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New factories would still need skilled people, but their quality teams could carry more of the inspection know-how in software to help manufacturers bring new products online faster, at the highest quality. Manufacturing capacity and manufacturing expertise do not grow at the same speed. A 2024 Deloitte and Manufacturing Institute study projected that U.S. manufacturers could need as many as 3.8 million additional workers by 2033, with up to 1.9 million jobs potentially left unfilled. High-precision inspection is only one part of that workforce challenge, but it is one that can directly affect yields, product launches, and warranty costs. After all, every single product needs to go through inspection. I met A.I.MATICS AI Lab Specialist Jaewon Lee in person in Seoul, and asked where this sort of inspection fits on a production line. He said it can run before or after functional testing, depending on the factorys workflow. In the companys current Vietnam use case, it is inspecting flexible PCBs and camera-related components for defects including scratches, contaminants, folding damage, exposed copper, and alignment issues (a big deal for cameras). AIM-T1 is not a general-purpose inspection camera that magically understands every manufactured object. It is designed for compact, high-precision electronics parts, where very small visual defects can matter and the product can fit within the inspection cell. Larger boards or trays of parts may be possible, Lee said, but would require a configuration matched to the size, volume, and camera angles of the product. Traditional machine-vision systems tend to be taught what to look for through hand-set rules or large collections of labeled defect images (create an inventory of all the problems seen so far). If a new part is introduced, a manufacturer may need new images, a revised inspection program, and sometimes different hardware. A.I.MATICS calls its alternative software-defined inspection , which implies a for flexible, smart, approach. Rather than asking an operator to gather examples of every possible flaw, the company says its model uses several known-good samples as a baseline and flags deviations from that baseline. It describes the approach as World Model AI and in-context learning, terms that should be treated as the companys product framing rather than independently established proof of a technical advantage. In plain English, the idea is closer to placing a known-good part next to the part being judged than to teaching a system a catalog of [bad] scratches in advance. That could be useful for unusual defects, because the system would not necessarily need a prior labeled example of the exact flaw. Great, but the key performance indicator is whether it can do that without creating too many false alarms, which can slow a factory just as surely as a missed defect can. The optical design is the other half of the pitch. A.I.MATICS uses multiple cameras and lighting configurations, plus a liquid lens that electronically changes focus instead of moving a camera on a mechanical Z-axis (depth axis). The company says it uses focus stacking to inspect surfaces with height variation in one cycle, allowing the system to remain compact. Its website claims 12 m inspection precision and detection of particles as small as 3 m . A.I.MATICS says an operator can select reference samples, review the normal baseline formed by the system, and deploy the inspection task through a drag-and-teach workflow. The company says this reduces a new-product setup from roughly 72 hours to about four hours . That claim depends on the product, the inspection criteria, and the factorys process, but the target is clear: move product changeovers from outside integrators and AI specialists to the lines own quality engineers. An initial AIM-T1 version is operating on a connector-assembly line at an electronics manufacturing site in Vietnam. The company reports up to 75,000 inspections per day, a 26% productivity increase , and a 0.01% defect-escape rate in that deployment (see A.I.MATICS LinkedIn post ). Ubergizmo Editor-in-Chief Hubert Nguyen, A.I.MATICS AI LAB Specialist Jaewon Lee, and officials take a commemorative photo after concluding the Global Media Meetup. | Photo by AVING News The company has experience in vision systems beyond the factory. A.I.MATICS began as a Hyundai Motor Group in-house venture in 2000, became an independent company in 2003, and later evolved from PLK into A.I.MATICS. It built road-image-recognition systems for Hyundai and Kia before expanding its on-device vision-AI work into driver safety and now manufacturing. What is interesting here is whether a system can make frequent product changes less dependent on scarce specialists, without lowering quality. If AIM-T1 can repeatedly deliver its claimed setup speed, false-call control, and defect detection across diverse production environments, it could become valuable infrastructure for manufacturing right when this sector explodes due to AI, datacenters and global repositioning. Factory AI That Learns From Good Parts, Not Defect Photos , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
