On Friday, Apple announced the acquisition of Pixelmator, a news that has garnered widespread attention. As a company that develops several popular photo editing applications, this acquisition may bring new changes to the Apple platform. While some are skeptical about the deal, there are optimists who believe it could address a major issue users encounter while using their iPads—software inadequacy, especially when trying to use Adobe's Photoshop for i.

Apple is set to launch its first AI feature - Apple Intelligence, for iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. However, with the advancement of AI technology, privacy concerns have become increasingly important. So, how does Apple Intelligence protect user privacy? Apple's privacy protection strategy prioritizes on-device processing, followed by private cloud computing. This approach has two main advantages: first, on-device processing is faster.

The desktop device secretly developed by Apple combines an iPad display with a robotic arm, aiming to achieve smart home control, video conferencing, and home security monitoring through a 360-degree rotation and tilt mechanism. The device can automatically adjust the screen angle, ensuring users are always centered during video calls with its 'look at me' feature. It is equipped with a built-in Siri voice assistant that supports voice command operations. Expected to be released in 2026 or 2027, it will be priced around $1000 and run on a customized iPadOS.

Apple Inc. achieved total net revenue of $85.777 billion in the third fiscal quarter of 2024, a 5% year-on-year increase. iPhone revenue fell but exceeded expectations, while revenue from Mac and iPad grew, particularly with iPad growth surpassing expectations. Service revenue rose to $24.213 billion. Revenue from wearables, home, and accessories saw a slight decline. Some features of Apple Intelligence will be gradually launched this year, but only for iPads and Macs equipped with specific chips, as well as the iPhone 15 Pro series or newer.

Apple Inc. has recently released public betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18. Let's explore the new changes brought by this update!The update of iOS 18 introduces some highly anticipated features, including support for RCS messaging, making communication with friends more convenient. Moreover, new customization options allow users to place applications on the home screen as they wish, finally achieving the freedom to "put wherever you want". Additionally, the Photos