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Ahead of Apple's September 9 event, where the company is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and a foldable iPhone Ultra, a rumored dark cherry red color option for the Pro models has inspired a fan-made AI video ad. The creator clearly labeled the clip as AI-generated rather than presenting it as a leak.
Portable CarPlay screens typically cost between $50 and $150, offering a cheaper alternative to buying a new car with built-in infotainment. Buyers should weigh screen size (6 to 11 inches), resolution (ideally at least 1280x720), audio output options like Bluetooth, AUX or FM, and whether the unit supports wireless CarPlay rather than requiring a cable.
A troubleshooting guide outlines fixes for frequent Apple Wallet and Apple Pay issues, such as cards being declined due to expiration or reissue, outdated iOS software, and regional restrictions. The recommended fixes include removing and re-adding cards, updating iOS through Settings, and verifying that the device's region matches supported Apple Pay markets.
A reviewer tested Kuycon's P20, a 28-inch 4500x3000 display with a 3:2 aspect ratio designed to echo the look of Apple's Studio Display while offering more vertical screen space, similar to Microsoft's Surface Studio. The unit shipped with issues, including a flickering first panel likely damaged in transit and a replacement that arrived without a stand, delaying full testing by months before the reviewer settled on it as a daily setup.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Phil Schiller is leaving his role leading the App Store, becoming an Apple Fellow on unspecified projects. While Schiller cited wanting more time for family and philanthropy, Gurman says he also grew wary of plans by CEO John Ternus and services chief Eddy Cue to boost App Store margins and recurring revenue.
Apple's Find My network is a separate, crowdsourced Bluetooth feature from the standard Find My app, and it must be manually enabled to locate an iPhone that is offline, in Power Reserve mode, or powered down. Users can verify and adjust these settings under Settings > [Name] > Find My, and should also enable Send Last Location, Location Services, and Bluetooth to ensure tracking works. Disabling Control Center access from the lock screen can also stop thieves from quickly enabling airplane mode to cut a stolen phone off from the network.
A new comparison lays out how modern iPads, especially M-series Pro and Air models, rival MacBooks in raw processing power and offer added flexibility through the Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil, and optional cellular connectivity. The tablets excel at media consumption, portability, and creative apps like Procreate and Lightroom, though they still lag behind traditional laptops in certain workflow areas.
With Apple's new iPhone lineup arriving and starting storage now set at 256GB, buyers face the usual question of whether that capacity will last. Analysts note 256GB can hold roughly 70,000 photos, enough for most casual users, but heavy 4K video recording or large AAA games can eat through that space quickly.
A tech newsletter digest compiles several unrelated stories, including scammers using sextortion tactics within family group chats, an assessment of which wearable devices give the most reliable sleep data, and a reported change in leadership within Apple's executive ranks.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is exploring ways to boost App Store revenue and margins, an initiative reportedly led by new CEO John Ternus and services chief Eddy Cue. Gurman also links the effort to Phil Schiller's recent departure, noting Schiller opposed the push out of concern it would anger developers and regulators.
Asahi Linux has merged support for M3 series Macs into its installer, meaning most hardware—including webcams, microphones, USB, WiFi, Bluetooth, and hardware-accelerated video decoding with AV1—now works out of the box. GPU acceleration and full display controller (DCP) support remain unfinished, so sleep mode and HDMI output are currently disabled on affected machines.
Asahi Linux developers have officially declared support for Apple's M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max Macs, bringing them close to parity with earlier M1/M2 support—except for the Mac Studio M3 Ultra, which remains unsupported. Key limitations remain, including weak GPU acceleration, no sleep mode, and non-functional HDMI ports on M3 MacBooks due to missing DCP support.