Apple recently launched its first foldable phone, and the high price is raising eyebrows. At $1,999, the new iPhone Duo carries a price tag that easily beats out a brand-new MacBook Air. Buyers are naturally asking how a phone that fits in a pocket can cost twice as much as a laptop. The answer comes […]

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Apple removed GLONASS support from the Apple Watch Ultra 4, according to technical specifications listed for the device. The Ultra 4 supports GPS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou, while the prior-generation Ultra 3 supported GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou.


GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS use CDMA-based signaling and support multiple frequencies for more accurate positioning. Consumer devices typically only receive an L1 signal from GLONASS, so it is less useful on devices with dual-frequency support. GLONASS also uses a different signal architecture, and receivers have to correct for hardware timing delays on a per-satellite basis, which can lead to positioning errors.

Apple did not say why GLONASS support was removed, but dropping it could improve accuracy, reduce processing, and possibly improve battery life.

The Apple Watch Series 12 continues to support GLONASS, likely because the L1-only limitation is less relevant on a single-frequency device.
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Apple reintroduced a ceramic case for the Apple Watch Series 12, but if you don't have AppleCare+, repairs are unusually expensive.


It costs $599 to fix "other damage," which covers any repair besides a battery replacement. Battery service is priced at $99.

Repairing a ceramic Series 12 is more expensive than getting an Apple Watch Ultra 4 repaired. That repair costs $549 without ‌AppleCare‌+ (up $50 from the prior model). A repair for a cellular aluminum Series 12 of the same size is $349.

Apple Watch Series 12 models in the Pearl White or Night Blue ceramic options are priced starting at $899, while the ‌Apple Watch Ultra 4‌ is priced starting at $799.

With ‌AppleCare‌+, Apple Watch users will only need to pay a $69 service fee for damage to the ceramic Apple Watch Series 12 or $79 for the ‌Apple Watch Ultra 4‌. Battery service is free if a watch's battery capacity drops below 80 percent, and theft or loss has a $119 deductible.

‌AppleCare‌+ with Theft and Loss for the Apple Watch Series 12 is $4.99 per month, and it's $5.99 per month for the Ultra 4. Customers can also opt for ‌AppleCare‌ One, Apple's $19.99 per month option that covers up to three devices. Starting on September 14, Apple is also offering ‌AppleCare‌ One Family, which is $49.99 per month for up to six family members.
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For many months, tech blogs like ours used the name iPhone Ultra to refer to Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, but the device ended up being named iPhone Duo.


The name iPhone Duo was not a complete surprise. Daring Fireball's John Gruber accurately guessed that the device would be named iPhone Duo all the way back in April, and the name made the rounds again on social media last week.

iPhone Ultra became the more common name in rumor coverage after Bloomberg's Mark Gurman floated it as a potentially fitting name for the device back in March, and he later reported that many Apple employees referred to the device as the iPhone Ultra. Plus, former Macworld reporter Filipe Espósito cited a source familiar with Apple's plans who said the foldable iPhone would be named iPhone Ultra. Evidently, that source was wrong.

To his credit, Gurman ended up confirming the iPhone Duo name in a last-minute report published shortly before Apple announced the device.

Apple avoiding the name iPhone Ultra makes sense, as the device now known as the iPhone Duo is not the most "ultra" version of the iPhone available. Yes, the iPhone Duo has a large 7.6-inch inner display when opened, but on the other hand the device lacks features such as a dedicated Telephoto camera, Face ID, and an Action button.

Apple has used Duo branding in the past for its PowerBook Duo line of laptops in the 1990s and the MagSafe Duo Charger in the early 2020s. In the case of the iPhone Duo, the word Duo obviously refers to the device's dual screens.

Apple does have some products and services with Ultra branding, including the Apple Watch Ultra, CarPlay Ultra, and the M1 Ultra through M5 Ultra line of chips. And with Apple rumored to be a planning a special 20th-anniversary iPhone, perhaps there will still be an opportunity for the company to use the name iPhone Ultra in the future.

For now, though, the iPhone Ultra rumor is dead.
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At today’s Surprise and Shine event, Apple introduced the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. Both models build on the devices’ existing designs, adding new health and fitness features as well as what Apple calls Audio Intelligence. The star of the Apple Watch show that powers those features on both models is the brand-new S11 chip. Let’s dig into the details of what the new chip and improved sensors means to both models.

