Mark Gurman: Apple plans to provide an up-to-date system for unopened iPhone machines that can be updated without leaving the box

Thanks to CTOnews.com netizen Alejandro86 for the clue delivery! CTOnews.com, Oct. 16, Bloomberg Mark Gurman mentioned in the latest Power On newsletter released last night that Apple is preparing to provide the latest version of the unopened iPhone system. This move is in response to the following scenarios:

The first iPhone 15 models shipped with a built-in iOS 17, but when users bought it, a new version of the iOS 17.0.1 or later was available. This means that users may have to take the time to update the software after unpacking the newly bought iPhone box.

With regard to this initiative, Mark Gurman revealed that Apple has developed a specialized device in the shape of a cushion, on which retail stores can put unopened iPhone, which can then connect wirelessly, wake up iPhone, and then automatically download and install the latest version of iOS to complete software updates and finally shut down.

It is said that Apple aims to promote the system in stores by the end of this year. It is worth noting that this report only mentions iPhone, but does not rule out the possibility of extending it to other Apple products.

CTOnews.com note: in this Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman also mentioned that Apple's "cheap version" of the Vision Pro is scheduled to sell for between $1500 and $2500, and that the M3 MacBook Pro / Air is expected to be released early next year.