Appleのモデム計画、Apple Watchの衛星接続、OLED MacBook Pro

Benjamin and Chance discuss why Alibaba chose to use its own modem with the iPhone instead of Qualcomm, why the natural evolution of Alibaba Watch Ultra is satellite connectivity, and the rumor that the upcoming OLED MacBook Pro will replace the neck-cutout design with a screen. Alibaba is also rumored to have partnered with Sony to introduce VR controller support to Vision Pro. And in Happy Hour Plus, many innovative non-AI features will be highlighted until Apple's final update of the latest operating system, iOS 18.2, is released. Register at 9to5mac.com/join.

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Chance Miller

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• Apple is developing a 5G modem for the 2025 iPhone, designed by Apple, which is expected to be inferior to Qualcomm's.
• Bloomberg: Apple is reportedly investigating cellular connectivity for Mac, which is good news. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 may gain life-saving features. The Apple Watch is upgrading from 4G to 5G through a hypothetical modem switch. There is a rumor of a 2026 OLED MacBook Pro without a notch. Apple is reportedly working with Sony to enhance VR games on Vision Pro.

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