Apple Watch Series 12

The new Apple Watch Series 12 comes in 42 and 46mm sizes and is equipped with the new S11 chip. Apple says that enables the device to take sixty times the heart rate measurements and 24x HRV readings compared to the Series 11 Watch. More heart rate measurements and HRV readings mean more accurate and meaningful readings; in fact, better than any other wearable on the market, according to Apple. Apple says step tracking is more accurate, too.

The Series 12 has improved sensors, too. There’s a larger, more power-efficient green LED array for measuring your heart rate every five seconds and a Secure Exclave for processing audio privately and securely. On the outside, the Series 12 features Ceramic Shield 2, making it tougher than the Series 11. The case is now IP6X rated for dust and can be used to six meters of depth. Plus, the battery is rated to last 24 hours during normal use and a 15-minute charge will power it sufficiently to last 12 hours.

HRV readings have been added to your overnight vitals statistics to provide a more complete picture of your health, and Apple has added daytime vitals which you can track during the day. The new health sensing features also enable Readiness, a daily score that uses your vitals to give you a sense of whether your body is ready for a big workout or whether you should take it easy.

The Series 12 comes in a wide array of finishes, too, including aluminum, titanium, and ceramic. The aluminum model comes in Dark Bronze, Light Gold, Black, and Space Gray. Titanium is polished and comes in Radiant Gold and Natural. Finally, Ceramic comes in Pearl White and Night Blue. Aluminum models start at $399, titanium at $699, and ceramic at $899. It’s great to see so many different choices and styles. We’ll have a separate story that covers Apple Watch bands and other accessories on the site soon.

With the richer data delivered by the S11 chip that powers Apple’s new Health Sensing System, the company revealed a wide variety of new software features, including:

• Live Rewind, which with a double press of the Digital Crown displays a transcript of the last 15 seconds of a conversation, allowing you to see what was spoken as text. The feature plays a chime and shows an animation when it’s activated.
• Siri Recap, which can be activated at all times, on a schedule, or on demand via Control Center and produces a summary of conversations.
• Sound recognition using on-device intelligence to detect alarms, a baby crying, sirens, and other sounds.
• Automatic song detection with Shazam.

It’s worth noting that Siri Recap and Live Rewind won’t be available until later this year.

The Series 12 looks to be a big step forward for the Apple Watch. Some years in the past have been hardware-focused, while others have leaned into new watchOS features. This year, users get both in what appear to be meaningful measures, which is great.

Apple Watch Ultra 4

Personally, I’m even more excited for the Apple Watch Ultra 4, which starts at $799. I love its battery life, which is getting even better this year, as well as the fitness features. The Ultra 4’s color options are far more limited than finishes available with the Series 12, with options for natural and black titanium. I realize the Ultra is a more utilitarian watch than the Series 12, but I still wish Apple would expand their case and band choices a little more.

That said, there are a lot of other features to like in the latest model. The battery life is now rated at 50 hours up from 45, and the Ultra benefits from the same chip and sensor improvements found in the Series 12. Plus, in Low Power mode, the Ultra 4 can last for as much as 84 hours, which is truly impressive. Fast charging enables 18 hours of battery life, which is something I know I’ll appreciate when I’m ready to run and find my watch battery nearly spent. The Extended Workout mode for runs, hikes, and walks can last for up to 45 hours, too.

Like the Series 12, the Ultra 4 incorporates the S11 chip and new sensors. That enables Readiness on the Ultra 4 and more meaningful heart rate and HRV readings. Audio Intelligence is part of the Ultra 4’s software story, too, with Live Rewind, Siri Recap, sound recognition, and automated Shazam results available too. So, as with past Ultra models, the big difference between the Ultra 4 and the Series 12 is the display size and battery life, which I expect will come in handy with the watch’s new capabilities.

Health

Finally, the iPhone’s Health app is being updated with a new design and incorporates the enhanced data collected by the new Apple Watch models. There will be a new Insights tab that provides health information based on the data stored in the app. Plus, Health will include a Longevity tab for longitudinal health data and a Health age calculation to give users a sense of their health relative to their age. It’s worth noting that the updated Health app, like Siri Recap and Live Rewind, won’t debut until later this year.

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This is the first year in a long while that i’ve been excited about new Apple Watches. I’d convinced myself that this year would amount to small, incremental changes that wouldn’t justify an update for another year or two Instead, I immediately ordered the Apple Watch Ultra 4. I love the combination of more and better health readings, Readiness, and the new Health app, and I’m intrigued by what I can get out of Audio Intelligence in my day-to-day life. I’ll know soon enough I guess because mine arrives next Friday.

