This past week was full of interesting news and headlines from Apple. One of the most exciting leaks was of the iPhone 16 Pro specs, which revealed a brighter display panel compared to previous models. The potential for iOS 18’s AI capabilities was also discussed, with Apple set to unveil its AI play at WWDC, possibly with contributions from OpenAI or Google. A review of the iPad Pro M4 highlighted the power of Apple Silicon chipset but also pointed out software limitations in iPadOS.
In terms of benchmarks, Apple’s M4 processors have shown impressive results, outpacing Intel’s flagship Core i9-14900KS in single-core performance. Despite the impressive hardware, iPadOS has been criticized for failing to deliver on its potential, with the multitasking interface being a major point of contention. The latest iOS 17.5 update also came with its own set of issues, as deleted photos were reappearing in users’ timelines, raising concerns about data retention and privacy.
On a positive note, Apple recently relaxed its App Store policies regarding emulation software, allowing popular emulators like PPSSPP and Retroarch to be available for download. PPSSPP allows users to emulate Sony Playstation Portable games, while Retroarch opens up a wide range of retro gaming systems to consumers. Apple Loop provides a weekly roundup of Apple news and highlights, so be sure to follow for more updates. And don’t forget to check out the Android Circuit column for more tech news on Forbes.
