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Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Apple Loop: iPhone 16 Pro Special Offer, Advanced iPhone Camera Leaks, Macs Left Behind
Taking a look back at this week's news and headlines from Apple, including Apple's massive camera plans, iPhone 16 special offers, new OS numbers, the Intel Macs left behind, WhatsApp arrives on iPad, Apple tries to be a gaming platform again, and The Talk Show loses an important guest. Apple Loop is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Apple in the last seven days. You can also read my weekly digest of Android news here on Forbes. SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 15, 2024 - Customers experience the newly released iPad Pro and iPad air at ... More the Apple Store in Shanghai, China, May 15, 2024. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Apple looks set to upgrade its 48 megapixel main camera used throughout the iPhone range to a 200 megapixel—which would bring it in line with flagships such as Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra. A larger sensor will allow for more image detail, better video stabilisation, and more data for AI processing. But it's the zoom option it opens up for smaller iPhones: "Furthermore, the added resolution available from the new sensor could potentially show enormous improvements in iPhones without a dedicated telephoto lens, such as the 'non-Pro' and 'e' models. by expanding the current 48-megapixel '2x optical quality' zoom to an equivalent 4x with a new 200-megapixel Fusion camera." (Forbes). Meanwhile, Apple has improved its offer to those looking to buy the iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro. The trade-in value for smartphones handed over in the purchase has been posted, but you only have until June 18th to take advantage of it. "All the iPhone trade-in rates have increased, but some have only gone up by as little as $5 compared to what they were before, and the full discount only comes when you trade in for an iPhone, not for anything else. Across the board, the trade-in values stretch from $50 for an iPhone 8 up to $650 for an iPhone 15 Pro Max, assuming each is in good condition." (Forbes). One of the big draws at Apple's upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference will be the updates across the board to Apple's various operating systems. While the code will be closely examined, another change is going to be much more visible. It's time to change the numbers: "Instead of iOS 19, iPadOS 19, macOS 16, tvOS 19 and visionOS 2, Apple will standardize the numbers so they all refer to a year, specifically next year, rather like the way automobiles are named for the upcoming year. This is all according to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who claims that the change is 'to bring consistency to its branding.' (Forbes). With the upcoming launch of MacOS 26, Apple is closing in on a world where it only supports its own silicon. Hardware always drops off the supported list, but this year only a handful of Intel-based Macs remain supported; these are generally the 2020 models that were on sale in the months ahead of the Apple Silicon M1 reveal in Nov. 2020: "Notably absent from this list are the 2018 MacBook Pro models, the 2020 Intel MacBook Air, the 2017 iMac Pro, and the 2018 Mac mini. These are also the oldest machines officially compatible with macOS Sequoia. As such, they are the most likely to lose support in any case." (Apple Insider). It's taken some time, but Meta has finally decided that iPad users can finally log on to WhatsApp with an iOS/iPadOS app that finally supports the tablet: '...the most recent build that hit Apple's App Store brings support for Apple's tablet. It's been a long time coming, and WhatsApp is even beating Instagram to the punch. While the release notes for the latest build, 25.16.81, don't mention anything special, this fresh piece of code does enable support for the iPad. Once you've updated, it'll stretch and fill the screen appropriately on an entry-level iPad, the iPad mini, or both sizes of the iPad Pro or iPad Air." (Techradar). Apple is going to take another swing at the gaming market. While the iPhone has been a boon for smartphone gaming, the big hitters remain resolutely reluctant to work with Apple, instead focusing efforts on the home consoles of Sony and Microsoft, the portable powerhouse of Nintendo, and the halfway house of the Steam Deck and the ROG Ally. Can another pre-installed app launcher with Apple achievements change that sentiment? "The move is meant to enhance the experience on Apple devices at a time when gamers have plenty of alternatives, including cloud services and consoles. Nintendo Co. is preparing to roll out its much-anticipated Switch 2 device just days before Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9, when the new app will be introduced." (Bloomberg). Curious news ahead of WWDC as one of the marquee Fringe events has annoucned news on its guest list This will be the first recording of John Gruber's podcast 'The Talk Show' at WWC to not feature a leading name from inside Apple: "Ever since I started doing these live shows from WWDC, I've kept the guest(s) secret, until showtime. I'm still doing that this year. But in recent years the guests have seemed a bit predictable: senior executives from Apple. This year I again extended my usual invitation to Apple, but, for the first time since 2015, they declined." (Daring Fireball). Apple Loop brings you seven days worth of highlights every weekend here on Forbes. Don't forget to follow me so you don't miss any coverage in the future. Last week's Apple Loop can be read here, or this week's edition of Loop's sister column, Android Circuit, is also available on Forbes.
Android Authority
7 days ago
- Android Authority
Shutter lag included?: Apple could copy Samsung by adopting a 200MP camera
Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Apple is testing a 200MP camera sensor, according to a veteran leaker. This will likely be used for the main camera rather than as a zoom camera sensor. Apple would be following in Android OEMs' footsteps by adopting this tech. Samsung was among the first smartphone makers to adopt a 200MP camera, marking the next step in the megapixel war. We've since seen more brands adopting this high-resolution sensor for their main and telephoto sensors. Now, it sounds like Apple could follow suit by potentially adopting a 200MP camera too. Leaker Digital Chat Station claimed on Weibo that Apple is testing a 200MP camera. The tipster added in a follow-up comment that this sensor is most likely being used for the main camera. There are a few benefits to using a 200MP main camera. Shooting at full resolution would give users more flexibility for cropping after the fact compared to a 48MP or 50MP shot. In saying so, full-resolution shots don't often look great, even in ideal conditions. Furthermore, all those megapixels enable higher-quality cropped zoom. Samsung Semiconductor specifically says its Isocell HP3 sensor enables up to 4x zoom at lossless resolution. So Apple could theoretically skip a 2x or 3x camera on its cheaper iPhones while still delivering solid short-range zoom capabilities. Alternatively, the company could use a 200MP camera on its Pro phones to bridge the gap to its 5x zoom camera. Do you want iPhones to adopt a 200MP camera? 0 votes Yes, for the main or zoom camera NaN % Yes, but for the main camera NaN % Yes, but only for the zoom camera NaN % No, I don't want a 200MP camera at all NaN % There are a couple of downsides to such a high-resolution sensor, though. These sensors have tiny photo sites compared to 108MP or 50MP cameras, which makes for reduced light capture in theory. However, Samsung has long resorted to nona-binning (combining data from nine pixels into one) to offset this issue, with positive results. But the biggest issue we've encountered on Samsung's 200MP-toting Ultra phones is shutter lag, as these cameras struggle to capture moving subjects. So we hope Apple resolves the latter problem in particular if it adopts a 200MP main camera. This news also comes as companies like vivo, HONOR, and Xiaomi use 200MP sensors for their periscope zoom cameras. This move allows for better hybrid zoom on paper compared to a conventional 12MP or 50MP camera, owing to all those megapixels. So we're definitely keen to see more manufacturers take this route instead. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
