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Apple and Broadcom Collaborate on AI Chip, Targeting 2026 Production
December 12, 2024 – Reports from The Information indicate that Apple is collaborating with Broadcom on the development of its first server chip specifically designed for artificial intelligence. The AI chip, internally codenamed Baltra, is expected to be ready for mass production by 2026. This development marks a significant milestone for Apple’s chip team if…
Apple Watch Ultra 3 to Gain Satellite Texting Capability, Reports Gurman
December 11, 2024 – According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the next generation of Apple Watch Ultra is poised to offer satellite connectivity, a feature that Apple first introduced in its iPhone 14 series in 2022. Initially designed for sending emergency text messages in areas without network coverage, this functionality has since been extended to…
Apple’s AI Head Dismisses AGI, Sees it as Unrealistic in Near Future
December 10, 2024 – In a recent interview with WIRED, John Giannandrea, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Strategy, expressed a viewpoint that stands in contrast to many other AI companies regarding Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Giannandrea stated that Apple is not interested in pursuing AGI, as the goal appears unrealistic…
Apple Overtakes Microsoft as ‘Best Managed Company in the U.S.’ After Four-Year Run
December 10, 2024 – In a notable shift in the ranks of corporate management excellence, Apple has claimed the title of “Best-Managed Company in the U.S.,” according to the “Management Top 250” list released by the Drucker Institute this year. This new position marks the end of Microsoft’s four-year streak at the top, as the…
Apple to Make its Retail Debut in Saudi Arabia in 2026
December 9, 2024 – Apple has announced its plans to launch an online store in Saudi Arabia by the summer of 2025, offering a comprehensive range of products, services, and Arabic language support. In a further expansion move, the tech giant intends to open the first of several flagship retail stores in the country starting…
Apple Vision Pro Sales Fall Below 500,000 Units, High Price and Lack of Killer App Cited as Reasons
December 9, 2024 – In his latest “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman mentioned that the usage of Apple’s Vision Pro by its users is not as high as previously anticipated. “Since Vision Pro was launched in February this year, I’ve heard that the company has sold fewer than 500,000 units,” Gurman stated. According…
Apple’s iPhone SE 4 to Feature First Self-Developed Modem Chip, But Performance Lags Behind Qualcomm
December 8, 2024 – In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple’s first self-developed modem chip, codenamed “Sinope”, is set to make its debut in the upcoming iPhone SE 4 in 2025. The chip, which has been in development for over five years, is also expected to be integrated into some…
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Expected in 2026 to Boost Sluggish Market
December 3, 2024 – Despite the current stagnation in the foldable smartphone market due to waning consumer interest, the upcoming launch of Apple’s foldable iPhone is poised to change the game, according to display analyst Ross Young. In his report on the current state of the foldable smartphone market, Young noted that Apple is expected…
Apple Warns Developers: Extended App Store Review Times Expected Near Christmas
December 3, 2024 – Apple has alerted its developers today that with the approach of Christmas, the review times on the App Store may experience an increase. The company has advised developers to commence updating their apps and games in preparation for the holiday season. Historically, Apple had shut down App Store Connect entirely during…
Apple Orders 3nm M5 Chips from TSMC, Production Expected to Start Next Year
November 30, 2024 – According to a report from The Elec, Apple has placed an order for its M5 chips with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The production of these chips is expected to commence in the latter half of 2025, with the first devices powered by the M5 chip potentially hitting the market by…