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Apple is planning to unveil both its news service and its TV streaming service at its March 25 event, reports Bloomberg, and celebrities will be in attendance.

Apple's plans for a March 25 event were revealed yesterday, but at the time, Apple was only known to be unveiling an upcoming news subscription service in Apple News. The rumored TV service that's in the works will also reportedly be included.

Hollywood stars such as Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner, and JJ Abrams are set to attend the event, which will be held at the Steve Jobs Theater on the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. All of these actresses are starring in television shows that Apple has purchased, and JJ Abrams is directing one of them.

Apple's upcoming video service is said to be similar to Amazon's Prime video option and Netflix's service. It will include TV shows and movies acquired by or funded by Apple, and Apple has more than two dozen original television shows in the works. An actual paid subscription service will launch by the summer.

There is some confusion over Apple's streaming TV plans. While Bloomberg's report suggests Apple's content will be delivered via paid streaming service, other rumors have indicated that Apple plans to provide at least some of its original content to Apple device owners for free.

These other rumors have also suggested that Apple will be teaming up with content providers like Showtime to allow Apple owners to sign up for add-on services like Showtime premium through its TV app, where the upcoming streaming service will presumably be available.

Apple's plans for its TV service will become clearer after March, when the details are officially announced.

Along with its TV service, Apple is going to unveil a premium news service that will let ‌Apple News‌ users sign up for a $9.99 per month subscription that will provide unlimited access to paywalled content from sites like The New York Times and the Washington Post, though Apple is said to be still negotiating deals ahead of the service's launch.

There's also a magazine subscription service in the works, which will provide unlimited access to dozens of magazines for $9.99 per month, similar to the Texture service that Apple acquired in 2018. All of these services could potentially be bundled into a single subscription package option in the future.

The March 25 event is believed to focus solely on services, with Apple not planning to introduce any hardware.

Several hardware products, such as the iPad mini 5, seventh-generation iPad, AirPower, updated AirPods, and seventh-generation iPod touch are in the works and are expected to be updated in the spring, but those updates are not expected at the March event and could instead come via press release.

With the AirPower having already been announced and all of the other updates being relatively minor in scale based on circulating rumors, it makes sense for the new products to debut more quietly.

The iPad mini 5, for example, is expected to be quite similar in design to the ‌iPad mini‌ 4, with the exception of an updated processor, and the same goes for the seventh-generation iPad. That device may get a slightly bigger 10-inch screen and a new chip, but the changes won't be significant.

AirPods rumors have been a bit mixed, but it looks like we may get a wireless Charging Case and "Hey Siri" functionality with other features saved for a later update in 2019 or 2020. We're also not expecting significant design changes to the seventh-generation iPod touch, which will look similar to the sixth-generation model.

Update: A separate report from Reuters suggests that Apple may be planning to hold an event to introduce its streaming television service in April, not March.

Update 2: The Hollywood Reporter also confirms that Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner, and J.J. Abrams have all been invited to an Apple event set to be held on March 25.

Apple's preliminary disengagement data for its self-driving car project surfaced yesterday pointing towards a high number of disengagements, and today, the DMV has shared the full disengagement reports from the company, providing more insight into Apple's autonomous car testing.

A disengagement report tracks the number of times an autonomous vehicle disengages and gives control back to a safety driver or the number of times the safety driver in the vehicle interferes.

Yesterday's information suggested Apple had the worst rank when it came to disengagements, but Apple has now provided details [PDF] explaining its disengagement reporting procedures and some changes that were made mid-year.

For the period between April 2017 and June 2018, Apple vehicles drove 24,604 miles autonomously and experienced 40,198 manual takeovers and 36,359 software disengagements, a number that is comparatively high based on disengagement reports from other companies.

As of July 2018, however, Apple stopped reporting its total number of disengagements and instead began focusing on "Important Disengagements," aka disengagements that might have resulted in a safety-related event (aka accident) or a violation of the rules of the road.

Using this metric, Apple vehicles have driven 56,135 miles since July 2018, with only 28 "Important Disengagements" reported. Two of these "Important Disengagements" were indeed minor collisions that weren't the fault of Apple's vehicles. One accident took place in August 2018 and the other was in October 2018.

Under Apple’s revised reporting threshold, the company’s cars experienced only one important disengagement every 2005 miles, compared to every 1.1 miles if the full data is counted. If other companies use similar thresholds to Apple’s new standard, Apple would rank much better.

Making direct comparisons between Apple's disengagement report and the results from other companies is difficult because there is no standard for reporting disengagements. It's up to each individual company to decide what constitutes a disengagement and what disengagements need to be reported.

