by MacRumors Staff
2024 is quickly approaching its end, but Apple isn't done with the year's releases just yet, as iOS 18.2 and its accompanying operating system updates are coming soon. Apple Intelligence is the main focus of these updates, but there are other improvements and refinements available to all users.
As for hardware rumors, discussions continue around Apple's work on a foldable iPhone, an expanded push into the smart home market, and the M5 chips for future Macs, so read on for all the details on those stories and more!
Apple Seeds Releases iOS 18.2 and More Build Candidates with Genmoji, Image Playground, and ChatGPT Integration
We're expecting Apple to release iOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, and more updates on Monday, and it's looking like a pretty good one at this point bet, as Apple handed out release candidate versions of all the updates to beta testers this week.
For compatible devices, the updates bring a number of new Apple Intelligence features, including Image Playground, Image Wand, Genmoji, ChatGPT integration with Siri, and more. Users of other devices will also see a slew of improvements and bug fixes, so be sure to check out the full iOS 18.2 release notes for all the details.
Apple's 2026 Foldable iPhone Could Revive a Stagnant Market
Apple has been rumored to be working on a foldable iPhone for a few years now, but while the company reportedly wasn't happy enough with the results to release a product worthy of release, that could change in a couple of years.
A new report claims that Apple is planning to release a foldable iPhone in the second half of 2026, and it could help revive the overall foldable smartphone market, which has been stagnant after an initial surge in interest from models from Samsung and others.
The MacRumors Show: Apple's Foldable iPhone and Smart Home Plans
Speaking of the foldable iPhone, Dan and Hartley discussed the topic on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, looking at the pros, cons, and use cases for such a device.
Apple's apparent plans to more aggressively enter the smart home market were also a topic of discussion, as it appears Apple could be working on multiple smart home hubs, a HomeKit camera of its own, and more.
Apple orders M5 chips from TSMC ahead of late 2025 production start
Apple launched the M4 chip family earlier this year in the iPad Pro and most recently expanded it to the Mac with more powerful M4 Pro and M4 Max versions, but the company is already moving full steam ahead on their successors.
Apple has reportedly placed orders with its chip supplier TSMC for the next-generation M5 chips, which should deliver a significant boost in performance and efficiency.
Apple CEO Tim Cook talks about AI plans, the future of the Vision Pro, and more in a new interview
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently sat down with WIRED's Steven Levy for an in-depth interview about Apple's AI ambitions and challenges, the future of the Apple Vision Pro headset, and more.
The interview also discussed Apple's ongoing efforts to bring medical tech tools to consumers, as well as Cook's tenure at Apple and how long he might stay in his role as CEO.
The full Apple Music Replay 2024 preview and year-end charts are out now
Apple has launched Apple Music Replay for 2024, giving subscribers early access to personalized listening insights and year-end trends.
iPhone users on iOS 18.1 or later can now access Replay 2024 directly in the Apple Music app from the Home, New, and Search tabs. Users of previous versions of iOS can still access the experience at replay.music.apple.com.
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