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Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines from around the world of Apple, such as the iPhone 17 Pro Camera Review, the iPhone 17 Scratchgate, the secret degree of the iPhone Air, the immediate update of iOS 26, the new Smartwatch options, an arrogant appeal in the tribute to the EU and the Steve Jobs.
Apple Loop is here to remind you of some of the many discussions about Apple in the last seven days. You can also read the Weekly Digest from Android News here at Forbes.
IPhone camera features 17 Pro
Apple has always led to a large extent in camera technology on the iPhone and the iPhone 17 Pro is no exception. From the expansive hit of the camera (which Apple works hard for the brand as a “plateau”) to the “double lens in a lens” approach to a lens, the camera remains an area where innovation has tangible effect on consumer experience.
The Lux Steping team through the various lenses and shooting options on the iPhone 17 Pro, but highlights the most important impact – how Apple processes the shots – remains a little black box:
“On the main camera, don’t expect huge changes. I found a detail that it is a bit more natural in the extremely broad camera, but even here it was a bit random, though the results were really stable better.
(Lux.camera).
iphone 17 scratchgate
The new iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro owners share images of their new smartphones, choosing a series of scratches and discoloration around camera lenses and plateau. The color of the phones seems to be a shallow coating over the main frame. Apple has responded to them, suggesting that the issue that appears in the stores is related to older Magsafe stops. Nevertheless, there may be a design issue that contributes to these signs:
Zack Nelson of Jerryrigeverlying – underlined another concern for a video during the weekend. During his test, he found that the elevated edges around the camera plateau on the back of the iPhone 17 Pro are particularly sensitive to scratches. He explained that this was largely due to the fact that Apple did not add a cantopher, fillet or radius around the camera plateau.
“Apple tells me that the edges of the iPhone 17 Pro camera plateau have similar features to the edges of anodized aluminum pockets on other Apple products, including other iPhone and MacBooks.
(Jerryrigeverlying, through 9to5mac).
Folding an iPhone outside the air
The speculation about Apple’s folding iPhone went up with the release of the iPhone Air. After all, what is a foldable but two minutes phones with a hinge between them and a continuous screen? The Engineering Challenge is there, but Apple has all the places and needs a long -term partner to put them together:
“Gurman says the production of folding iPhone will include Foxconn in China, despite the recent guess of possible production in India.
(Mark Gurman, through Macro).
Apple’s IOS 26 Instant Update
Apple has released a “day one” patch for iOS 26 in the new family of Smartphones iPhone 17. There are no specific details about competitions – the reported camera error that adds black boxes to images with very bright light shining in the lens remains – it is recommended that all owners apply the upgrade
“The new update is not huge, less than 800MB, so it seems to be a sting and not a big change, but this is only if you have installed Tuesday’s update.
(Forbes).
Is Apple ready to open up to third parties smartwatches?
Mounted within the latest beta of iOS 26 are indications for Apple’s refreshed approach to smartwatches. Previously, you had to have the Apple Watch to earn full functionality. Hooks to the code point in additional options for peripherals, possibly portable:
“In addition, iOS 26.1 Beta 1 also includes references to some new pair -related boxes, including one called” AccessoryExtension “. The new frames look endless, but they imply a new, easier method for conjugating third -party devices with an iPhone.
“While this is definitely interesting news for iPhone owners who prefer third -party smartwatchs or smart bands. There is no guarantee that this feature, if released, will be available in all areas.
(Macworld).
Apple’s arrogant appeal to EU
Apple has once again publicly criticized Europe’s digital market law, version a press release “Urging regulators to carefully consider how the law affects EU citizens who use Apple products every day.” This call was rejected by the EU, noting in its answer that the act is for the benefit of the whole market, not just Apple users:
“[EU digital affairs spokesman Thomas Regnier] He said it was up to Brussels to “decide how we want to impose DMA and who imposes the DMA”.
“DMA disputes Apple’s closed ecosystem, but Brussels argue that it is necessary to do so to level competitors for Apple opponents and to avoid the unlawful sovereignty of the market.
And finally …
Are Airpods the final expression of Steve Jobs’ love for high -loyal sound, even though Apple’s buds started after his death?
“Steve Jobs didn’t live to see Airpods’ release. In many ways, the latest version, even more than the expensive and bulkier Airpods Max, represents the fulfillment of his final ambitions for Apple.
(TrunkT).
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