Topic: mark gurman
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Face ID for Mac: Still No Sign After Years of Rumors
Face ID for Mac remains years away from implementation, with no concrete timeline despite ongoing speculation from reliable sources like Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple's plans to transition from Touch ID to Face ID have been repeatedly delayed, with past predictions failing to materialize and cur...
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Apple to Unveil Five New Products Next Week
Apple is expected to announce at least five new products over three days, shifting from a single event to a staggered reveal through press releases and exclusive in-person "Apple Experience" sessions for journalists. A key launch is a new, more affordable MacBook, likely featuring a 12.9-inch dis...
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Apple Event Mystery: Is This Just the First of Two?
Apple is expected to hold a second major product event later this fall, following today's announcement, based on insider reports and historical patterns. This strategy of splitting announcements, likely separating iPhone/Watch from Mac/iPad reveals, allows for focused consumer attention and maxim...
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Apple's AI Relies on Anthropic, Insider Reveals
Apple's internal AI development heavily relies on custom versions of Anthropic's Claude models for engineering and design tasks, despite its public partnership with Google's Gemini for consumer features like Siri. The company attempted a formal deal with Anthropic, but negotiations failed due to ...
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Apple's New Displays Enter Mass Production, 2026 Launch Expected
Apple is preparing to mass-produce two new external monitors, expected to launch in late 2024 or early 2026, marking its first major update since the 2022 Studio Display. The monitors may include a 27-inch model with mini-LED technology, offering higher brightness and better contrast, potentially...
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Apple's 'HomePad' could launch as early as October
Apple's long-rumored smart home hub, dubbed "HomePad," could launch as early as October, featuring a 7-inch square display and a new operating system based on tvOS. The device will integrate a revamped Siri AI for smart home control, and include capabilities such as video chat, home security moni...
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iPhone 18 Pro & Foldable: New Colors in Testing
Apple is testing a deep red color for the iPhone 18 Pro series, a significant new aesthetic that would be the first red variant for the Pro lineup. The company's first foldable iPhone is expected to launch in classic, neutral colors like black and white, aiming for a sleek and professional appeal...
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Apple Studio Display Refresh: 3 Major Upgrades Expected
Rumors indicate a new Apple Studio Display is likely launching in the first half of 2026, supported by shipping delays and regulatory filings. The next-generation monitor is expected to feature key upgrades including ProMotion for a 120Hz refresh rate, full HDR support, and a new A19 chip. Apple ...
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New MacBook Pro Nears Production, But Major Upgrades Coming Next Year
Apple's next MacBook Pro models are expected to enter mass production soon, with availability anticipated between late 2025 and early 2026, aligning with industry predictions for a launch by March 2026. The upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch versions will likely feature M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max processor...
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Apple's iPhone Ultra name used by 'everyone' internally, per Gurman
Apple's internal teams reportedly use the name "iPhone Ultra" for its first foldable device, suggesting this may become the official retail name and align with the premium Apple Watch Ultra tier. The foldable iPhone is expected to feature a book-style design similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold, wi...
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Apple’s smart home hardware is ready, but Siri delayed the launch
Apple is delaying its smart home hub launch, with new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini hardware ready, because a rebuilt, more capable version of Siri is not yet polished enough. The new hub is designed to compete with Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub, but Apple is holding back its release to ens...
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iOS 27 Report: No Major Liquid Glass Changes Expected
iOS 27 is expected to focus on performance and stability, with no major visual redesign planned for the Liquid Glass design language. Apple is providing incremental customization, like recent options to disable highlights, and may introduce a systemwide slider to adjust the glass effect's intensi...
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Apple’s Siri revamp may auto-delete chat history
Apple will relaunch Siri at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, emphasizing a more privacy-conscious approach than competitors in the AI space. The revamped Siri will debut as a standalone app powered by Google Gemini, with stricter limits on data storage, including an option to auto-del...
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iOS 27 May Get a Major Keyboard Upgrade
Apple is reportedly testing an enhanced autocorrect system for iOS 27, which would provide contextual alternative word suggestions similar to third-party tools. The new keyboard feature is expected to be powered by Apple Intelligence, representing a significant evolution beyond the incremental ac...
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Apple Watch Gets a New Face in watchOS 26.5
Apple will release the "Pride Luminance" Apple Watch face and matching wallpapers for iPhone and iPad as part of the upcoming watchOS 26.5 and iOS 26.5 software updates. The new design was first spotted in beta code and later revealed via a screenshot from journalist Mark Gurman, showing its ap...
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iOS 27 May Add a Popular iPhone App
iOS 27, expected this fall, will introduce a new, standalone Siri app as part of a major AI overhaul, making the assistant more central to the iPhone experience. The dedicated Siri app will feature a familiar chat interface, allowing users to pin chats, search history, upload files, and toggle vo...
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iOS 27's Liquid Glass: The One Change I Can't Wait For
iOS 27 will feature subtle interface refinements, not a major visual overhaul, but these changes are significant as they represent the first major update under new design leadership. The update is the first to reflect the vision of Apple's new Vice President of Human Interface Design, Steve Lemay...
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Affordable MacBook Launching March 4: See the New Colors
Apple is expected to announce a new, affordable MacBook on March 4, 2026, featuring vibrant new colors to attract a broader audience like students. The device is rumored to use an iPhone-derived A18 Pro chip instead of an M-series processor and a 12.9-inch display to keep costs down. Its aggressi...
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Apple Reportedly Puts Mac Pro on the Back Burner Again
The Apple Mac Pro, a flagship high-performance workstation, is reportedly receiving diminished attention from Apple, raising concerns about its long-term future in the product lineup. Despite the 2023 integration of the M2 Ultra processor, which transitioned the Mac Pro to Apple's silicon, the de...
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Apple Reportedly Shelves Mac Pro Development
Apple has paused development of the Mac Pro, prioritizing the Mac Studio as its main professional desktop solution for the future. A significant Mac Pro update is not expected by 2026, as Apple is focusing on integrating the M5 Ultra chip into the Mac Studio instead. The Mac Pro has struggled to ...
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