It is clear, though, that Apple's vehicles are in the early stages of testing, as the company says itself in a DMV cover letter.

According to Apple, safety is its "highest priority" and its approach to disengagements is "conservative" because its system is not yet able to operate in "all conditions and situations."

Apple's testing parameters require drivers to proactively take manual control of a vehicle any time the system encounters a scenario beyond its current capabilities. The vehicle itself also self-monitors and returns control back to the driver when errors or issues are encountered.

Situations where drivers take over include the appearance of emergency vehicles, construction zones, or unexpected objects in the road, as Apple's vehicles cannot self-navigate these obstacles.

The autonomous software hands over control when it can't sufficiently track an object, is unable to generate a motion plan using the path planning system, when the vehicle systems don't respond as expected, and when there are communication issues.

Apple now has more than 62 vehicles out on the road, a number that will likely ramp up in 2019 as autonomous software testing continues. Apple is required to provide annual disengagement reports to the DMV, so we'll see the company's 2019 performance in early 2020, and will be able to look for improvements.

Apple is planning to launch its rumored streaming television service in April or May, but some cable content providers won't be participating, reports CNBC.

Recent rumors have suggested that along with Apple's own original content, which will be provided to Apple users for free, the service will allow Apple customers to subscribe to additional add-on subscription services on top of Apple's own offering. Customers will be able to sign up for existing digital services like Showtime and watch that content within the TV app, so long as those services are partnered with Apple.

According to CNBC, as Apple prepares to launch the service, some content providers are still not on board. HBO may not be participating because of disagreements over data sharing and revenue splits, for example, and Hulu and Netflix are not expected to participate.

Starz, Showtime, and Viacom are all expected to offer subscription streaming services through Apple's platform, though, and HBO may also join up if the disagreements can be settled.

Apple is requesting a 30 percent cut on every subscription that originates from its TV service, higher than the 15 percent cut that Apple takes when customers sign up for services like Netflix through the App Store.

The April or May target launch date is in line with past details from The Information, which suggested Apple was telling content partners to be prepared for a launch by mid-April.

Apple has more than two dozen original television shows and movies in the works for its streaming service, which rumors have suggested will be available in more than 100 countries by the end of the year.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Apple's former vice president of corporate law Gene Levoff with insider trading, according to a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for New Jersey on Wednesday.

The complaint alleges that Levoff had access to Apple's earnings results before they were publicly announced and used this information to buy Apple shares in advance of better-than-expected earnings results and to sell shares ahead of weaker-than-expected earnings results between 2011 and 2016.

Through his illegal insider trading in 2015-2016, the complaint alleges that Levoff profited and avoided losses of approximately $382,000:

For example, in July 2015 Levoff received material nonpublic financial data that showed Apple would miss analysts' third quarter estimates for iPhone unit sales. Between July 17 and the public release of Apple's quarterly earnings information on July 21, Levoff sold approximately $10 million dollars of Apple stock – virtually all of his Apple holdings – from his personal brokerage accounts. Apple's stock dropped more than four percent when it publicly disclosed its quarterly financial data.

Levoff also served on Apple's Disclosure Committee from September 2008 to July 2018. In this position, he was ironically responsible for ensuring that other Apple employees were compliant with Apple's insider trading policies, including enforcement of "blackout periods" around the time of Apple's earnings reports.

Levoff was also tasked with signing off on some Apple acquisitions in his role. He was terminated in September 2018, according to the lawsuit.

Read the full complaint here. The news was first reported by CNBC.

Update: Apple issued the following statement per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman: "After being contacted by authorities last summer we conducted a thorough investigation with the help of outside legal experts, which resulted in termination."

The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced the 25 members of the Trump administration's new American Workforce Policy Advisory Board, including Apple CEO Tim Cook and IBM CEO Ginni Rometty.

The advisory board's recommendations will help guide the National Council for the American Worker's efforts to establish a strategy to ensure that American students and workers have access to "affordable, relevant, and innovative education and job training that will equip them to compete and win in the global economy."

The board, co-chaired by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump, is expected to help address a "skills crisis" due to the rapidly increasing use of technology, automation, and artificial intelligence that is shaping many industries across the United States.

