Top Stories: iPhone 17 Designs, Foldable iPad or MacBook, and More

2024 is coming to an end, but it’s still busy with Apple news and rumors. On the software side, users are still exploring new features in iOS 18.2, such as expanded Apple Intelligence capabilities, while Apple is advancing beta testing and related updates for iOS 18.3.

On the hardware side, we’ve heard a lot of rumors about 2025 and beyond, including a new design for the iPhone 17 Pro, a new “iPhone 17 Air”, second-generation AirTag, a redesigned Magic Mouse, and even a foldable iPad. or MacBook, read below for all the details!

New report details “major” design changes to “iPhone 17 Air” and 19-inch MacBook

We’ve heard a lot of rumors about an ultra-thin “iPhone 17 Air” next year and a possible foldable iPad or MacBook in the future, and wall street journal A new report was released this week Overview information from its own sources on both devices.

The report comes as analysts at Display Supply Chain Advisors share their expectations Apple’s new product roadmap based on OLED displaysincluding the OLED iPad mini launched in 2026, the OLED iPad Air model and the 18.8-inch foldable iPad Pro launched in 2027.

iOS 18.2: All you can do with ChatGPT

Following last week’s release of iOS 18.2 with expanded Apple Intelligence capabilities, we’re sharing some how-tos and guides for a deeper look at the new features.

ChatGPT integration is one of the big new features, so be sure to check out our overview of everything you can do with it. visual intelligence While the emojis on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models are different, custom emojis called Genmoji open up new expression possibilities. Although they have some limitations.

Other new iOS 18.2 features worth noting include New mail class feature and capable Return to volume slider on the lock screen.

Apple releases first beta versions of iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3

With the launch of iOS 18.2, Apple has turned its attention to the next set of operating system updates that may be scheduled to be released to the public at the end of January. Ahead of the release, Apple this week made the first developer and public beta available iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3 and more.

So far, the update seems to be relatively light on new features, though macOS Sequoia 15.3 brings Genmoji to Mac And tvOS 18.3 is Ready to support sweeping robots In Home App.

Apple is “working on” Magic Mouse redesign and long-awaited “fixes”

For years, Apple’s Magic Mouse has been the butt of jokes for the location of its charging port, which made it impossible to use the mouse while charging.

The recent update that moved the Magic Mouse and other Mac accessories from the Lightning port to USB-C didn’t fix the issue, but it does seem like Apple will address it at some point. BloombergMark Gurman says Apple is giving Magic Mouse a “complete overhaul” Addressing some “longstanding complaints,” but don’t expect the new mouse to debut before 2026.

AirTag 2 is expected to be launched next year, with “significant” upgrades to item tracking

There are rumors that the second generation AirTag will launch sometime in 2025, and BloombergThis week, Mark Gurman provided some new details on what we can expect from the update.

The biggest improvement will reportedly be improvements to ultra-wideband capabilities Offers three times the range of current AirTagsmaking it easier to track items with associated AirTags.

Meanwhile, for current AirTags owners looking for longer battery life, Elevation Lab has launched a new TimeCapsule case that Use a pair of AA batteries to power your AirTags for up to ten years.

iPhone 17 Pro is rumored to still use a “triangular” camera design

Rumors about the iPhone 17 Pro design are mixed, including the use of multiple materials on the back shell and a redesigned camera bump, with some sources saying the new bump will be “rectangular,” leading to a proposed triple camera lens that could be arranged horizontally .

However, there are new rumors claiming that the iPhone 17 Pro will Continue to use the triangular lens layoutThe overall appearance of the back of the device does change though.

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