From Jim H
If you use a Mac, look at what's coming your way. For me, I'm too enthused about this idea!
How about you? It doesn't mention the iPad or iPhone yet...Jim
OpenAI buys Sky, an AI interface for Mac: OpenAI has acquired Software Applications, Inc., the startup behind Sky — an AI-powered natural language interface for Mac that can view your screen and take actions in your apps. Read More
From Jim H
To track luggage when one flies somewhere, an Airtag can be helpful. But crooks, being ever devious and creative, it seems, can use air tags for nefarious purposes. Take a read on the following.
At our stage in life, we don't need AirTags, but if we were still traveling, we'd probably use them to keep track of luggage....Jim
Home invasion, Apple edition: This is scary. A Florida couple got ambushed in their garage at gunpoint after suspects taped an AirTag under their car to track them. Two men have been arrested, facing charges from armed burglary to kidnapping. So yeah, maybe check your car before your next Target run.
From John C
Do this on a Mac.
Create a note in Notes. Lock it. Add an image to the note. Close and lock the note.
Click on another note.
Click back on the locked note with the image. The image will show, but when you double-click or right-click on the image to open it in Quick View, a Quick View windows opens, but it won’t show the image. You can’t zoom in on the image to make it full screen.
Now on an iPhone, open the locked noted. You can now double-click on the image and zoom in as though viewing it in Preview.
From Jim H
If you use the Apple AirPod, the following article might be of benefit...Jim
Are Apple's AirPods Pro 3 worth $70 more than the AirPods 4 With ANC? We compare them on fit, noise cancellation, sound quality, and more—and one clear winner stands out.
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From Frank C:; While this is so far not a done deal, or an announced service, it seems like there is a lot of buzz about this. It also makes sense.
https://apple.gadgethacks.com/news/apple-health-ai-coach-launches-2026-revolutionary-features/Apple Health+ AI Coach Launches 2026: Healthcare Revolution
By Gadget Hacks
Oct 10, 2025 at 07:15 AM
When Apple decided to enter the health services market, it did not take half measures. The company is preparing to launch Health+ in 2026, a move that could be its most ambitious step into healthcare to date (Trading View). Not just another fitness app. Think an artificial intelligence powered health coach that delivers personalized guidance on nutrition, exercise, and chronic disease management (AI Invest). The bigger story, Apple is shifting from passive data collection to active, intelligent guidance that aims to move personal healthcare from reactive sick care to proactive wellness management (Web Pro News).
What makes Apple's AI health coach different from existing solutions?
Health+ is not chasing another step counter. It is building a personal health system that looks at the whole picture, not just single metrics. The AI analyzes Apple Watch sensors and other connected devices, then turns that stream of data into tailored recommendations that go far beyond basic tracking (MacRumors). Instead of juggling separate apps for food, workouts, and sleep, the integrated approach combines nutrition planning, medical suggestions, and lifestyle coaching in one place (iClarified).
The service will live inside the Health app on iPhone and iPad, so data flows across Apple devices without messy handoffs or manual exports (MacTrast). Here is the twist, the AI agent is trained on physician data, so recommendations lean on clinical knowledge, not just generic wellness tips (CNET). The aim is to mirror parts of a doctor patient conversation, personalized and always on, without pretending to be a doctor (Mac Observer).
Picture this. Your coach notices a two week rise in resting heart rate and daily reports of fatigue. Instead of tossing out a vague get more rest, it suggests sleep hygiene tweaks that match your actual sleep patterns, offers stress strategies that fit your calendar rhythm, and flags whether a doctor visit is worth scheduling, all grounded in clinical protocols rather than cookie cutter advice. Less guesswork. More context.
How will Health+ create Apple's next competitive moat?
Apple’s leadership shuffle hints at the stakes. Craig Federighi now oversees watchOS alongside Siri and visionOS, a consolidation that underscores how software will drive the next wave of wearable health tech (AI Invest). Translation, the magic lives in the software.
Health+ turns isolated data points into an integrated system, a setup that boosts retention and opens new revenue lanes (AI Invest). With first mover strength in wearables, deep pockets, and a brand people already trust, Apple raises the drawbridge for would be rivals in health services (AI Invest).
