Global Scans · Apple · Weekly Summary

• [New] Apple will upgrade the base iPad with an A18 chip so it can run Apple Intelligence, extending on-device AI features to more price-sensitive buyers. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Apple is preparing a fresh wave of budget hardware for early 2026, including a new low-cost MacBook, an iPhone 17 e, and a refreshed entry-level iPad. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] The anticipated introduction of AI-driven features and possibly slimmer designs like the rumored iPhone 17 Air could redefine user interaction with Apple devices, thus maintaining consumer interest and driving frequent upgrades. OpenTools
• [New] Tesla might bring Apple CarPlay to its EVs. TechCrunch
• [New] Apple will use ultra-thin glass for its first foldable iPhone. CNet
• [New] Starting in 2026, all MLS games will be available to Apple TV subscribers. Engadget
• [New] Companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon, while fundamentally strong, could see their share prices pressured as higher interest rates diminish the present value of their future cash flows and increase borrowing costs. Valley City Times-Record
• [New] Wearables, such as the latest Apple Watch and Fitbit models, are prominent, with sales projected to grow by 15% annually through 2027. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Apple is poised to unveil a remarkable design overhaul for its flagship smartphones in 2026. RS Web Solutions
• [New] Global tech companies are expanding capabilities with satellite-backed AI systems that integrate with Google Maps, Apple CarPlay, and vehicle-native dashboards, offering live forecasts of congestion, road closures, and accident risks. Tamana Beauty Clinic
• We could see a company like Apple or Nvidia face antitrust scrutiny for app store and semiconductor monopolies. The Drum
• The 2025 health landscape anticipates widespread adoption of wearable devices, such as the Apple Watch, which currently monitors over 100 million users. HotBot
• If Apple can not find a way to get developers making software for its headset, no amount of chip upgrades are going to help it compete. The Sydney Morning Herald
• The A20 chip is expected to be key to powering the next wave of Apple Intelligence, with a new CoWoS packaging technique enabling tighter integration for highly efficient, on-device AI processing. Pune Mirror
• Google will offer a custom variant of Gemini to Apple, featuring a 1.2 trillion-parameter artificial intelligence model. Forbes
• Apple Intelligence integration could enable smarter interactions, making Siri more intuitive and responsive to user needs. Geeky gadgets
• A potential price reduction to $99 could make the Apple TV more accessible to a broader audience, further solidifying its position as a central hub for entertainment and gaming. Geeky gadgets
• Powered by the innovative A17 Pro chip, the new Apple TV is expected to deliver enhanced gaming capabilities, including support for ray tracing, which provides more realistic and immersive graphics. Geeky gadgets
• Apple will pay Google $1 billion annually to run a custom Gemini on Private Cloud Compute for Siri's cloud reasoning, while Apple's own smaller models handle some on-device tasks. MarketingProfs

Last updated: 23 November 2025