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| Welcome to Inside Tech! Here are the top stories for today: - Apple will issue a software update to fix iPhone 15 Pro overheating issues.
- Tesla Q3 deliveries fall short of expectations.
- TikTok is testing an ad-free subscription in the U.S.
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| 1 | | Apple said it will fix the overheating issues found in the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max through an upcoming iOS 17 software update. The company attributed the overheating to an iOS 17 bug, increased background activity after setup, and recent third-party app updates overloading the system. More: - Contrary to early reports, Apple ruled out the titanium frame of the Pro models as the source of the heating problem, saying it actually improves heat dissipation compared to other materials.
- Apps like Instagram, Uber, and Asphalt 9: Legends are among those contributing to the overheating, and Apple said it's working with their developers to resolve the issue.
- Instagram introduced a fix in its update released last week.
Zoom out: - Apple assures there is no safety or long-term performance risk, as iPhones have built-in safeguards against overheating.
- The bug is expected to be resolved in iOS 17.1, which is in beta and slated for late October, though Apple could release it sooner via a smaller update.
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| 2 | | Tesla fell short of market expectations for its Q3 deliveries, citing production pauses at its factories to accommodate upgrades. Worldwide deliveries fell 6.7% to 435,059 vehicles but still represented a 26.5% increase compared to the same period in 2022. 
More: - For Q3, analysts were expecting Tesla deliveries to reach 461,000.
- Despite falling short, Tesla has maintained its 2023 volume target of 1.8 million vehicles.
- To reach the goal, Tesla needs to deliver around 476,000 vehicles in Q4.
- The company didn't disclose numbers for its Semi electric truck but delivered some to PepsiCo earlier this year and last year.
- Tesla's updated Model 3 deliveries are set for Q4, and its Cybertruck launch event is scheduled for late 2023.
Zoom out: - To combat the slowing EV market, Tesla aggressively slashed prices this year. While it remains the dominant player in the U.S., consumers are increasingly seeking a wider range of EV options.
- Rival Rivian reported a 23% increase in Q3 deliveries over Q2 and reaffirmed its 2023 production target of 52,000 vehicles.
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| 3 | | Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified today in the U.S. antitrust case against Google, claiming that Google has used unfair tactics to hinder Microsoft's Bing search engine. In the trial, the U.S. Department of Justice has accused Google of unlawfully maintaining a monopoly through multi-billion-dollar deals that keep its search engine the default on mobile devices and browsers. More: - Nadella testified as a witness for the Justice Department during the third week of the potentially 10-week trial.
- On Monday, Nadella rejected Google's argument that changing defaults on computers and smartphones is easy, saying that the concept of real choice in the search engine market is "bogus."
- He argued that Microsoft is stuck in a "vicious cycle" where Google leverages its 90% market share to improve its search results and strengthen its profits, reinforcing its monopoly.
- Nadella said Microsoft has attempted to set Bing as the default search engine on Apple smartphones but was unsuccessful.
Zoom out: - In response, Google's lead lawyer cited instances when Microsoft secured default status on computers and mobile phones, yet users still overwhelmingly preferred Google over Bing.
- Starting in late October, Google will have the chance to call its witnesses.
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| 4 | | TikTok is now testing a $4.99-per-month ad-free subscription plan in the U.S. Android Authority spotted code in the TikTok app showing that it has started testing an ad-free subscription tier. More: - The subscription reportedly eliminates ads on TikTok but doesn't remove influencer marketing or sponsorships.
- According to the code, TikTok's paid subscription only offers an ad-free experience and not extra perks like a verification badge.
- TikTok could add more features ahead of a wider rollout.
Zoom out: - Since TikTok relies heavily on ad revenue, it's uncertain if the ad-free tier can replace those earnings.
- TikTok's ad revenue per U.S. user was estimated at $65.80 in 2022, and is projected to reach $112.94 in 2024.
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| 5 | | Humane, a startup founded by ex-Apple designers, unveiled its wearable AI assistant device at a Paris fashion show. Supermodel Naomi Campbell was the first person outside of Humane to publicly wear the "Ai Pin." The device can be pinned to clothing and acts as a personal assistant, answering spoken questions and projecting information onto hands or nearby objects. More: - The Ai Pin boasts a mini-projector, camera, and speaker, and is described as a screenless standalone device with AI capabilities, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon technology.
- Similar to "Star Trek: The Next Generation" communicator badges, the wearable can translate languages, make phone calls, summarize emails and calendar invites, and recognize objects using computer vision.
- After teasing the device at Coperni's Paris fashion show, Humane is planning a full unveiling on Nov. 9.
Zoom out: - Humane has now raised at least $230M, including a $100M round announced in March, from investors including Microsoft, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and Volvo Cars Tech Fund.
- The company is capitalizing on the fast-growing global wearable tech market, which is projected to surpass $392B by 2030.
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| 6 | | Apple is actively researching generative AI technology and plans to increase its AI workforce, according to CEO Tim Cook. Cook also confirmed Apple's research into a ChatGPT-like service. More: - Cook highlighted the role of AI in Apple products, including features like Fall and Crash Detection, atrial fibrillation detection, ECG functionality, and predictive autocorrect.
- AI is "literally everywhere on our products," he said, "and of course, we're also researching generative AI as well, so yes, we have a lot going on."
Zoom out: - Apple has ramped up its spending on AI technologies to millions of dollars per day. Apple's advanced LLM, internally named Ajax GPT, is reported to surpass OpenAI's GPT-3.5 in power.
- Apple is actively developing a chatbot for AppleCare interactions and another to streamline complex tasks with Siri.
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 | AI and technology writer | | Beth is an editor and writer of Inside's AI and Tech newsletters, with a career spanning journalism since 2007. She has written for publications including The Arizona Republic and USA Today and authored a book on the solar industry in 2016. Reach her at Beth.Duckett@yahoo.com. | | This newsletter was edited by Eduardo Garcia | |
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