Think of it this way. A subscription for personalized wellness, similar in playbook to Amazon’s cloud or Netflix’s streaming leadership, but powered by cross device data that competitors struggle to match (AI Invest). Your iPhone logs nutrition, your Apple Watch tracks workouts and recovery, your Health app aggregates clinical records, and the AI connects the dots into a 360 degree profile. Leave the ecosystem and you lose that compound insight.
Analysts call it beneficial lock in. You stay not because you have to, but because the longer the AI learns your patterns, the better its guidance gets. A virtuous cycle, and a tighter moat.
What innovative features will define the Health+ experience?
Project Mulberry, Apple’s internal codename, reaches beyond traditional tracking. For the first time, Apple will offer comprehensive meal logging and nutritional feedback, a deliberate step into detailed food tracking that it once sidestepped due to complexity (Mac Observer).
There is also a clever use of the iPhone’s rear camera, the system can analyze workout form and give real time technique feedback (Mac Observer). Imagine the phone propped against a water bottle, your coach watching squat depth and knee tracking, then nudging you to adjust on the next rep.
Health+ will feature video content from medical doctors and health experts, a hybrid of AI recommendations with human curated guidance (CNET). Under the hood, it looks for patterns across heart rate trends, activity levels, sleep quality, and more, then surfaces practical insights that speak to overall wellness (LinkedIn).
The personalization is the point. As your body changes, the AI adapts, trading one size fits all advice for guidance shaped by your data over time (Mac Observer). Maybe your productivity spikes when you get a certain mix of sleep stages, or your heart rate variability dips before you tend to get sick, or your stress climbs on the same weekday each month. The system suggests targeted interventions that meet those patterns where they live.
PRO TIP: Think of it as a health coach that learns your rhythms, then gets sharper and more useful the longer you use it, not just smarter notifications.
How will Health+ reshape the digital health market?
Health+ is Apple’s answer to the shift toward integrated digital health. A subscription model here can create a durable revenue stream that ripples across the market (AI Invest). The timing lines up with projections of the U.S. wearable health tech market hitting 30 billion dollars by 2026 (Accretive Edge).
Expect Apple to follow its playbook, launch Health+ as a standalone subscription, then fold it into Apple One Premier when the time is right (Mac Observer). That puts it toe to toe with platforms like MyFitnessPal and Noom, only with the hardware software integration Apple is known for (LinkedIn). I would bet Apple leans on bundling once the service finds its footing.
The edge is in the connections. A competitor can log your meals, but Apple can correlate them with heart rate responses, sleep changes, and workout performance, then translate that into insights an isolated app cannot produce.
Market wise, this raises the bar for consumer expectations, integrated, AI powered guidance that treats wellness as a connected system, not a pile of separate tasks.
There are hurdles. Apple has had documented AI challenges, and some advanced Siri features have slipped to 2026, which could slow Health+ at the high end of its capabilities (iClarified). Training on physician data while guarding clinical accuracy is slow, careful work.
The future of AI-powered preventive healthcare
The 2026 debut will be a barometer for Apple’s broader health strategy, and early adoption will signal how far AI powered wellness can scale (AI Invest). The goal is a pivot from reactive care to proactive maintenance, daily decisions shaped by real time data and intelligent guidance, not just annual checkups (Web Pro News).
Health+ will not carry FDA clearance for diagnoses or emergency advice, and that is by design. It aims to deliver smarter insights and better context for everyday decisions, while staying out of medical device territory (Mac Observer).
The promise is real, especially in prevention and risk assessment (CNET). So are the risks. ECRI flags AI as a top health tech hazard for 2025 due to the chance of inaccurate or misleading outputs, a warning worth heeding (CNET).
Success will hinge on balance, innovation that knows its limits, guidance that complements rather than replaces clinicians, and clear nudges to seek care when needed. If Apple threads that needle, Health+ could define a new category, AI powered wellness coaching that bridges consumer apps and professional care. A more proactive, data driven approach to personal health might follow, reshaping how millions think about daily wellness and how technology fits into preventive care for years to come.
