Top Stories: MacBook With A18 Pro Chip, iPhone 17 Rumors, and More

Apple is working on a new low-cost MacBook model powered by the A18 Pro chip, which has performance similar to the M1 chip found in the 2020 MacBook Air. This new MacBook could be a successor to the M1 MacBook Air with some additional updates. The iPhone 17 Pro models will have a larger camera bump, which will require a new MagSafe ring layout for accessories, although existing MagSafe accessories should remain compatible. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumored to feature a battery capacity of approximately 5,000 mAh, making it the biggest battery ever in an iPhone. iOS 26 will add a new feature that syncs captive Wi-Fi network login information across devices, making it easier to get everything up and running. The new iOS 26 feature is part of a series of developments, including Lock Screen changes and Safari enhancements. AirPods Pro 3 are expected to arrive later this year with new features like heart rate monitoring, improved Active Noise Cancellation, and design tweaks. Apple Music has debuted a new personalized "Replay All Time" playlist for all subscribers, which includes their 100 most-played songs across their entire subscription period. Apple has a pipeline of vision-related products in the works, including lighter and cheaper Vision headsets, smart glasses, and more powerful mixed-reality glasses with built-in displays. The company is expected to release these products starting in 2027, with a spec bump to the M5 chip for the Vision Pro later this year.