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Here’s the latest with Apple.

• Apple’s software woes

• iPhone SE 4 details

• & more!

📊 Poll

Last issue, I asked: What did you think about Apple’s announcements - Satisfied or disappointed? Why?

Here are some of my favorite replies:

This week:

🗞️ The Latest

🫣 iOS 18 is a Disaster

Apple released iOS 18 and all of their other major updates a few weeks back. Since then, there have been three instances of Apple revoking a release due to bugs.

• First, iPadOS 18 bricked some M4 iPad Pro’s and was never re-released.

• Then, HomePod version 18.1 Beta 5 was pulled after bricking HomePods.

• The very next week, watchOS 11.1 Beta 3 was pulled after causing some Apple Watches to freeze until rebooting.

• This is highly unusual for Apple to release such flawed software consecutively, Beta or not.

iOS 18.0.1 to the Rescue

• Despite bricking devices, iOS 18 also had some major bugs related to touch responsiveness, battery drain, Messages crashing, and more.

• Thankfully, late Thursday afternoon, Apple released iOS 18.0.1, watchOS 11.0.1, and all of the other updates to fix all of the widespread issues.

• This update is crucial for all devices but especially for the iPhone 16, as it patches bugs related to the Camera app, touch responsiveness, and more.

• watchOS 11.0.1 also fixes battery drain, touch issues, and more.

• Here’s my video detailing all of the fixes & changes.

My take: This is unprecedented for Apple and I hope this isn’t a sign of what’s to come. The iOS 18.0.1 update was much needed, but I wouldn’t blame you for holding off on updating your devices right away for the foreseeable future.

iOS 18.1, which is expected later this month, will likely be a great rebound for Apple since it’ll give all iPhone 15 Pro & 16 users Apple Intelligence and I expect the initial bugs to be ironed out for the most part.

🍎 iPhone SE 4 Could Be Huge

The iPhone SE 4 is set to come out in early 2025 and the rumors are picking up. Here’s the latest.

• The SE is expected to get the first-ever Apple-designed 5G modem that will incorporate Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

• It’s also set to get the same A18 chip as the current iPhone 16 models, meaning it’ll have Apple Intelligence support.

• It’ll allegedly have a 6.1” OLED display with Face ID, a notch, Action Button, USB-C, and a single-lens 48mp rear camera.

• Gurman just re-confirmed that the new SE is coming early next year.

My take: This iPhone SE has the potential to be a massive seller for Apple if the price is right. If Apple can sell this for $499, I believe it’ll be the best value on the market. Hopefully we see this in Q1!

📰 Quick Bites

• iPhone's satellite messaging: A lifeline in Hurricane Helene's aftermath

• Microsoft Launches Office 2024 for Mac and PC

• MacBook Pro, iMac, and Redesigned Mac Mini With M4 Chips on Track to Launch 'This Year'

• Apple's First Earnings Call Since iPhone 16 Launch Scheduled for Halloween

• Apple May Launch First iPad-Like Smart Home Accessory Next Year

• Apple No Longer in Talks to Invest in ChatGPT Maker OpenAI

• Microsoft Planning All-in-One Xbox App With 'Game Pass' on iPhone

• Apple TV+ to Stream 'Peanuts' Holiday Specials for Free Again This Year

• Apple Rolls Back Its Big Plans to Release Movies in Theaters

• Apple focusing on lower resolution screens to make a more affordable Apple Vision Pro

• AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation: Why is no one talking about how it’s an engineering miracle?

• Duo That Cost Apple $2.5 Million in Fraudulent iPhone Repair Scheme Get Prison Sentences

• Meta Unveils 'Orion' Augmented Reality Glasses

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