The full list of members:

• Jay Box, President, Kentucky Community and Technical College System
  

• Walter Bumphus, President & CEO, American Association of Community Colleges
  

• Jim Clark, President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
  

• Tim Cook, CEO, Apple
  

• Tom Donohue, CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  

• Juanita Duggan, President & CEO, National Federation for Independent Business
  

• Elizabeth Goettl, President & CEO, Cristo Rey Network
  

• Marillyn Hewson, Chairman, President, & CEO, Lockheed Martin
  

• Eric Holcomb, Governor, Indiana
  

• Barbara Humpton, CEO, Siemens USA
  

• Al Kelly, CEO, Visa
  

• Vi Lyles, Mayor, Charlotte, North Carolina
  

• Bill McDermott, CEO, SAP America
  

• Sean McGarvey, President, North America’s Building and Trades Unions
  

• Doug McMillon, President & CEO, Walmart
  

• Craig Menear, Chairman, President, & CEO, Home Depot
  

• Michael Piwowar, Executive Director, Milken Institute
  

• Scott Pulsipher, President, Western Governors University
  

• Kim Reynolds, Governor, Iowa
  

• Ginni Rometty, Chairman, President, & CEO, IBM
  

• Scott Sanders, Executive Director, National Association of State Workforce Agencies
  

• Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President & CEO, Society for Human Resource Management
  

• Jay Timmons, President & CEO, National Association of Manufacturers
  

• Sheree Utash, President, WSU Tech
  

• Marianne Wanamaker, Professor, University of Tennessee

President Trump established the National Council for the American Worker in July 2018 to "create and promote workforce development strategies that provide evidence-based, affordable education and skills-based training for youth and adults to prepare them for the jobs of today and of the future."

Note: Due to the political nature of the discussion regarding this topic, the discussion thread is located in our Politics, Religion, Social Issues forum. All forum members and site visitors are welcome to read and follow the thread, but posting is limited to forum members with at least 100 posts.

Over the past 24 hours, we've seen a handful of reports talking about a new update to the speaking voice of Siri on HomePod in a few regions. These reports are mostly located in the United Kingdom and Australia, and mention the British (Male and Female) and Australian (Male and Female) speaking voices for the assistant, specifically on Apple's ‌HomePod‌ smart speaker.

The change appears to be very subtle. MacRumors readers described the Australian Female and British Male voices as "more natural" and "much clearer," and similar reports have emerged about other voices. Although there are many different descriptions for each voice, the consensus appears to be that the tweaks make ‌Siri‌ sound more human-like.

‌HomePod‌ users can choose any ‌Siri‌ voice no matter the region they are located in, but as of now the vast majority of these reports appear to be located in the same regions as the voice they represent. This may be the beginning of a wider rollout, but that's still unclear at this point.

Twitter user @callumjcoe recorded the difference between the current iteration of the Australian Female voice (on an iPad) and the updated voice (on ‌HomePod‌). Of course, distortion and muddled sound quality from a recording don't provide a perfect example, but there is a slight change between the two heard in the video, which is likely much more pronounced in person.

In early 2018, ‌Siri‌ creator, co-founder, and former board member Norman Winarsky talked about the origins of Siri and the company's intentions for the assistant before Apple acquired it. According to the co-founder, ‌Siri‌ was originally meant to be incredibly intelligent in just a few key areas -- travel and entertainment -- and then "gradually extend to related areas" once it mastered each. Apple's acquisition pivoted ‌Siri‌ to an all-encompassing life assistant, and Winarsky said that this decision has likely led Apple to search "for a level of perfection they can't get."

Although unconfirmed, the new voice changes to ‌Siri‌ may be Apple's latest attempt to make the voice assistant more personable and easy to talk to, in the wake of ongoing user complaints. If the changes roll out to other regions, we'll update this article.

(Thanks Sebastian, Robert, and Jared!)

Apple Watch is the "clear market leader" in the burgeoning U.S. smartwatch market, according to a new report from consumer research firm The NPD Group.

Market data shows U.S. smartwatch sales showed strong growth in the 12 months ending November 2018 when compared to the same timeframe a year ago. Apple, Samsung, and Fitbit made up 88 percent of smartwatch unit sales in that time.

The report found dollar sales of the devices were up 51 percent, amounting to nearly $5 billion in sales, while unit sales experienced a 61 percent increase, indicating an impressive acceleration in demand for the wearables.

"Over the last 18 months smartwatch sales gained strong momentum, proving the naysayers, who didn't think the category could achieve mainstream acceptance, had potentially judged too soon," said Weston Henderek, director, industry analyst for NPD Connected Intelligence. "The ability to be truly connected via built-in LTE without the need to have a smartphone nearby proved to be a tipping point for consumers, as they now recognize the value in being able to complete a wide range of tasks on the device including receiving notifications, messaging, accessing smart home controls, and more."

According to the report, 16 percent of U.S. adults now own a smartwatch, which is up from 12 percent in December of 2017. Interest from the younger 18-34 age demographic is said to be responsible for the overall growth in the smartwatch market, but NPD analysts expect Apple Watch will continue to entice older consumers thanks to health features like Fall Detection and ECG and greater control over home automation.

