➀ An 'extremely sophisticated attack' zero-day security flaw affecting several Apple devices is being actively exploited;

➁ The flaw, CVE-2025-24201, is an out-of-bounds write issue in WebKit, the browser engine used by Safari;

➂ All affected devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro, require the latest updates to address the vulnerability.

➀ Best Buy is currently holding an 'Apple Sales Event' with significant discounts on various Apple products.

➁ The 11-inch iPad Pro (4th Generation) is on sale for $999 at Best Buy, saving $900.

➂ The Apple Watch Series 10 is available for $299 at Best Buy, saving $100.

➀ Apple's new M3 Ultra chip, used in the Mac Studio, has been benchmarked on Geekbench, showing impressive multi-core performance that surpasses the M4 Max.

➁ The M3 Ultra's single-core score is not as impressive, falling behind the M4 Max and even the entry-level M4 in some cases.

➂ The M3 Ultra's multi-core score is notably higher, with a performance uplift of around 8% over the M4 Max.

➀ Apple has launched new Mac Studio models with updated chips and a significant amount of unified memory, up to 512GB.

➁ The M4 Max and M3 Ultra processors power these new models, offering high-core counts and GPU performance.

➂ Despite the high price, the new Mac Studio is poised to be a strong player in the local AI market.

➀ Apple has announced the next iteration of the MacBook Air with an M4 chip, new 'sky' blue color option, and a lower starting price.

➁ The M4 chip features a 10-core CPU and GPU, up to 32GB of RAM, and improved performance.

➂ The MacBook Air will support two external monitors with the display open and includes a 12-megapixel Center Stage webcam.

➀ Apple AirTag 4-Pack is on sale for $67.99 at Amazon and Best Buy, saving $31.01 and bringing the cost per AirTag down to $16.99 each.

➁ The 4-pack is a good choice for those who need multiple AirTags, and it is currently cheaper than it was a couple of days ago.

➂ The article also mentions other deals under $100, including the Soundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds and Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

➀ Apple has introduced its first in-house developed 5G modem, the C1, six years after acquiring Intel's 5G modem business unit.

➁ The C1 is designed for the iPhone 16e, a mainstream smartphone, and promises high power efficiency and fast connectivity.

➂ Apple has not disclosed how the C1 achieves its power efficiency, but it is likely due to custom cores and TSMC's 4nm-class process technology.

➀ A massive 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor is on sale for $769.99 at Amazon (save $230). It features a 1000R curvature, 5120x1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and HDR support.

➁ Dell S23422DWG, Samsung Odyssey G55C, and Apple Studio 5K Display are also on sale.

➂ Google Pixel 9 Pro family is available with $200 discounts, including the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL.

➀ Jim Keller discusses his early work at DEC and AMD, focusing on the K8 architecture and his contributions to x86-64 and HyperTransport.

➁ Keller's experience at startup SiByte, including the development of network processors and his involvement with Andy Bechtolsheim and Cisco.

➂ His transition to Broadcom and the challenges of working in a larger company like Intel, where he learned about methodology and abstraction layers in computer design.

➃ Keller's time at P.A. Semi and his role in designing PowerPC processors, leading to the acquisition by Apple.

➄ His journey at Apple, from the first iPhone chip to the A-series processors, and the focus on performance and power efficiency.

➅ His return to AMD and the development of the Zen architecture, addressing the company's challenges and working with Global Foundries and TSMC.

➆ His move to Tesla and the development of the Hardware 3 chip for autonomous driving, followed by his transition to Intel and the challenges of managing a large engineering team.

➇ His current role at Tenstorrent AI, focusing on AI processors and software, and the company's mission to build a general-purpose computing platform.

➀ Apple TV+ has been home to some of the best original TV shows and movies, but was not natively supported on Android or Google TV devices.

➁ Apple has now released a mobile app for Android and Google TV, offering a familiar and intuitive interface.

➂ The app includes features like Continue Watching and Watchlist, and supports streaming over Wi-Fi or cellular connections.

➀ The Powerbeats Pro 2 is Apple's first ANC earbuds with heart rate monitoring, making them suitable for athletes and workout tracking.

➁ The earbuds feature a redesigned acoustic architecture, personalized spatial audio, dynamic head tracking, and Apple's H2 chip.

➂ They offer active noise cancellation, adaptive EQ, and a nickel titanium alloy hook for durability and comfort.

➀ Apple has partnered with Alibaba to provide AI features for the domestic version of iPhone users, according to The Information.

➁ The two companies have jointly developed AI features for domestic use that have been submitted for review by domestic authorities.

➂ Apple tested various AI models from Chinese developers starting in2023 and initially chose Baidu as the main partner, but the cooperation was canceled due to Baidu's failure to meet Apple's standards.

➀ Apple's supply chain management has been recognized as the best in the world since 2010, with Tim Cook further reducing suppliers to 24.

➁ Apple's supply chain diversification strategy helps reduce supply risks and strengthens control over the supply chain.

➂ Suppliers like Imagination and Dialog have faced challenges due to Apple's shifting supply chain strategy.

➃ Cirrus Logic, an Apple key supplier, provides high-quality audio chips and has a long-standing partnership with Apple.

➄ Cirrus Logic's SoundClear technology is used by Amazon Voice Service for high-fidelity audio playback.

➅ Apple's supply chain strategy involves self-developed chips and maintaining a diverse supplier base.

➆ The high dependency on Apple poses risks for suppliers like Cirrus Logic.

➀ Apple has begun mass production of the next-generation M5 processor for desktops, laptops, and high-performance tablets.

➁ The new SoC is expected to use a performance-enhanced N3P manufacturing process.

➂ The M5 series is rumored to include M5, M5 Pro, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra processors.

➃ The M5 processors will use organic substrates with 'flavor enhancer ABF film' to increase interconnect density and reduce SoC packaging thickness.

➄ High-end M5 Pro, Max, and Ultra versions will use mixed bonding and 2.5D packaging technology.

➅ The SoC will use TSMC's N3P manufacturing technology, which allows for a 4% performance increase or a 9% power consumption decrease at the same clock speed.

➆ Apple's M5 chips are expected to offer significant performance advantages over the M4 CPUp>