Apple has kicked off the holiday shopping season with its Black Friday iPhone offers, providing customers with a range of promotions across multiple territories. However, instead of offering monetary discounts, Apple is offering gift cards that can be redeemed in-store or online.
Meanwhile, a critical macOS security update has been released, and users are urged to apply it immediately due to a serious exploit affecting WebKit and Java. The update aims to address these vulnerabilities and protect against potential cyber threats.
In other news, iOS 18.2 is expected to bring several new features and software tweaks, including ChatGPT integration through Siri. While the release date has not been officially confirmed, it is likely to be sometime in December, possibly between Dec.9 and Dec.16.
Additionally, Apple’s 5G modem technology will begin rolling out on certain iPhone models next year, with the iPhone SE 4 expected to feature this new hardware by early 2025. However, it is unclear when exactly the rollout will begin.
Apple has also made some notable announcements regarding its Product (Red) initiative, which aims to raise awareness and funding for HIV/AIDS in Africa. Unfortunately, the company’s current iPhone models are not available in red, except for last year’s aluminum Apple Watch Series 9, which has since been discontinued.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2024/11/29/apple-news-headlines-iphone-17-iphone-16-camera-review-macos-black-friday