatsApp in mobile dead zones
T-Mobile announced Wednesday that its satellite-to-cell network now supports popular apps like X, WhatsApp, AllTrails, AccuWeather, Google Maps, and more, expanding a service launched commercially in July. Initially limited to SMS, MMS, picture messaging, and short audio clips, the network now provides connectivity for mobile dead zones and remote areas.
Reuters:
T-Satellite, powered by more than 650 Starlink direct-to-cell satellites, is also available for about a dozen apps such as Pixel Weather, Apple Music, Samsung Find, AccuWeather and AllTrails.
“Part of what we’ve done here is worked with Apple and Google to create frameworks for SAT mode (satellite connectivity feature) so that any app can actually adopt the mode and get access to the data channel while connected to the satellite,” Jeff Giard, vice president, strategic partnerships and product innovation, told Reuters.
For T-Satellite customers, the phone automatically switches to the satellite network the moment a terrestrial signal drops. When customers launch a satellite-ready app, it will provide critical services rather than full data-heavy experiences.
The network is included at no extra charge with T-Mobile’s new “Experience Beyond” plan. For others, including AT&T and Verizon customers, the service can be added for $10 a month.
Giard said the framework for the App Store and the Play Store now enable apps to adopt SAT mode through an application programming interface, and T-Mobile is working to encourage more app developers to activate it.
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Apple, OpenAI ask U.S. judge to dismiss Elon Musk’s lawsuit over competition claims
Apple’s agreement with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is not exclusive and does not stifle competition, Apple’s lawyers argued on Tuesday, urging a U.S. judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by xAI, the AI company founded by multibillionaire Elon Musk. xAI is seeking billions in damages, claiming that Apple’s deal with OpenAI unfairly disadvantages the X app and xAI’s Grok app by reducing their prominence in the App Store.
Reuters:
Under a deal announced in June 2024, Apple has integrated ChatGPT into its operating system for iPhones, iPads and Macs. Musk owns both X and xAI, which owns the Grok chatbot.
Apple and OpenAI have “locked up markets to maintain their monopolies and prevent innovators like X and xAI from competing,” the lawsuit filed by xAI in August claimed.
“Apple and OpenAI’s agreement is expressly not exclusive, and it is public and widely known that Apple intends to partner with other generative AI chatbots,” lawyers for Apple said.
In a separate filing, lawyers for OpenAI accused Musk of waging “a campaign of lawfare” against OpenAI and ChatGPT, referring to earlier suits that Musk, who is also the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has filed against the company. They too asked the judge to dismiss the case.
MacDailyNews Note: Musk is independently pursuing a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, in a California federal court, aiming to block OpenAI’s transition from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity. Musk co-founded OpenAI with Altman in 2015 as a nonprofit.
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Qualcomm adopts Arm’s v9 architecture
Qualcomm has adopted the latest Arm Holdings computing architecture (v9) for its flagship chips, incorporating features to enhance AI performance, according to Reuters.
Reuters:
The decision at least partially settles a question of whether and how Qualcomm would continue to work with Arm technology, following an acrimonious legal battle between the two last year, and the move is likely to raise revenue for Arm which charges more for the newer tech.
San Diego, California-based Qualcomm last week introduced a new generation of PC and phone chips. Unlike previous generations, two sources familiar with the matter said Qualcomm’s new chips will use the ninth version of Arm’s computing architecture, called “v9” in the industry, which includes several improvements aimed at helping chips handle tasks from chatbots and image generators better.
Qualcomm rivals such as MediaTek, which has at times eclipsed Qualcomm’s market share for mobile phone chips, has publicly confirmed its use of Arm’s v9, and most analysts believe Apple uses it, too.
MacDailyNews Take: Apple’s chips consistently outperform Qualcomm’s (and everyone else’s) Arm-based processors, even as Qualcomm and others adopt Arm’s v9 architecture, because Apple secures priority access to TSMC’s most advanced manufacturing processes due to its status as the foundry’s largest and most lucrative customer. This gives Apple a significant edge in transistor density, power efficiency, and raw performance that Qualcomm et al. struggle to match on older or less optimized nodes.
