Windows Weekly 898

Paul is back from Berlin! Mikah Sargent subs in for Leo, while Richard brings a glass of Einar's whisky to the show! They talk about the latest from IFA 2024, including the state of Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm. Later, tune in for intriguing updates about Parallels Desktop, Windows 10's Photos app, and Apple's lineup of (currently) AI-less devices. 

IFA Part Deux

• More perspective from industry insiders on where Intel, AMD and Qualcomm are at now
• Why did Qualcomm launch lower-end Snapdragon X chips now?
• Intel bails on 20A manufacturing process to focus on 18A - making lemonade
• Intel lands a punch with Lunar Lake. Is it enough for a comeback?
• Qualcomm has reportedly been trying to buy Intel’s chip design business for months
• Lenovo launches new PCs with Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm chips - Photo gallery
• Copilot+ PC-class PCs with AMD and Intel chips come with 24H2e

Windows

• Patch Tuesday arrives - 22H2/23H2 and 24H2 all get updates - same as last month’s preview updates, of course
• Microsoft still doesn’t list 24H2 in Windows 11 Update History on the Support sit
• Parallels Desktop 20 will benefit from Microsoft’s Prism emulator too
• Microsoft is updating Photos app in Windows 10 too
• It’s not just macOS Sequoia, ChromeOS is copying Windows’s Snap feature too

Apple launches new devices but AI is not ready

• Apple launches iPhone 16 series without AI, plus new Apple Watch and AirPods 4 also without AI... and confirms next software updates, also without AI - AI is for later, sometimes much later
• This was a lackluster launch by any measure. But AI might make things more interesting in time
• Dashlane recommends skipping out on Apple Passwords

Microsoft 365, AI, more

• Microsoft opens up Ignite 2024 registration
• Windows App set to replace various RDP apps

Xbox

• Sony tips PS5 Pro for a November 7 launch at $699
• Xbox Game Pass Standard launches
• Netflix allegedly saw 210 million game downloads

Tips and Picks

• Tip of the week: Lose the bookmarks, gain a (free) New tab page
• Tip of the week #2: Amazon Prime Games has free games too
• RunAs Radio this week: Microsoft 365 and PowerShell with Tony Redmond
• Brown liquor pick of the week: Einar’s Great Skua Single Malt

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• Transcripts: Windows Weekly 898 Transcript

Links

• What I Use: Berlin 2024 (Premium)
• Photo Gallery: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus 8-Core Benchmarking
• Intel Cancels 20A Manufacturing Process to Focus on 18A
• Lunar Lake for the Win: Is This the Comeback Intel Needs? (Premium)
• Report: Qualcomm Wants to Buy Intel’s PC Business
• Lenovo Announces New Lunar Lake, Zen 5, and Snapdragon PCs
• Microsoft Releases September 2024 Patch Tuesday Updates
• Windows 11, version 23H2 update history
• Parallels Desktop for Mac 20 is Ready for macOS Sequoia and Windows 11 Version 24H2
• Microsoft Photos on Windows 10 is Getting iCloud Photos Integration and More
• Google Releases ChromeOS 128 with Snap Groups
• Apple Announces iPhone 16 Series
• Apple Confirms Schedules for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, macOS Sequoia, and Apple Intelligence
• iOS 18.2 is Reportedly Coming in December With Image Generation Features
• A Few Thoughts About iPhones, Apple Intelligence, and the Next Few Months (Premium)
• Dashlane Supports iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia with New Features
• Microsoft Opens Registrations for Ignite 2024 on November 19-22
• Windows App Arrives Soon to Replace Remote Desktop
• Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro Will Launch on November 7 at $699
• Xbox Game Pass Standard is Now Available
• Netflix Games Have Reportedly Crossed 210 Million Downloads
• Bonjourr
• Tabliss
• Free gaming benefits. It’s on Prime.
• Microsoft 365 and PowerShell with Tony Redmond
• Einar's whisky is the first ever whisky from the remote Faroe Islands.