Global Scans · Apple · Weekly Summary

• [New] Apple has not confirmed any new subscriptions yet, but industry chatter points toward Health +, a potential paid subscription service that will combine personalized health tracking, fitness content, and nutrition guidance powered by Apple Intelligence. WCCFtech
• [New] Health + Service incoming: Analysts expect Apple to introduce Health +, a personalized wellness subscription built around AI and Apple Watch. WCCFtech
• [New] The Apple TV is rumored to receive a major upgrade with the inclusion of the A17 Pro chip, which could redefine its capabilities in gaming and artificial intelligence. Geeky gadgets
• [New] Apple plans to launch the M5 iPad Pro as soon as October, marking one of the first devices to run on the next generation of M-series chips. Gadget Flow
• [New] Apple Hardware Roadmap: Vision Pro High-End Pause; Glasses Slated for 2026 Separately, recent reports suggest that Apple has suspended development of a high-end Vision Pro model and is prioritizing AI-integrated smart glasses for a 2026 launch. RS Web Solutions
• [New] By shifting focus to lightweight AI glasses - targeting a 2026 launch - Apple is acknowledging what many of us in the trenches already knew: the future of augmented reality lies in everyday wearability, not immersive isolation. Medium
• [New] Apple is expected to launch new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models with the M5 chip, bringing around 36% better graphics performance than the M4 version. TechCabal
• [New] Apple is expected to introduce its next-generation M5 chip and new ecosystem upgrades, including Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband 2.0, later in 2025 or in early 2026. TechCabal
• [New] Apple will overtake Samsung as the world's #1 smartphone maker in 2025 (thanks to aggressive pricing in China, a new ~ $300 iPhone SE, and AI-driven upgrades). Bez Kabli
• [New] Apple's most affordable watch, the Apple Watch SE, may get an upgrade and switch to larger screens, and it will likely be updated with a faster chip. The Indian Express
• [New] Apple is reportedly developing new software capabilities that will enable AirPods to live-translate conversations. The Indian Express
• [New] Enhanced Siri integration and potential new Apple intelligence features will make the HomePod mini a more capable smart home device. Geeky gadgets
• [New] Apple is pushing back against the EU's Digital Markets Act, warning it threatens innovation and user experience. Dr Logic - IT Support for Business
• Apple TV: A faster A17 Pro chip that will support 2026's revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, and likely Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support. MacRumors
• HomePod mini: S9 chip or newer with support for 2026's revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, likely Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, improved sound quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip for proximity features, and potentially new colour options like Red. MacRumors
• Apple Vision Pro 2 - The next-gen mixed reality headset could trade its M2 chip for the stronger M4 or M5, improving apps and addressing early performance concerns. Republic World
• Apple Watch Ultra 3 will have a larger and easier-to-read screen and a bigger battery to provide 42 hours of battery life. CNN
• The A19 chip's five-core GPU will improve gaming, Apple says, specifically calling out the recent mobile game Destiny Rising to benefit from the ProMotion dynamic refresh rate. CNet
• Apple TV + has become a benchmark for high-quality, cinematic television, so expect stunning cinematography that captures both the breathtaking beauty and the terrifying danger of the Alaskan wilderness. That Love Podcast

Last updated: 12 October 2025