3 Apple devices you shouldn’t buy this month, and 10 I recommend

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The AirTag gets a surprise update.
A $999 13-inch MacBook powered by iPhone chips is also expected soon.
Sales for the Vision Pro continue to be disappointing.

A new year means a new cycle of iPhone, iPads, and AirPods refreshes, not to mention a fair few Macs and MacBooks. And while the year might still be young, Apple has been busy, already releasing a well-timed update to its Fitness+ subscription service and a surprise update to AirTags.

The new, updated AirTag looks the same (and is the same dimensions) as the old device, but offers better precision-finding range and a speaker that’s about 50% louder.

Also: AirTag 2 vs. AirTag 1: I compared both Bluetooth trackers, and the winner is not so obvious

So, what else is likely to be happening at Apple over the coming 12 months? While the company is tight-lipped, some things, such as the yearly fall refresh of the iPhone, are a given, while other suggestions are mere rumors and speculation.

Peering into my crystal ball, I think AI will be a big focus for Apple this year, as Siri lags behind the competition despite being installed on pretty much every Apple product sold in the last few years.

Another thing that we are likely to see this year is a foldable iPhone. Foldables are still a small, niche market, but other manufacturers are testing the market. With smartwatches, Apple waited to see what the competition did and how the market reacted before stepping in. Samsung and Huawei have shown that people are interested in foldable phones, so it’s time for Apple to make its move.

There are also reasonably reliable indicators that Apple is preparing to release a $999 13-inch MacBook with iPhone chips, which will be the cheapest MacBook to date, and could launch in the coming weeks.

Also: I put away my AirTag just minutes after trying this Bluetooth tracker alternative – here’s why

Another mystery is Apple’s approach to the

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