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Macworld Apple always holds its events at 10 am PT, with iPhone launches usually taking place on the second Tuesday or Wednesday of September. This year, that means the event, dubbed Surprise and Shine , will take place on Wednesday, September 9. Additionally, Apple always introduces its new iPhones and Apple Watches at its September special event, and this year is no different. Except this year, everything is different. The iPhones are different . The CEO is different . The event may be different. Heres what we expect from Apples big September show. The John Ternus show Tim Cook stepped down from his position as CEO after 15 years, though he will remain on the board of directors. He has named John Ternus, who was most recently senior vice president of hardware engineering, as his successor. That means this is the first Apple Special Event in which Ternus will be the headliner, introducing the start of the event and thanking everyone at the end. Individual products are likely to be demonstrated by other Apple executivesthey always arebut this is a big opportunity to shake up the format of Apple events in general. Will we see a return to live stage events ? Will the structure and format of the pre-recorded video events change at all? Or will Ternus be essentially interchangeable for Tim Cook, with nothing else about these big product reveals changing at all? Will Apple make a Turn pun at some point? Well have to wait and see. iPhone Ultra For the first time in over a decade, Apple is going to dramatically change the iPhones form factor. Apple is going to release a folding iPhone, which most are expecting to be called iPhone Ultra. It will fold in half like a book and be shaped sort of like a passport when closed; an unusual aspect ratio for any phone and especially an iPhone. This should be the relative size and shape of the folding iPhone Ultra. Foundry We expect two cameras (wide and ultrawide) on the back, one on the front, and the reintroduction of Touch ID in the side button for authentication. This is going to be a very premium product, with most rumors citing a starting price of $2,000 or more. Not much is known about the software experience, though. Obviously, Apple will need to change some of how iOS looks and feels, and offer impressive new software features, to justify a folding phone with displays on the outside and inside and all new aspect ratios and sizes. Check out our roundup of rumors about the iPhone Ultra for more. iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max The iPhone Ultra wont be the only high-priced iPhone hitting the market this fall. With the standard iPhone 18 supposedly getting bumped back to a spring release, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are going to be the only other iPhones launched this fall. We expect an upgraded A20 Pro processor , a better modem (the C2 in many countries, possibly a Qualcomm modem in the U.S.), and a new Dark Cherry signature color . A dark red/cherry color should be the signature shade of the iPhone 18 Pro, along with Light Blue, Dark Gray, and Silver. Foundry For the most part, the iPhone 18 Pro will resemble the iPhone 17 Pro, but there should be a big upgrade to the rear camera (variable aperture, new sensor technology) and possibly a boost to 24 megapixels for the front camera. Battery capacity may go up by 6-8 percent, which could lead to longer battery life in conjunction with other improvements and optimizations. Check out our roundup of rumors about the iPhone 18 Pro for more. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Apple always updates its Apple Watch line at the same time as the iPhone, whether it needs to or not. That means that this year, well see the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Ultra 4. So far, none of the rumors suggest much of a change from the previous model. There will be a somewhat faster S12 processor, but major new health features or other changes dont seem to be in the cards this year. Rumors say there wont be a new SE 4 this year. Apple TV and Homepod mini Both long overdue for an update, Apple has been waiting to release a new Apple TV 4K set-top box and the HomePod mini until it figured out how to really make the new Siri work. Now, with a whole new Siri architecture coming in the OS 27 updates this fall, its finally ready to ship these products. Because Apple TV set-top boxes and HomePods act as a home hub for Apples smart home controls, Apple needed to make sure theyre capable of running the all-new Siri. That said, we havent heard of any major new software features that make use of the improved hardware coming to Apple TV or HomePod. These new products will give you the new Siri experience just as a modern Apple Watch will, but the tvOS interface and features probably wont get a big change. Its more like: youll ask Siri something, and youll get Siri AI answers, not the old Siri. Foundry HomePad preview The new Apple TV and HomePod mini will mark the start of a bigger, more ambitious smart home plan for Apple that all revolves around the new Siri and the expanded AI features that will be built out on top of it in the coming months and years. The main device were waiting for is the so-called HomePad smart hub that has long been rumored. The device is expected to have an iPad-like squarish screen that can either hang on a wall or dock to a speaker. It will reportedly run a new operating system dubbed HomeOS that is powered by Siri AI. In his August 9 Power On newsletter , Mark Gurman reported that a September preview of that product is plausible. 