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Forbes
3 days ago
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Apple Loop: iPhone 17 Air Questions, F1 Reviews, WWDC Expectations, iPad Pro Details
Taking a look back at this week's news and headlines from Apple, including iPhone 17 display questions, WWDC schedule, iPad Pro details, new WWDC hardware, iOS 26 updates, and the first F1 film reviews. 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. A flurry of discussion over the upcoming iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air displays started this week. The consensus has been that Apple will finally introduce its ProMotion technology to the base iPhone models, which would allow a variable refresh rate from 120 Hz down to 1Hz. That now looks to be in some doubt. Why would a decision not to introduce ProMotion be an issue? "Well, a bump up to 120Hz would give that smooth scrolling effect, so this is still definitely a step forward. However, ProMotion has a dynamic refresh rate, meaning the iPhone's battery life can be preserved when there's static content on the display, for instance, and the refresh rate is dialed right down to 1Hz. It's this capability which also enables the always-on display that's such a crowd-pleaser on the iPhone 16 Pro and other Pro models, for instance." (Forbes). Next week, we will see the annual Worldwide Developer Conference. Held at Apple's campus, the keynote session will be streamed on multiple platforms. Tim Cook will lead his executive team in a high-level look at Apple's plans for the following year. Forbes' contributor David Phelan looks at the broadcast details and what to expect. "If you're planning to tune in to Apple's World Wide Developers Conference for its keynote next week, you need to know when it's happening and how you can see it. Apple just launched a page on its YouTube channel so you don't miss a thing. Expected are details of new software for the iPhone (iOS 26, not iOS 19, as you might have thought), iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro." (Forbes). One of the expectations at WWDC is he next-generation of Apple Silicon. The M series has typically been used in the Mac platform, but also appears in the iPad Pro form factor. Last year, the iPad Pro debuted the M4 chipset nearly six months ahead of the Mac. The same looks set to happen with the M5, supported by an update to iPadOS to bring it more desktop-like features: "These changes should make the iPad a far more capable 'computer,' for users who want that. But like Apple's previous iPadOS upgrades, the company will undoubtedly still preserve the tablet's simple, one-app-at-a-time UI for users who prefer it. In other words, the iPad's versatility—serving both as a excellent tablet and capable laptop replacement—will be highlighted." (9to5Mac). It's been many years since new hardware debuted at WWDC, so it's unlikely that the M5 iPad Pro will be presented next week. In fact, there's almost nothing in the on deck circle for Tim Cook to pull a One More Things… except perhaps an AirTag? "WWDC is always focused on software, but there are hardware announcements at the conference in some years. Most recently, Apple unveiled the Vision Pro and updated three Mac models at WWDC 2023. In 2024, however, it was a software-only affair." (MacRumors). The modern WWDC is built around Apple's annual update cycle. And at some point, hardware is no longer supported. While many are dropping off thi list this year, it's worth noting that those in the relegation zone may not be getting the full upgrade; '...as happens often from year to year, Apple may technically support a device while still withholding new features from it. For example, many iPhones support iOS 18, but only a handful are compatible with Apple Intelligence. As a result, a whole host of iOS 18's most powerful features aren't actually available on the majority of devices that can run iOS 18." (9to5Mac). The newly renumbered iOS 26 will be the key software update at WWDC. Much of the update is expected to be built around a new user interface to bring all Apple's operating systems closer together in look and operation. How Apple addresses its lack of AI progress since WWC 2024 will also be a notable talking point. As for apps, there are going to be some significant changes in the smaller more specific apps: "And while much of the spotlight will probably shine on the visual overhaul, 9to5Mac has learned that Apple has also been quietly preparing a handful of enhancements to everyday apps like Messages, Music, Notes, and even CarPlay. Some of which could be announced as early as next week." (9to5Mac via Forbes). It's not just a big week for software, it's also a big week for Apple TV as its most ambitious film release arrives. The first reviews of F1—the imaginatively titled movie built around a fictional Formula 1 team—are in. Variety's Zack Sharf gathers up the critics thoughts: "#F1TheMovie is so freaking good. It has all the adrenaline, heart, pacing, story and character that completely fleshes out this movie into excellence. I can only imagine how much MORE I would love this movie if I was a fan of F1 racing! Maybe I am now?" (Via Variety) 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.
BreakingNews.ie
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- BreakingNews.ie
Cork Council green light for Apple car-park expansion along with employing 6,000 by 2030
Cork City Council has given the green light to Apple for 285 extra car parking spaces at its European headquarters in Cork to help facilitate an additional 1,300 new employees for its campus in 2025. The Council has attached 22 conditions to the planning permission to Apple Operations International Ltd (AOIL) for the additional car-park spaces in one car-park with 159 spaces and the other with 126 spaces — on land banks it owns to the north of David McCarthy Rd on the northside of Cork city. Advertisement The permission follows consultants for AOIL, DBFL Consulting Engineers telling the council that the number of employees is expected to reach 5,350 across the entire Apple Campus at Hollyhill by mid-2025. DBFL state that there is a longer-term projection 'of 6,000 employees by 2030 subject to market conditions'. The grant of permission for the 285 car-spaces is in addition to the 2,572 parking spaces either on-site or under construction at the Hollyhill Campus. In a planning report lodged with the application, consultants, HW Planning stated that the proposal is appropriate to facilitate the continued successful operation of Apple Operations in Cork and to meet the growing needs of their operations across Ireland and Europe "in the absence of frequent public transport provision'. Advertisement They state that the additional car spaces are required despite the initiatives being implemented on campus to promote sustainable travel options and are required to ensure the continued success of this strategic employment hub. Outlining the background to the application in a Parking Justification Report, DBFL state that 'the additional spaces are requested to provide short-medium term resilience and mitigate anticipated delays to the planned public transport and road network improvements ahead of the opening of the Hollyhill 5 building in mid-2025'. The report states that "in the longer term, there may be scope to repurpose these spaces to higher-value uses that support the expansion of the Apple Campus – once the planned key upgrades to Cork's transport network are delivered'. Outlining the need for the additional car-spaces, the report Advertisement cites delays in various public transport initiatives. The report states that initially the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) 2040 envisaged the construction of the Cork Northern Distributor Multi Modal Road (CNDR) by 2027 which would provide orbital active travel and public transport connectivity to the campus. The report states: 'However, the likelihood is that the delays to the roll-out of the CNDR in particular, will necessitate short-medium term requirement of the proposed car-parking. On planned BusConnects, the report states that while the original BusConnects timeline envisaged roll-out of infrastructure and services beginning in 2024, roll-out is now scheduled to commence in 2025/2026. Advertisement The report states: 'The delays in the rollout of BusConnects has resulted in additional Apple Shuttle services being required to address ongoing issues in journey time reliability. The report further stated that CMATS also proposes six Park and Ride facilities, including at Dunkettle and Blarney/Stoneview, connected by high-quality public transport services to key destinations. It states that 'to date, none of these P+R proposals have been delivered despite the establishment of a dedicated Park and Ride office in the National Transport Authority". The report states that in line with Apple's wider commitments to climate action and sustainability objectives, it would seek to reduce the number of employees commuting to the Hollyhill Campus by car in the long-term, by reducing the number of spaces per employee over time.
