Apple is working to bring its AI features to China as early as May, with Alibaba and Baidu acting as local partners to help the company meet strict state regulations, according to a new Bloomberg report. Apple is said to have dedicated teams in both China and the US working to adapt its Apple Intelligence […]
Read MoreApple and other smartphone makers are being pressed by India to pre-install government-developed apps on devices before sale, echoing a similar 2021 demand from Russia that Apple ultimately complied with. The request came during a meeting last month where government officials outlined plans for expanding access to state digital services, according to Bloomberg. The initiative […]
Read MoreApple’s second-generation Vision Pro headset with the M5 chip could launch as late as 2026, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his “Power On” newsletter, Gurman said that the second-generation Vision Pro headset will focus on internal changes such as an upgrade to the as-yet-unannounced M5 chip. This device is now […]
Read MoreApple secretly collaborated with Chinese automaker BYD to develop long-range electric vehicle battery technology as part of its now-nixed Apple Car project, according to Bloomberg. Beginning around 2017, the partnership focused on creating a battery system using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. The joint effort aimed to produce batteries with longer range and improved safety […]
Read MoreApple is retreating from its ambitious plans for wide theatrical movie releases after several of its high-budget films failed to meet box office expectations, Bloomberg reports. Apple is believed to have initially set aside $1 billion annually to produce big-budget films for cinemas, aiming to compete with traditional Hollywood studios. The company’s goal was ostensibly […]
Read MoreIn his report today outlining his expectations for Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 event, which takes place on Monday, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman briefly mentioned that a new iPad mini is “on deck” for another Apple event in October. Gurman expects the new iPad mini to be announced at the October event alongside the first Macs with […]
Read MoreNew versions of the AirPods Max and Apple TV may not debut at Apple’s upcoming “It’s Glowtime” event, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman today suggested. In a report detailing some final expectations for the September 9 Apple event, Gurman said that the company is still working on a new version of the AirPods Max with new color […]
Read MoreBloomberg‘s Mark Gurman today shared his final expectations for Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event, providing some new tidbits and clarifications about the new devices set to be announced on Monday. iPhone 16 Pro Along with larger 6.3- and 6.9-inch display sizes, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will have bezels that are “now […]
Read MoreApple is working on a new low-end Magic Keyboard for the iPad, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reports. In the latest “Power On” newsletter, Gurman said that Apple’s supplier are developing a new keyboard for the iPad that is scheduled to launch next year. The accessory is said to be designed for the entry-level iPad or the […]
Read MoreApple’s redesigned Mac mini will feature will not have any USB-A ports, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reports. The current Mac mini with the M2 chip features two USB-C ports and two USB-A ports, while the M2 Pro variant has four USB-C ports and two USB-A ports. Writing in his latest “Power On” newsletter, Gurman explained that […]
Read MoreOver two and a half years have passed since Apple released the current iPhone SE, so the device is due for an update. Below, we recap the latest rumors about the next-generation iPhone SE, including potential features and launch timing. Timing The latest word comes from Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter on […]
Read MoreApple is investing billions of dollars into developing an in-house cellular modem, but the project is not expected to yield immediate improvements for users, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reports. In last week’s “Power On” newsletter, Gurman explained that, unlike the transition to Apple silicon, the company’s first custom modem will not offer noticeable benefits for users. […]
Read MoreApple is moving forward with its project to develop a tabletop robotic device, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. MacRumors rendering of a similar device based on the G4 iMac The device would feature a large iPad-like display mounted on a “thin robotic arm” that would allow the display to tilt and up and down and […]
Read MoreApple’s rumored iPhone 17 “Slim” could be positioned as an iPhone “Air” to boost sales, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his “Power On” newsletter, Gurman explained how the “fourth” model in the iPhone lineup since 2020 (the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone 15 Plus) […]
Read MoreApple is planning to debut completely redesigned Mac mini models with the M4 and M4 Pro chips later this year, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reports. The new Mac mini will be the first major design change to the machine since 2010, making it Apple’s smallest ever desktop computer. The new Mac mini will apparently approach the […]
Read MoreApple has reached a provisional agreement with its first unionized retail store in Towson, Maryland, marking a significant development in the company’s labor relations (via Bloomberg). Apple has agreed to a tentative collective bargaining agreement with retail employees at its Towson store, the first of its kind for the company’s operations in the United States. […]
Read MoreApple Intelligence will miss its initial expected launch date to give Apple more time to fix bugs, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reports. According to individuals with knowledge about Apple’s plans, the company now plans to start rolling out Apple Intelligence in software updates by October, arriving several weeks after the launch of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, […]
Read MoreApple Intelligence will miss its initial expected launch date to give Apple more time to fix bugs, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reports. According to individuals with knowledge about Apple’s plans, the company now plans to start rolling out Apple Intelligence in software updates by October, arriving several weeks after the launch of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, […]
Read MoreApple Intelligence will miss its initial expected launch date to give Apple more time to fix bugs, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reports. According to individuals with knowledge about Apple’s plans, the company now plans to start rolling out Apple Intelligence in software updates by October, arriving several weeks after the launch of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, […]
Read MoreApple is scaling back its Hollywood spending after investing over $20 billion in original programming with limited success, Bloomberg reports. This shift comes after the streaming service, which launched in 2019, struggled to capture a significant share of the market, accounting for only 0.2% of TV viewership in the U.S., compared to Netflix’s 8%. Despite […]
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