Topic: mark gurman
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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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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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Apple Tests 'Live Notes' Feature at Genius Bar
Apple is trialing an AI-driven "Live Notes" feature at select Genius Bar locations that automatically transcribes repair conversations between employees and customers on an opt-in basis requiring consent from both parties. The transcripts are added to the employee's iPad as part of the repair ses...
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Apple M7 Ultra Chip Aims to Match 2019 Mac Pro Performance
Apple's next-generation M7 Ultra chip, expected in 2028, will support up to 1.5TB of unified memory, matching the maximum RAM capacity of the 2019 Mac Pro. The chip aims to deliver a unified memory subsystem that serves both CPU and GPU with high bandwidth, enabling professionals to handle massiv...
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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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Apple hints one rumored product won't launch soon
Apple's CFO, Kevan Parekh, hinted during a quarterly earnings call that the rumored A18 iPad will not launch soon, citing a "difficult compare" due to the previous year's A16 iPad launch. The absence of an entry-level iPad update in March, despite a new iPad Air release, suggests the A18 iPad is ...
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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 Major Feature Teased at WWDC 2026
Apple is previewing a major visual redesign for Siri in iOS 27, with a new interface centered on the Dynamic Island and a dedicated Siri app to enable more natural conversations. The new Siri experience will feature visual cues like a glowing cursor and border effects, but its most advanced featu...
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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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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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Apple Tests Standalone Siri App After Overhaul
Apple is set to unveil a major evolution of its Apple Intelligence platform, introducing a fundamentally redesigned Siri as a comprehensive systemwide AI agent deeply integrated into the OS and third-party apps. The overhaul aims to transform Siri into a proactive assistant capable of managing co...
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iOS 27 Rumored to Be a 'Snow Leopard'-Style Update
iOS 27 is rumored to be a stability-focused update prioritizing bug fixes and performance enhancements for a smoother user experience. The strategy mirrors Apple's past "Snow Leopard" approach, aiming for deep system-wide refinements while still introducing select new features like an improved Si...
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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 'MacBook Ultra' to Feature Touchscreen, Premium Price
Apple is reportedly developing a new high-end "MacBook Ultra," featuring a premium OLED touchscreen and a significantly higher price point, positioning it above the MacBook Pro. This model represents a new category, with its OLED display being a key driver of the expected cost increase, following...
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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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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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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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Apple's March Event May Skip Keynote for Press Releases, Rumor Says
Apple is rumored to announce new products in early March via a series of press releases, rather than a traditional keynote event, with March 4th serving as a hands-on media session. This format shift, corroborated by industry reporters, would mark a significant change in Apple's marketing strateg...
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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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