Global Scans · Apple · Weekly Summary

• [New] Apple is betting that a rebuilt Siri, planned for as early as March, will help power a new range of devices, including glasses, speakers, displays and cameras. Silicon Valley
• [New] By integrating Perplexity AI's conversational AI technology, Apple aims to introduce real-time, AI-powered search functionalities that could redefine user interaction with its devices. OpenTools
• [New] Apple will launch its first pair of AR glasses in 2027, although they could be revealed as soon as 2026. TechRadar
• [New] Apple's strategy of deeper discounting on older iPhones in China, plus a rumored budget iPhone SE 2025, and new AI features (Apple Intelligence), could let it overtake Samsung. Bez Kabli
• Apple has not confirmed any new subscriptions yet, but industry chatter points toward Health +, a potential paid subscription service that will combine personalized health tracking, fitness content, and nutrition guidance powered by Apple Intelligence. WCCFtech
• Health + Service incoming: Analysts expect Apple to introduce Health +, a personalized wellness subscription built around AI and Apple Watch. WCCFtech
• The Apple TV is rumored to receive a major upgrade with the inclusion of the A17 Pro chip, which could redefine its capabilities in gaming and artificial intelligence. Geeky gadgets
• Apple plans to launch the M5 iPad Pro as soon as October, marking one of the first devices to run on the next generation of M-series chips. Gadget Flow
• Apple Hardware Roadmap: Vision Pro High-End Pause; Glasses Slated for 2026 Separately, recent reports suggest that Apple has suspended development of a high-end Vision Pro model and is prioritizing AI-integrated smart glasses for a 2026 launch. RS Web Solutions
• By shifting focus to lightweight AI glasses - targeting a 2026 launch - Apple is acknowledging what many of us in the trenches already knew: the future of augmented reality lies in everyday wearability, not immersive isolation. Medium
• Apple is expected to launch new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models with the M5 chip, bringing around 36% better graphics performance than the M4 version. TechCabal
• Apple is expected to introduce its next-generation M5 chip and new ecosystem upgrades, including Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband 2.0, later in 2025 or in early 2026. TechCabal
• Apple will overtake Samsung as the world's #1 smartphone maker in 2025 (thanks to aggressive pricing in China, a new ~ $300 iPhone SE, and AI-driven upgrades). Bez Kabli
• Apple's most affordable watch, the Apple Watch SE, may get an upgrade and switch to larger screens, and it will likely be updated with a faster chip. The Indian Express
• Apple is reportedly developing new software capabilities that will enable AirPods to live-translate conversations. The Indian Express

Last updated: 19 October 2025