Apple doesn't break out Apple Watch unit sales from its overall earnings. However in its recent earnings call for the first quarter of the 2019 fiscal year, CEO Tim Cook said the company's wearables revenue was being driven by the "amazing popularity" of Apple Watch and AirPods, and that the category alone was "approaching the size of a Fortune 200 company."

Apple has been testing Lexus SUVs equipped with its autonomous driving software out on the roads around Cupertino since April 2017, and for the first time, the company has filed a disengagement report with the DMV.

A disengagement report tracks the number of times an autonomous vehicle disengages and gives control back to a safety driver or the number of times the safety driver in the vehicle interferes. All of Apple's self-driving SUVs have safety drivers able to take over in the event of an emergency.

The DMV will be publishing the full reports later this week, but they appeared briefly on the website and The Last Driver License Holder was able to get a brief look at some of the data. The information covers the period from December 2017 to November 2018 for all companies operating self-driving vehicles in California, including Apple.

Apple's total number of disengagements was higher than any other company doing autonomous vehicle testing, suggesting Apple drivers need to take over for the self-driving vehicle more frequently than other companies as it works out kinks in the software. This could be because Apple is driving more challenging routes, Apple drivers are abundantly cautious, or it could be because its self-driving software is less evolved.

There are likely multiple factors at play when it comes to Apple's performance, and it's worth noting that Apple has not been testing self-driving vehicles for as long as other companies.

Disengagements are self-reported numbers and companies are able to take some liberties with how this data is reported and just what counts as a disengagement, so the data should be viewed with that in mind.

Apple's self-driving vehicles were involved in two minor collisions in 2018, one in August and one in October, though neither collision was Apple's fault. In the August collision, the vehicle was in self-driving mode, while in the October collision, it was in manual mode.

More detail on Apple's self-driving car performance will be available later this week when the full reports are released.

Our guide to upcoming products provides an overview of all of the new devices that we're expecting to see in 2026, based on the most current rumors.

The dates listed here are not always concrete, but we update this guide as new information comes out. The upcoming products guide is the go-to place to see all of the Apple products that are upcoming at a glance. For more information, make sure to click on the included links to visit our individual product roundups.

Early 2026

• HomePod mini - The HomePod mini 2 is reportedly ready to go, so it could come early in 2026. It will feature an updated S-series chip based on the Apple Watch Series 10, and we're expecting new color options to be available. Some rumors suggest that it will use Apple's N1 networking chip, but leaked code indicates that it will not use Apple's new chip technology.
• iOS 26.4 - iOS 26.4 is a major iOS update that is expected to introduce the smarter, more capable version of Siri. Apple will rely on Google Gemini to power some Siri features, so the scope of what Siri is capable of is set to change drastically.
• Home Hub - Apple is planning to launch a home hub that will support smart home products, listening to music, making video calls, getting the weather, looking things up with ‌Siri‌, displaying photos, making notes, viewing calendar events, and more. The home hub has an all-display design with an iPad-like 7-inch display. There are two models, one that's designed to be mounted to the wall and one that's got an included speaker base that looks like a HomePod mini.
• iPad 12 - Apple is working on an updated version of the low-cost iPad, and rumors suggest it will have the newest A19 chip that was first used in the iPhone 17. No other features are known at this time, but major design changes are not expected.
• iPad Air - Apple plans to update the iPad Air with the M4 chip in early 2026. No design changes are rumored, so expect the same 11-inch and 13-inch size options. The iPad Air is also likely to get Apple's N1 networking chip.
• iPhone 17e - Expected in early 2026, the iPhone 17e could have slimmed down bezels, and there's a possibility it will feature a Dynamic Island instead of a notch. It is expected to include MagSafe support, and the same A19 chip that Apple used in the iPhone 17.
• Mac mini - Apple is working on a Mac mini, and new models with codenames J873g and J873s were spotted in leaked Apple software. The codenames correspond to M5 and M5 Pro chips, but refresh timing is unclear. Given that it uses chips coming to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, it could come early in the year alongside those devices. We're not expecting any design changes to the Mac mini, with the update focusing on internal improvements.
• MacBook Air - Apple is working on an updated MacBook Air, and rumors suggest that it will come out in the first few months of 2026. It's going to get the M5 chip, but no other new features are rumored. The design will remain the same, and we'll get the same 13-inch and 15-inch size options.
• MacBook Pro - Apple is planning to refresh the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips early in the year. No major changes are expected aside from the new chips.
• Low-Cost MacBook - Apple is working on a low-cost MacBook that will be cheaper than the MacBook Air. It's expected to be around 13 inches in size, and it will use the A18 Pro chip.
• AirTag 2 - The AirTag 2 is expected to include a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip for improved range, allowing the AirTag to be located from further away. Apple may also make the speaker harder to remove so it can't be used to secretly track people.
• Apple TV 4K - The Apple TV will get a new Apple-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, along with a faster A17 Pro processor that will add support for console-quality games and Apple Intelligence. No design changes are expected.

