Apple rolled out five new products this week, including the first touchscreen MacBook Pro models and an iPad mini with OLED display. The company also released the first betas of iOS 27.3, featuring Safari tweaks, Siri AI improvements, and expanded StandBy features. A memo to Apple Stores addressed the iPhone Duo inner display cracking issue, with technicians advised to inspect and repair affected units. Apple CEO John Ternus noted the company cannot predict when it will meet demand for the foldable device, citing delayed launches beyond the original November timeline. Looking ahead, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman predicts OLED iPad Air and modest updates to iPad Pro and base iPad models will arrive in the first half of 2027.
Apple released five new products on Friday, November 6, following pre-orders that opened last week, including its first touchscreen MacBook Pro models. The new lineup features an iPad mini with OLED display and A20 Pro chip, iMac with M6 chip, 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip and OLED touchscreen options, and updated HomeView smart home hub and Apple TV 4K will follow next week on November 13. Meanwhile, Apple this week started testing iOS 27.3, the biggest update to iOS 27 since September. The update includes Safari tweaks with a new Vertical Tabs layout and Adaptive Dark Mode, Siri AI improvements, and expanded iPhone Duo StandBy features. The revamped Health app, removed from the 27.2 beta, has returned in 27.3 with a public launch expected before year-end. In service news, Apple alerted Stores and authorized providers to the iPhone Duo inner display cracking issue, providing guidance for diagnosis and repair. While instructions are straightforward, the memo suggests the issue is widespread. John Ternus confirmed Apple cannot predict when it will meet foldable iPhone demand, with delays attributed to the change from a November launch in just two countries.
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