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CUPERTINO, Calif.—Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro is an iterative update that—as usual—focuses heavily on both performance and new camera features. This time around, many of the new camera features are oriented around giving the user more direct control of the image, rather than depending entirely on Apple's computational photography assumptions.

As usual, the new iPhone has a new chip. It's called A20 Pro, and it's the first 2 nm chip for the iPhone. It has a 6-core CPU, with two super-cores that are up to 20 percent faster, and four efficiency cores. A 7-core GPU offers up to 40 percent improved performance and increased bandwidth.

The A20 Pro also has a new Neural Engine—the machine-learning processor on the system-on-chip—which the company says is basically two Neural Engines on one chip.

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CUPERTINO, Calif.—Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro is an iterative update that—as usual—focuses heavily on both performance and new camera features. This time around, many of the new camera features are oriented around giving the user more direct control of the image, rather than depending entirely on Apple's computational photography assumptions.

As usual, the new iPhone has a new chip. It's called A20 Pro, and it's the first 2 nm chip for the iPhone. It has a 6-core CPU, with two super-cores that are up to 20 percent faster, and four efficiency cores. A 7-core GPU offers up to 40 percent improved performance and increased bandwidth.

The A20 Pro also has a new Neural Engine—the machine-learning processor on the system-on-chip—which the company says is basically two Neural Engines on one chip.

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Leaker "pdfu" today shared additional code-level details about the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4's new day summary feature, offering a clearer picture of what the AI tool will actually track.


In a new post on X, pdfu said that the summaries generated by the feature, referred to in code as "Ambient Sensing," include fields for time and date, location, meal information, and the people present along with their relationship to the user.

The leaker also listed dozens of activity categories the underlying code supports, covering everything from meal prep and household chores to workouts, commuting, shopping, and screen time, alongside a catch-all "Unknown" category. The full list of activity categories is as follows:

• Eating Meal


• Snacking


• Preparing Meal


• Making Drinks


• Baking


• Plating


• Vacuuming


• Taking Out Trash


• Washing Dishes


• Loading Laundry


• Folding Laundry


• Mowing Lawn


• Watering Plants


• Gardening


• Mopping


• Dusting


• Cleaning


• Walking


• Running


• Cycling


• Strength Training


• Yoga


• Elliptical


• HIIT


• Cardio


• Hiking


• Regular Commute


• Driving


• Flying


• Riding Train


• Riding Bus


• Grocery Shopping


• Clothes Shopping


• Home Goods Shopping


• Hardware Shopping


• Taking Break


• Waiting


• Relaxing


• Social Dining


• Meeting


• Partying


• Gathering


• Family Time


• Brushing Teeth


• Flossing


• Getting Dressed


• Applying Lotions


• Watching TV


• Using Tablet


• Using Laptop


• Using Desktop


• Reading E-Reader


• Using ATM


• Attending Class


• Attending Sermon


• Attending Keynote


• Reading Book


• Doing Homework


• Taking Notes


• Working


• Drinking


• Unknown

The post builds on a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who said the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 would ship with a feature that analyzes a user's day, including conversations they've had, and provides a summary of what took place. Gurman noted the system apparently does not record or store audio and cannot produce a transcript to preserve privacy, and it is unclear how exactly it works.

The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are expected to be announced later today alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and the first foldable iPhone, dubbed the "iPhone Duo."
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Faltam poucas horas para o evento especial “Surprise and shine”, no qual a Apple deverá apresentar oficialmente seu primeiro iPhone dobrável — chamado nos rumores mais recentes de “iPhone Duo”, embora parte da imprensa ainda trate o produto como “iPhone Ultra”. E, no momento em que todos os olhos se voltam para Cupertino, um executivo da Samsung aproveitou para dar uma “dica” pública à concorrente.

Em entrevista à revista WIRED, Hee-Cheul Moon, chefe do grupo de P&D Mecânico Avançado da Samsung, afirmou que a chegada da Apple ao mercado de dobráveis é vista com bons olhos internamente — e até como uma validação do trabalho que a companhia coreana vem fazendo há sete anos nessa categoria.

Ao ser questionado sobre o que diria à Apple antes da estreia do rival, Moon foi direto: “A chave para entregar o maior valor ao cliente nesse mercado é o peso do aparelho.” E completou dizendo que essa não é uma equação simples de resolver.