Mid-2026

• iOS 27, macOS 27 and more - New versions of iOS, macOS, and Apple's other software platforms will be previewed in June at WWDC before launching in September. New Apple Intelligence features are expected thanks to the improved Siri that Apple will be rolling out in the months ahead of WWDC.
• Mac Studio - Sometime around the middle of 2026, the Mac Studio will get M5 Max and M5 Ultra chip technology. The M5 Max will offer much faster CPU and GPU performance than the M5, and the M5 Ultra will double the M5 Max.
• New Mac Displays - Apple is reportedly developing two new display models that could launch in 2026. The next-generation version of the Studio Display could feature the same 27-inch screen size, but with mini-LED technology instead of LCD. mini-LED means better HDR, brightness, contrast, and colors. The current Studio Display has an A-series chip inside, and the next-generation version could get the A19 Pro that Apple used in the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌.

September 2026

• iPhone 18 Pro - The iPhone 18 Pro could get under-screen Face ID, which would allow Apple to remove the Dynamic Island, but some rumors claim there will be a hole-punch camera cutout in the top left corner of the display. The iPhone 18 Pro will use an A20 Pro chip built on Apple's 2nm process, and it could have a variable aperture Main lens.
• iPhone Fold - Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected in fall 2026. It's rumored to have a 5.3-inch external display that unfolds into a 7.6-inch internal display, with a book-style design that resembles an iPad mini when it's open. The "iPhone Fold" could be super thin at 4.5mm when open, and Apple is said to have used advanced display techniques and a highly durable hinge to nearly eliminate the device's crease. It will be equipped with an A20 chip, dual rear cameras, and a Touch ID fingerprint sensor built into the power button in the frame rather than Face ID. It could cost as much as $2,500.
• Apple Watch Series 12 - The Apple Watch Series 12 isn't expected to feature any major design changes, and we haven't heard any rumors about new capabilities that might be added. It could just get a chip refresh.
• iPad mini 8 - The next-generation version of the iPad mini is rumored to feature a major technology upgrade, with Apple set to adopt an OLED display. The iPad mini 8 could have a more water resistant design with a vibration-based speaker system that allows Apple to eliminate the device's speaker holes, plus it could use the same A20 chip that Apple plans to use in the iPhone 18 Pro.

Late 2026

• OLED MacBook Pro - Apple is developing a revamped touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro that uses next-generation 2-nanometer M6 chip technology, and it could come in either late 2026 or early 2027. Rumors suggest that the OLED MacBook Pro will feature a hole-punch camera without a notch, maximizing the available display area. Apple plans to adopt a reinforced hinge that stays stationary when the display is touched, and cuts down on any vibration associated with touch-based gestures.
• Apple Security Camera - Rumors suggest that Apple is designing its own indoor security cameras that will connect to ‌HomeKit‌ and interface with the planned home hub. It could come as soon as late 2026.

Products With Unknown Release Dates

• AirPods 5 - Apple is developing the AirPods 5, but release timing is unknown. The AirPods 5 could get an updated H3 chip with improved sound quality and lower latency. There are two models in the works, with Apple likely continuing to offer ANC and non-ANC versions.
• AirPods Pro - Apple is working on another version of the AirPods Pro that could have at least one tiny infrared camera and a next-generation H3 chip with improved sound quality and lower latency. The camera would perhaps add support for in-air gestures, improving functionality with the Vision Pro. The next AirPods Pro could still be branded AirPods Pro 3 rather than AirPods Pro 4.
• Apple Watch Ultra 4 - There is an Apple Watch Ultra 4 in development, but we don't know what features might be added, nor is it clear when it might launch. Apple so far hasn't necessarily refreshed the Apple Watch Ultra on an annual basis.
• M5 Max iMac - Apple is testing an M5 Max iMac, based on leaked internal software. Nothing is known about the machine except for the chip inside, but if it's a product slated for release, it could feature mini-LED display technology like the rumored Studio Display 2. Max chips are typically in "Pro" machines, so Apple could be planning to revive the iMac Pro. There may also be an M5 chip refresh for the 24-inch iMac.
• Mac Pro - Apple has deprioritized the Mac Pro, so it's not clear if there's going to be an update. If there is, the Mac Pro will get an M5 Ultra chip, Thunderbolt 5, and upgrades like 512GB RAM maximum and 16TB storage space.
• AI Smart Glasses - Apple is working on smart glasses that will rival Meta's AI Ray-Bans, and Apple might introduce them in 2026 before a 2027 launch. The smart glasses will include cameras, speakers, sensors, and AI, but no displays. The glasses will support taking photos, listening to music, making phone calls, and interacting with AI.