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Macworld IFA 2026 in Berlin is Europes answer to CES, attracting global brands and huge crowds. Macworld walked its 27 halls to find the most interesting Apple-related products, breezily ignoring Windows PCs and Nintendo Switch accessories. More importantly, this years best launches offered a glimpse at where Apple accessories are heading next. Charging was the biggest theme, as was keeping power banks cool enough to keep charging at peak rates. Qi2 25W is quickly becoming the premium wireless-charging standard, while Ugreen, Anker, ESR and Adam Elements all showed active cooling systems designed to control the extra heat. Belkin and Momax also showcased semi-solid-state batteries promising slimmer power banks, improved safety and longer lifespans. Dark Cherry was another major trend, with Baseus, ESR and Momax betting on the rumored iPhone 18 Pro color becoming 2026s must-have shade. Elsewhere, replaceable batteries, a folding OLED portable monitor and local-AI smart-home hubs showed manufacturers experimenting beyond the usual annual refresh. Mac accessories were also more ambitious, with Thunderbolt 5 docks, 6K touchscreens, high-refresh-rate multi-monitor hubs and displays with integrated docking and KVM functionality. Rather than catalog every launch, we picked the products that genuinely did something different. Here are the accessories that impressed us most. UPerfect Omega One bendable display A Mac monitor that actually folds Simon Jary Weve tested some of the best portable monitors for Mac but none has literally bent in half like the UPerfect Omega One. Its the iPhone Ultra of monitors, and loks perfect for traveling MacBook users. This compact display pulls out to a flexible 16.3-inch 2K OLED touchscreen, and you can hardly spot the bend point when fully flat. It uses an advanced flexible substrate and seamless hinge design for seamless folding and optical consistency. The panel is subtly curved so that the top and bottom edges naturally lean toward the viewer. Pre-orders will ship at the end of October. Ugreen CryoPulse and new MagFlow Pro range 25W Qi2 with liquid cooling Simon Jary Ugreen unveiled its new MagFlow lineup at IFA 2026, claiming the worlds first Qi2 25W magnetic power bank with active micro-pump liquid cooling. The new lineup tackles the heat challenge of faster wireless charging by combining active cooling with passive heat-dissipation structures in a system the company calls CryoPulse. Ugreen refreshed its MagFlow Pro family with a 3-in-1 Magnetic 25W Wireless Charging Stand (139.99 / 119.99), pictured above, designed for desks and bedside tables and a 2-in-1 Foldable Magnetic 25W Wireless Charger (49.99 / 43.99) that measures 60 72 27mm when closed. The flagship 10K, 25W MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank ($149.99 / 119.99 / 109.99) features CryoPulse micro-pump liquid cooling, VC copper heat-spreading foil and separated charging components to reduce heat buildup, while ThermalGuard adjusts power automatically and a transparent window shows coolant circulation, claims Ugreen. A tiny pump circulates coolant to pull heat away from the cells, and you can watch it all happen through a clear Cyber Window. In Ugreens testing, peak temps ran up to 18F cooler than the industry benchmark, with temperature rise cut by up to 44%. Alongside the 25W wireless charging is 45W max wired output via a built-in cable. Ugreen also showed off a pair of new travel chargers for iPhone. Simon Jary Baseus Dark Cherry Collection Dark Cherry done comprehensively Baseus Dark Cherry is the Cosmic Orange of 2026, long rumoured to be Apples new look-at-me colorway for its iPhone 18 Pro series. Baseus has a whole charging and protection collection in Dark Cherry , including products such as its AH22 100W Digital Display Charger ($59), AM52 Qi2.2 Power Bank ($79), Air Ultra-Slim Power Bank ($79), and Inspire XC1 earbuds all shipping with discounts of up to $38 until the end of October. The Baseus PicoGo Pro USB-C Charger Fast Charging with Smart Display is a 3-port charger for any modern Apple device and includes a Dark Cherry 100W USB-C cable. The Baseus Picogo Air magnetic power bank is super-slim at 0.27 inches (6.9mm) thick, but youll be too busy marvelling at its Dark Cherry color to even notice! Anker chargers and refresh-champ hub Smarter charging, cooling and connectivity Simon Jary The Anker Desktop USB-C Hub is really a docking station, having four USB ports (two 10Gbps USB-C and two 5Gbps USB-A), Gigabit Ethernet, SD and microSD memory card slots, and both DisplayPort and HDMI ports. Its special because Anker claims it can run HD monitors at an ultra-smooth 240Hz refresh rate or two 4K displays at 120Hz. The connected MacBook can receive up to 100W of power. A built-in display shows real-time port status, charging power, data transfer rate, and device temperature, and you can upload custom images for a rotating slideshow, or double-tap to start a Pomodoro timer with gentle health reminders. Anker also unveiled a