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Apple Launches M5-powered MacBook Pro and iPad Pro

Apple has introduced its new M5 chip, capable of delivering over 4x the peak GPU compute performance compared to M4 chip. This will be available in two flagship devices — the 14-inch MacBook Pro and next-generation iPad Pro — marking a unified leap in performance across its computing lineup. While the laptops retain their familiar design, the upgrades under the hood bring significant gains in AI, graphics, and efficiency. Alongside these two devices, Apple also plans to integrate the M5 with the next-gen Apple Vision Pro.

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro is priced from $1,599 (approx ₹1,49,900), features Apple’s latest M5 processor with a redesigned GPU architecture and a Neural Accelerator in each core. Apple claims the chip delivers 3.5x faster AI performance than M4, 20% faster CPU performance, and 1.6x faster graphics. Real-world results include 1.8x faster AI video enhancement in Topaz Video, 1.7x faster 3D rendering in Blender, and 1.2x faster build speeds in Xcode. Battery life has been extended to an impressive 24 hours, compared to 18 on last year’s model.

Design and port layout remain unchanged — users still get a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, three Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, HDMI, and an SDXC card slot. Configurations go up to 32GB RAM and 4TB SSD (top model around ₹2.5-2.7 lakh).

Alongside the laptop, Apple also unveiled the M5-powered iPad Pro, available in 11-inch (approx ₹92,900) and 13-inch (approx ₹1,19,900) variants. The tablet boasts the same thin design as last year’s model but packs the M5’s AI power, resulting in up to 3.5x faster than M4 and 5.6x faster than M1. It also gains Wi-Fi 7, faster cellular performance, and an upgraded Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED display.

Both devices ship with macOS Tahoe and iPadOS 26, respectively, and will be available starting 22^ndOctober.

Apple Built a Custom iPhone-Based Camera to Film Inside Real F1 Cars

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For its upcoming Formula One film, Apple engineered a custom camera module using iPhone components to capture cinematic-quality footage from inside F1 cars—without affecting performance.

Traditional F1 broadcast cameras are low-res and optimized for live TV. But director Joseph Kosinski and cinematographer Claudio Miranda wanted more. Apple’s solution: a camera module built to look like a standard F1 broadcast unit but powered by iPhone internals—including a 48MP sensor (likely from the iPhone 15 Pro), an A-series chip, battery, and neutral density filter.

The module matched F1 broadcast gear in size, shape, and weight to preserve the car’s aerodynamics and balance. It also withstood extreme shock, vibration, and heat during the 2023 and 2024 racing seasons—meeting and exceeding Formula One’s durability standards.

Footage was recorded in ProRes Log format for maximum post-production flexibility. A custom version of iOS ran the system, with a USB-C iPad app giving filmmakers full manual control—frame rate, white balance, shutter angle, and more.

The project directly influenced consumer features. Log encoding and ACES color support—both used in the module—later appeared in the iPhone 15 Pro.

While iPhones are rarely used solo on film sets, Apple is increasingly blending pro filmmaking needs into its hardware development. Other companies like Samsung and Sony have shot films on phones, but Apple’s F1 module marks a new level of integration—embedding iPhone tech in a rugged, race-tested system built for Hollywood-grade results.

Apple’s iOS 26 Brings Changes to Imaging Experience, Camera APP and Photos

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Apple’s new design overhaul brings an update to the Camera app in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26, making everyday photography feel more immersive and intuitive. The redesigned UI prioritizes easy reach for core controls while minimizing distractions. Buttons, sliders, and toggles now live within a refined control layer that adapts as you frame shots or switch modes. In the app, navigation and tools morph fluidly to stay out of the way until you need them, keeping the focus squarely on capturing the moment. New gestures streamline access to pro tools, and the layout now curves with the edges of modern displays for a more cohesive, hardware-conscious experience.

Possibly one of the most disliked upgrade for users was the redesigned Photos App in iOS 18, which now gets a much needed redesign. The new Photos app in iOS 26 complements the new Camera experience with a cleaner, more fluid interface. Browsing feels faster and more immersive, with dynamic transitions and updated navigation that responds to how you interact. Albums are easier to organize, search is more intelligent, and editing tools are now grouped more intuitively. Built with the new Liquid Glass design language, every element — from buttons to background panels — subtly reflects your content and surroundings, creating a photo viewing experience that’s as rich and expressive as the memories it holds.

Apple also debuted the new Liquid Glass interface – which is a translucent, responsive material that shapes the entire experience, refracting surrounding content and reflecting your environment in real time. Liquid Glass marks a leap in UI design for Apple, making interactions in the Camera & photos app across Apple’s platforms more alive, tactile, and visually rich.

This update will be available from iPhone 11 onwards (Apple Intelligence updates available only on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 series phones). The Developer version of iOS 26 is now made available and the Public Beta will be available from July with the final version coming out in Fall this year.

Here’s how you enable iOS BETA on your iPhone: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0gFj34_t7KU