2027 Launches

• iPhone 18 - Apple isn't going to release an iPhone 18 in September 2026, and will hold it until spring 2027. Apple is pursuing a split launch strategy, with more expensive iPhones launching in the fall and more affordable models coming the following spring. September 2026 will see the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Apple's first foldable iPhone.
• AirPods Max - Apple could refresh the AirPods Max in 2027, cutting down on weight. The headphones could get Apple's H2 chip or newer, adding features that include improved sound quality, better Active Noise Cancellation, longer battery life, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Volume, Conversation Awareness, and support for "Siri" instead of "Hey Siri."
• iPad Pro - There is no new iPad Pro expected in 2026, but in 2027, it's expected to get a faster M6 chip and vapor chamber cooling to maximize performance.
• OLED iMac - Apple is working on a 24-inch iMac with an OLED display, and rumors suggest that it could come out as early as 2027.
• iPhone 18e - Also slated for spring 2027, the iPhone 18e could launch alongside the iPhone 18. It is expected to feature few changes.
• iPhone Air 2 - There is no second-generation iPhone Air planned for fall 2026 because Apple has delayed it. It could instead come in spring 2027. Apple is reportedly looking at adding a second camera to make the device more appealing to consumers. The next iPhone Air might also be more affordable.
• 20th Anniversary iPhone - The 2027 iPhone will have an "enclosure on the front and back that curves around the device edges," which allows for a bigger screen with no bezels. The Information says that it is not sure if the display itself will curve around the edges, but instead of a full metal frame, it has a "narrow metal band running around the midpoint of the device's edge. The selfie camera will move under the display, and it will be the first iPhone with no display cutouts at all. The 20th anniversary iPhone will launch in September 2027.
• Tabletop robot (J595) - Apple's tabletop robot with a thin robotic arm and swivel base is expected to be a more powerful version of the home hub. It's rumored to be launching sometime in 2027.

2025 Product Refresh Timeline

• February 2025 - iPhone 16e
• March 2025 - MacBook Air
• March 2025 - Mac Studio
• March 2025 - iPad
• March 2025 - iPad Air
• June 2025 (Announced) - iOS 26
• June 2025 (Announced) - iPadOS 26
• June 2025 (Announced) - macOS Tahoe 26
• June 2025 (Announced) - visionOS 26
• June 2025 (Announced) - tvOS 26
• June 2025 (Announced) - watchOS 26
• September 2025 (Released) - iOS 26
• September 2025 (Released) - iPadOS 26
• September 2025 (Released) - macOS Tahoe 26
• September 2025 (Released) - visionOS 26
• September 2025 (Released) - tvOS 26
• September 2025 (Released) - watchOS 26
• September 2025 - iPhone 17
• September 2025 - iPhone Air
• September 2025 - iPhone 17 Pro
• September 2025 - iPhone 17 Pro Max
• September 2025 - Apple Watch Series 11
• September 2025 - Apple Watch SE 3
• September 2025 - Apple Watch Ultra 3
• September 2025 - AirPods Pro 3
• October 2025 - iPad Pro
• October 2025 - MacBook Pro
• October 2025 - Vision Pro

2024 Product Refresh Timeline

We have a list of all the products that Apple released in 2024, which can be useful for predicting 2025 launch timelines.

• February 2024 - Vision Pro
• February 2024 - visionOS
• March 2024 - 13-inch and 15-inch M3 MacBook Air
• May 2024 - iPad Pro
• May 2024 - iPad Air
• May 2024 - Apple Pencil Pro
• May 2024 - iPad Pro Magic Keyboard
• June 2024 (Announced) - iOS 18
• June 2024 (Announced) - iPadOS 18
• June 2024 (Announced) - macOS Sequoia
• June 2024 (Announced) - visionOS 2
• June 2024 (Announced) - tvOS 18
• June 2024 (Announced) - watchOS 11
• September 2024 - iPhone 16
• September 2024 - iPhone 16 Plus
• September 2024 - iPhone 16 Pro
• September 2024 - iPhone 16 Pro Max
• September 2024 - Apple Watch Series 10
• September 2024 - AirPods 4
• September 2024 - AirPods Max (USB-C port)
• September 2024 - Apple Watch Ultra 2 (New color only)
• September 2024 - iOS 18
• September 2024 - iPadOS 18
• September 2024 - macOS Sequoia
• September 2024 - visionOS 2
• September 2024 - tvOS 18
• September 2024 - watchOS 11
• October 2024 - iPad mini
• October 2024 - Mac mini
• October 2024 - MacBook Pro
• October 2024 - iMac

