touchscreen MacBook. Does this Does this do anything for you. It seems It seems real.I think we're gonna get it. I always thought people were ridiculous. They'd be like, "Oh my god, I've been using my iPad so much that I started swiping on my MacBook." And then I did it the other day and I'm just like, "Oh shoot, they're all right. 100% right." I think when Apple started with this position that they were like, "It doesn't make sense to have a touchcreen on a laptop." Like they're they're they're basically r ...

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Core Points - Concerns have been raised regarding the durability of the iPhone 17 Pro's aluminum body, despite the iPhone Air performing well in durability tests [1] - Apple has responded to these concerns, clarifying that the wear marks observed on display units are due to the use of worn MagSafe stands in retail locations, and these marks can be cleaned off [1] - The company is addressing the issue by replacing the worn MagSafe stands in stores [1] - A YouTube reviewer highlighted that the raised edges of the iPhone 17 Pro's camera module are particularly prone to scratches due to the lack of chamfered or rounded edges [1] - Apple stated that the raised edges of the camera module share similar characteristics with the anodized aluminum edges of other Apple products, and while they are durable, normal wear and tear may occur over time [2]

出品｜虎嗅科技组 作者｜宋思杭 编辑｜苗正卿 头图｜视觉中国 在硅谷，今年已经数不清楚究竟上演了多少场如此戏剧性的"对手戏"。最新一场戏的两位主角是硅谷最出名 的两家公司，一家是OpenAI，一家是Apple。 就在本周五，有媒体消息称，OpenAI最近正忙着挖苹果"老将"，包括设计师、硬件工程师、可穿戴设备专家 等等关键角色。 而仅仅是挖走苹果的核心人才，还满足不了奥特曼的硬件"野心"，当然也够不成OpenAI想做硬件、甚至与苹 果抗衡的充分条件。这里面还少了一个关键因素：硬件的供应链。 但稍加留意，就可以注意到奥特曼硬件"野心"的蛛丝马迹：其在过去一年中，已经多次与苹果赖以成名的供 应链厂商展开接触。比如OpenAI曾以数十亿美元收购了由苹果前首席设计官Jony Ive创立的硬件公司；除此 之外，OpenAI还与立讯精密、歌尔声学等苹果供应链的重要合作伙伴建立联系，试图把原型设备从设计推向 量产。 换句话说，OpenAI正在尝试复制苹果的"成功方程式"。在过去，人们习惯于把OpenAI视为纯粹的软件公 司：算法、模型、算力是它的关键词。但现在看来，奥特曼似乎想改写这一叙事。 放在更大的视角，如果OpenA ...

编辑｜苗正卿 头图｜视觉中国 在硅谷，今年已经数不清楚究竟上演了多少场如此戏剧性的"对手戏"。最新一场戏的两位主角是硅谷最出名的两家公司，一家是OpenAI，一家是Apple。 就在本周五，有媒体消息称，OpenAI最近正忙着挖苹果"老将"，包括设计师、硬件工程师、可穿戴设备专家等等关键角色。 而仅仅是挖走苹果的核心人才，还满足不了奥特曼的硬件"野心"，当然也够不成OpenAI想做硬件、甚至与苹果抗衡的充分条件。这里面还少了一个关键因 素：硬件的供应链。 但稍加留意，就可以注意到奥特曼硬件"野心"的蛛丝马迹：其在过去一年中，已经多次与苹果赖以成名的供应链厂商展开接触。比如OpenAI曾以数十亿美 元收购了由苹果前首席设计官Jony Ive创立的硬件公司；除此之外，OpenAI还与立讯精密、歌尔声学等苹果供应链的重要合作伙伴建立联系，试图把原型设 备从设计推向量产。 换句话说，OpenAI正在尝试复制苹果的"成功方程式"。在过去，人们习惯于把OpenAI视为纯粹的软件公司：算法、模型、算力是它的关键词。但现在看 来，奥特曼似乎想改写这一叙事。 放在更大的视角，如果OpenAI探索硬件真成功了，那么或许改写的还有 ...

