Apple Support spent almost 2 hours with a customer trying to troubleshoot an issue where the ATV remote lost the ability to control sound. The customer tried various troubleshooting steps, including restarting the remote, rebooting the ATV, and testing different HDMI cables, but the issue persisted. The customer was advised to wait until the next ATV software update.

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Tech analyst Omdia predicts that Apple is 'highly likely' to launch its first OLED MacBook Pro models in 2026, with two other analysts agreeing on the same timeline. Ming-Chi Kuo and display analyst Ross Young also believe that next year's MacBooks will continue to use mini-LED screens.

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Apple is actively working on making AirPods into a health device, studying ways to enhance hearing, read body temperature, and monitor posture. The company is reviewing documents and consulting with people familiar with the plans. It is unclear if Apple is developing specific new hearing-aid features for AirPods or wants to market the earbuds as a health device.

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Apple is reportedly switching to a less expensive OLED technology from Japan Display Inc (JDI) to reduce manufacturing costs for a future Apple Vision Pro headset. The new display has a pixel density of around 1,500 pixels per inch. Apple has previously invested $100 million in JDI.

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市场研究机构 TechInsights 预计 iPhone 16 系列的出货量将超过其前代产品，2024 年全球出货量预计将达到 7300 万台。 iPhone 16 Pro Max 预计将成为 iPhone 16 系列销量最高的机型，占总销量的 35%。

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The Vega drivers for macOS are still experiencing issues, with the memory clock not scaling down to its lowest possible frequency, unlike in Windows. The original Vega Pro cards are being considered for use on a MacPro7,1, but the clock speeds are unknown. The user is seeking information from the community about the current state of the drivers and clock speeds.

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Many libraries, including public and private academic research resources, are geo-restricted. This means that users can only access library content when physically located in a specific region. To circumvent this restriction, users can use VPN apps for iPhone, which allow them to connect to a local server and access geo-restricted content.

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Apple has discontinued its upgrade program and financing options, requiring customers to select one of its four carriers to participate. This change affects customers who previously used the upgrade program to get an unlocked iPhone. The new policy applies to preorders and launch day financing.

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苹果公司在 iOS 18 RC 系统中实装了‘iPhone 零部件激活锁’功能，限制正在维修的设备检测到部件来自另一部启用了激活锁或丢失模式的设备时，该部件的校准功能将受到限制。部分 iPhone 机型将支持客户和独立维修商使用二手苹果零件进行维修，使用过的原厂配件将与全新原厂配件一样，享有原厂校准所提供的全部功能和安全性。

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苹果开发者网站开辟新页面，邀请开发者测试 iOS 18 等新系统的新功能和新特性，包括 Apple Intelligence 工具、控制中心和锁定屏幕快捷方式等。开发者可以在应用中测试这些新功能，提高用户使用体验。

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