Apple also designs its own custom Arm cores with an architectural license, allowing deeper optimizations for performance and integration with its ecosystem, while Qualcomm relies more on Arm’s reference designs and faces higher wafer costs on advanced nodes — up to 16-24% premiums for TSMC’s N3P — due to lacking Apple’s bargaining power.
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Apple TV+ is the exclusive streaming home for Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the gang until 2030, with extended Peanuts partnership
Apple TV+ on Tuesday announced a five-year extension as the exclusive streaming home for all things Peanuts, through an expanded partnership with WildBrain, Peanuts Worldwide, and Lee Mendelson Film Productions until 2030. The new deal includes the classic Peanuts library, as well as plans for more new original Peanuts series and specials. Apple has been home to the Peanuts classic library since 2020, alongside multiple original programming collaborations starting in 2018, and is currently in production with WildBrain and Peanuts on a brand-new animated feature film starring Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, announced in 2023.
“In this milestone 75th anniversary year, it feels incredibly meaningful to continue our collaboration with our brilliant partners at WildBrain, Peanuts Worldwide, and Lee Mendelson,” said Tara Sorensen, head of children’s programming, Apple TV+, in a statement. “Our commitment, dedication and passion for Peanuts runs deep. These beloved characters and stories hold a timeless significance, resonating with people of all ages across the globe. And we are delighted that the iconic holiday specials will be available for everyone to experience, continuing this time-honored, comforting tradition.”
Fans can celebrate the 75th anniversary of Peanuts all year long on Apple TV+, as the exclusive home to an award-winning slate of original animated series and specials, alongside beloved Peanuts classics, including special free streaming windows to enjoy the iconic Peanuts holiday specials from Mendelson/Melendez Productions and Peanuts Worldwide. Don’t miss “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” available Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19; “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” available Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16; and “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” available Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14. Subscribers can watch these specials anytime, all year long.
The Apple TV+ lineup for Peanuts classics holiday fare (in chronological order):
“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” — Stream for Free Saturday, October 18, 2025 and Sunday, October 19, 2025
Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle.
“A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” — Stream for Free Saturday, November 15, 2025 and Sunday, November 16, 2025
For over 50 years, Peppermint Patty invites everyone to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving, even though he is already going to celebrate at his grandmother’s. Snoopy decides to cook his own version of a Thanksgiving meal with help from his friends.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” — Stream for Free Saturday, December 13, 2025 and Sunday, December 14, 2025
In this beloved Peanuts special, feeling down about the commercialism of Christmas, Lucy recruits Charlie Brown to be the director of the gang’s holiday play. Can he overcome his friends’ preference for dancing over acting, find the “perfect” tree and discover the true meaning of Christmas?
Apple TV+’s award-winning original Peanuts series include the Emmy and Annie Award-nominated “Snoopy in Space,” “The Snoopy Show” and “Camp Snoopy,” as well as new original specials under the Snoopy Presents banner including Emmy Award-nominated programs “It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown,” “Lucy’s School,” “To Mom (And Dad), With Love,” “One-of-a-Kind Marcie,” “Welcome Home, Franklin,” the Annie Award-nominated “For Auld Lang Syne” and the recently premiered “A Summer Musical.” Apple TV+ also features two Emmy Award-winning original Peanuts documentaries, “Who Are You, Charlie Brown?” and “Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10,” and classic anthology titles including “It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown” and “Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown,” among many others. In 2023, Apple set its first original Peanuts feature film, taking Snoopy and Charlie Brown on an epic adventure through the Big City.
Fans can also enjoy Peanuts come to life on Apple Watch and Apple TV with the Snoopy watch face featuring the iconic canine along with his feathered friend, Woodstock, set in themes based on the beloved Peanuts comic strip as well as with dynamic screen savers that are perfect for families and constantly changing with vibrant animations, seasonal scenes and Easter eggs featuring some iconic Snoopy and Woodstock moments.
