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Apple announces hearing health updates for AirPods Pro 2, including a 'clinical grade' hearing aid feature for mild to moderate hearing loss pending FDA approval. The update also introduces a clinically validated hearing test and passive hearing protection mode. These features are expected to launch this fall in over 100 countries.

The new Apple Watch 10's big screen and sleep apnea detection feature, pending FDA approval, will also work on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, potentially prompting users to consult sleep doctors.

Apple announced the Apple Watch 10 with sleep apnea detection, but it lacks FDA authorization and won't be available at launch. The feature will be enabled via a future software update. The Watch 10 also includes a new S10 chip and watchOS 11 with enhanced health and fitness tracking.

Apple unveiled iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max with larger displays, thinner borders, and improved cameras. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus start at $799 and $899, respectively. Apple Intelligence features, including generative AI and improved Siri, will launch in beta next month. AirPods Pro 2 introduces health features like hearing protection and a clinical-grade hearing aid. Apple Watch Series 10 features a thinner design, larger display, and new health capabilities for sleep apnea.

Apple introduces new health features for Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2, including sleep apnea notifications and an over-the-counter Hearing Aid feature, aiming to support conditions affecting billions globally.

Parents and advocates urge Apple CEO Tim Cook to implement independent third-party app age rating reviews in the App Store, citing concerns over dangerous content. A petition by ParentsTogether and Heat Initiative garnered over 7,800 signatures. 87% of surveyed parents want more protection for kids online, with 83% fearing inappropriate content exposure. The iPhone 16, featuring AI, is set to launch amid this scrutiny.

Apple's iPhone 16, set to unveil on Monday, marks a shift into AI, enhancing Siri and offering customized emojis. This model is the first tailored specifically for AI, expected to revolutionize the industry. Dubbed 'Apple Intelligence,' it differentiates by performing AI tasks locally, driving investor anticipation and a 13% stock price increase since June.

Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the priciest and most eccentric member of the Pixel 9 lineup, marks a shift towards conformity rather than innovation. Despite its premium design and large 8-inch internal display, the device faces minor issues like an ever-present crease and app compatibility problems. The Tensor G4 chip ensures consistency with the Pixel 9 series, but the camera system, while impressive, represents a compromise compared to the Pixel 9 Pro. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is positioned as a trend follower rather than a trendsetter, aiming to improve over time with promised long-term support and potential enhancements from Android 15.

September's volatility hits stock market as jobs data disappoints, leading to higher Fed rate cut expectations. Semiconductors suffer due to antitrust probes and poor guidance. Goldman Sachs assesses S&P 500 earnings impact under candidate tax plans. Ford patents in-car targeted ads. Apple's iPhone 16 event may boost stock prices. Counterfeit Ozempic floods weight loss market, posing health risks.

ChatGPT, OpenAI's AI chatbot, has grown rapidly, used by 92% of Fortune 500 companies. OpenAI's partnership with Apple for Apple Intelligence and release of GPT-4o with voice and vision capabilities highlight advancements. Internal issues include co-founder Ilya Sutskever's exit and copyright lawsuits. OpenAI faces challenges like mimicking Scarlett Johansson's voice and potential student cheating detection tools. Recent updates include reaching 1 million paid users, Volkswagen's ChatGPT assistant in the US, and content deals with Condé Nast and TIME.