Apple launched 5 new products this week and began testing the iOS 27.3 beta. Updates to its iPad plans are progressing for the first half of next year, while the HomeView Hub and Apple TV 4K are scheduled to launch next week.
Apple accepted pre-orders last week and launched 5 new products on Friday. They included the first MacBook Pro model with a touchscreen. Two more products, the HomeView Hub and an updated Apple TV 4K, were announced as scheduled to launch next week.
iOS 27.3 testing has begun, with features expected to include vertical tabs in Safari, adaptive dark mode and improvements to Siri AI. A redesign of the Health app is expected to return in 27.3 and may be released to the public by the end of the year.
According to an internal memo, guidelines were shared with technicians for diagnosing and addressing cracks in the inner display of the iPhone Duo, including procedures for inspecting, repairing and replacing the device. Statements by the CEO and external reports indicate that the timing for meeting demand for a foldable iPhone remains undecided, while iPad update plans have also been reported as a future development.
The Wall Street Journal reported on Apple’s relationship with flash storage suppliers and pointed to a forecast that shortages will continue through 2030 as demand from AI data centers rises.