Apple's iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 updates are packed with new features, and you can try them before almost everyone else. First, check our list of supported iPhone and iPad models, then follow our step-by-step guide to install the iOS/iPadOS 26 beta — no paid developer account required.
From Gizmo
The tracking function is apparently a very helpful law enforcement tool.
Apple’s Find My feature is immensely useful. If you’ve ever been out for a wild night of drinking and wake up the next morning without your phone, Find My is there. If you are in a hurry and dash out of your Uber only to later feel a suspicious absence in your pocket, Find My is there. And, if you’re a British law enforcement team conducting a probe into a massive iPhone smuggling ring in the heart of London, Find My is also, apparently, there.
https://gizmodo.com/apples-find-my-leads-cops-to-cache-of-thousands-of-smuggled-iphones-2000669009?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user%2FGizmodo
from Jim H
If you own an iPhone, here's some tips to consider. Since I have an iPhone, I'm gonna
Swipe your way into all kinds of new navigation shortcuts.
With the lack of a Home button, modern iPhones are more gesture-based than ever before. Everyone knows about swiping up to go back to the Home screen or dragging down from the top-right corner to access Control Center, but there are lots of other iPhone gestures Apple doesn’t make so clear.
Read More: https://www.makeuseof.com/iphone-gestures-apple-doesnt-tell-you-about/?utm_source=MUO-NL&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=MUO-202509220900&user=bWFjaGFtbUBnbWFpbC5jb20&lctg=b6056840f4e2095141feab4e75560d8883ff81c2def263dc67c59d62c1f84e0c
I haven't gone through this yet -- but plan to -- here is an article on things your iPhone can be used for.
Might be interesting to see what I'm missing....Jim
Hannah Schwob for NYT Wirecutter
There are countless phone settings that I would have never known about if not for Wirecutter’s tech experts. Here are just a few of the somewhat hidden features that they rely on all the time — hacks that make their lives easier or simply delight:
Do your laundry better: If you’re confused about how to launder an item of clothing, just take a photo of a laundry-care label. Then, tap the Info button at the bottom of the screen (or sometimes a washing machine icon with sparkles) and tap Look Up Laundry Care. Woah.
Go touch grass — then learn more about the plants or animals you see:Your iPhone can help identify photos of plants, flowers, trees, or animals — just tap the Info button (or “i”) on the bottom of the screen and wait for a symbol with stars to appear. Tap that to learn about what’s in your photo. Like a mini zoologist in your pocket.
Live language translation: One of the brand-new features on iOS 26 is automatic language translation over text message, on FaceTime, and on phone calls. It’s not perfect, but it’s pretty great.
From Jim H
If you own an Apple device, here's some advice from the Malwarebytes newsletter....Jim
from Jim H
Tech blogger Kim Komando posted the following, which I thought you might find helpful. Another thing I do, and recommend, is turning off your iPhone or iPad once a day, then reopen it....Jim
Hi there, I have to tell you that the National Security Agency (yes, that NSA) just put out a blunt warning about something you may have seen on your phone before. Pop-ups screaming, “Your phone is hacked!” or “Virus detected!” Many of these aren’t just annoying, they’re active cyberattacks in progress.
Whether you’re using an iPhone or Android, the NSA says to assume any sketchy pop-up is malicious. And their advice? Not “Click here to learn more.” Not even “Close the window.” They’re saying: “Forcibly close all applications.” In other words: Don’t just close the bad tab, shut down everything.
One post on Reddit said, “It looked so real, I nearly clicked before I caught myself.” Another shared, “My mom hit OK and ended up getting locked out of her phone.”
See a weird pop-up?
👉 Immediately close all apps. Don’t interact with any pop-ups.
Accidentally clicked something?
👉 Change your passwords, alert your bank and run a full security scan on your phone.
Update your software.
👉 Keep your phone’s OS and apps up to date. Updates patch holes hackers use.
Use official app stores only.
👉 Skip the shady download links and third-party app stores.
Tighten permissions.
👉 Turn off location services when you don’t need them. Don’t let random sites send you push notifications.
Reboot your phone weekly.
👉 A simple restart can knock out hidden spyware and make you a harder target.
