Apple has special plans: From Siri to affordable MacBook, here's what's new this week

Apple announced iOS 26 in early June. Apple, which also introduced the software used in its other devices, was criticized especially for making changes to the interface design. The new iOS 26 was not introduced with many artificial intelligence features, which caused expectations to be broken. On the other hand, details about Apple's different devices continued to emerge throughout June.

APPLE PLANS TO LAUNCH AFFORDABLE MACBOOK

According to information that emerged in the last days of June, Apple wants to release a low-cost MacBook that will have the iPhone processor. According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the company will release a MacBook based on the processor found in the iPhone 16 Pro for a lower cost.

According to Kuo's estimates, the device will feature an A18 Pro processor, be 13 inches in size, and come in classic silver, blue, pink, and yellow colors. It will enter mass production in late 2025 or early 2026.

Another issue is that Apple is working on Siri, which it has not made smart enough. Apple is reportedly in talks with Anthropic and OpenAI to add more powerful and intelligent features to Siri. What does this mean? According to a report published in Bloomberg, Apple may resort to tools from different companies in order to bring more powerful and functional artificial intelligence tools to its devices. Many of the features introduced for Apple Intelligence are not currently in use, and investors and shareholders, apart from users, have taken the issue to the legal side.

How reliable this report is is debatable, but on the other hand, Craig Federighi and Mike Rockwell believe that Apple Intelligence is lagging behind other models and that they are looking for outside help is no longer just a rumor. Is Apple's smart ring coming now?

New information has emerged about the Apple Ring, which has been rumored to be in development or about to be introduced for about 20 years. According to this leaker, the Apple Ring will be the company's next wearable device. According to experts, the device, which has been rumored to be in the works for years, seems very far from becoming a reality.

Journalist Mark Gurman touched on the Apple Ring in his Bloomberg newsletter. Gurman, who stated that the Apple Watch no longer offers anything new, hinted that Apple may now switch to different wearable devices.

According to Gurman, a smart ring may offer more advantages than a smartwatch; it may be more convenient to wear, especially while sleeping or exercising. The device may have advantages, but it will also have disadvantages compared to a watch.