Tech Rumors: Next-Gen Chip and Mobile Device Plans
This Week’s Apple Rumors
Apple’s M5 Chip: Entering Production
Apple is reportedly already starting to mass-produce its next-generation M5 chip. This chip is expected to have significant improvements in artificial intelligence (AI) performance.
Timing and Speculation
- The M5 chip’s launch is expected in the fall, likely with new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro models.
- There is a possibility that Apple could release the first M5 product sooner.
PlayStation VR2 Controller Support for Vision Pro
Apple is continuing its work with Sony to add support for PlayStation VR2 controllers to the Vision Pro headset. While previously it was thought an announcement was imminent, support is more likely to arrive in a software update later this year.
Potential Timeline
- The update might be visionOS 3.
- It’s possible the support could come in visionOS 2.4, though later this year suggests visionOS 3.
Tim Cook Teases the iPhone’s Future
Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, provided some hints about future iPhone developments during a recent earnings call.
Key Points from Tim Cook’s Statement
- He expressed optimism about the product pipeline.
- He mentioned that there’s a lot more innovation coming to the smartphone.
Interpretation and Context
- This statement has been linked to reports of upcoming significant changes to the iPhone.
- These changes are believed to include a thinner iPhone 17 Air and a foldable iPhone model in the future.
- The current iPhone design is anticipated to evolve soon.