2023 Product Refreshes and Announcements

• January 2023 - 14 and 16-inch M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pro
• January 2023 - M2 and M2 Pro Mac mini
• January 2023 - HomePod
• June 2023 - 15-inch MacBook Air
• June 2023 - Mac Studio
• June 2023 - Mac Pro
• June 2023 (Announced) - Apple Vision Pro
• June 2023 (Announced) - visionOS
• June 2023 (Announced) - iOS 17
• June 2023 (Announced) - iPadOS 17
• June 2023 (Announced) - macOS Sonoma
• June 2023 (Announced) - tvOS 17
• June 2023 (Announced) - watchOS 10
• September 2023 - iPhone 15
• September 2023 - iPhone 15 Plus
• September 2023 - iPhone 15 Pro
• September 2023 - iPhone 15 Pro Max
• September 2023 - Apple Watch Series 9
• September 2023 - Apple Watch Ultra 2
• September 2023 - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C Case)
• October 2023 - USB-C Apple Pencil
• October 2023 - 24-inch iMac
• October 2023 - 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro/Max chips
• October 2023 - 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro/Max chips

2022 Product Refreshes and Announcements

• March 2022 - 5G iPhone SE
• March 2022 - 5G iPad Air
• March 2022 - Mac Studio
• March 2022 - Studio Display
• June 2022 - iOS 16
• June 2022 - iPadOS 16
• June 2022 - watchOS 9
• June 2022 - tvOS 16
• June 2022 - macOS Ventura
• June 2022 - MacBook Air
• June 2022 - 13-inch MacBook Pro
• September 2022 - iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
• September 2022 - iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone Pro Max
• September 2022 - AirPods Pro 2
• September 2022 - Apple Watch Ultra
• September 2022 - Apple Watch Series 8
• September 2022 - Apple Watch SE
• October 2022 - 10th-generation iPad
• October 2022 - iPad Pro
• October 2022 - Apple TV 4K

2021 Product Refreshes and Announcements

• April 2021 - M1 iPad Pro
• April 2021 - M1 iMac
• April 2021 - AirTag
• April 2021 - Apple TV 4K
• April 2021 - Podcast subscriptions
• May 2021 - Apple Music Lossless and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
• June 2021 - macOS 12 Monterey (Announced)
• July 2021 - MagSafe Battery Pack
• September 2021 - iPhone 13 models
• September 2021 - iPhone 13 Pro models
• September 2021 - iPad mini 6
• September 2021 - Ninth-generation iPad
• September 2021 - Apple Watch Series 7 (Announced)
• September 2021 - iOS 15
• September 2021 - iPadOS 15
• September 2021 - watchOS 8
• September 2021 - tvOS 15
• October 2021 - AirPods 3
• October 2021 - 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro
• November 2021 - Beats Fit Pro
• November 2021 - New HomePod mini colors

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Apple is planning to hold an event on March 25, its first of 2019, according to a new report from BuzzFeed. The event will reportedly take place at the Steve Jobs Theater on the Apple Park campus.

Apple will use the event to unveil its rumored news service, which will add paid subscription options to Apple News.

While Apple has many products in the works that are rumored to be debuting in the spring, BuzzFeed says not to expect the company to unveil a new iPad mini or second-generation AirPods, as their appearance at the event is "unlikely."

Instead, the event will be "subscription services focused," though it is unclear if it will also include details on the upcoming TV news service that Apple has in the works. That service is expected to launch as early as April, so it's certainly possible.

Recent rumors suggest Apple is planning to offer a $9.99 per month subscription for ‌Apple News‌ that would allow users unlimited access to paywalled content on sites like The New York Times, the Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.

Apple is, however, said to be still negotiating financial terms, as it is requesting 50 percent of revenue from the service, with the rest to be split among publications. News sites are said to be wary to enter into this deal with Apple due both to pricing issues and Apple's desire to control email addresses and credit card information.

There have been rumors suggesting that Apple will bundle the news service with iCloud storage tiers and its television service, providing all-in-one Apple services package, which could mean both the news and TV services will be introduced all at once. The news subscription service could also include magazines, as Apple is said to be working on a $9.99 per month service that would offer magazine access much like the Texture app that it acquired last year.

