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Bloomberg and multiple leaks say the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will keep a smaller Dynamic Island rather than removing it, with the Face ID dot illuminator moved under the display and camera miniaturization likely; a fully cutout-free iPhone is not expected until the 2027 20th-anniversary model.
Bloomberg reports Apple could unveil at least five new products over a three‑day “Special Experience” in New York, London and Shanghai in March, including a low‑cost MacBook, iPhone 17E, an iPad Air with an M4 chip, and updated MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, signaling a shift to multiple hardware rollouts rather than a single annual event.
Engadget reports that Apple’s satellite messaging on iPhone lets users send and receive text messages via satellite when cellular or Wi‑Fi aren’t available. Available on iPhone 14 and later with iOS 18+, the feature requires enabling iMessage, setting up emergency contacts and Family Sharing, and being outdoors with a clear sky. Messages are text-only, sent at slower speeds, and not designed for media or group chats; delivery varies with satellite conditions. Availability is currently in the US and parts of Canada and may involve future pricing.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple will unveil at least five new products over a March 2–4 press-release stretch, with an in-person “Apple Experience” in NY, London, and Shanghai. Expected devices include a low-cost MacBook, iPhone 17e with A19 and MagSafe, iPad Air with M4, an iPad 12 with A18, and updated MacBook Air/Pro models, with two new Studio Displays possibly in development.
An editorial foresees Apple delaying its first foldable iPhone (the iPhone Fold) past 2026, potentially launching in 2027 or 2028 with a separate event from the iPhone 18 lineup, and argues a companion iPhone Flip would help maximize attention and profits; the piece also touches on tech details like crease-free folding and new OLED encapsulation, while contrasting Apple’s approach with Samsung’s foldables.
Six avalanche survivors near Lake Tahoe used Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite to text the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office as rescuers coordinated operations after losing cellular service; the feature works on iPhone 14–17 with iOS 16.1+ and requires a clear sky, with two years of free service after activation. Android Pixel also supports satellite texting in some versions.
Bloomberg sources say Apple is developing an iPhone-dependent AI pendant worn on clothing, with a camera for computer vision and a Siri-enabled microphone (and possibly a speaker); it would offload most processing to the iPhone, making it lighter in on-device power. The device mirrors Humane’s AI Pin but reportedly won’t do much on its own. Apple is also reportedly developing smart glasses with dual cameras and AI features, tightly integrated with the iPhone, though both projects are still early and release timing is unclear.
Tom's Guide previews Apple's March 4 event in New York, outlining expected announcements including the iPhone 17e, a cheaper MacBook around $599 powered by the A18 Pro, updates to the M5 MacBook Air and M5 Pro/Max lines, and refreshed iPads (iPad 12 and iPad Air 8), with official details scarce and rumors driving early speculation.
A hospital boss staged a year-end party prank by awarding a winner an iPhone 17 Pro Max, but the opened box contained ceramic tiles and chocolate instead of the phone, prompting the winner to demand a public apology amid online backlash.
iOS 27, due this fall alongside the iPhone 18 Pro/Max/Fold, is expected to boost battery life through code optimizations, larger battery cells (Pro ~4,252 mAh, Pro Max ~5,088 mAh, Fold rumored 5.5–5.8k mAh), and a more efficient Neural Engine with throttling and smarter background task handling, plus a redesigned 48-hour re-indexing process to reduce post-update drain.
Apple has announced a March 4 event branded the “Special Apple Experience,” with strong rumors of new Macs (including M5 Pro/Max models and a cheaper MacBook), potential iPhone 17e budget model, and iPad updates (A18/M4); the show starts at 9 a.m. ET in New York City, with Ars Technica delivering coverage.
Apple has announced an invite-only event on March 4, 2026, in NYC with simultaneous reveals in London and Shanghai. While the specifics aren’t disclosed, rumors point to updates across iPhone 17e, M5 MacBook Pro (and possibly M5 Pro/Max), and potential iPad revisions, with no streaming activity suggesting a hardware-focused reveal and release dates likely in the following weeks.
Rumors ahead of a September launch claim the iPhone 18 Pro will gain at least five major upgrades: a smaller Dynamic Island with some Face ID components hidden under the display, a variable-aperture on the 48 MP camera, a more efficient A20 Pro built on a 2-nanometer process, and new Apple N2 and C2 modem/connectivity chips, with chatter that a foldable iPhone (the iPhone Fold) could debut in the future.
Apple says seven more U.S. states will offer iPhone Wallet IDs for driver’s licenses, joining 13 states and Puerto Rico that already support the feature. Setup is in Wallet under Add → Driver’s License/ID, with current supported states listed (Arizona, Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, Hawaii, California, Iowa, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota, West Virginia, Illinois) plus Puerto Rico; seven future states—Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah, Arkansas, Virginia—have signed on but without timelines. Wallet IDs are accepted at TSA checkpoints in over 250 airports, though they aren’t used by law enforcement and a physical ID remains advisable. A Digital Passport option allows presenting a digital passport-based ID at participating TSA checkpoints for domestic travel only, not international travel. The feature requires iOS 26.1 / watchOS 26.1 or later.
Rumors suggest Apple will launch the iPhone 17e with an A19 chip, MagSafe charging, and a switch to in-house cellular modems, while keeping the price at $599 and targeting emerging markets and enterprises, with an anticipated unveiling alongside updated iPads and Macs by early March.