Apple Tv+ Original Peanuts Content Now Streaming Includes:
“Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical”
“Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical” is a delightful, animated musical special about the joy and magic of summer camp and the importance of preserving what you love, that debuted globally on Apple TV+ on August 15, 2025. Charlie Brown loves camp and is determined to make his final year special, but Sally, a first-time camper, is nervous and skeptical of the new and unfamiliar place. While everyone settles into camp, Snoopy and Woodstock discover a treasure map that takes them on a wild adventure nearby.
“Camp Snoopy”
After discovering their troop is in danger of disbanding, Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts set off to immerse themselves in nature and the Great Outdoors, with the Beagle Scout Manual as their guide. Meanwhile, Charlie Brown and friends enjoy their summer at Camp Spring Lake, crossing paths with Snoopy as they experience hiking, swimming, sitting around campfires, and everything summer camp and the outdoors have to offer.
“Snoopy in Space”
Blast off with the Emmy and Annie Award-nominated “Snoopy in Space,” a series of 24 animated shorts featuring Charlie Brown and the beloved Peanuts gang. Snoopy fulfills his dreams and embarks on his next big adventure: becoming a NASA astronaut. Joined by Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang, Snoopy takes command of the International Space Station and explores the moon and beyond.
“The Snoopy Show”
The world’s most iconic dog is ready for his close-up. Dive into three seasons of new adventures with the happy-dancing, high-flying, big-dreaming beagle, who’s joined by best friend Woodstock and the rest of the Peanuts gang.
“Snoopy Presents: It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown”
In this Emmy and PGA Award-nominated program, Sally’s bond with a special little flower on the baseball field may spell disaster for the big game. For Charlie Brown and the team, it’s just the inspiration they need to make a positive impact on their environment.
“Snoopy Presents: Lucy’s School”
The Emmy Award-nominated special features the Peanuts gang anxious about starting at a new school in the fall, inspiring Lucy to start her own school instead, but teaching isn’t as easy as it sounds. “Lucy’s School” is a love letter to teachers and an appreciation of the impact a teacher can have on a child. It explores the fear of change, and shows how Lucy, supported by her friends, faces and overcomes her own fears.
“Snoopy Presents: To Mom (And Dad), With Love”
In this Humanitas and Emmy Award-nominated special, Mother’s Day is almost here, and everyone in the Peanuts gang is excited, except for Peppermint Patty. For her, it’s a reminder that she didn’t grow up with a mom. But good pal Marcie helps Peppermint Patty see that families come in all shapes and sizes. Snoopy also tags along as Woodstock tries to find his mom.
“Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie”
Emmy Award-nominated and Annie Award-winning “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie” shows us firsthand how our lovable introvert, Marcie, makes a monumental difference from behind the scenes for both her friends and her community. To train for the school golf championship, Marcie assists Peppermint Patty as her caddie, offering thoughtful and deliberate advice to help her win. Meanwhile, after coming up with brilliant solutions to her classmates’ problems – from hallway traffic jams to lunchtime pizza shortages – Marcie is unexpectedly elected as class president … a role she never wanted.
“Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin”
The Emmy, Annie, Humanitas and NAACP Image Award-nominated origin story for one of Peanuts’ most beloved characters, the special follows Franklin as he moves to a new town and navigates new friendships. Franklin’s family is always on the move with his dad’s military job, and everywhere he goes, Franklin finds support in a notebook filled with his grandfather’s advice on friendship. But when Franklin tries his usual strategies with the Peanuts gang, he has trouble fitting in. That’s until he learns about the neighborhood Soap Box Derby race. According to his grandfather, everyone loves a winner! He’s sure that winning the race will also mean winning over some new friends. All he needs is a partner, which he finds in Charlie Brown. Franklin and Charlie Brown work together to build a car and, in the process, become good buddies.
“Who Are You, Charlie Brown?”
This Emmy Award-winning program honoring the “everyman” creator, Charles “Sparky” Schulz, “Who Are You, Charlie Brown?” is an Apple Original documentary that celebrates the significance and global multigenerational popularity of the comic strip and its timeless artistry and design, to profile the man whose simple characters would touch the lives of millions through the decades and become beloved cultural icons.
“Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne”
In this Annie Award-nominated special, after the Peanuts gang experience a disappointing Christmas because Grandma can’t visit, Lucy resolves to throw herself the best New Year’s Eve party ever, while Charlie Brown struggles to accomplish just one of his resolutions before the clock strikes twelve.
“Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10”
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, this Emmy Award-winning documentary tries to solve the great mystery: Was Snoopy a top-secret astronaut? Starring Jeff Goldblum as a self-published NASA historian and Ron Howard as himself, “Peanuts in Space” takes an affectionate, lighthearted look at NASA and Charles M. Schulz’s beloved “Peanuts” characters.
Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all of a user’s favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have been honored with 625 wins and 2,817 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning, history-making comedies “The Studio” and “Ted Lasso,” and Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”
MacDailyNews Note: Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $9.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod touch can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.
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Apple poised for growth: Seaport Research initiates buy rating with $310 target
Seaport Research has initiated coverage of Apple (AAPL) with a Buy rating and a $310 price target, signaling strong confidence in the tech giant’s near-term prospects. In a recent research note, the firm highlighted Apple’s robust product lineup for 2025 as a key driver for growth.
“Apple should have a good year on this year’s product lineup,” Seaport noted, pointing to the strong performance of Apple Air as a particularly promising indicator.
The firm believes Apple Air’s positive trend sets the stage for sustained momentum, especially as the company explores new market opportunities.Looking ahead, Seaport is optimistic about Apple’s potential to introduce an affordable iPhone in 2026, which could further bolster its market share and support additional price increases. This strategic move is expected to broaden Apple’s customer base while maintaining its premium brand appeal.
With a history of innovation and strong consumer loyalty, Apple is well-positioned to capitalize on these developments. Seaport’s bullish outlook underscores Apple’s ability to balance cutting-edge technology with accessibility, reinforcing its dominance in the global smartphone market and driving investor confidence in its long-term growth trajectory.
MacDailyNews Take: From Seaport Research’s lips to Mr. Market’s ears!
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Apple TV+ reveals trailer for upcoming docuseries ‘Mr. Scorsese’
Apple TV+ on Tuesday unveiled the trailer for “Mr. Scorsese,” a compelling five-part documentary event from acclaimed filmmaker Rebecca Miller. “Mr. Scorsese” offers an intimate and richly layered examination of one of cinema’s most influential and enigmatic figures, featuring never-before-seen footage and in-depth interviews with those closest to him. The trailer offers a thrilling glimpse into the emotional heart of the docuseries, as Martin Scorsese explores his perspective on human nature and the eternal struggle between good and evil throughout his life and career.
“Mr. Scorsese” is a cinematic portrait of a man through the lens of his work, exploring the many facets of a visionary who redefined filmmaking, including his extraordinary career and unique personal history. With exclusive, unrestricted access to Scorsese’s private archives, the documentary series is anchored by extensive conversations with the filmmaker himself and interviews with friends, family and creative collaborators including Robert De Niro, Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mick Jagger, Robbie Robertson, Thelma Schoonmaker, Steven Spielberg, Sharon Stone, Jodie Foster, Paul Schrader, Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, Jay Cocks, and Rodrigo Prieto, along with his children, wife Helen Morris and close childhood friends. From acclaimed director Rebecca Miller, “Mr. Scorsese” examines how his life informed his artistic vision as each film he made stunned the world with originality. Starting with his New York University student films through to the present day, the documentary explores the themes that have fascinated Scorsese and informed his work, including the place of good and evil in the fundamental nature of humankind.