Segundo estimativas, o dobrável da Apple deverá pesar entre 230 e 241 gramas — mais que o iPhone 17 Pro Max (233g) e bem acima dos 201g do Galaxy Z Fold8, o modelo mais leve já lançado pela Samsung na linha principal. Para chegar a esse número, a empresa afirma ter revisado cerca de 270 componentes e mais de 180 peças auxiliares do aparelho, eliminando 15 delas, redesenhando a placa de circuito interna e usinando a placa de suporte da tela a cerca de 0,2mm de espessura — mudança viabilizada por um novo filme de liga de titânio, batizado de “Flex Titanium”, que a Samsung diz ajudar a manter a tela mais plana e a conter o avanço do vinco ao longo do tempo.

Resta saber se a Apple — que, ao que tudo indica, investiu pesado no desenvolvimento da dobradiça do “iPhone Duo” — conseguirá equilibrar a robustez buscada com um peso mais competitivo, ou se o “conselho” da Samsung vai se confirmar como o principal ponto fraco do novo aparelho.

A sul-coreana também postou um vídeo intitulado “Welcome to Foldables” (“Bem-vinda aos Dobráveis”), provavelmente como forma de provocação à Apple:

A resposta, pelo menos para boa parte dessas dúvidas, virá já nas próximas horas.

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 will feature improved battery life over the Ultra 3, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Apple has highlighted a battery boost with each new Ultra model. Last year, the Ultra 3 was rated for up to 42 hours of normal use, up from 36 hours on the Ultra 2.
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De acordo com as previsões da IDC, o iPhone Ultra pode dar um novo impulso ao mercado dos dobráveis. Com um equipamento de preço elevado, a empresa poderá assumir rapidamente uma posição de liderança nas receitas e ser responsável pela maior parte do crescimento do mercado.

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Faltando poucas horas para o evento “Surprise and shine” da Apple, uma nova leva de rumores trouxe detalhes que praticamente fecham o quadro do que a empresa deverá anunciar hoje.

As informações, divulgadas por Mark Gurman (da Bloomberg), indicam o possível nome oficial do iPhone dobrável, sua faixa de preços e uma série de especificações técnicas — além de novidades para Apple Watch e AirPods.

“iPhone Duo”: nome, preço e especificações

Depois de meses sendo tratado internamente como “iPhone Ultra”, o primeiro iPhone dobrável da Apple deverá chegar ao mercado como “iPhone Duo” — um nome que reforça a característica central do aparelho, que terá duas telas (uma externa e uma interna, ao abrir).

Segundo o relato, o preço de entrada será de US$2.000 para a versão com 256GB de armazenamento. As versões de maior capacidade — que deverão chegar a 2TB — podem levar o preço a algo próximo de US$3.000. A Apple estaria absorvendo parte do aumento de custos causado pela recente crise de memória (RAM ¹Random access memory, ou memória de acesso aleatório./NAND) para conseguir manter o valor de entrada nessa casa, repassando o excedente apenas para quem optar por mais armazenamento.

O “iPhone Duo” terá, segundo rumores:

• Design curto e largo, no estilo do Galaxy Z Fold8 da Samsung, voltado ao consumo de vídeo;
• Chip “A20 Pro” e novo modem “C2”, desenvolvido internamente pela Apple;
• Suporte a multitarefa no estilo iPad, com apps lado a lado;
• Câmeras traseiras duplas de 48 megapixels e uma frontal de 12MP para videochamadas;
• Sistema de dobradiça magnética;
• Suporte ao Apple Pencil — informação que havia sido descartada em rumores anteriores, mas que agora volta com mais confiança;
• Cores branco e azul-escuro (aparentemente sem opção em preto).

O lançamento nas lojas está previsto para “o mais cedo possível em outubro“, segundo o termo usado no relato, sugerindo que o dispositivo poderá chegar depois dos “iPhones 18 Pro/18 Pro Max”.

“iPhones 18 Pro e 18 Pro Max”

Do lado dos modelos tradicionais, o desenho deverá permanecer praticamente idêntico ao da geração anterior — a principal mudança visual ficará por conta da nova cor estilo cereja, substituindo o laranja da linha atual.