Market Overview - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 461.88 points, up 3.10 points (+0.67%), while the S&P 500 edged down 0.1% and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.5% by midday [1][29] - The market is pricing in a nearly 96% chance of a 25 basis point cut by the Federal Reserve, with analysts closely watching the updated dot plot for potential additional cuts before year-end [2][16] Sector Performance - Nvidia fell nearly 3% after China banned its AI chip sales to domestic tech giants, while Tesla and Uber also struggled [3] - Workday surged over 8% on activist investor support, indicating strong market interest in companies with robust backing [3] - Oracle dipped 2.7% despite strong AI cloud demand, highlighting the market's focus on corporate earnings and regulatory developments [4] Economic Indicators - Housing starts and building permits for August fell to 1.307 million and 1.312 million respectively, weaker than the expected 1.37 million, intensifying expectations of Fed rate cuts [5][29] - The labor market showed signs of slowdown, with August job growth adding only 22,000 jobs and unemployment rising to 4.3%, the highest since 2017 [18] Small-Cap Performance - Small-cap indexes gained modestly, reflecting improving investor optimism amid softer macroeconomic data and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts [7][21] - The Russell 2000 index of small caps rose 0.9%, indicating better performance relative to large caps [23][30] Sector-Specific Movements - Financials and banking sectors typically rally on rate cuts due to cheaper borrowing costs, although they experienced a small decline on this particular day [27] - The technology sector remains a top performer, buoyed by the AI boom and growth expectations, despite some volatility post-announcement [27] - Utilities have risen as bond yields fell in anticipation of the rate cut, reflecting their defensive appeal amid market uncertainties [27]

MacBook models will feature a touch panel for the first time, further blurring the line with the iPad. This shift appears to reflect Apple’s long-term observation of iPad user behavior, indicating that in certain scenarios, touch controls can enhance both productivity and the overall user experience.1. The OLED MacBook Pro, expected to enter mass production by late 2026, will incorporate a touch panel using on-cell touch technology.2. The more affordable MacBook model powered by an iPhone processor, slated ...

MacBook將首度配備觸控面板，與iPad的界線將進一步模糊。這樣的變化可能反映出Apple觀察多年iPad用戶行為，發現某些用戶情境下觸控操作可改善生產力與用戶體驗。1. 預計在2026年底量產的OLED MacBook Pro，將配備觸控面板 (採用on-cell觸控技術)。2. 預計在4Q25量產的配備iPhone處理器之低價版MacBook不配備觸控面板。第二代 (預計在2027年量產) 規格尚在討論中，有支援觸控功能的可能。 ...

Core Insights - Apple plans to launch 10 new products across various categories, including wearables, tablets, smart home devices, and professional displays, within the next 16 months, with half expected by the end of 2025 and the rest in early 2026 [1][3]. Product Launches - Five products are expected to debut by the end of this year, including the new M5 chip version of iPad Pro, M5 chip Vision Pro, AirTag 2, new Apple TV, and HomePod mini, with the new iPad Pro likely to be released in October [3]. - The new M5 chip is anticipated to enhance CPU and GPU performance compared to the M4 chip, and the iPad Pro will feature a new front camera design to improve video calls [3]. - The new MacBook products are expected to launch in Spring 2026, maintaining the current design but upgrading to the M5 chip for better AI acceleration, graphics performance, and battery efficiency [3]. Upcoming Devices - The iPhone 17e is set to launch in Spring 2024, featuring the A19 chip, and will be accompanied by a new Mac display and Smart Home Hub [4]. - Apple plans to enter the smart glasses market within the next 12 to 16 months, with a lightweight design that competes with Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, and aims to release a true AR glasses product by the end of 2026 [4][5]. Competitive Advantage - Apple has a natural advantage in the smart glasses market due to its ability to integrate smart hardware deeply into its ecosystem, enhancing compatibility with iOS features like Siri and health applications [5]. - The brand's strong reputation is expected to attract a wide potential customer base for its upcoming products [5].

Group 1 - The "Back-to-School Economy" reflects a vibrant consumer market recovery, showcasing a diverse range of products from high-end digital devices to essential school supplies, indicating a strong economic revival driven by youth consumption [1][3] - Sales data from "What Worth Buying" indicates significant year-on-year growth in sales for key products during the back-to-school season, with MacBook sales increasing by 88.11%, iPad by 72.93%, and learning machines by 22.50%, alongside a notable rise in stationery and military training supplies [1][3] - The back-to-school consumption trend is characterized by a dual drive of practicality and emotional connection, with a marked increase in sales of essential items reflecting the rigid demand from students and families, as well as a surge in personalized and ceremonial products [1][2] Group 2 - The back-to-school season presents new consumer demands that extend beyond hardware, emphasizing the importance of emotional and ceremonial needs, which are crucial for businesses to explore [2] - The strong purchasing power of the young consumer demographic is a vital support for economic growth, with the back-to-school season serving as a key driver for related industries and enhancing market confidence [3] - Businesses are encouraged to optimize the consumer environment and innovate shopping experiences to create a back-to-school consumption ecosystem that meets both practical needs and emotional values, thereby sustaining economic vitality [3]