With the event reportedly focused on services, it sounds like we also won't be seeing an upgraded iPad, a new 7th-generation iPod touch, or the AirPower at the event, along with the lack of a new ‌iPad mini‌ and new AirPods.

If March isn't the planned launch target for these items, it's not known when we might see them. Apple could plan a second spring event, though it has never done so, or opt to introduce them later in the year at WWDC. Eventless launches are also a possibility, so Apple could release these products via press release without highlighting them at an event.

Apple has held events in March in 2015, 2016, and 2018, so it makes since that the company is planning a 2019 March event as well. There is always a chance that BuzzFeed is wrong and Apple will debut these new devices at the event, but the site often provides accurate information on Apple's plans.

There's nothing wrong with the stock Camera app that comes on every iPhone, but there are many third-party camera apps available in the App Store that add additional functionality, filters, and other effects that are worth checking out.

For our latest YouTube video, we asked MacRumors readers for their favorite camera apps, and compiled a list of the best and most popular options. If you're looking to take your ‌iPhone‌ photography up a notch, make sure to check these out.

Halide

Halide, priced at $5.99, was the top pick when we asked for preferred camera apps. More MacRumors readers chose it than any other camera app, which is no surprise because Halide offers a rich feature set.

Halide offers up full manual controls for shutter speed, ISO, and white balance, along with a live histogram for perfecting exposure. The swipe-based interface is easy to use, and you can capture photos in RAW, JPG, TIFF, or HEIC formats.

There are depth controls for newer iPhones, manual and autofocus tools, and for ‌iPhone‌ XR, there's a Depth Capture feature that works with pets, food, and other items, unlike the native Depth Control feature. Halide just added a new color histogram, which is a nifty option that lets you make sure you have the right exposure to preserve color detail and make colors pop. Halide has a new app coming out in the near future, so keep an eye out for that.

ProCam 6

ProCam 6, priced at $5.99, was also a popular choice with MacRumors readers. ProCam offers full manual control options for shutter speed, ISO, focus, and white balance, along with tap-based manual focus assist, built-in warnings for overexposure, and live values for metrics like ISO and shutter speed.

You can choose your video frame rate and resolution when taking video, or choose from multiple shooting modes like Night Mode, Burst Mode, Slow Shutter, and 3D Photos. Like most of the camera apps on this list, ProCam 6 lets you capture RAW, JPG, TIFF, and HEIF images, and there's a live light level histogram.

For editing after capturing a photo, ProCam 6 includes 60 filters, 17 lenses for fun effects, multiple adjustment tools, and video editing capabilities. There are custom profiles for saving your favorite shooting modes and camera settings, and Siri Shortcuts are supported.

Obscura 2

Priced at $4.99, Obscura has a simple swipe-based interface that puts the tools you need right at your fingertips, and it's ideal for one-handed use.

You can capture photos in RAW, HEIC, and JPG formats, take Live Photos, and capture images with depth on newer iPhones. There are tools for adjusting white balance, exposure, and focus, as well as ISO and shutter speed, plus there's a histogram for adjusting exposure.

There are 19 included filters available, which can be used in post processing or with live previews, and there are additional filter packs available for purchase in the app. Swiping down from the top of the app gives you access to your Photo Library, and swiping up on a selected photo shows all the metadata you might need to know.

Focos

Focos is a free download, but charges a fee for pro tools. It costs $0.99 per month or $11.99 for lifetime access. Focos offers full manual controls for capturing images, along with options for depth control, portraits, adjustable bokeh, and more.

You can import your Portrait ‌Photos‌ and adjust the bokeh (aka background blurring) effect, and there are options to simulate lens effects like creamy, bilinear, swirly, and reflex effects. There are also options to add lighting and edit depth maps.

Moment

Moment, like Focos, is a free download but requires a $4.99 purchase to unlock Pro tools. Moment offers options for manually adjusting exposure, ISO, shutter speed, focus, white balance, and image format, which lets you customize the look of your photos beyond what you can do with the stock Camera app.

RAW shooting is supported, as are HEIF and HEVC, Apple's newest photo and video formats, and there's a live histogram. Moment's app is designed to work with Moment's lenses, available separately on the Moment website, but it also works without them.

You have to pay for manual controls and advanced video tools, but it's worth the $4.99 if you want full control over how your ‌iPhone‌ photos turn out.

Conclusion

All of these camera apps are fantastic, but they're just a small sampling of the photography-oriented app options in the ‌App Store‌. If we missed your favorite camera app, make sure to let us know which one you prefer in the comments.

Please feel free to share your favorite photo editing apps too, because we'll be covering that in an upcoming video and article.