Directed by filmmaker Miller (“She Came to Me,” “Personal Velocity: Three Portraits”), “Mr. Scorsese” originated with executive producers Miller and Damon Cardasis at Round Films (“Maggie’s Plan,” “Saturday Church”), and Cindy Tolan (“Étoile,” “Dandelion”), Miller’s longtime creative collaborator. Emmy Award-nominated trio Cardasis, Tolan and Miller (“Arthur Miller: Writer”) serve as executive producers of “Mr. Scorsese” alongside Rick Yorn, Christopher Donnelly and Julie Yorn. Ron Burkle produces, with Robert Fernandez and Patrick Walmsley as co-executive producers. The series is presented by Expanded Media and Round Films in association with LBI Entertainment and Moxie Pictures.
“Mr. Scorsese” joins the award-winning slate of Apple Original documentaries, including Emmy and Critics Choice Award-winning “STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie,” recounting Fox’s extraordinary journey in his own words; Emmy Award-nominated “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me,” a uniquely raw and intimate documentary spanning her six-year journey into a new light; Emmy Award-nominated “STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces,” featuring legendary writer, producer, director, actor and comedian Steve Martin; and the recently announced untitled Fleetwood Mac documentary, among many others.
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UK government issues new order to Apple to create a backdoor into iCloud storage service
The UK government has issued a new order to Apple to create a backdoor into its iCloud storage service, this time targeting only British users’ data, despite U.S. claims that Britain had abandoned all attempts to break the tech giant’s encryption, Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
The UK Home Office demanded in early September that Apple create a means to allow officials access to encrypted cloud backups, but stipulated that the order applied only to British citizens’ data, according to people briefed on the matter.
A previous technical capability notice (TCN) issued in January sought global access to encrypted user data. That move sparked a diplomatic clash between the UK and US governments and threatened to derail the two nations’ efforts to secure a trade agreement.
In February, Apple withdrew its most secure cloud storage service, iCloud Advanced Data Protection, from the UK. It said at the time: “As we have said many times before, we have never built a back door or master key to any of our products or services and we never will.”
Privacy campaigners say that any attempt to force Apple to compromise the security of its systems could put at risk global customers’ private information, including passwords, message history and health data, which can all be stored in iCloud.
Caroline Wilson Palow, legal director of the campaign group Privacy International, said the new order might be “just as big a threat to worldwide security and privacy” as the old one.
She said: “If Apple breaks end-to-end encryption for the UK, it breaks it for everyone. The resulting vulnerability can be exploited by hostile states, criminals and other bad actors the world over.”
Key figures in Donald Trump’s administration, including vice-president JD Vance and director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, had pressured the UK to retract the January TCN. President Donald Trump has likened the UK’s request to Chinese state surveillance.
In August, Gabbard told the Financial Times that the UK had “agreed to drop” its demand that Apple enable access to “the protected encrypted data of American citizens”.
MacDailyNews Take: We pity British citizens.
It’s not enough that every Brit alive has a government camera shoved up their ass 24/7/365? The UK has already slipped so far down the slope that they ought to rename the place Airstrip One. – MacDailyNews, November 3, 2015
The UK is a surveillance state gone amok. – MacDailyNews, April 8, 2025
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. – Benjamin Franklin
The current batshit insane “leadership” of Airstrip One is having yet another crisis of confidence. – MacDailyNews, February 7, 2025
Censorship reflects a society’s lack of confidence in itself. – Potter Stewart
MacDailyNews Note: Apple’s Advanced Data Protection for iCloud is an optional setting that offers Apple’s highest level of cloud data security. If you choose to enable Advanced Data Protection, the majority of your iCloud data — including iCloud Backup, Photos, Notes, and more — is protected using end-to-end encryption. No one else can access your end-to-end encrypted data, not even Apple, and this data remains secure even in the case of a data breach in the cloud.
How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
On Mac
- Choose Apple menu > System Settings.
- Click your name, then click iCloud.
- Click Advanced Data Protection, then click Turn On.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to review your recovery methods and enable Advanced Data Protection.
On iPhone and iPad
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap your name, then tap iCloud.
- Scroll down, tap Advanced Data Protection, then tap Turn on Advanced Data Protection.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to review your recovery methods and enable Advanced Data Protection.
More info about Apple’s Advanced Data Protection for iCloud here.
