Apple Upgrade Now Available in the U.S.
Apple Newsroom reported that Apple Upgrade, a new hardware leasing program, is now available through the Apple Store online, the Apple Store app, and Apple Store locations in the U.S.
MacRumors wrote that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 may be the closest look yet at the foldable iPhone Ultra Apple is expected to make later this year. The outlet says the wider, more tablet-like design lines up with rumored dimensions and software challenges Apple may need to solve.
MacRumors said its hands-on look at the Galaxy Z Fold8 offers a preview of the kind of shape Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra could take. The report also notes possible tradeoffs around app scaling and camera hardware.
For Apple watchers, Samsung’s new foldable gives a practical reference point for what a future iPhone Ultra could feel like in daily use. It also underscores the design and software decisions Apple will need to get right if it wants the device to stand out.
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Apple Newsroom reported that Apple Upgrade, a new hardware leasing program, is now available through the Apple Store online, the Apple Store app, and Apple Store locations in the U.S.
Apple Newsroom says Apple Maps will be built into Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle Platform through the new MapKit for Automotive SDK. The integration is slated to bring turn-by-turn navigation, traffic data, richer place search, and EV routing features to Ford displays.
MacRumors reported that Amazon has filed FCC paperwork for a planned satellite network that would support iPhone satellite functions through Globalstar and Amazon Leo. The outlet says the project is intended to improve coverage and add new services for compatible devices.
The Verge reported that Apple is working on a refreshed MacBook Neo with a newer chip and more memory. The outlet also says Apple is looking at OLED updates for other MacBooks and iMacs.