pocket-sized (3.74 x 1.98 x 1.59 inches) Nano Universal Charger (4-in-1, 100W, Smart Display), pictured above, with built-in U.S. / U.K. / E.U. plugs supporting use in 200+ countries and regions. It can charge up to four devices and supply 100W for your MacBook. Simon Jary Joining the fight to keep its portable chargers as cool as possible, Anker claims that its new 25W MagGo Power Bank 2 Pro , shown above, is the worlds fastest and coolest wireless power bank.. Well test this when we have a sample in the Macworld Labs, but Anker showed us an intriguing test where it lay a slab of butter on a series of charging power banks to show just how hot they can get. A patented fan-control algorithm, dual air ducts and a three-layer graphene heat-spreading system pull heat away continuously, keeping the back of the power bank below 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit (36 Celsius) throughout charging. Anker compares this to competing magnetic power banks that typically reach 113 degrees (45 Celsius) or higher, forcing the connected phone to throttle power. Ankers butter slab didnt melt. Anker also showed off its new MagStand Charging Station , Laptop Charger Pro , and Nano Charging Station . Belkin UltraCharge Pro Power Banks Next-generation semi-solid-state battery technology Simon Jary Belkin showed off its new range of semi-solid-state portable chargers . Semi-solid-state technology is the next-generation of battery tech that promises improved safety and durability, slimmer design and longer battery life. Belkins new UltraCharge Pro uses a BoostSolid Cell that adds a gel-like layer alongside the liquid electrolyte, enabling a slimmer, more compact design while improving reliability and performance, and increasing thermal stability. Belkin claims that the new products will last up to 3x longer than other power banks. ESR cool chargers and iPhone protection Cooler charging and stronger protection Simon Jary ESR showcased its latest charging, protection, and productivity products at IFA 2026, including Dark Cherry versions of many of its iPhone accessories such as the super-adjustable and lightweight Cyclone 25W Magnetic Charging Pad with CryoBoost . The company claims that the integrated active cooling reduces heat generation by 6.5C, reducing the risk of overheating that can slow down or even stop device charging. Under its Designed for Whats Next philosophy, ESR showed off the new Atelier Case for iPhone that is made with silicone-based vegan leather pioneered in luxury car interiors and resists stains, wear, and fading. Less visible by design are new screen protectors that ESR claims defend screens with up to 10x impact absorption, while its Armorite Pro Edition features Accessory Glass by Corning to provide up to 2x better scratch resistance compared with other screen protector glass. Mobile Pixels Prisma Curved screen for Mac Studio or Mac mini Simon Jary Owners of the Mac Studio and Mac mini will swoon over this monitor that hosts a special adjustable stand that holds either of the two Macsor a 15W Qi2 magnetic iPhone charger if you prefer a MacBook. Its an ultrawide 40-inch 5K2K curved monitor with a built-in hub that not only connects with the Mac but has ports including USB-C, USB-A, and SD/MicroSD card readers. At the back theres an enclosure for an NVMe SSD (up to 8TB). It is expected in spring 2027. Belkins MacBook Neo accessories Simon Jary Were excited to test Belkins new range of color-matching gadgets for our best MacBook Neo accessories roundup. The fresh four-color series includes the BoostCharge Compact USB-C Wall Charger 30W that will complement the latest MacBook Neo colorways in Citrus, Blush, Indigo and Silver. Satechi, which announced its own Neo-color accessories earlier this year, was also at IFA with its range, including the Satechi USB-C Snap Hub . The new collection delivers a coordinated charging experience with charger, 2m braided charging cable, Neo power bank and magnetic wireless charger, with prices starting at $26.99 / 27.99 / 29.99 this September. Alogic shows off its Vision Ambitious displays, docking and Thunderbolt 5 All the Aspekt monitors support Alogics Omni Stand that can cradle a Mac mini off your precious desk space. Simon Jary Mac monitor fans will have loved the raft of new displays shown by Alogic at IFA 2026. These included a higher-resolution Aspekt displays and a new Vision series of monitors for business. For maximum screen space and peak resolution, the Aspekt Touch 32 6K steps up to a 6016 3384 resolution with its touchscreen. The smaller Aspekt Touch 27 5K combines a 5120 2880 IPS touchscreen display with 600-nit brightness and wide color coverage. Both Aspekt Touch models will be available at the end of October and support DisplayPort daisy chaining, making it easier to build a multi-monitor setup without adding another dock to the desk. Stretching to a wider canvas, the Aspekt Touch 5K Ultrawide 34 (available end of November) takes the same idea into a 21:9 format with a resolution of up to 5120 x 2160, a 100Hz refresh rate and 10-point multitouch. The business workplace Vision series includes the Vision 27-inch QHD Docking Monitor that provides a 2560 1440 IPS display with a 100Hz refresh rate, 300-nit typical brightness and 100% sRGB coverage. The Vision 34-inch