The NSA’s warning is clear: Cybercriminals are targeting your phone. But with a few smart steps, you can shut them down before they get in.
Share this with your family, especially the ones who still tap “OK” on everything.
from Frank C
Start with purpose, not features. Ask: "What do you want this to help you do this week?"
One task per session. Success once, unaided - then stop.
I do → We do → You do. Demo once, do it together, then they do it solo.
Use their words & write steps down. Make a 4-5-step card; snap a photo of it.
Slow the tempo; narrate actions. "Open Photos... tap Share... press and hold..."
Translate jargon. "Two-factor" → "second step to prove it's you."
Praise the process. Celebrate spot-on actions ("You found the Share icon—nice!").
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from Jim R
Attached is a security newsletter I receive, usually weekly. Some of the information may be of interest to you, especially Apple device and Mac updates, as well as some ChatGPT news.
Jim
September 19, 2025
EDITOR'S NOTE
Hi Insiders, Cullen here.
Apple has officially rolled out iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 Tahoe, and watchOS 26, along with updates for Apple TV, HomePod, and Vision Pro. The updates focus on some aesthetic redesigns that Apple collectively calls Liquid Glass, but in addition, there are also a ton of new features. If you’d like a rundown on what’s new with the update to your iPhone, check out the recording of our live course: Our Top Ten Favorite Features of iOS 26. I’m very excited about some of the privacy and security features! In particular, one new feature should help cut down the number of spam calls, and another will help you remember lost passwords.
What do you think of the redesign? Let us know by emailing security@iphonelife.com or replying to this email.
Cheers, and stay safe out there!
Cullen Thomas,
Senior Instructor at iPhone LifeIN THIS NEWSLETTER
🗒️✅ Your Security Checklist🏆🎖️ Test Your Security Skills📰 Your Weekly Security Update🤨 This Should Be on Your Radar 📡🙈 Security Fail of the Week 👎🍎📱 Security Updates from Apple 🍎
🗒️✅ YOUR SECURITY CHECKLIST
If you take nothing else from this newsletter, do these three things to protect yourself:
Share passwords through the Passwords app. You can create password-sharing groups that allow you to securely share specific passwords with friends or family.Hide notification previews from your Lock Screen. If you don’t want others to be able to see the contents of your notifications, you can disable previews in the Settings app.Limit access to your photos when sharing them with an app. When giving apps access to your photos, you can choose to give access to your entire library or limit access to specific photos.
For a complete list of our top security recommendations, see our course on cybersecurity for Apple enthusiasts.
🏆🎖️ TEST YOUR SECURITY SKILLS
What should you do in the following scenario?
🤔 A new operating system update is available for your iPhone. From a security perspective, should you…
Install it right away.Wait a few months to make sure there aren’t any bugs.Hold off as long as possible to avoid changes to your devices, habits, and apps.
Scroll to the bottom to see how you did!
APPLE OFFICIALLY RELEASES IOS 26 & OTHER UPDATES
On Monday, Apple officially released its latest operating systems, including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and watchOS 26. These new updates include a ton of new features and, of course, security updates. In addition to the fun stuff like Liquid Glass, Call Screening, and Live Translation, iOS 26 patches a variety of vulnerabilities that could have allowed malicious apps to access your personal data. You can read more about what was fixed in this update on Apple’s Support page.
The Bottom Line: If your devices are compatible, be sure to install the latest updates. New operating systems are not just about introducing cool new features; they also help keep your devices safeguarded against potential cyberattacks.
🤨 THIS SHOULD BE ON YOUR RADAR 📡
OpenAI Wants to Make ChatGPT More Private
OpenAI’s Sam Altman said in a blog post that the company is developing new tools to ensure user privacy when using ChatGPT. The company wants to protect what users tell the chatbot from being accessed by anyone, including OpenAI itself, with the exception of “critical risks,” such as threats of harm to oneself or others. The company is also creating a separate ChatGPT experience for those under 18, ensuring that minors won’t be served content intended for adult users. In some countries, ChatGPT will also ask for an ID if it suspects a user is underage.
