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This week, details on the biggest iOS redesign since iOS 7 and the folding iPhone! Also, our first impressions of the new MacBook Air and iPad Air, and Apple delaying The New Siri again…

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This week’s stories:

MacBook Air and iPad Air hands-on

Apple’s first foldable iPhone could cost a fortune

• Apple's first folding iPhone could arrive in Q4 2026 with a book-style design, titanium alloy chassis, and dual rear cameras.
• The Verge: The CEO of Huawei’s consumer group photographed using a tri-fold device

iOS 19 and macOS 16 might bring massive redesigns

• Get ready for major changes in iOS 19 and macOS 17. Apple supposedly plans to change the look and feel of many operating system features.

When it comes to making Siri smarter, the struggle is real

• Apple says the smarter Siri promised at WWDC24 is delayed, confirming previous rumors. We might see promised upgrades "in the coming year."
• Apple’s iPad-like smart home hub gets significantly delayed