Apple has sent out invitations for its next event, scheduled for March 4 in New York. The company is preparing a wide-ranging refresh of its catalog, featuring the highly anticipated iPhone 17e smartphone, new Mac computers with M5 and A18 Pro chips, and updates for the iPad line. Software novelties are also expected, such as the first beta of iOS 26.4 with advances in Siri powered by AI.
The evolution of M5 and A18 Pro chips: architecture and efficiency âš¡
The new M5 chips for Mac and A18 Pro for mobile devices mark a step in Apple's strategy. Manufacturing on an evolved 3-nanometer process is expected to yield gains in energy efficiency and performance in sustained workloads. The integrated GPU could see an increase in the number of cores, aimed at graphics tasks and machine learning. The integration of the dedicated neural engine will be key for local AI functions.
The iOS 26.4 beta: when Siri finally "understands" context (or so they say) 🤖
With each update, it is promised that Siri will make a qualitative leap thanks to AI. The iOS 26.4 beta arrives with the premise that the assistant will understand context and maintain more natural conversations. Veteran forum users already imagine the choreography: ask something simple and get a literal response, while the revolutionary feature is reserved for tasks no one performs. At least it will be entertaining to test its limits during the first few days.