Ultrawide QHD Curved Docking Monitor is designed for larger workspaces, with a 3440 x 1440 resolution and 21:9 aspect ratio. Both include USB-C docking with up to 90W laptop charging and built-in KVM functionality, allowing users to switch between two computers while keeping the same keyboard, mouse and display setup. Alogic also showcased its new Flash Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station at the show., which is an 80Gbps Thunderbolt 5 docking station with 13-in-1 ports that can support up to three external displays for the latest MacBooks. MOFT Super-thin flexible wallet Simon Jary Origami-like folding is a MOFT super power, and it claims that its new Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet AERA is the worlds thinnest three-card magnetic wallet stand. Weighing just 45g, it offers three viewing angles, and over 20 color choices in its Movas vegan leather. There is also a trackable FindMy version available . Local AI autonomous home hubs Local AI for an autonomous home Ugreen Not content with leading the charging accessory market, both Ugreen and Anker announced local AI home hubs at IFA. Under its Smarter Living Starts Here theme, Ugreen showcased its new HomeAgent local AI-powered, voice-control and smart-recognition products that combine storage, computing, and control in one device to connect AIoT devices such as security cameras, smart speakers, and smart photo frames. The emphasis is on local (NAS-based) storage and local AI to keep your personal data private. The hub is Ugreens HomeAgent and ultimate MasterAgent devices that sync with home camera systems, speakers, and smart frames. Ugreen SynCare cameras can continuously capture everyday moments as they happen, which you can later discover to display through spoken keyword search. Simon Jary This will compete with Ankers MindBase , a local AI home hub that functions as the central brain for an autonomous home, bringing together three core capabilities: whole-home connectivity, local intelligence and memory, alongside the companys security, energy, cleaning and audio ecosystems. Anker EasyOmni Link is a software system that brings the Anker ecosystem and compatible third-party smart home devices into a central local intelligence system, supporting close to 100 Anker devices and hundreds of Matter-compatible products, working alongside Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Home Assistant. Krafted Edge Replaceable battery, unusually thoughtful design Simon Jary This slim 20000mAh power bank looks like no other as it sits under your MacBook, and has two USB-C and two USB-A ports plus a removable 20cm colored USB-C cable that magnetically slots into the power bank. The Krafted Edge can charge a laptop at 65W, which should be enough for any MacBook unless under an extreme performance load. Also unlike most power banks, its battery is replaceable, meaning zero obsolescence. Adam Elements CQ3 25W Cooling Car Mount Charger Actively cooled 25W car charging Adam Elements This powerful magnetic car charger with suction mount and air-vent clips supports up to 25W in-car wireless charging, backed up with advanced cooling plus quiet performance. The built-in silent cooling fan has claimed noise levels as low as 35dB, while reducing heat to 10C in standby to maintain peak charging. Momax Dusky Cherry Ultra-thin semi-solid-state charging Simon Jary Another Dark Cherry range comes from Momax, which showcased its Dusky Cherry color direction, as well as its super-slim semi-solid-state battery technology, under the mission to Recharge for Life. At IFA 2026, Momax showed its 1-Power S.Pass Air 5,000 mAh Magnetic Wireless Battery Pack that is only 6mm thin. Its semi-solid-state battery uses a hybrid electrolyte composition designed to reduce leakage and flammability risks while improving battery stability for everyday charging. Orbitkey tech organizers A smarter answer to cable clutter Simon Jary Theres a lot of tech at IFA but where and how do you stop this taking over your home or office? If your tech exists in a tangle living loose in a drawer or shoebox, Australian accessory maker Orbitkey has five new handy tech organisers, from a 0.5L everyday pouch to a full cable kit, all in Black, or more fetching Terracotta and Lilac colors. The Tech Organiser Mini (0.5L) is for those who carry light: a cable, charger, earbuds, a power bank. The Tech Organiser (1.5L) opens flat for a working setup with everything immediately visible. Its Tech Organiser Plus (2.5L) is designed for bigger loads, such as multiple chargers, mouse, hard drive, longer cables, and a hub. For an organiser you can wear the Tech Sling (3L) works best for a commute or day of travel. Finally, the Cable Organiser Pouch has space for charging bricks, spare leads, adapters, and dongles. Simon Jary
