Apple has confirmed a software update is coming early next week to fix an iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max bug that causes the phone to freeze and reboot after a failed Face ID attempt, as reported by 9to5Mac. If you have staff on these models, log the issue in your helpdesk and plan to push or at least prompt the update as soon as it lands.
MacWhisper on macOS has had a major update that adds real-time meeting transcripts, better speaker recognition, tighter Apple Intelligence integration, and a new transcription model. If your users record calls or meetings on Mac, this is a good moment to standardise on one tool and update your internal guidance.
New court filings reported by 9to5Mac say OpenAI felt ChatGPT use through Apple Intelligence in 2024 “dramatically underperformed”. If you were expecting a flood of staff using ChatGPT via Apple devices, this is a reminder to set clear policies and training rather than assuming the integration drives adoption on its own.
Apple has announced that creators will soon be able to offer video through Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, including subscriber exclusive episodes, ad free video, early access, and bonus content. If your company uses private podcasts for training or comms, it is worth tracking this so you can plan richer content without changing app.
Apple TV has released the trailer for season 2 of the German language dark comedy Where’s Wanda?, which returns on 21 October. This is not one for policy docs, but it may crop up on managed Apple TVs in break areas so you might see a small bump in streaming use.
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