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On top of this week stories: iOS 14.4.1 brings important security fixes for iPhone users, the future of the iMac Pro and HomePod, Apple’s event rumored for March 28, and more. Read on for all the top Apple stories from this week.
Apple event on March 23
Apple is rumored to have plans to hold its first event of the year on March 23. According to multiple leaks this week, the event will include the introduction of new products like iPad Pros 2021, AirTags, and more.
If Apple’s plans for a March 23 event go through, we’d expect the invitations to go out to the press sometime in the next few days.
iMac Pro and HomePod discontinued
Apple has officially discontinued the iMac Pro, noting that current stock is only available “while supplies last” and no future production is planned. All build-to-order configurations are no longer available.
Apple is expected to introduce an entirely new range of iMacs soon, featuring next-generation Apple silicon CPUs and GPUs. It’s unclear why exactly Apple has decided to discontinue the iMac Pro at this time, but it could be due to the availability of certain parts or supplies.
Second, Apple has also discontinued the original full-size HomePod without a replacement. The company now says it will focus on the HomePod mini in the future.
iOS 14.4.1 released
Apple released iOS 14.4.1 to the general public this week, with a major security fix. The company said that iOS 14.4.1 fixes a vulnerability in WebKit, the browser engine that powers Safari and third-party browsers on iOS.
Apple explained that maliciously crafted web content processing may have led to arbitrary code execution. The issue has been fixed by addressing a memory corruption bug with improved validation.
Apple has also released iPadOS 14.4.1, watchOS 7.3.2, and macOS Big Sur 11.2.3 to address the same vulnerability.
Macbook Pro
Finally, a new supply chain report this week indicated that the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros will not begin mass production until the second half of the year.
These models were originally planned to go into mass production in the May / June period, but that has been delayed. So while an announcement at WWDC once seemed possible, this week’s report means we’ll probably be waiting a bit longer until sometime in the fall.
These and the rest of this week’s top stories below.
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Apple’s top stories, retail |
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Apple Car |
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