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This week, Apple began delivering new products, garnering positive reviews, particularly for the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e. However, updates to the smart home lineup have been delayed. Apple is also preparing for its 50th anniversary in April 2026 with planned celebrations for employees, developers and customers.
Apple has announced an “Apple Experience” on March 4 in New York, London, and Shanghai, featuring live demos and announcements. Key updates include the return of a low-cost MacBook, MacBook Pro spec bumps, new iPads, and the iPhone 17e. Additionally, iOS 26.4 beta introduces various new features while Apple expands its sports broadcasting partnership, notably with IMAX for Formula 1 coverage.
After 15 years of waiting—who’s counting anyway?—Meta finally launched WhatsApp for iPad! Despite its popularity, it’s surprising it took this long. With 57 million iPads shipped last year, Meta might have finally heard our cries for iPad versions of all its apps…
Apple’s week was packed with legal drama, AI ambitions, and global strategy shifts. A court ruled its App Store policies broke earlier orders, a top exec was accused of lying under oath, and a new AI partnership with Anthropic hints at deeper moves into generative tech. Add in rising iPhone production in India, strong Q2 earnings, and fresh iPhone 18 launch rumors—and you’ve got a lot to catch up on. Read more in this week’s Mission CMD 🚀
Several new iPhone 17 leaks, including models of the alleged design, have surfaced in the last week. Together with a clearer picture of the iPhone 17 lineup, we’ve seen Apple shift its marketing focus to Apple Intelligence. Especially as it relates to its current iPhone 16 family. The company has also sped up its efforts to diversify its supply chain and shield itself from tariffs. And just a couple of days ago, Apple celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch. Get the full scoop in this week’s Mission CMD 🚀
Apple has been spared from the majority of Trump’s tariffs, mitigating the impact of the US trade war with China. Meanwhile, Tim Cook is prioritising the company’s augmented reality efforts with several key projects in development. We’re also expected to see major changes in iPadOS 19 to bring it more in line with macOS, and there have been big shake-ups in the Siri team. All this and more in this week’s Mission CMD 🚀
This is my ful one monthl review of the iPad mini 7. I’ve covered everything from the new features to the hardware and software. Whether you’re thinking of getting one for yourself or as a Christmas gift, this review will help you decide if it’s worth it.
My first impressions of the new, 2024 iPad Pro with M4 chip and ‘Ultra Retina XDR’ display.
