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"Design is how it works" rings true at Apple today, and John Ternus wants to assure everyone that respect for the user and building products that are beneficial is "job one." John Ternus is still focused on design John Ternus may be Apple's new CEO but he's not letting his new role interrupt his passion for industrial design. He emphasized that Apple had been working towards iPhone Duo for over 15 years in a previous interview. A video version of that interview with Time was shared Tuesday with more conversation around the importance of design at Apple. Ternus starts by sharing his continued role of being involved with industrial design. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple reportedly plans to unveil an iPad mini 8 with an OLED display next week, with those invited to Apple's Los Angeles experience on Wednesday, October 28 expected to receive hands-on time with the device, alongside MacBook Pro models with touch-enabled OLED displays , a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip, and an iMac with an M6 chip. Here are 10 new features and changes expected for the iPad mini 8: Apple's latest A20 Pro chip , manufactured with TSMC's advanced 2nm process. Expect up to around 1.5× faster CPU performance and up to around 2.5× faster GPU performance compared to the A17 Pro chip in the current iPad mini. A20 Pro also introduces a "dual 16-core Neural Engine" for a total of 32 cores. With the A20 Pro chip, the next iPad mini will have 12GB of RAM , up from 8GB of RAM in the current model. This means the device will support the ability to customize the pace and expressiveness of Siri AI's voice . A slightly larger OLED display with better overall image quality compared to the current LCD model, thanks to richer colors and higher contrast ratio with true blacks. Apple has apparently tested both 60Hz and 120Hz (ProMotion) refresh rates for the new model, but it is unclear which option it chose. Slimmer bezels around the display compared to the current model. Landscape front camera , meaning the camera will be in the right bezel instead of the top bezel when holding the device in an upright position. Apple's custom-designed N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support. Apple's custom-designed C1X or C2 modem for cellular configurations. A redesigned speaker system with no speaker holes and potentially an iPhone earpiece-like speaker in the top bezel. IP-rated water resistance for the first time. In the U.S., the current iPad mini starts at $599 after receiving a $100 price increase in June , which Apple attributed to skyrocketing RAM and storage chip prices. With a costlier OLED display, the next model might be even more expensive . Related Roundup: iPad mini Buyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Don't Buy) Related Forum: iPad This article, " iPad Mini 8 Expected Next Week With These 10 New Features " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
In a support document that it has since deleted, Australian carrier Telstra said RCS support would be available starting with an iOS update coming in December. If this timeframe remains accurate, then iPhone users with Telstra will likely be able to use RCS in the Messages app starting with iOS 27.3. RCS has many benefits over the traditional SMS standard for text messaging with Android users, including end-to-end encryption, read receipts, typing indicators, in-line replies, and more. Apple maintains a list of supported carriers . Related Roundups: iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 Tags: Messages , RCS , Telstra Related Forum: iOS 27 This article, " iOS 27.3 May Expand RCS Support to Australia's Telstra in December " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
As reported by 9to5Mac , Apple is now selling parts for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips, and new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips on its self-service repair store in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. After ordering parts and tools, customers with the know-how can follow the steps in Apple's repair manuals for each of these devices, allowing them to skip a visit to the Apple Store's Genius Bar or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Related Roundups: iPhone 18 Pro , Mac Studio , Mac mini Tag: Self Service Repair Buyer's Guide: iPhone 18 Pro (Buy Now) , Mac Studio (Buy Now) , Mac Mini (Buy Now) Related Forums: iPhone , Mac Studio , Mac mini This article, " Apple Now Sells DIY Repair Parts for iPhone 18 Pro and Two New Macs " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
