Apple has released iOS 18 beta, which significantly boosts Neural Engine performance on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The device's Core ML Neural Engine Inference Score has increased by up to 25% compared to iOS 17.5.1, with scores reaching as high as 7816 on Geekbench. The iPhone 15 Pro Max requires an A17 Pro chip or later to run Apple Intelligence.

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Apple is reportedly working on a new Apple Watch design, dubbed the 'Apple Watch X', which will be thinner and feature a new magnetic band system. The new design will not be compatible with existing Apple Watch bands. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has reported that Apple is prepping a redesigned Apple Watch for 2024.

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The iPhone 15 and 15 Pro are being considered for upgrade. The iPhone 15 is available for free, while the iPhone 15 Pro costs $170. The iPhone 15 Pro features a zoom lens, which is being considered for its potential benefits in photography.

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Apple has released iOS 18, which adds new features to the Messages app, including the ability to schedule messages to be sent later, use any emoji or sticker as a Tapback, and apply text formatting options like bold and italics. The update is available in beta for Apple Developer Program members, with a public beta to follow in July, and a wide release expected in September. It is compatible with iPhone XS and newer models.

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Apple Watch was compared to Rolex by the author's uncle, who was wearing a Rolex. The author mentioned looking at diving watches and Rolex watches before choosing the Apple Watch. The Apple Watch notifies the user of events on their phone, which was a key feature for the author. The Apple Watch pricing ranges from $350 to $17,000.

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The author plans to switch from a Mac Mini to a MacBook Pro M3 Pro for editing videos in CapCut. They currently use a PC with a Ryzen 3800X, Nvidia 3070, and 32 GB of RAM. They edit 20-30 minute Minecraft videos with effects and subtitles.

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Apple has failed to launch new desktop models, including the M3 Mac Studio and an adult-sized iMac, for years. The company's inability to release updated desktops has caused frustration for customers, including the author who has experienced numerous problems trying to buy an updated Apple Desktop in 35 years.

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Apple has released the 10.9-inch iPad Air (5th Generation) with a powerful A14 Bionic chip, featuring a stunning Liquid Retina display with vivid colors, sharp resolution, and True Tone technology.

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Best Buy is offering discounts on Apple's M1 iPad Air and iPad. The 64GB Wi-Fi M1 iPad Air is available for $399.99, down from $599.99, and the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad Air is also on sale. The discounts are available on Best Buy and Amazon.

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Apple plans to slim down its products, including the new iPad Pro, which is the company's slimmest device ever. The trend of thicker devices has been seen in the MacBook Pro, Apple Watch, and iPhone, but the iPad Pro 2024 is a departure from this trend. The device is designed to accommodate new features and improved battery life.

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