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markgurman, 2 months ago to random

BREAKING NEWS: Apple cancels the Apple Car project after a decade-long, multi-billion effort to rival Tesla. Some employees shifting to Generative AI teams. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-27/apple-cancels-work-on-electric-car-shifts-team-to-generative-ai?sref=9hGJlFio

markgurman, 2 months ago to random

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney called Apple’s European Union changes “hot garbage” and a “horror show.” A few weeks later, Apple killed the Fortnite maker’s new European developer account. Story on the latest episode of what should be an Apple TV+ docuseries https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-06/epic-games-says-apple-has-terminated-developer-account-in-europe?sref=9hGJlFio

markgurman, 1 month ago to random

NEW: Apple is exploring home robotics as a potential Next Big Thing after its car project has fizzled. Inside work on a robot that follows you around, a table-top robotics device and more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-03/apple-explores-home-robots-after-abandoning-car-efforts?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=240403&utm_campaign=author_19842959&sref=9hGJlFio

markgurman, 16 days ago to random

BREAKING: Apple is finalizing a deal with OpenAI to power some Generative AI features — like a chatbot — for the new iOS this year. Talks with Google to integrate Gemini are ongoing but no deal has been reached. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-11/apple-closes-in-on-deal-with-openai-to-put-chatgpt-on-iphone?srnd=homepage-americas&sref=9hGJlFio

markgurman, 6 months ago to random

NEW: Apple’s Has Plans to Eventually, Maybe Revolutionize Health Care. My deep look at Apple’s health efforts, from secret blood sugar monitor project, to canceled plans for Apple Watch on Android, to its 2024 Health features roadmap. Read it all here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-11-01/apple-health-blood-pressure-glucose-sleep-apnea-team-issues

markgurman, 11 months ago to random

This new Apple job listing is seeking those interested in “Conversational and Generative AI” and seems to imply there will be an on-device way to create AR/VR apps on the headset — eventually.

markgurman, 11 months ago to random

The Apple Vision Pro has an additional strap that goes over your head (because of weight). It wasn’t discussed, those in the hands on demos had it, but no pictures were allowed. The Good Morning America video didn’t show it either. But one brief scene in the keynote had it.

markgurman, 10 months ago to random

NEW: Apple is racing to build next-generation, Generative AI features to catch up with OpenAI and Google. The company has developed a framework called “Ajax” to build LLMs and has deployed “Apple GPT” internally. It’s aiming for a consumer product next year. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-19/apple-preps-ajax-generative-ai-apple-gpt-to-rival-openai-and-google

markgurman, 4 months ago to random

The Vision Pro virtual keyboard is a complete write-off at least in 1.0. You have to poke each key one finger at a time like you did before you learned how to type. There is no magical in-air typing. You can also look at a character and pinch. You’ll want a Bluetooth keyboard.

markgurman, 3 months ago to random

Power On: Apple’s Vision Pro Is an iPad Killer — But Not Anytime Soon. My review: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-02-11/apple-vision-pro-review-3-499-headset-will-eventually-replace-the-ipad-lshk59z1

markgurman, 3 months ago to random

Power On: Why some of Apple’s biggest fans are returning the Vision Pro. I spoke to over a dozen people who returned the device, plus details on return and demo conversion rates. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-02-18/apple-vision-pro-returning-3-500-device-over-comfort-lack-of-apps-and-price-lsrk88mq

markgurman, 7 months ago to random

Power On: Apple has the ingredients and has been laying the groundwork to launch a rival to Google Search. It’s not a matter of if, but when. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-10-01/could-apple-replace-google-with-own-search-engine-it-s-possible-but-unlikely-ln7gywed

markgurman, 2 months ago to random

NEW: Apple reverses course, unbanning Epic: “Following conversations with Epic, they have committed to follow the rules, including our DMA policies. As a result, Epic Sweden AB has been permitted to re-sign the developer agreement and accepted into the Apple Developer Program.”

markgurman, 1 year ago to random

Inside Apple’s app strategy and plan to get users to buy its upcoming headset + how you’ll charge the device and use its external battery pack

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-04-23/apple-s-ar-vr-headset-plans-ipad-apps-fitness-sports-viewing-gaming-music-lgtgopgx

markgurman, 1 month ago to random

NEW: Apple nears production of first M4 chips with AI upgrades and plans to bring the new chips to all of its Macs, including new MacBook Pros and Airs, Mac Pro, Mac Studio, Mac mini and iMac across the end of this year and 2025. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/apple-aapl-readies-m4-chip-mac-line-including-new-macbook-air-and-mac-pro?srnd=undefined

markgurman, 7 months ago to random

NEW in Power On: Apple ramps up generative AI work with plan to push the technology to several products and services. Company is working on revamped Siri and LLM features in Messages, Pages, Keynote, Apple Music, Xcode and more. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-10-22/what-is-apple-doing-in-ai-revamping-siri-search-apple-music-and-other-apps-lo1ffr7p?srnd=undefined

markgurman, 1 day ago to random

Power On: Inside Apple’s generative AI plan and iOS 18, including new features like AI-created Emojis, extensive Home Screen customization and a big focus on summarizing information https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-05-26/apple-ios-18-macos-15-ai-features-project-greymatter-privacy-openai-deal-lwni63s3?srnd=undefined

markgurman, 10 months ago to random

Power On: Apple’s new Vision Products Group (VPG) reflects a shift away from its famed product-development process formed under Steve Jobs https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-07-16/apple-creates-new-vision-products-group-vpg-for-future-mixed-reality-headsets-lk5g2ee4

markgurman, 11 months ago to random

NEW: Apple is testing two new Mac desktops, dubbed Mac 14,13 and Mac 14,14, with M2 Ultra and M2 Max chips. This comes ahead of WWDC where Macs will be featured and a plan to start accepting Mac Studio trade-ins on Monday. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-31/apple-tests-new-high-end-mac-chips-ahead-of-developer-conference?srnd=premium&sref=9hGJlFio

markgurman, 24 days ago to random

Everything Apple Plans to Show at May 7 ‘Let Loose’ iPad Event https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-03/apple-ipad-event-2024-new-ipad-pro-air-magic-keyboard-pencil-coming-may-7

markgurman, 22 days ago to random

Power On: New iPads are due to arrive on Tuesday, and Apple should go all-in on making them into true laptop replacements https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-05-05/apple-may-7-let-loose-ipad-event-apple-should-turn-ipad-into-laptop-replacement-lvtj00n9

markgurman, 18 days ago to random

NEW: Tim Cook Can’t Run Apple Forever. Who’s Next? John Ternus, head of hardware engineering, emerges as potential long-term CEO successor. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-08/apple-s-next-ceo-list-of-aapl-insiders-who-could-succeed-tim-cook?srnd=undefined

markgurman, 29 days ago to random

New Vision Pro details: Roadmap doesn’t call for a new model until Fall 2026, as the company struggles to figure out how to make a cheaper version; VisionOS 2.0 is catch-up release, not a game-changer; Expansion to China is happening in very near future. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-28/apple-rivals-retool-to-compete-with-iphone-and-vision-pro-ios-18-and-ai-details-lvjhucsv?srnd=undefined

markgurman, 13 days ago to random

NEW: Apple prepares to start selling the Vision Pro outside the U.S. First countries include China, Japan, Korea, Australia, France and Germany. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-13/apple-set-to-sell-vision-pro-headset-internationally-for-first-time

markgurman, 5 days ago to random

Humane - the maker of the Ai Pin - is trying to sell itself. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-22/wearable-ai-startup-humane-is-said-to-explore-potential-sale