iPhone 17 Leaks, macOS Security Patch, and Black Friday Deals

This week’s Apple news covers the iPhone 17 Air’s global eSIM rollout, a critical macOS security update, and Apple’s Black Friday gift card offers.

iPhone 17 Air Introduces eSIM Globally

The upcoming iPhone 17 Air is expected to expand eSIM use worldwide, eliminating physical SIM trays in most regions except China, where eSIM adoption is pending approval.

iPhone 16 Camera Falls Short

The iPhone 16 Pro ranks #4 in DXOMark’s camera tests, but the standard iPhone 16 landed at #20 due to its lack of a telephoto lens, affecting long-range photography quality.

Black Friday Offers

Apple’s Black Friday deals focus on gift cards instead of direct discounts, valid from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2. Amazon offers up to $300 off M4 MacBook Pros, boosting Apple’s ecosystem presence.

Critical macOS Update

Apple urged users to update macOS following WebKit and Java vulnerabilities flagged by the U.S. Cybersecurity Agency.

iOS 18.2 Update

The iOS 18.2 update, expected in mid-December, will introduce ChatGPT integration with Siri, enhancing generative AI capabilities.

Apple’s 5G Modem

Apple plans to debut its in-house 5G modem in the iPhone SE 4 in 2025 and gradually implement it in future models like the iPhone 17 Air.

Product(RED) Partnership Evolves

While Apple has reduced (RED)-themed hardware offerings, it continues supporting The Global Fund through Apple Pay donations until Dec. 8.

Stay tuned for next week’s highlights on Apple innovations!