Global Scans · Apple · Weekly Summary

• [New] The utilization of applications like Apple Pay or Google Pay in North America is expected to experience a twofold increase between 2020 and 2025. Netguru
• [New] A WhatsApp vulnerability, paired with an Apple OS flaw, allows exploits via malicious image files and device sync messages, potentially targeting high-profile individuals in sophisticated campaigns. Cyware
• [New] Apple plans to expand its eSIM-only approach worldwide by 2025, marking the most significant change in mobile connectivity since the smartphone revolution began. Gadget Hacks
• [New] Apple revealed last year that it's investing more in Globalstar and its development of a new C-3 satellite constellation that will lead to better services to cell phones. Fierce Network
• [New] The new Apple A19 Pro chipset will include an Apple N1 wireless chip for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Threads connectivity. TechRadar
• [New] The entire Apple Watch lineup will get an upgrade in 2025, and Apple is announcing the Apple Watch SE 3 with the first always-on display on an SE-class Watch. TechRadar
• [New] Apple says the AirPods Pro 3 will work across a whole transatlantic flight - up to 8 hours of continuous listening, and up to 10 hours of hearing aid usage. TechRadar
• [New] There will be a new Apple Watch Ultra 3 model with 5G support, a new processor, and the ability to send text messages via satellite. Mashable
• [New] Like the Apple Watch Ultra 3, the Apple Watch Series 11 will get the 5G RedCap modem, the S11 chip, a brighter display, and perhaps blood pressure monitoring features. MacRumors
• [New] The Apple Watch Ultra 3 will be Apple's first watch with satellite connectivity, enabling satellite-based texting and an Emergency SOS feature that can be used when there's no cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity available. MacRumors
• [New] The A19 will bring speed and efficiency improvements compared to the A18, plus Apple is rumored to be using vapour chamber cooling technology to boost thermal performance. MacRumors
• [New] Apple is planning on a dual video recording feature that uses the front and rear camera simultaneously, and there will be an upgraded 24-megapixel front-facing camera. MacRumors
• [New] There will be a thicker camera area, with Apple adding a pill-shaped horizontal camera bump to accommodate a single-lens 48-megapixel rear camera and flash setup. MacRumors
• [New] Tech giant Apple is planning to unveil an AI-enhanced web search tool in 2026, intensifying its rivalry with OpenAI and Perplexity AI. Verdict
• [New] Apple and Globalstar rolled out an emergency texting service via satellite for iPhone users, highlighting the satellite-to-phone trend - SpaceX and T-Mobile also plan to test direct Starlink connectivity to standard phones in 2025. / USA TS2 Space
• [New] While iPhone sales have plateaued in mature markets, innovations like AI-driven photography and health monitoring could reignite growth, particularly in emerging regions where Apple is expanding manufacturing, such as India. WebProNews
• [New] Beyond smartphones, Apple is poised to refresh its wearable lineup, with leaks suggesting the Apple Watch Ultra 3 could introduce satellite connectivity for emergency use in remote areas, a feature that aligns with growing demands for safety-focused tech. WebProNews
• [New] Apple will manufacture all new iPhone 17 models in India for the first time, marking a major shift in its global supply chain and boosting local manufacturing. The Logical Indian
• Trump said he will soon impose tariffs on semiconductor imports but will spare companies like Apple (AAPL), which have promised to increase US investments. Yahoo Finance
• Expect the SE 3 to pack a more powerful chipset and new metallic colours, and it might even share the Apple Watch Series 10's new larger, wraparound screen, in order to future-proof the SE series as much as possible. TechRadar
• Globalstar - LEO constellation mainly for low-speed IoT and backup; not a major internet provider, but with new investments (Apple uses Globalstar for iPhone emergency messaging), it might expand services. Bez Kabli

Last updated: 14 September 2025