As atualizações mais relevantes ficarão por conta de:

• Ilha Dinâmica (Dynamic Island) menor e aprimorada, agora com suporte a três Atividades ao Vivo (Live Activities) simultâneas (contra duas atualmente);

Great reporting from @markgurman. The new Dynamic Island with 3 items is already supported in iOS 27. Here’s what it looks like.

The code requires a sensor region less than 100 layout points wide, or below 16.57 mm for this new mode. iPhone 17 Pro was 20.76 mm. https://t.co/jZshu4rFXx pic.twitter.com/mL46rcEirh

— pdfu (@itspdfu) September 9, 2026

• Novo sistema de câmeras, com o modelo Pro Max ganhando abertura variável para maior controle de profundidade de campo e melhor desempenho em pouca luz;
• Chip “A20 Pro”;
• Câmara de vapor redesenhada para dissipação de calor;
• Cores preta, azul clara, prateada e cereja.

Quanto aos preços, o aumento deverá ficar limitado a US$100 por modelo — bem abaixo do que analistas vinham projetando (entre US$200 e US$300), embora o valor final possa variar mais em mercados fora dos Estados Unidos, dependendo da cotação local.

Apple Watches

Os novos relógios não deverão trazer mudanças radicais de design, mas há novidades importantes: o “Apple Watch Series 12” deverá recuperar a opção de caixa em cerâmica, enquanto o “Ultra 4” provavelmente ganhará melhorias de autonomia de bateria.

O destaque, porém, é um recurso batizado de “Recaps”, ligado à Siri e a um novo app “Readiness” (variante do Sinais Vitais). A função usaria os sensores do relógio — e, segundo os rumores, também trechos de conversas captadas ao longo do dia — para gerar um resumo das atividades do usuário. A Apple garantiria que nenhum áudio é armazenado nem transcrito; os dados seriam processados e descartados na hora, exigindo hardware específico de processamento seguro de áudio, presente apenas nos modelos novos. O recurso poderá ficar ativo o dia todo, ser acionado sob demanda ou vinculado a locais específicos.

“AirPods 5”

Por fim, a linha de earbuds também deverá ganhar uma atualização mais discreta, com os “AirPods 5” trazendo cancelamento de ruído ativo bastante aprimorado. Como na geração anterior, deverão continuar existindo duas versões — uma com estojo de recarga sem fio e outra sem esse recurso.

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O evento “Surprise and shine” começará às 14h (horário de Brasília) e deverá confirmar — ou desmentir — boa parte dessas informações de última hora.

Atualização 09/09/2026 às 10:09

Em um estilo já diferente do de Tim Cook, o novo CEO ²Chief executive officer, ou diretor executivo. John Ternus acaba de publicar um teaser no X:

pic.twitter.com/CLu9eRDP5b

— John Ternus (@johnternus) September 9, 2026

Pelo pouco que dá para ver no vídeo, podemos interpretar a luz com uma alusão à abertura variável da câmera do “iPhone 18 Pro Max”, e na parte inferior dá para ver um pouquinho da nova cor cereja.

Notas de rodapé

• 1
  Random access memory, ou memória de acesso aleatório.
• 2
  Chief executive officer, ou diretor executivo.

iQOO has revealed more details about its upcoming iQOO Pad Ultra, giving users a closer look at the tablet’s cooling system and gaming-focused accessories. The new compact tablet is expected to target users who want stronger performance in a smaller form factor.

According to the latest official teaser, the iQOO Pad Ultra will feature a built-in cooling fan designed to help manage heat during demanding workloads and extended gaming sessions. The fan measures just 30 × 30 × 3.5mm, while the cooling area reaches 1,661mm². It can spin at up to 14,500rpm and deliver a maximum airflow of 0.94 CFM.

iQOO Pad Ultra Gets Dedicated Gaming Accessories

iQOO is also preparing two gaming accessories for the Pad Ultra: a telescopic game controller and a rear grip attachment.

The telescopic controller is designed to turn the compact tablet into a more console-like gaming setup. It features a dedicated USB-C port, micro-switch buttons and Hall-effect joysticks, which should provide more precise control and a more responsive feel during gameplay.

The rear grip takes a different approach. Rather than adding traditional controls, it is designed to improve the way users hold the tablet. This could make longer gaming sessions more comfortable by providing additional support for the hands.

8.8-Inch OLED Display and High-End Hardware

iQOO has already confirmed that the device will officially carry the iQOO Pad Ultra name. The company is expected to launch it alongside the iQOO 16 series toward the end of September.

