Global Scans · Apple · Weekly Summary

• [New] As companies adopt devices like the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3, spatial computing will become even more accessible. BairesDev
• [New] Apple expects to ship more than 10 million AR/VR products in 2027, including a Ray-Ban Meta-style smart glasses product projected for 3 million to 5 million shipments. Next Reality
• [New] Apple has at least seven XR projects in development through 2028, signaling that the current $3,499 headset is just the beginning of Apple's ambitious roadmap. Next Reality
• [New] Discover how cryptocurrency is revolutionizing Apple product purchases in 2026, offering enhanced privacy, lower fees, and global accessibility through specialized platforms. TechBullion
• [New] Apple could face claims estimated at £1.5 billion after it lost a collective case in the UK arguing that its closed systems for apps resulted in overcharging businesses and consumers. The Register
• [New] Apple is betting big on what it labels as spatial computing, expecting it to be the next big thing in technology after the current generation. Electro IQ
• [New] Apple will now take full control of U.S. coverage from 2026, with F1 TV Premium only available via Apple TV. The US Sun
• [New] The game-changing deal marks the tech giant's biggest move into live sport yet and will see Apple become the one-stop shop for American F1 fans, with select races even streamed for free on the Apple TV app. The US Sun
• [New] Apple has postponed plans to make a lighter and less expensive version of Vision Pro, originally targeted for 2027 release, in favor of focusing on AI-enabled smart glasses to compete with Meta, according to a Bloomberg report earlier this month, citing an internal announcement. AOL
• [New] Apple, Nvidia, AMD, and MediaTek are reportedly going to be the first customers of the company's 2 nm chip node in 2026. Nasdaq
• [New] Apple is expected to launch its next big wave of software updates this coming week. 9to5Mac
• [New] Future designs could eventually challenge smartphones as must-have technology, and Apple wants to be ready. Silicon Valley
• [New] Apple is working on a set of smart glasses that will rival Meta's AI-equipped Ray-Bans. MacRumors
• [New] By 2030, 80% of iPhones could run Apple's AI assistant, Apple Intelligence. Bloomberg
• [New] Apple TV: A faster A17 Pro chip that will support 2026's revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, and an Apple-designed Wi-Fi chip with Wi-Fi 6 E or Wi-Fi 7 support. MacRumors
• The Galaxy XR could push Apple to move faster on Vision Pro updates - or whatever other Vision devices it has cooking. Gadget Flow
• The partnership between Apple TV and Formula 1 could set a precedent for future negotiations between streaming platforms and sports organizations. MARCA
• Apple is planning to cut iPhone Air production amid lower than expected demand. BGR

Last updated: 02 November 2025