➀ Apple is expected to announce new hardware including the M4 iMac, updated Mac Mini, and iPad Mini; ➁ The MacBook Pro lineup is anticipated to be refreshed with new M4 chips, including M4 Pro and M4 Max variants; ➂ The new Mac Mini may undergo a complete redesign and will likely feature the M4 chip, with potential for higher base RAM amounts in the MacBook Pro.

➀ Apple is replicating its successful China manufacturing model in India, with vendors like Taiwanese Foxconn and Wistron, and Pegatron, achieving significant milestones in assembling the latest iPhone models; ➁ The Indian factories are expected to roll out more sophisticated iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models in a few weeks; ➃ This move marks the maturing of Indian manufacturing and a strategic extension of Apple's global supply chain.

➀ Steve Jobs' early interest in electronics and his education at Reed College; ➁ The founding of Apple Computer Company and the development of the Apple II; ➂ The introduction of the Macintosh and its graphical user interface; ➃ Jobs' departure from Apple and the founding of NeXT; ➄ The acquisition of Pixar Animation Studios; ➅ Jobs' return to Apple and the launch of iconic products like the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad; ➆ Jobs' philosophy of simplicity, design, and integration; ➇ His battle with pancreatic cancer and his passing in 2011; ➈ The continued influence of Jobs' vision on the tech industry.

➀ Apple has started manufacturing the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models in India; ➁ This marks the first time the company has manufactured its entire iPhone lineup in the country; ➂ Apple plans to expand its retail presence in India with additional flagship stores in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi, and Mumbai; ➃ The locally produced models will be available for both domestic consumers and export to international markets; ➄ Apple has employed over 3,000 people in India since 2017 and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs through its collaborations with Indian suppliers.

➀ Apple has released an urgent patch for iOS 18 to fix a major password vulnerability; ➁ The vulnerability could allow an attacker to read stored passwords aloud using the VoiceOver feature; ➂ The update also addresses another security issue where the iPhone 16 might capture audio before the microphone indicator is activated.

➀ Apple is developing a new iPhone SE with a modern design similar to the iPhone 14; ➁ The iPhone SE 4, codenamed V59, will have a 1170 x 2532 display resolution like the 6.1-inch iPhone 14; ➂ The device will feature Face ID and Touch ID on the Home button, with the Dynamic Island only available on higher-end models; ➃ Apple's first 5G modem, codenamed 'Centauri', will be included in the iPhone SE 4, promising improved hardware and software integration; ➄ The iPhone SE 4 is expected to launch in spring 2025 with a potential price range of $459 to $499.

➀ Meta's Orion AR Glasses were showcased at the Meta Connect developers conference, receiving positive feedback for their design and potential. ➁ Analyst Ben Thompson praised the notification flow, application pinning, and gaming capabilities of the Orion. ➂ Thompson believes Apple's next Vision Pro should focus on entertainment and be more like the Quest 3 or 3S. ➃ Apple has been working on AR glasses since at least 2015 and may introduce its own AR glasses around the same time as Meta's Orion, potentially leading the market.

➀ An alleged car thief was caught after stealing a 2023 Ferrari 812 GTS; ➁ The thief was tracked down using the owner's AirPods and Find My feature; ➂ The thief left behind an iPhone, leading to his arrest.

➀ The era of touch screens may be coming to an end as physical controls are making a comeback in vehicles, appliances, and personal electronics; ➁ Apple has introduced a new 'action button' and a 'camera control' button on its latest iPhone models; ➂ Engineers are incorporating touch features and force sensors to enhance user experience; ➃ The return of physical controls is driven by the need for safety, ease of use, and a reduction in distractions; ➄ Companies are recognizing the importance of physical controls for better user interactions and intuitive design.

➀ A sketchy leak suggests that Apple's upcoming 14-inch MacBook Pro refresh may feature a key upgrade to 16GB of RAM; ➁ The leak comes from a Twitter user who shared a photo of the retail packaging; ➂ The image shows a custom M4 chip with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, indicating a lower-end SKU.

➀ OpenAI is facing a challenging period with high-level leadership changes and a potential setback in its massive financing round; ➁ Apple's decision not to participate in the latest $6.5 billion round could affect the company's structure and strategy; ➂ Concerns are raised about OpenAI's focus on product development over research, and the impact on its culture and mission.

➀ The Apple Vision Pro 2 is expected to feature the M5 Apple silicon chip and Apple Intelligence for enhanced AI spatial computing. ➁ The device aims to improve on the original Vision Pro's limitations, such as high price and limited use cases. ➂ The article speculates on a potential release in the latter half of 2025.

➀ Electronics production in developed countries is showing slow growth or decline in 2024; ➁ Taiwan and South Korea have seen strong growth, driven by AI servers and smartphones; ➂ Vietnam and India are experiencing significant production growth, with Vietnam benefiting from Samsung's investment and India from multinational manufacturing; ➃ China remains dominant but growth has slowed as companies shift manufacturing overseas.

➀ iFixit quickly disassembles the iPhone 16; ➁ The internal redesign includes a new L-shaped board for better battery access and thermal management; ➂ A new adhesive allows for battery replacement without pull tabs; ➃ The thermal management system has been significantly improved with a new heat sink; ➄ iFixit rates the repairability at seven out of ten.

➀ This article presents the top five wearable device suppliers in Q1 2024 based on shipment volume, market share, and year-over-year growth, with Apple leading the list. ➁ Xiaomi, Huawei, and Samsung are also highlighted, showcasing significant growth rates. ➂ The article is sourced from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Wearables Tracker.

➀ The traditional PC market is expected to remain flat in 2024 with 261 million units shipped, while the tablet market is forecast to grow by 7.2% year-over-year, leading to a 2.6% overall growth for PCs + tablets. ➁ Excluding China, the global traditional PC market would have grown by 2.8%, but China's economic challenges have impacted PC sales, though Huawei has sustained domestic tablet demand. ➂ IDC predicts a 4.3% year-over-year growth for traditional PCs in 2025 due to the end of Windows 10 support, which could also benefit Apple's market share. ➃ AI PC adoption is driven by the need for new PCs rather than a specific demand for AI functionality.

➀ IDC发布2024年第二季度全球PC供应商排名，Lenovo以22.7%的市场份额位居第一；➁ HP Inc.和Dell Technologies分别以21.1%和15.5%的市场份额位列第二和第三；➂ Apple以8.8%的市场份额排名第五；➃ Acer Group以6.8%的市场份额排名第四。

1. New customization options for the home screen, including the ability to change icon colors and apply a dark mode; 2. Enhanced control center and customizable lock screen shortcuts; 3. Updated photo app design, new messaging effects and scheduled messages in the Messages app, and the addition of RCS messaging.

➀ Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies, Johny Srouji, confirmed that all upcoming iPhone 16 models will come with 8GB of RAM; ➁ This is in contrast to Android devices which often come with 12GB or more of RAM; ➂ Srouji admitted that the RAM upgrade is due to Apple Intelligence, but also mentioned the company's focus on not being wasteful.

➀ TSMC's August revenue reached $7.8 billion, a 33% increase year-on-year and a 2.4% decrease month-on-month; ➁ The revenue for January-August 2024 was $55 billion; ➂ The demand for leading-edge processes, especially iPhone chips before the iPhone 16 launch, boosted the revenue, with Apple accounting for a quarter of TSMC's total revenue; ➃ TSMC expects Q3 revenue between $22.4 billion and $23.2 billion.