"Latest Headlines: Introduction of Apple Card Savings Account, Speculations on 15-Inch MacBook Air, and Other News"

As WWDC approaches in about six weeks, there is still a lot of speculation on what might be unveiled at the event. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman shared his thoughts on the latest episode of The MacRumors Show, but nothing has been confirmed yet.

This week, there were several new releases and updates from Apple. They released a savings account add-on for Apple Card and a cool new feature for HomePod that recognizes smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Additionally, Tim Cook was surprised by a user's old Mac computer when Apple opened two retail stores in India. If you're interested in learning more about these stories and others, keep reading!

Apple introduces savings account with an impressive 4% interest rate

The Apple Card's savings account has finally become available in the United States, six months following its announcement. By offering a 4.15% APY, it provides an advantageous option for users of the Apple Card to accumulate interest on their Daily Cash rewards and any money put into the account from a connected bank account.

The Goldman Sachs provides a savings account that you can easily control through the Wallet app on your iPhone. This account does not incur any charges and you don't need to maintain any minimum balance.

The 15-Inch MacBook Air Will Have Two M2 Chip Choices, But Won't Offer an M2 Pro Version.

The highly anticipated 15-inch MacBook Air is said to be getting the M2 chip, as recent reports from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo have disclosed.

It will still be a while until we see the initial Macs featuring the M3 chip. Kuo has stated that Apple's improved M3 chip will be manufactured on a larger scale during the latter half of 2023. The release of the higher-end M3 Pro and M3 Max chips will happen afterwards, with these chips being designed for the next generation 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.

"Mark Gurman Discusses Apple's Latest Innovations at WWDC 2023, including New Macs and the much-awaited Apple Headset, on The MacRumors Show"

Mark Gurman from Bloomberg was our guest on this week's edition of The MacRumors Show. He talked about all the latest speculations about the upcoming software upgrades and fresh hardware that could be showcased at this year's WWDC, which takes place on June 5th.

In the episode, Gurman shared some fresh scoop indicating that the Mac Pro powered by Apple silicon won't make an appearance at WWDC. He also mentioned some good news for users of the Wallet app and Find My, as improvements will be introduced in iOS 17.

Apple Watch's Largest Software Upgrade Since 2015: An Overview of watchOS 10

According to Mark Gurman, the biggest update in software for the Apple Watch will be watchOS 10, which is bigger than any updates since the first operating system was launched in 2015. Apple's announcement for watchOS 10 is expected to be made in June during WWDC.

Gurman is anticipating that watchOS 10 will come with a modified appearance. A person who wishes to remain anonymous has leaked that the Home Screen will undergo a revamp; nonetheless, Gurman has stated that he does not think that the basic design of the platform will be altered.

HomePod can now notify you in case your smoke alarm gets triggered.

As previously announced, Apple has updated the Sound Recognition feature on the HomePod and HomePod mini to also identify the sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. When detected, a notification will be sent to the user's iPhone.

In 2020, the iPhone introduced Sound Recognition, which has the ability to identify a vast range of sounds such as a ringing doorbell, a wailing baby, a beeping car horn, and a knocking door, among several others.

Observe Tim Cook's Response as a Fan Presents Vintage Macintosh at Apple Store Launch

The tech giant, Apple, inaugurated its initial pair of outlets in India recently, and the CEO, Tim Cook, was present to participate in the celebrations. During the event at the newly-launched store situated in Mumbai, Cook had an unexpected encounter with a customer, who came to the venue carrying a classic Macintosh SE computer model that dates back to the 1980s.

This week, Cook has been traveling around India, having conversations with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other significant individuals in the region on his journey.

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Apple Tester Impressed by AR/VR Headset, Describes Significant Development Progress

On Thursday April 20, 2023 at 11:03 am Pacific Daylight Time, Juli Clover posted a blog section.

Before Apple introduces its AR/VR gadget, there are doubts whether people will accept it, mainly due to its alleged expensive price of $3,000 and the mediocre performance of similar products from Sony and Meta. To illustrate, Ian Zelbo created a visualization of the concept. Nevertheless, there is someone who is impressed with the product after trying it. That person is Evan Blass, a well-known informant whose past revelations have been correct.

Apple's Response to Report on Criminals Permanently Blocking Access to iPhone Users

It is currently 7:05 am PDT on the day of Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, as reported by Joe Rossignol.

Journalists named Nicole Nguyen and Joanna Stern recently released a report through The Wall Street Journal that showcases the danger of using Apple's recovery key security feature. The report highlights how cybercriminals can use this feature to prevent iPhone users from accessing their accounts forever. Back in February, the same journalists discovered numerous incidents where thieves spied on passcodes for unsuspecting iPhone users in public spaces. Then, they stole the...

Observe Tim Cook's Response as a Fan Presents Vintage Macintosh at Apple Store Launch in Mumbai.

It's currently early in the morning on Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 4:47 am in the Pacific Daylight Time zone. Tim Hardwick is the author of this blog post.

On Tuesday, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, had a hectic schedule during his visit to India. He had meetings with a range of people, including new retail employees, app developers, famous people, and politicians. However, the highlight of his day seems to have been when a long-time Apple fan, Sajid, appeared at the Apple BKC store launch. Cook was obviously stunned by Sajid's appearance and seemed extremely delighted by it. Picture credit: AFP.

Apple Contemplated iPhone 15 Featuring Lightning Port Before Switching to USB-C

It's currently 4:27 pm PDT on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023, according to Juli Clover's blog post.

During the initial stages of developing the iPhone 15, it was reported by an Apple informant named Unknownz21 that an early version was designed with a Lightning port. However, this feature was discarded soon after, in favor of the USB-C port option which was being tested in the prototypes of iPhone 15 at the same time.

Apple to Launch iPhone Journaling App for Daily Activity Tracking, Says WSJ

On the early morning of Friday, April 21, 2023, at 2:48 am Pacific Daylight Time, an article was posted on the internet by Tim Hardwick.

According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Apple is developing a new iPhone app that will enable users to record their daily activities, similar to the popular Day One journaling app. This move is part of the tech giant's broader strategy of moving into the physical and mental health space. The new software will be in direct competition with a range of other journaling apps that allow users to track and document their thoughts and actions.

Video Review: Three Months of Using the M2 Max MacBook Pro

It is currently 12:51 pm PDT on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in the Pacific Time Zone as reported by Juli Clover.

In January 2023, Apple revealed the latest MacBook Pro models with 14 and 16-inch displays, and they come with advanced M2 Pro and M2 Max chips. Dan Barbera, a videographer from MacRumors, obtained the 14-inch M2 Max MacBook Pro once it was launched. He has been using it every day for the past three months to prepare for his in-depth analysis of Apple's newest chip technology. If you're eager to stay updated on this topic, be sure to subscribe to the...

Kuo confirms: 15-inch MacBook Air to come with two M2 chip choices, no M2 Pro version.

According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the soon-to-be-released 15-inch MacBook Air will have two different versions of the M2 chip that can be customized. In a recent tweet, Kuo stated that the new MacBook Air will offer two M2 chip options, each with varying numbers of cores, similar to the existing 13-inch model. Kuo's prediction has actually been updated from a previous one, which...

Starting Today, Nest Thermostat Now Compatible with Apple HomeKit via Matter Integration.

Today, Google shared news that they'll be bringing Matter support to their 2020 model of the Nest Thermostat. This exciting update allows users to control their smart thermostat with Apple's Home app and Siri, which is available on various devices like the iPhone. Google emphasized in their blog post that the update will be delivered to the Nest Thermostat via an over-the-air software update process, commencing immediately.