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‘Schmigadoon!’ musical based on canceled Apple TV+ series headed to broadway
“Schmigadoon!” is Broadway-bound. A musical adaptation of the Apple TV+ series will premiere at the Nederlander Theatre this spring, with previews beginning April 4th and opening night on April 20th. The production is slated to run through September 6th.
Caitlin Huston for The Hollywood Reporter:
The show follows New York doctors Josh and Melissa, who go backpacking to fix their relationship and find themselves in the mythical town of Schmigadoon, where the townspeople won’t stop singing in the style of Golden Age musicals.
The Apple TV+ series premiered in 2021 and ran two seasons, with the first mirroring the plot of the musical and the second extending to the next era of Broadway musicals, including Cabaret and Sweeney Todd. While it became somewhat of a cult classic, the show was not renewed for a third season. In the TV series, the two leads were played by Keegan-Michael Key and Cecily Strong.
“Schmigadoon is a love letter to the Golden Age of movie musicals,” said producer Lorne Michaels. “It’s a little bit nostalgic and a lot of fun. We’re very excited to bring it to Broadway.”
The show moves to Broadway after a previous run at the Kennedy Center starting in January 2025.
MacDailyNews Take: If they’d simply stayed in the mythical town of Schmigadoon in the second season and explored it further, the series wouldn’t have been canceled (as soon).
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Apple’s new M5 iPad Pro leaked in unboxing video
A Russian YouTube channel, Wylsacom, posted an apparent unboxing video today of an unannounced iPad Pro with an M5 chip. The same channel previously leaked the 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 chip before Apple’s official announcement last year, suggesting this is likely a credible leak.
Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:
Based on the box shown in the video, this appears to be a 13-inch iPad Pro with an M5 chip, 256GB of storage, and a Space Black finish. The new iPad Pro does not have any noticeable external design changes compared to the current models with the M4 chip, with features like a single rear camera and a Smart Connector still visible.
Based on the Geekbench 6 benchmark result shown in the video, the M5 chip offers up to 12% faster multi-core CPU performance compared to the M4 chip in the iPad Pro. Like the M4 chip, the listing shows the M5 chip has a 9-core CPU with three performance cores and six efficiency cores.
The benchmark result also shows the iPad Pro with 256GB of storage will have 12GB of RAM, just like the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. iPad Pro models with the M4 chip have only 8GB of RAM when equipped with 256GB of storage.
MacDailyNews Take: Soon.
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Apple acquires Irish chip firm IC Mask Design
AppleInsider reports that Apple has acquired IC Mask Design, as reported under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which mandates that gatekeeper firms disclose significant acquisitions, though limited details are publicly shared.
William Gallagher for AppleInsider:
“[Apple] will acquire the entire issued share capital of IC Mask Design Limited (“ICMD”) and hire certain of ICMD’s employees,” says the EU listing. “ICMD provides physical layout design services for analog integrated circuits and related training courses.”
The company was formed in 2002 and claims to have worked with over 250 “leading edge technology companies in 35 countries across the globe.” Those firms include Moortec, Motorola, and Ikon Semiconductor, but IC Mask Design’s published list of clients does not include Apple.
While it has sites in Italy and the UK, the firm listed its corporate headquarters as being in Limerick, Ireland.
The EU does not publish the size of the acquisition, nor the date when it happened. However, it does state that the information will not be published fewer than four months after the EU is informed.
MacDailyNews Note: On September 29, via LinkedIn, IC Mask Design co-founder Ciaran Whyte revealed: “Probably one of the worst kept secrets.. I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Member of Technical Staff at Apple!”
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Apple unveils Powerbeats Fit earbuds
Apple subsidiary Beats on Tuesday introduces Powerbeats Fit, the latest evolution of its popular Beats Fit Pro earbuds and a new addition to the bestselling Powerbeats family. Powerbeats Fit delivers enhanced durability and improved in-ear comfort with a redesigned wingtip that is just as stable as Powerbeats Pro 2’s earhook—all housed in a more compact charging case with an IPX4 rating.
