Watch Series 9, iMessage Uncertainty And Huge MacBook Discount: Apple's Eventful Week

This past week was decidedly eventful for Apple Inc. AAPL. From major upgrades to the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra to the uncertain future of iMessage in the U.K. and a significant discount on the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Here’s a rundown of the most intriguing stories:

Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra Gearing Up for Major Upgrades
Reports suggest that significant enhancements are on their way for the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra. Although their size and design will remain unchanged, these models will sport new materials and colors, with a greater emphasis on recycled materials. Furthermore, a new U2 ultra-wide-band chip is set to enhance the Find My feature's effectiveness. Read the full article here.

UK’s Online Safety Bill and the Future of Apple’s iMessage
The U.K. Government’s Online Safety Bill has stirred up uncertainty over the future of Apple’s iMessage service in the UK. The bill initially demanded messaging services like iMessage and WhatsApp to allow scanning of messages for illicit content. However, the government has now denied claims of retracting this bill. Read the full article here.

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SpaceX’s Role in Enhancing iPhone’s SOS Feature
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to aid Apple in improving the Emergency SOS capabilities of its latest smartphones. Globalstar, which manages the necessary satellites for the service, plans to spend $64 million over the next two years to use SpaceX's satellites, providing a wider range of satellites for Apple’s SOS services. Read the full article here.

Elon Musk Questions the Difference in iPhone Versions
In a recent Twitter exchange, Elon Musk expressed his uncertainty about the differences between his current iPhone and previous versions. This comment sparked online discussions comparing Apple’s product updates with Android devices and Tesla’s product lineup. Read the full article here.

Huge Discount on 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max
Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Max chip is currently available at a hefty discount of $1,800. Launched in late 2021, the powerful MacBook Pro model is now available at $2,299 on B&H Photo. Read the full article here.

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