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Apple's September event will take place on Wednesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple will announce its 2026 iPhone lineup, and this year is a big one. Along with the slab-style iPhones we've been using for years, Apple is going to debut its first foldable device. We'll also get new Apple Watches, a new set of AirPods, and possibly some other surprises. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Everything we expect to see at the Surprise and Shine event is below. Foldable iPhone Apple's 2026 iPhone lineup will include its first foldable device. We don't know what Apple will call it, but rumors suggest it might be named the iPhone Ultra . Apple has designed a book-style foldable that has an iPad-like layout when it's opened up. It will have a ~5.5-inch OLED outer display, which is what you'll use when the iPhone is closed. It will unfold into a larger OLED display that's approximately 7.8 inches. The design is wider than it is tall when it's open, and you can picture it as something like an iPad mini that folds in half. Samsung's recent Galaxy Z Fold8 matches the foldable iPhone rumors, so it may be the best look at the size and layout of Apple's device. Apple wanted a crease-free design, but that doesn't seem to be possible with a foldable yet. The iPhone Ultra will instead have a minimal crease and a durable liquid metal hinge. Foldables are delicate and hinges can be a weak point, so Apple focused on durability. Rumors indicate Apple could have some tricks to keep the crease less visible over time, such as optically clear adhesive that will fill in any micro-cracks caused by repeated folding. When unfolded, the iPhone Ultra could be as thin as 4.5mm, making it Apple's thinnest iPhone to date. That would make it 9mm when folded, which is close to the thickness of the 8.75mm iPhone 17 Pro Max. With a chassis that thin, Apple had to make design compromises. There is reportedly no space for the TrueDepth camera system for Face ID , so it's going to use Touch ID instead. There will be a Touch ID side button, similar to the iPad Air and iPad mini. Though Face ID isn't included, there will be front cameras for both the inner and outer displays. Apple also didn't have room for a three-lens rear camera system, so the iPhone Ultra won't have a telephoto lens. Rumors suggest it will have an Ultra Wide lens and a Wide lens located on the back of the device, so the rear camera works whether the iPhone Ultra is folded or unfolded. It was unclear if MagSafe would be included because leaked dummy models didn't feature a magnetic ring, but Bloomberg says MagSafe charging will indeed be a feature . The iPhone Ultra will have a 2nm A20 Pro chip. The A20 Pro is expected to be around 18 percent faster and up to 30 percent more power efficient than the A19 Pro, and it could have a 7-core GPU , a wider memory interface, and a larger L2 cache for its efficiency cores. We're expecting 12GB of RAM. Apple's 2026 iPhones could use its house-designed C2 modem, which is expected to be faster and more efficient than the C1X. It's not yet clear if Apple has added mmWave technology to the C2, and if it hasn't, foldable iPhone models sold in the U.S. could use Qualcomm modems instead. mmWave 5G isn't widely used outside of the U.S., but it is an expected feature for U.S. iPhones. The other alternative is limiting the foldable iPhone to sub6GHz 5G speeds worldwide. Each half of the iPhone Ultra will have a battery inside, and it could have a total capacity in the 5,400 to 5,800 mAh range. The iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 5,088 mAh battery for comparison. Apple isn't taking risks with color. The iPhone Ultra will come in silver/white and a second color that's been described as a very deep shade of indigo that's close to black. Software could make or break the iPhone Ultra, and Apple has been telling developers to design their apps for a variety of sizes and aspect ratios to accommodate the two foldable screens. The iPhone Ultra is likely to support multitasking, side-by-side apps, and sidebars, much like the iPad . Apple's first foldable won't be cheap. According to rumors, it will cost at least $2,000, and higher-capacity models could be upwards of $2,500. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max The iPhone 18 Pro models will look a lot like the iPhone 17 Pro models, with no major design changes expected. There are rumors that the iPhone 18 Pro Max might be a little bit thicker and heavier because of a larger battery , but iPhone 17 Pro cases are expected to fit the iPhone 18 Pro models. The camera plateau could be slightly thicker to accommodate a new variable aperture lens. Apple has new colors planned, including a dark cherry shade, light blue, and silver. Rumors suggest there won't be a black iPhone 18 Pro option. With the iPhone 17 Pro models, there's a clear color contrast between the frosted glass back and the aluminum casing, but that might be more subtle with the iPhone 18 Pro. While the overall shape isn't being updated, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could have a smaller Dynamic Island . There were early rumors about under-display Face ID with no Dynamic Island at all, but that's not going to happen. There may be a noticeable increase in battery life due to the larger capacity battery rumored for the 18 Pro Max (5,567 mAh), plus efficiency improvements from the 2nm A20 Pro chip it's supposed to get and an upgrade in display technology. Rumors say Apple is using an LTPO+ display that's more efficient than the current OLED display. Apple plans to upgrade the main rear camera with a DSLR-like variable aperture , giving users more control over the light that reaches the lens. An option