Powerbeats Fit is available to order starting today in four stylish colors—Jet Black, Gravel Gray, Spark Orange, and Power Pink—for $199.99 (US) from apple.com.
“Reintroducing Beats Fit Pro as Powerbeats Fit — alongside Powerbeats Pro 2 — unifies our lineup under a name synonymous with athletic performance and gives customers a clearer choice between two distinct, fitness-first form factors,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice
president of Music, Sports, and Beats, in a statement. “Powerbeats Fit combines the best of Beats Fit Pro with next-level comfort, durability, and portability—making it a worthy addition to the Powerbeats family.”
Enhanced Design and Fit
Powerbeats Fit features universal secure-fit wingtips, developed through years of research, that gently tuck into the ear to provide all-day comfort and deliver the exceptional stability for which Powerbeats is known.
Powerbeats Fit is sweat and water resistant with an IPX4 rating, making them durable enough to withstand intense workouts—whether in rain, snow, or heat.
To help ensure lasting, personalized comfort, Powerbeats Fit includes four ear tip sizes designed to fit different ear shapes and sizes: extra-small, small, medium and large.
Powerful, Dynamic Sound
The ergonomic earbud shape is crafted around a custom acoustic platform and proprietary drivers, delivering powerful, balanced Beats sound across the full audio spectrum for an exceptional listening experience. Powerbeats Fit also supports Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, for truly immersive music, movies, and gaming.
Adaptive EQ tailors sound based on each earbud’s individual fit and seal, using advanced microphones to measure what the user hears and adjusting the audio output to match their unique ear profile.
For absolute focus, advanced Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) effectively blocks external noise, while Transparency mode keeps users connected to their surroundings.
Connection and Controls
Users can take calls, enjoy FaceTime with Spatial Audio featuring Dolby Atmos, and activate Siri — all supported by industry-leading Class 1 Bluetooth connectivity.
Powered by the Apple H1 chip, Powerbeats Fit delivers seamless features for iOS users right out of the box, including Automatic Switching between devices, Audio Sharing, hands-free Hey Siri, Find My, and more.7 For Android users, the Beats App enables one-touch pairing, customizable controls, battery status, Locate My Beats and a Fit Test to help find the ideal ear
tip size.
On-device controls allow users to easily manage music playback, adjust volume, switch listening modes, handle calls, and activate their voice assistant.
Powerbeats Fit delivers exceptional call quality through dual beam-forming microphones that accurately capture the user’s voice, combined with an internal processor that reduces external noise such as wind.
Battery Life
Powerbeats Fit offers up to 30 hours of battery life with the charging case, with each bud delivering up to 7 hours of playback per charge. With Fast Fuel, a quick 5-minute charge will provide up to an hour of playback.
The redesigned charging case is 17% smaller than Beats Fit Pro and is also sweat and water resistant with an IPX4 rating.
Designed with the Environment in Mind
Powerbeats Fit packaging is made from 100% plant-based material sourced from recycled fiber and/or sustainable forests.
MacDailyNews Note: Powerbeats Fit is available to order starting today in Jet Black, Gravel Gray, Spark Orange, and Power Pink for $199.99 from apple.com in the U.S., with on-shelf beginning October 2nd.
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Apple, Amazon win dismissal of U.S. consumer lawsuit over iPhone prices
On Monday, a Seattle federal court handed a win to Apple and Amazon as it dismissed a consumer antitrust lawsuit against the companies, which alleged they conspired to raise iPhone and iPad prices on Amazon’s platform.
U.S. District Judge Kymberly Evanson in her ruling faulted the plaintiffs’ lawyers for dragging out the litigation after the original plaintiff sought to withdraw from the 2022 case. Evanson said the attorneys misled the court, Apple, and Amazon about the plaintiff’s intent to abandon the proposed class action while attempting to add new plaintiffs.
The plaintiffs were U.S. residents who bought new iPhones and iPads on Amazon starting in January 2019. They alleged that a 2019 agreement between Apple and Amazon violated antitrust laws by restricting the number of competitive resellers.
