🍎 Everything to Know About Apple Releases: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and More

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It’s Wednesday September 13 and today is all about Apple's latest releases announced yesterday. From the iPhone 15's Dynamic Island to the iPhone 15 Pro's advanced A17 chip, we've got all the details you need. But there are also other interesting news to dig into. Top headlines for today:

• Apple Debuts iPhone 15 Featuring Dynamic Island Tech

• iPhone 15 Pro Launched: A17 Chip and Improved Cameras

• Apple Watch Ultra 2: Faster and More Durable with S9 Chip

• Apple Rolls Out High-Capacity 6TB, 12TB iCloud Plans

• Q2 '23 Cloud Earnings Show Strong Recovery

• OpenAI Faces Lawsuit from Authors Over Copyright Issues

• Amazon Launches Direct Delivery Service for 2M Merchants

• and more...

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Tech Companies

TikTok Launches In-App Shopping, Challenging Amazon's Dominance (3-minute read)

TikTok has launched an online marketplace, TikTok Shop, in the US, allowing brands and creators to sell directly within the app. The platform also features an affiliate program for creators and has its own fulfillment centers for product storage and shipment.

Amazon Unveils Game-Changing Service for 2 Million Merchants: Direct Deliveries (3-minute read)

Amazon is launching a new service that allows its 2 million merchant partners to deliver inventory directly to physical retail stores and warehouses. Currently in pilot testing, the service is expected to become widely available later this year.

AI Corner

Prominent Authors Sue OpenAI Over Copyright Breaches (3-minute read)

Group of writers, including Michael Chabon and David Henry Hwang, sue OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement. They claim that OpenAI illegally used their works to train its AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The lawsuit seeks class-action status and accuses OpenAI of intentional copyright infringement. This is not the first lawsuit of its kind against OpenAI. The authors are seeking to stop OpenAI from engaging in unlawful practices and are requesting damages.

Salesforce Unveils AI Assistant Einstein Copilot for All Apps (5-minute read)

Salesforce debuts Einstein Copilot, an AI assistant that integrates with its apps to simplify tasks based on user queries. Customizable via Copilot Studio, it's built on the secure Einstein Trust Layer and complements the new Einstein 1 Platform for enhanced data access.

Google CEO Unfazed by OpenAI Challenge: Unveils Future Strategy (3-minute read)

Google CEO Sundar Pichai remains confident about the company's AI progress despite other tech firms releasing generative AI tools. Pichai believes Google's AI technology needed more maturation before integration into products. In response to OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google has redirected efforts towards its own AI tools, including the recent launch of 'Duet AI for Workspace'.

Markets & Money

Intel Sells 10% Stake in IMS Nanofabrication to TSMC for $430M, Continues to Drive Semiconductor Innovation (7-minute read)

Intel sells 10% stake in IMS Nanofabrication to TSMC for $430M, retaining majority ownership. IMS will operate as a standalone subsidiary.

Q2 '23 Cloud Earnings Rebound: Key Takeaways (15-minute read)

Q2 earnings for 62 cloud businesses show signs of recovery, with gross churn levels stabilizing and new bookings picking up. However, macro pressures persist, and the recovery is gradual rather than V-shaped. The article also highlights the importance of SaaS metrics in managing businesses.

Apps & Gadgets

Apple Unveils iPhone 15: Dynamic Island Takes Centre Stage (3-minute read)

Apple announces iPhone 15 with the Dynamic Island, USB-C charging, featuring a pill-shaped cutout for notifications and improved camera system with a 48-megapixel sensor.

Unveiling iPhone 15 Pro: Lightest Pro with Advanced A17 Chip and Enhanced Cameras (5-minute read)

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 15 Pro with a faster processor, lighter titanium frame, and improved cameras. It features a customizable Action Button and the new A17 Pro chip. The device also has three cameras on the back, including a 48-megapixel main camera with improved low-light performance. The iPhone 15 Pro supports USB-C and includes the new Ultra Wideband 2 chip for improved device tracking. MagSafe for magnetic wireless charging is retained.

New Apple Watch Ultra 2: Brighter, Rugged and Speedier with S9 Chip (3-minute read)

Apple has introduced the second-generation Apple Watch Ultra, featuring a brighter screen, new gestures, and improved performance with the S9 chip. The rugged wearable includes a large display, titanium enclosure, and always-on Retina LTPO OLED display. The new chip offers smoother UI animations and enhanced dictation accuracy.

Apple's Vision Pro Set to Revolutionize Spatial Computing in 2024 (2-minute read)

Apple CEO Tim Cook confirms that the Apple Vision Pro, the company's first spatial computing device, is set to be released in early 2024. Apple has been rolling out developer betas of visionOS, the operating system for the device, and has started providing developer kits to registered developers. The visionOS will include the App Store, and iPhone and iPad apps will be automatically published on the Apple Vision Pro.

Apple Unveils Expensive 6TB, 12TB iCloud Storage Plans (3-minute read)

Apple is introducing new 6 TB and 12 TB iCloud storage options, priced at $30 and $60 per month, respectively. These plans offer more storage for personal photos, videos, documents, and data. The storage can be shared with up to six people via Family Sharing. The new tiers also include iCloud+ features like iCloud Private Relay and HomeKit Secure Video. It is unclear if these plans can be combined with an Apple One Premier subscription for a total storage allocation of 14 terabytes.

Threads by Instagram Unveils Themed Icons, Rivals X (3-minute read)

Threads by Instagram is now offering themed icons in its latest Android beta release, following in the footsteps of rival social media app X. This move is part of Threads' push to position itself as an alternative platform to X, which has faced criticism for recent policy changes. App developers have slowly adopted themed icons, and Threads is the latest to enable this feature. The beta version of Threads includes a themed icon, and it is expected to make its way to the stable version soon.