for a smaller aperture in bright lighting could improve exposure, while a larger aperture in lower lighting conditions would let in more light to reduce grain and produce sharper images. A variable aperture also gives more control over background blur. Some rumors suggest this might be a feature exclusive to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, but it's not clear if that's accurate. Apple could use a three-layer stacked image sensor developed by Samsung, which would make the camera more responsive and improve low-light performance. The Telephoto lens could have a wider aperture to let in more light, but no changes are rumored for the Ultra Wide lens or the front-facing camera. There might be changes to the Camera Control button. Apple is supposedly simplifying it to eliminate the capacitive layer that lets you swipe to adjust camera settings on the button. As with the foldable iPhone, some or all of the iPhone 18 Pro models could get Apple's C2 modem, but again, it's possible U.S. models will have Qualcomm modems for mmWave 5G. Compared to the iPhone 17 Pro models, the iPhone 18 Pro models will be more expensive . Apple is paying more for memory and storage, and prices for Macs and iPads already went up. We could see a price increase ranging from $100 to $300 . Apple Watch Series 12 The Apple Watch Series 12 won't design changes, but Apple could bring back the ceramic case option . We're expecting an updated processor that could bring improvements to health and fitness tracking. Apple is testing a feature that would let the heart rate sensor continuously collect data throughout the day, powering a new Health app feature that could show wellness-related info similar to what the Oura Ring offers. Apple Watch Ultra 4 Like the Apple Watch Series 12, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will have no major changes. It's likely to get the same upgraded processor and related changes. AirPods 5 References to AirPods 5 were found in the macOS 26.7 release candidate , and the new earbuds could launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. Apple could add an updated H3 chip for improved sound quality and lower latency, and we're likely to still get an ANC version and a non-ANC version. Possible Product Launches Home hub - Apple is working on a home hub with a 7-inch square display, an integrated camera, presence detection sensors, and more. It will control smart home devices, but it will also run apps. Rumors suggest it can be used to make video calls, play content, and interact with Siri AI, the new version of Siri in iOS 27 . Apple has been waiting to launch the home hub because Siri AI is a central feature of the new device. Apple TV 4K - There's a new Apple TV with a faster processor in the works, and it could come at the September event. No design changes are expected, but an updated chip could support Siri AI and new gameplay features. There are also signs of a new remote in Apple code . HomePod mini - The HomePod mini is due for a refresh, and it's also expected to get a faster processor. We haven't heard word of design changes, but it could come in new colors. Software Updates At the September 9 event, Apple will announce the release dates for iOS 27, iPadOS 27 , macOS Golden Gate , tvOS 27, watchOS 27 , and visionOS 27. Apple will also likely seed release candidate versions of the updates to developers and public beta testers following the event. Based on historical release timelines, iOS 27 and its sister updates could come out as soon as September 14. What Not to Expect There are several other products rumored to be launching before the end of 2026, but they'll likely come at a second event in October or November. There's also a notable omission from the lineup, because Apple is going to delay the iPhone 18 . iPhone 18 - The standard iPhone 18 will not launch in September 2026, with Apple instead planning to debut it in spring 2027 alongside the iPhone 18e and the iPhone Air 2. In the fall, we're only getting the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and foldable iPhone. Apple Watch SE 4 - There won't be a new Apple Watch SE 4 this year. M6 MacBook Pro - A new entry-level MacBook Pro with an M6 chip is coming before the end of the year, but not at the September event. M6 iMac - There's also an M6 iMac rumored to be coming in 2026, but Apple is likely to hold a Mac event to announce it, or do it via press release at a later date. OLED MacBook Pro - We've been waiting on an OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro, and it's rumored for late 2026 or early 2027. It's not a candidate for Apple's September event. OLED iPad mini - There's an OLED iPad mini in development, and it's expected to launch before the end of October. It's another one that's unlikely for an iPhone event. Apple's New CEO New Apple CEO John Ternus has presented at Apple events before, but the iPhone event will be the first he hosts as CEO in place of Tim Cook . Cook was Apple's CEO for 15 years, so a transition to Ternus leading an event is a major change. Cook is now Apple's executive chairman, and he may not make an appearance during the event at all. iPhone Preorders Apple almost always holds preorders on the Friday after an event, but this year, that Friday is 9/11. It's unlikely Apple