The Bottom Line: While OpenAI is continuing to improve ChatGPT’s privacy, the company is currently bound by a court order to retain all chat history, due to an ongoing lawsuit with the New York Times. As such, we’d still recommend that you withhold any private information that you wouldn’t want made public. We don’t fully know yet how these new privacy tools work, and there is a possibility that the company is simply trying to hide the fact that it uses copyrighted material to train its AI by making all material “private.”
Travelling to Europe? New Border Crossing System Keeps Permanent Record of Your Face or Fingerprint
The European Union is set to roll out a new border-crossing system for non-EU citizens. Instead of a border agent merely asking a few questions and stamping your passport, as in the past, the new system will take a record of your face or fingerprints and store them for up to three years, to be referenced on future border crossings. The system, called EES for Entry and Exit System, will also automatically flag travelers who have overstayed their visas. EES is set to start out at external EU border crossings on October 12, 2025, with a plan for it to be fully implemented at all crossings by April 10, 2026. These requirements do not apply to travelers using EU passports.
The Bottom Line: There is no option to opt out of a biometric capture at EU borders. If you are traveling there, expect to have your biometrics recorded. That said, the new system is advertised as much more efficient and will surely result in better record-keeping.
Gucci & Other High-End Brands Targeted in Data Breach
A variety of high-end fashion brands owned by Kering have been hit by a data breach. The affected retailers include Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen, and the stolen data contains customer names, emails, phone numbers, and addresses. Kering says that the hackers did not capture any customer financial information. The hacking group “Shiny Hunters” has claimed responsibility for the attack. Read more at Reuters.
The Bottom Line: If you are a customer at any of Kering’s brands, you should have already been notified of this breach. If you haven’t, you will likely be contacted soon. While login details were not said to be included in the breach, it wouldn’t hurt to update your password as well.
Apple Releases Security Fixes for iOS 15 & 16
Apple hasn’t forgotten older iPads and iPhones. While iOS 18 and iOS 26 have addressed various security flaws, older operating systems were left vulnerable until now. Devices still running iOS 15 and 16 can now install iOS 15.8.5 and 16.7.12 and get the same security fixes that were patched in iOS 18. Read more at Bleeping Computer.
The Bottom Line: If you’re still hanging onto an iPhone or iPad that can’t update past iOS 15 or 16, head over to the Settings app to check for updates and make sure you’ve got the latest operating system.
Nepalis Use Discord Gaming Chat App to Select Interim Prime Minister
In what is surely a world first, citizens of Nepal have overthrown their government, then gotten together in an internet chat room to select an interim leader who will lead democratic elections. The historic chat was hosted on the Discord app, a chat app popular among gamers and other highly online communities.
Discord is a free app. In Discord, you can create free “servers” which let you moderate your own online communities, set rules, invite members, do video calls, etc. Its paid tiers increase the bandwidth and features of your server. As a free service, its policies on privacy and security are not especially good, but it has the benefits of popularity and accessibility. The Columbia Journalism Review has the full story, and it’s an amazing one.
The Bottom Line: As a long-term strategy for democratic governance, Discord is not viable: there are far too many ways that a mere internet chat could be coopted, coerced, or controlled. Paper ballots are a much more secure system (and hopefully the interim prime minister follows through with her promise to hold real elections soon).
US-Based Version of TikTok Coming Soon
It looks like TikTok won’t be banned after all. According to The Wall Street Journal, TikTok will be establishing a US-based company that will operate a separate version of the app, with 80% of the company belonging to US shareholders and the remaining 20% being owned by Chinese shareholders. Additionally, the US government will appoint one member of the new company’s board. Of course, nothing is final at this point, so the terms of this deal could change.
The Bottom Line: Despite this deal, TikTok will likely still have its share of privacy issues, as any social media service would. The only real difference is that now your personal data will be handled by American companies rather than Chinese ones. It’s also a bit concerning that the government will apparently have a say in who is on the company’s board, as that makes it dangerously close to a state-run social media app. We’d recommend staying far away from TikTok, regardless of who owns it.
