Following the September rush, October brings two rounds of Apple product debuts. A confirmed launch on October 13 focuses on the home, featuring a smart home hub, new Apple TV 4K, and refreshed HomePod mini. Media will have hands-on time at an Apple Experience in New York City. iPhone Duo pre-orders begin next week, with potential further launches in the final week of October including new Macs and iPad mini.
Since 2023, Apple's newer iPhones have had an optional 80 percent charge limit to extend battery lifespan. Juli Clover has used this setting for three years across iPhone 15 Pro Max, 16 Pro Max, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. After 12 months, her iPhone 17 Pro Max is at 97 percent maximum capacity with 277 cycle counts. Users are encouraged to share their charging strategies in discussion threads.
Since the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max launched last month, U.S. AT&T customers with the Pro Max model have experienced cellular service issues. AT&T sent texts urging immediate iOS 27.0.1 updates, released September 28, to prevent further impact. Apple and AT&T state affected devices must be replaced, though the root cause remains unclear. Notably, U.S. iPhone 18 Pro Max models use Qualcomm modems.
MacBook Pro with OLED display rumors suggest a significantly lighter design and thinner bezels, potentially launching later this year or early 2027. The rumored weight reduction aims to improve portability without sacrificing screen quality.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing