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The AirTag gets a surprise update.
A $999 13-inch MacBook powered by iPhone chips is also expected soon.
Sales for the Vision Pro continue to be disappointing.
A new year means a new cycle of iPhone, iPads, and AirPods refreshes, not to mention a fair few Macs and MacBooks. And while the year might still be young, Apple has been busy, already releasing a well-timed update to its Fitness+ subscription service and a surprise update to AirTags.
The new, updated AirTag looks the same (and is the same dimensions) as the old device, but offers better precision-finding range and a speaker that's about 50% louder.
Also: AirTag 2 vs. AirTag 1: I compared both Bluetooth trackers, and the winner is not so obvious
So, what else is likely to be happening at Apple over the coming 12 months? While the company is tight-lipped, some things, such as the yearly fall refresh of the iPhone, are a given, while other suggestions are mere rumors and speculation.
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