The next big innovation from Apple is likely to be its first folding phone, and it may be coming sooner than the 2027 date recently reported.

So far, laptops with Apple Silicon have used M-series chips. But Apple’s tests have found that the iPhone chip “can perform better than the Mac-optimized M1 used in laptops as recently as a few years ago,” Bloomberg says. The new laptop will have an “entirely new design” and will be aimed at more casual users, students, and businesses.

The iPhone 18 series could see a staggered market debut, with the budget-friendly models landing early in the year while the Pro trims will stick with the Fall launch schedule. Months ahead of the launch,

Apple reported fourth quarter earnings on Thursday that aligned with analyst expectations on revenue and slightly missed on iPhone sales, providing an early glimpse into how the release of the iPhone 17 lineup may be catching on so far.

Phone 17e is on the cards, with Apple potentially no longer leaving at least two years between its mid-range phone launches.

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Apple reported September-quarter earnings after Thursday's closing bell. The company came up short in its iPhone business but said it's been struggling to meet all of its demand. The holiday-quarter outlook impressed.

This setting will disable sliders across iOS, and replace them with buttons. For our purposes, that turns "Slide to stop" back into a simple off button. To find it, head to Settings > Accessibility > Touch, then enable the toggle next to "Prefer Single-Touch Action."

Originally priced at $249, Apple Watch SE 3 is now one of the cheapest smartwatches available for an iPhone. It is currently available for just $199 on Amazon.