will do iPhone preorders on Friday because of the date, so orders could happen on Saturday instead. The last time iPhone preorders overlapped with the 9/11 date in 2015, Apple pushed orders to Saturday. If Apple follows the same pattern, the iPhone 18 Pro models and the iPhone Ultra could be available for preorder on Saturday, September 12. Back in 2015, Apple started preorders at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time, but in recent years, preorders have started at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Preorders this year could take place at 5:00 a.m. on September 12. The new iPhones will likely launch on Friday, September 18, regardless of preorder date. How to Watch Apple's Surprise and Shine event will start at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, September 9. Apple will livestream the event on its website , on YouTube , and through the Apple TV app on supported devices. For those unable to watch the livestream, MacRumors will have full event coverage on MacRumors.com and the MacRumorsLive X account . We'll also take a much closer look at all of the new products after the event. Related Roundup: iPhone 18 Pro Tag: iPhone Ultra This article, iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro, and More: Apple's September 9 Event Preview first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple Planning AI Home Security Camera and Service for 2027
Apple could release a home security system and service in 2027, according to Bloomberg . The company is designing a privacy-forward home security camera that will use AI to monitor the surrounding environment instead of actual video footage. It will apparently work with a new home security and monitoring service, but no additional detail on the service is included. Apple is planning to release a home hub for controlling smart home devices before the end of the year, and rumors have previously suggested there's a camera in the works to go along with it. Early rumors indicated it would be a wireless camera with Siri integration and a connection to the home hub that's in development. Apple already has HomeKit Secure Video , an Apple Home feature for third-party cameras. HomeKit Secure Video features end-to-end encryption and uses iCloud to securely stream and store video from compatible HomeKit cameras. In iOS 27 , Apple is upgrading its HomeKit camera features . The Home app is able to generate written summaries for motion alerts, plus it can surface highlights and group footage from different cameras together. The new features require a 2TB or higher iCloud+ plan, while HomeKit Secure Video requires a 50GB plan or better. It's possible a future home security monitoring service could also be tied to iCloud+ and Apple's existing HomeKit Secure Video features. This article, Apple Planning AI Home Security Camera and Service for 2027 first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
The Tetris Company wants nothing to do with the White House's new copycat game
Tetris knockoff 'Build the Wall' is one of six new games hosted on the White House website, and The Tetris Company is not happy.
Is Apple working on its own game controller?
Macworld According to a sharp-eyed MacRumors reader , the first macOS 26.7 release candidate included references to a pair of game controllers. The same release candidate included code numbers for a slew of other in-development Apple products . The two hardware devices are referenced as T6502 and T1057 and they include most standard game controller features: dual thumbsticks, face buttons, triggers, home and menu buttons, and different haptic features. One notable difference: the T1057 controller includes gryscope and accelerometer support (so games can tell how you tilt or move the controller) while T6502 does not. While this is an interesting find, I caution readers not to assume that Apple is working on its own game controller. There have been rumors of Apple making its own game controller for over a decade, and nothing has ever come of it. Apple has instead done a lot to provide proper support for third-party game controllers, whether thats its own MFi program or controllers for home console systems. For years, you have been able to sync an Xbox or PlayStation controller to your Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TV. That includes the latest controllers for the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. These code numbers probably reference test devices that are used in testing support for core game controller functions, or legacy references to R&D projects for Apple game controllers that may never be built. Apple famously has many products in various stages of development and only a few of them are ever released. Apple could be building its own game controller, but there would be little reason to. Find My support and automatic switching between devices would be useful, but its hard to argue that modern controllers are missing features that require Apple to do its own thing. It makes much more sense for Apple to support the tens of millions of Xbox and PlayStation controllers than to make its own, especially as Apples platforms are not very popular for the kinds of games one usually plays with controllers.
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