In May, Hagens Berman said it would not oppose a combined sanction of $223,000 in legal fees to Amazon and Apple after the court concluded, opens new tab that the plaintiffs failed to “candidly and/or accurately describe their client’s intentions.”
The firm in a court filing then said with hindsight “the situation could have been handled better” and vowed to ensure the case was conducted with “the highest degree of professionalism by all involved.”
MacDailyNews Take: Wah, wah. Look for another ambulance to chase, Hagens Berman!
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FCC mistakenly leaks Apple’s confidential iPhone 16e schematics
Before complex communications hardware can be sold, it must undergo testing and certification by regulators worldwide. Although this process is usually routine and includes numerous confidential components, accidental leaks can occasionally occur. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) appears to have inadvertently disclosed schematics for the iPhone 16e, despite Apple’s explicit request to keep them confidential.
Malcolm Owen for AppleInsider:
On Monday, a file was discovered that had been published by the FCC, and republished by FCCID.IO. The file in question was a 163-page PDF showing the electrical schematics for the iPhone 16e, described as the A3212, A3408, A3409, and A3410.
The problem with the document’s release is that it seems that it was a mistake by the FCC itself.
A cover letter is also distributed alongside the schematics, addressed to the FCC and dated September 16, 2024. The letter from Apple is a request for the confidential treatment of documents that are filed with the FCC.
The letter from Apple requests a series of documents are withheld from public viewing “indefinitely.” The justification is that they contain “confidential and proprietary trade secrets” that are not disclosed to the public post-release, due to giving competitors an “unfair advantage.”
It could be argued that the release of the schematic isn’t a big issue since a competitor could simply buy and closely examine Apple’s products to do the same thing. However, the schematic provides Apple’s own knowledge on the construction without any guesswork on the matter.
MacDailyNews Take: Oops. Yet, somehow, Apple will survive.
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Ford’s CEO isn’t impressed with Apple’s CarPlay Ultra
Ford CEO Jim Farley said he is taking a wait-and-see approach about whether to authorize Apple’s CarPlay Ultra in Ford’s vehicles, claiming that he wasn’t that impressed with the first iteration of CarPlay Ultra.
CarPlay Ultra, the next generation of CarPlay, began rolling out in May and is available with new Aston Martin vehicle orders in the U.S. and Canada. CarPlay Ultra builds on the capabilities of CarPlay and provides the ultimate in-car experience by deeply integrating with the vehicle to deliver the best of iPhone and the best of the car. It provides information for all of the driver’s screens, including real-time content and gauges in the instrument cluster, while reflecting the automaker’s look and feel and offering drivers a customizable experience. Many other automakers around the world are working to bring CarPlay Ultra to drivers, including newly committed brands Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis.
Andrew J. Hawkins for The Verge:
In an interview on Decoder, Ford CEO Jim Farley said he is taking a wait-and-see approach about whether to authorize Apple CarPlay Ultra in Ford’s vehicles.
[S]ince its launch, Apple has yet to announce any additional automakers beyond Aston Martin and Porsche. That delay could be the result of companies, many of which are attempting their own software modernizations, expressing concerns about Apple’s desires to take over all the functions inside the vehicle. Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said as much on his episode of Decoder last year. And now its Farley’s turn, who admitted he wasn’t that impressed with the first iteration of CarPlay Ultra.
“We don’t like the execution in round one of Ultra, but we’re very committed to Apple,” Farley told Wall Street Journal columnist and Decoder guest host Joanna Stern. “I’ve talked to Tim many times about this.”
Ford isn’t saying no to Apple, Farley said, it just wants some clarity about how CarPlay Ultra will interact with some of the core vehicle functions, including advanced features like hands-free driver assist.
“How far do you want the Apple brand to go?” he asked “Do you want the Apple brand to start the car? Do you want the Apple brand to limit the speed? Do you want the Apple brand to limit access?”
MacDailyNews Take: We’ve never been impressed with Ford. If the Apple brand actually started a Ford, Apple’d be performing a miracle.
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