ChatGPT Developer Beta Contains a Critical Security Flaw
ChatGPT’s developer mode recently added Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool support, which allows the AI chatbot to connect to third-party services, such as your email or calendar. Security Week is reporting that this new feature could potentially be exploited to access a user’s personal data. The vulnerability works by sending a malicious calendar invite, which contains an AI prompt to search the victim’s email inbox and send sensitive data to the attacker’s email. The victim does not even need to accept the invite for the exploit to work.
The Bottom Line: This vulnerability currently only exists in the developer beta of ChatGPT, and now that attention has been brought to it, it will likely be patched when the feature goes live for all users. However, this security flaw demonstrates the risk that comes with allowing AI to access your personal data.
🙈 SECURITY FAIL OF THE WEEK 👎
Google’s Law Enforcement Portal Accessed by Hackers
A hacking group called "Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters" breached Google’s Law Enforcement Request System and was able to create a fraudulent account. As its name suggests, the system is used by law enforcement to make official data requests from Google. According to Google, the hackers did not make any requests, and the company was quick to disable the account. Still, this incident is sure to raise concerns that hackers could potentially impersonate law enforcement and compromise Google users’ data. Read more at Bleeping Computer.
The Bottom Line: This is likely a one-off incident, and Google has more than likely already taken action to ensure that whatever methods the hackers used cannot be used again. Still, it’s important to ensure your Google account is secured with a strong password and multi-factor authentication.
Related: How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication with Gmail
🍎📱 SECURITY UPDATES FROM APPLE 🍎
Everything you need to know about Apple’s latest software updates.
The most recent iOS and iPadOS is 26The most recent macOS is 26.1The most recent tvOS is 26The most recent watchOS is 26.1The most recent visionOS is 26
Read about the latest updates from Apple.
SECURITY SKILLS ANSWER
From a security perspective, the correct answer is probably A: get it right away. Apple has been pretty good lately about fixing all the serious bugs with its operating system updates before they reach the public. That said, waiting a little while before updating can be a reasonable precaution. Just don’t wait forever. Keeping your devices up to date is like changing the oil in your car: a necessary maintenance task. Plus, you get a bunch of new features!
MISSION STATEMENT
There is far too much security and privacy news to cover it all. When building this newsletter, we look for scams, hacks, trouble, and news to illustrate the kinds of problems Apple enthusiasts may encounter in our private lives, and the self-defense we can practice to keep our devices, accounts, and lives secure. Our commentary focuses on practical advice for everyday people. This newsletter was written by Cullen Thomas and Rhett Intriago and edited by August Garry.
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from Jim J
While I'm definitely not in the market for another iPhone, but if you might be, you might enjoy the following article:
I want to love Apple’s new iPhone Air, but the iPhone 17 is a better deal: I was within a heartbeat of preordering the new iPhone Air. But a closer looks at the specs changed my mind. Read More
A side note: the author of the articles admits while writing this article, she is on a HP Spectre PC running Windows. She likes this PC, and I'm presently on the same model PC, which I also like very much. For me, it is next in line, right behind my MacBook Air...Jim
From Jim H
If you have an iPhone, the following tip might be useful. I just tried it, and it's pretty slick,
I must say...Jim
3-second tech genius: Need to take a quick photo? On iPhone, swipe left on the lock screen.
From Jim
If this might be of interest, here is a short video of Apple's announcements Tuesday...Jim
Everything Announced at Apple's iPhone 17 Event in 7 Minutes
https://www.cnet.com/videos/everything-announced-at-apples-iphone-17-event-in-7-minutes/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d
for John C
I have often wondered about this, and now I know.
If someone with a Mac creates a public link to a shared Photos album, that link can be accessed by a Windows PC or Linux PC without doing anything special.
Links to a private shared album require that the end user have an Apple ID and they may need to use iCloud for Windows.
Sharing a public link exposes the album to the world if the invited user posts it publicly. Sharing a private link does not, and only invitees by their email address (Apple ID) from the owner can have access.
From Jim H
Check out this article from USA TODAY: Apple announces date for 2025 launch event: 'Awe dropping' https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2025/08/26/apple-event-date-september-2025-iphone-17/85833853007/
Apple announced the date of its next big event, set for Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.
The event, dubbed as "Awe dropping," will be streamed on the apple.com website.
