Apple Loop: iPhone SE Release Dates, Free AirPods Offer, MacBook Air Features
Jan 10, 2025 - forbes.com
This week's Apple news highlights include speculation about the iPhone SE 4 release date, with some suggesting a January 2025 launch alongside iOS 18.3. Apple is also exploring silicon-carbon battery technology, following industry trends set by companies like Xiaomi. iOS 18.2.1 aims to fix bugs from previous updates, while Apple addresses concerns over its AI-powered news alerts, promising improvements in future updates. The MacBook Air is expected to receive an M4 chip upgrade, though thermal limitations may affect performance compared to the MacBook Pro.
Additionally, Apple's "Back to School" promotion offers free AirPods or Apple Pencils with certain purchases in select countries. This week also marks the 18th anniversary of the iPhone's launch, a pivotal moment in smartphone history. Apple Loop provides a weekly roundup of these discussions, with more details available on Forbes.
Key takeaways:
Controversy surrounds the release date of the iPhone SE 4, with some sources suggesting an earlier launch alongside iOS 18.3.
Apple and Samsung are exploring silicon-carbon battery technology to meet increasing processor demands and thinner phone designs.
Apple's AI-powered news alerts face criticism for inaccuracies, prompting the company to work on improvements and encourage user feedback.
Apple's "Back to School" offer includes free AirPods 4 with certain purchases in select countries, highlighting regional differences in promotions.
