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markgurman, 5 months ago to random

Power On: How Apple plans to clean up its confusing iPad lineup next year, plus details on the next MacBook Airs and when the Vision Pro will be released https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-12-10/apple-aapl-to-fix-confusing-ipad-lineup-with-new-ipad-pro-mid-tier-ipad-air-lpzjekw4

markgurman, 5 months ago to random

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-10/apple-shutters-third-party-apps-that-enabled-imessage-on-android?srnd=undefined

markgurman, 5 months ago to random

NEW: Apple’s iPhone and Apple Watch product design chief is leaving and the company is re-organizing its hardware engineering organization.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-08/apple-s-iphone-and-watch-product-design-chief-to-leave-in-shake-up

markgurman, 5 months ago to random

NEW: Apple’s executive who invented Multi-Touch and Touch ID + was in charge of camera technology, Face ID, health sensors and more, is leaving. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-06/apple-aapl-executive-who-invented-iphone-multitouch-and-touch-id-leaving?srnd=undefined

markgurman, 5 months ago to random

NEW: Apple plans spring launch for revamped iPad Pro, new iPad Air (including in 12.9-inch size), revamped Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil and M3 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Airs. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-06/apple-prepares-m3-macbook-air-and-revamped-ipad-pro-for-early-next-year?srnd=undefined

markgurman, 5 months ago to random

Apple and Google confirm they’ve been forced by governments to provide data on push notifications sent to iPhones and Android devices https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-06/apple-google-forced-to-give-governments-user-notifications-us-senator-says

markgurman, 5 months ago to random

Power On: Apple and Goldman Sachs are on the verge of splitting up, and Chase Bank is probably the best bet to take over the Apple Card partnership https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-12-03/apple-to-drop-goldman-sachs-for-apple-card-chase-bank-is-ideal-replacement-lppjbe7z

markgurman, 6 months ago to random

NEW: Sonos set to sell $400-$500 headphones next year and a TV set-top-box to rival Apple and Roku. It’s also planning a Roam 2, new high-end sound bar, an Era 100 for businesses, new amps, subs, updated voice control and more:

markgurman, 6 months ago to random

Power On: Apple’s in-house technologies has a lot more to do, from custom MicroLED screens to cameras to batteries to WiFi chips. Inside the group and more https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-11-19/apple-in-house-technologies-team-eyes-making-cameras-screens-modems-batteries-lp5j5h6b

markgurman, 6 months ago to random

NEW: Apple’s effort to replace Qualcomm modems inside iPhones falls further behind — many new details on the development process, why there have been delays and where and when the modem will launch first: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-16/apple-project-to-replace-modems-made-by-qualcomm-falls-further-behind-to-2026?srnd=undefined

markgurman, 6 months ago to random

Power On: Apple’s iOS 18 and macOS 15 development delays show the company is taking extra care in a more critical than usual year. Internally, it’s calling the updates “ambitious and compelling” with GenAI push planned. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-11-12/apple-aapl-plans-ambitious-ios-18-and-macos-15-updates-seeks-to-squash-bugs-lovjlsf6

markgurman, 6 months ago to random

NEW: Apple delayed work on next year’s software updates — iOS 18, watchOS 11, macOS 15 and more — to fix bugs across several upcoming features. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-07/apple-delays-work-on-ios-18-macos-15-watchos-11-due-to-problems-with-bugs?srnd=undefined&sref=9hGJlFio

markgurman, 6 months ago to random

Power On: Apple is in need of a new growth engine. But the Vision Pro and its retail sales plan won’t be that. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-11-05/apple-vision-pro-plan-includes-launching-initially-just-at-apple-stores-in-2024

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, 6 months ago to random

Power On: Apple looks to regain chip bragging rights with trio of M3 chips on Monday night https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-10-29/apple-to-unveil-m3-m3-pro-m3-max-chip-macbook-pro-imac-to-reignite-mac-sales-lobgrqad

markgurman, 6 months ago to random

NEW: Everything Apple Plans to Launch at Oct. 30 ‘Scary Fast’ Mac Event https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-27/apple-october-30-scary-fast-event-new-imacs-macbook-pros-products-to-expect

markgurman, 6 months ago to random

NEW: Apple plans AirPods overhaul, including two 4th-generation models (including one with noise-cancellation) and Max headphones with USB-C for late 2024. Redesigned AirPods Pro coming in 2025. Read all the details here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-25/apple-airpods-plans-4th-generation-low-end-3rd-generation-pro-and-usb-c-max

markgurman, 6 months ago to random

Apple raised prices of its TV+, Arcade gaming and News+ subscriptions on Wednesday, following similar moves by other content providers. The company increased the cost of its TV+ streaming service to $9.99 from $6.99 a month. Arcade climbed to $6.99 from $4.99, and News went to $12.99 from $9.99.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-25/apple-raises-prices-of-tv-arcade-gaming-and-news-subscription

markgurman, 6 months ago to random

NEW: Apple plans TV app redesign and to consolidate all of its video services into that single app. srnd=undefined&sref=9hGJlFiothe standalone iTunes Movies and TV Shows stores on the Apple TV and iOS. Read all the details here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-24/apple-to-revamp-tv-app-in-step-toward-simplifying-video-services?srnd=undefined&sref=9hGJlFio

markgurman, 6 months ago to random

Oct 30 event https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-24/apple-announces-oct-30-event-to-roll-out-new-products?sref=9hGJlFio

daringfireball, 6 months ago to random

★ Apple and AI
https://daringfireball.net/2023/10/apple_and_ai

markgurman, 7 months ago to random

NEW: Apple’s iMacs and MacBook Pros are in extremely short supply online and at retail stores. And new models may be coming soon: the company is likely planning a Mac related launch event at the end of this month. 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, 7 months ago to random

NEW: Apple is planning to launch new iPads around March, with new entry-level, Air, Mini and Pro models in development. This gap explains why Apple didn’t wait to release the new low-end Apple Pencil. 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, 7 months ago to random

NEW: Apple has quietly invited retail employees to apply for a secretive “product training event” in Cupertino in the “first months” of 2024 for the Vision Pro. Small groups of employees from each store will learn about the device, then return to teach their colleagues about it. 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, 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