Previous reports suggest that the tablet could feature an 8.8-inch OLED display with a centered punch-hole camera and four narrow bezels. Its rear design is also expected to include a square-shaped camera module and an integrated air outlet for the internal cooling system.

The tablet is rumored to use a 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen6 processor, positioning it as a high-performance compact tablet aimed at demanding users and mobile gamers. It may also pack a 9,000mAh-class battery, offering a relatively large capacity for an 8.8-inch device.

The reported color options include Endless Black and Star Armor Silver.

A Compact Tablet Designed for Gaming

With an active cooling fan, high-end hardware and dedicated gaming accessories, the iQOO Pad Ultra appears to be taking a different approach from conventional small tablets. Instead of focusing solely on portability, iQOO seems to be building the device around sustained performance and gaming.

More official details, including the final specifications, pricing and availability, should become clearer when iQOO officially introduces the Pad Ultra later this month.

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A Apple parece estar preparando seus sistemas para a nova leva de produtos que será lançada em breve. A menos de 24 horas do evento “Surprise and shine” (“Surpreendente e brilhante”), a empresa adicionou nada menos que 37 novos identificadores de hardware ao seu backend, abrangendo iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches e outros dispositivos.

A descoberta foi feita por Aaron Perris. No X, ele compartilhou todos os identificadores, sendo sete deles relacionados a iPhones.

A bunch of upcoming Apple device identifiers have been found on Apple’s backend. Interestingly, there are 7 iPhone models listed. We only know of 6.

iPhone19,1
iPhone19,2
iPhone19,3
iPhone19,4
iPhone19,5
iPhone19,6
iPhone19,7

Mac17,10
Mac17,11
Mac17,12
Mac17,13
Mac18,1
Mac18,2…

— Aaron (@aaronp613) September 8, 2026

O número chama atenção pois, até o momento, os rumores dão conta de seis modelos compondo a futura linha: “iPhone 18 Pro”, “iPhone 18 Pro Max” e “iPhone Ultra”, além dos “iPhone 18”, “iPhone Air 2” e “iPhone 18e” — os três últimos, segundo as notícias, só serão lançados no ano que vem.

Isso, porém, não significa necessariamente que a Apple esteja preparando um sétimo iPhone do qual nunca ouvimos falar. O identificador pode muito bem ser simplesmente uma variante de um dos modelos já esperados — como, por exemplo, uma configuração específica do “iPhone Ultra” destinada à China.

Além dos iPhones, a lista inclui nove identificadores de Macs, oito de iPads, nove de Apple Watches, um de Apple TV e três associados à categoria “HomeAccessory”, utilizada internamente pela Apple para produtos domésticos.

Lembrando que, no evento de amanhã, a Apple muito provavelmente lançará produtos como o “Apple Watch Series 12”, o “Apple Watch Ultra 4”, uma nova geração da Apple TV e, quem sabe, o aguardado hub inteligente para a casa — além dos iPhones, é claro. Novos Macs (como um iMac com chip M6 e a estreia dos “MacBooks Ultra”) e iPads (como o iPad mini com tela OLED), contudo, não são esperados para esta semana.

Alguém ansioso por aqui?! 😬

via 9to5Mac

James Calligeros (Hacker News, Phoronix):

Asahi Linux now officially supports Macs with an M3 series SoC!

Linux support for M3 series SoCs and the machines powered by them is now in a state where almost everything supported on the M1 and M2 series machines just works. This includes the webcam, internal microphones, USB (up to the hardware limit of USB 3 10 Gb/s), hardware accelerated video decoding including support for AV1, WiFi, Bluetooth, and much more! The only major exceptions remain full DCP support and the GPU, which we will have more news on in the coming months.

[…]

Sleep currently does not work due to limitations with the firmware-provided framebuffer. This will be addressed once full DCP support is wired up for M3.

[…]

Although MacBooks and iMacs are supported (M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max), the Mac Studio (M3 Ultra) is not yet supported.

Previously:

• Omarchy and Omacom Foundation
• Asahi Linux Lead Resigns
• The Apple GPU and the Impossible Bug
• macOS 11.2 Beta 2 Adds Full Custom Kernel Support

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to headline Wednesday’s “Surprise and Shine” event, but the product itself is not a last-minute bet. According to Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman, the company spent about a decade studying folding displays and related hardware before bringing a book-style phone to the stage.