If you're an 'Appleholic', the next Apple event is Sept 9, 10 am AZ time. Some speculation in the article below on what might be included. As for me, I'll watch it, but I'm not in the market to buy any Apple device. Zee tells me my allowance has already been spent!...☺️...One item of interest, for me, anyway, is to see how much AI Apple incorporates into their devices....Jim
Apple Schedules iPhone 17 Launch Event for Sept. 9
Tim Cook promises an 'awe dropping' event next month, where we expect to see the iPhone Air, new Apple Watches, and maybe a foldable sneak peek? Here's what we think Apple has in store.
This "special Apple Event" is likely to include the launch of the iPhone 17 lineup and the next-gen Apple Watch. It begins at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET at Apple Park, and PCMag will be there to bring you all the details. If you can't make it to Cupertino, Apple will livestream the event on its website.
The invitation and a tweet from CEO Tim Cook tease an "awe-dropping" event—a curious turn of phrase that Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggests is a "play on jaw-dropping" for the rumored ultrathin and light iPhone Air.
That slender iPhone will be the headliner, Gurman says. Inspired by the MacBook Air, it promises to be a lightweight version of the slab-style phone with which we're all familiar. If Apple plays its cards right, it could amount to a major redesign. Recently, it's made only minor tweaks to the iPhone's screen and edges, although the Air could come with trade-offs like lower battery life.
The iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max are expected to join the iPhone Air. As usual, the Pros will have better camera systems than their cheaper counterparts, but Apple is reportedly adding an orange color option for the Pros, which Apple might have confirmed via the orange outline on its logo in today's invitation.
We can also expect upgrades to the Apple Watch lineup; look for an Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. (Assuming the company sticks with the naming convention after switching up its operating system monikers to align with the year.)
Apple skipped over a major Ultra hardware upgrade last year, giving it only a cosmetic refresh with new bands and color options. However, an Ultra 3 with some wrist-busting dimensions is reportedly in the works for this year.
Will we get a sneak peek at Apple's rumored foldable phone? Cupertino has avoided the form factor as competitors like Samsung and Google move full steam ahead. It's now reportedly in the pipeline, but Apple isn't expected to launch it until next year.
The foldable iPhone is code-named V68, and it opens up into a small tablet, just like Samsung's foldable devices, Gurman says. It will have four cameras and rely on eSIM, but expect it to use Touch ID instead of Face ID, like the iPad.
If you're not in the market for a new iPhone, iOS 26 is supported on smartphones going back to the iPhone 11. Apple will likely announce when you can download the stable version of iOS 26 (as well as iPadOS 26 and macOS 26) at its event next month.
It remains to be seen if Apple will debut any AI-specific hardware features. The company has thus far struggled to get Apple Intelligence off the ground since it debuted last year on the iPhone 16 and 15 Pros, more than a month after its newest phones hit stores. The lackluster features have prompted false advertising lawsuits, and Apple has reportedly explored using the AI models of rival companies like OpenAI or Anthropic.
If Apple Intelligence had been a resounding success on the iPhone 16, it would seem like a no-brainer to keep building on it with the iPhone 17. But it took a backseat at WWDC in June, so Apple might lean on its bread and butter come Sept. 9: hardware.
from Frank C
If you have not seen this video yet, take a gander. I had two people in my last health class who had early Parkinson’s and they wanted to know what the watch and iPhone could help them with!
https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/08/20/how-iphone-action-mode-helps-parkinsons-sufferers-capture-steady-moments
From Jim H:
The smartwatch's Blood Oxygen app lets you measure the oxygen level of your blood on-demand. It's been MIA for more than a year thanks to a patent spat, but it's back in action now.
From Jim H
The following article suggests that older Macs may no longer get updates, because of the computer chip involved. Hmmm? That means my older MacBook Air may soon become obsolete. I don't care for that scenario at all. Soon, Microsoft will stop supporting a couple of my PCs running Windows 10, and which can't upgrade to Windows 11. Another scenario I don't care for.
Getting old certainly has some downsides to it, I can attest!...🤔...Jim
https://soundsupport.biz/2025/07/30/upgrade-soon-intel-based-macs-and-apps-are-on-their-way-out/