Gurman reports that Apple’s hardware engineering teams were examining foldable phones, screens, and components well before Samsung’s first Galaxy Fold arrived in 2019. Early thinking inside the company included a device closer to an iPad mini that opened into a larger tablet. That path shifted after then-CEO Tim Cook returned from a 2020 trip to Asia “unusually energized” by how many people he saw using foldables from Samsung, Huawei, and others. He pushed Apple to move faster and to make a foldable iPhone, not a foldable tablet, the priority. One person familiar with the work told Gurman that Cook was “the earliest and biggest champion” of the project.

The work began under former hardware chief Dan Riccio and later continued under John Ternus, who now leads the company. Engineers focused on four difficult problems: making the crease less visible, making the hinge last, creating flexible cover glass for the inner screen, and exploring under-display cameras. Designers compared the closed device to a passport and the open device to a Magic Trackpad. The rumored layout is a wide book-style phone with about a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch inner display.

Price was always going to be part of the story. Gurman writes that Apple first aimed for a $1,999 starting price — just under the $2,000 line, in the same way the iPhone X launched at $999. Rising component costs, including the memory shortage, later pushed internal discussions toward about $2,199. Higher-storage versions could approach $3,000. Apple expects sticker shock, Gurman reports, but concluded that customers already paying near $2,000 for loaded iPhones would accept an even more expensive foldable. Internally, the product is often called the iPhone Ultra.

The device is expected to appear Wednesday alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. If Gurman’s reporting holds, it will be the largest change to the iPhone’s physical form since the product launched in 2007.

MacDailyNews Take: Regardless of price, Apple will not be able to make enough. The foldable iPhone will be supply-constrained for months, so, if you want one of the first ones, get your pre-order(s) in as soon as Apple starts taking them!

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Apple holds its biggest product event of the year on Wednesday, September 9, at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT at Apple Park in Cupertino. The “Surprise and Shine” keynote will be livestreamed on Apple’s website, the Apple TV app, and YouTube. It is also the first major launch under new CEO John Ternus.

The company is expected to skip a standard iPhone 18 this fall and instead focus on premium hardware: the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first foldable iPhone, widely referred to as the iPhone Ultra. New Apple Watch models are also on the docket. The base iPhone 18 and a follow-up iPhone Air are rumored for spring 2027.

The foldable is the main actThe long-awaited foldable is expected to use a book-style design: a compact phone when closed and a larger tablet-like screen when opened. Reports describe an outer display around 5.5 inches and an inner display of about 7.8 inches. Pricing is expected to start above $2,000.

Rumored details include Apple’s A20 Pro chip, an in-house modem, Touch ID instead of Face ID on at least some reports, and a hinge designed to reduce the crease that has defined earlier foldables. Camera setup is expected to be more limited than the Pro models, with some reports saying there will be no dedicated telephoto lens. If Apple pulls it off, this would be the first major iPhone form-factor change in nearly two decades.

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max stay the volume play

The Pro and Pro Max are expected to look similar to last year’s models, with most of the work happening inside. Anticipated upgrades include the A20 Pro processor, better thermal design, improved battery life, and camera refinements. Some reports point to a smaller Dynamic Island and new color options. The Pro Max may get the larger battery and extra cooling.

Apple appears to be splitting its iPhone calendar: high-end and experimental devices in September, more affordable models later. That would keep this week’s stage focused on the products with the highest prices and the most novelty.

Watches and the rest of the lineup

Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are widely expected. Typical September extras such as new AirPods could appear, though camera-equipped AirPods Pro rumors have been less consistent for this date. Macs and iPads are more likely later in the fall. Software release windows for iOS 27 and related updates usually get mentioned as well.

Why this event matters

Ternus takes the stage after years as Apple’s hardware chief. The company has spent much of the past decade refining existing lines. A foldable iPhone, a narrower fall phone lineup, and a new CEO on the same day add up to more than a routine refresh. Whether the foldable becomes a mainstream product or a high-priced niche will be one of the first real tests of the next chapter.

MacDailyNews Note: Watch the stream Wednesday at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT here and check our home page tomorrow for the link to our live coverage.

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Apple is reportedly bringing back an older security feature for its upcoming foldable device. Recent software files discovered inside the new iOS 27 testing beta suggest the highly anticipated iPhone Ultra will skip facial recognition completely. Instead, the premium smartphone appears to rely on a fingerprint scanner, likely because the folding frame is too thin […]

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