The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newiPhone 18 and 18e May Share Same Power in 2027
  Apple may change its iPhone strategy in 2027. A new leak suggests the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e could offer nearly identical performance. According to the report, both devices may use the same processing hardware. This includes matching GPU core counts, which would eliminate performance gaps seen in earlier models. From Differences to Similarities Previously, […]
  - 6 hours ago 23 Apr 26, 7:52pm -
• iPhone Captures Stunning ‘Earthset’ During Artemis II Mission
  A breathtaking moment from space has captured global attention. During the Artemis II mission, NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman recorded a stunning “Earthset” video using an iPhone. The clip shows Earth slowly disappearing behind the Moon’s horizon. As seen in the image on page 1, the view creates a striking visual similar to a sunset, but […]
  - 1 day ago 22 Apr 26, 7:47pm -
• Apple TV Gains Market Share as Streaming Habits Shift
  Apple’s Apple TV service is gaining strong momentum in the U.S. streaming market. Recent data shows that the platform has reached a 12% market share, marking a sharp rise in a short time. Notably, this growth reflects a broader shift in how people watch content. Instead of browsing endless catalogs, viewers now prefer quick and […]
  - 1 day ago 22 Apr 26, 7:36pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro Colors Leak Suggests Bold New Direction
  A fresh leak has sparked excitement around the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. According to recent reports, the device may launch in four distinct colors. These include black, silver, blue, and a deep burgundy shade. The information comes from a widely shared image that shows rear camera plates. As seen in the image on page 1, […]
  - 1 day ago 22 Apr 26, 7:27pm -
• India Sets Final Hearing in Apple’s $38B Antitrust Case
  India has taken a firm stance against Apple in a major antitrust case. Regulators have now set a final hearing date over a potential $38 billion fine linked to the App Store. This decision signals a shift in approach. Authorities appear ready to push the case forward after months of delays and disputes. Background of […]
  - 2 days ago 21 Apr 26, 7:52pm -
• iOS 27 Update Brings Easier Home Screen Customization
  Apple is preparing a small but meaningful update for iPhone users. Reports suggest that iOS 27 will make home screen customization easier than ever. Although Apple has already improved personalization in recent updates, this change focuses on usability. As a result, users may soon find it easier to experiment with layouts. New Undo and Redo […]
  - 2 days ago 21 Apr 26, 7:23pm -
• India Drops Plan to Force Aadhaar App on iPhones
  India has officially backed away from a proposal that would have required smartphone makers to preinstall its state-run identification app, Aadhaar. The move comes as a relief for companies like Apple, which had raised strong concerns over the plan. Initially, India’s Ministry of Communications issued the directive in November. It aimed to ensure that all […]
  - 2 days ago 21 Apr 26, 6:55pm -
• $320M Crime Ring Exposed Through iCloud Backup Data
  Apple’s iCloud service has played a key role in uncovering a massive criminal operation in Brazil. Authorities revealed that an iCloud backup helped expose a $320 million money laundering scheme. Brazil’s federal police discovered the network while investigating illegal gambling and international drug trafficking. The breakthrough came after officers accessed the iCloud backup of accountant […]
  - 3 days ago 20 Apr 26, 9:21pm -
• Apple Vision Pro Film Pilot Dies After Microlight Crash
  Apple is facing scrutiny after a fatal accident linked to one of its immersive video projects. Claire Lomas, a paraplegic pilot and inspirational figure, died following a microlight aircraft crash during filming. The incident occurred in July 2024 while Lomas filmed an “Adventure” immersive video for the Apple Vision Pro. According to reports, she was […]
  - 3 days ago 20 Apr 26, 9:00pm -
• iOS 27 May Boost Apple Intelligence Across Core Apps
  Apple is reportedly planning new Apple Intelligence features for iOS 27. Early findings from backend code suggest upgrades could arrive across key apps like Safari and Wallet. Although Apple has not confirmed these features, the report offers insight into its evolving AI strategy. The company is expected to reveal iOS 27 at its June 2026 […]
  - 3 days ago 20 Apr 26, 8:33pm -

Apple Insider

• newApple is reportedly working on six new product categories
  Apple is reportedly working on bringing no fewer than six new product categories to market soon, in part as Tim Cook's swansong as CEO of the company.Apple Home Hub to arrive in 2026 with Apple IntelligenceFollowing the news that Apple CEO Tim Cook will be replaced by Ternus in late 2026, a new report has detailed the products his teams are working on. Speaking during an interview with TBPN, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple has products in six new product categories in the works. This…
  - 3 hours ago 23 Apr 26, 10:20pm -
• newiPhone gets more important as every AI improves, Perplexity CEO says
  Artificial intelligence has been widely predicted to disrupt smartphones, and hurt Apple, but Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas argues that the iPhone will become more important as AI improveApple IntelligenceIn a segment from "This Week in AI" published on April 23, Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of AI search company Perplexity, lays out an outside view of Apple's position. Srinivas, who previously worked in AI research roles at OpenAI, Google, and DeepMind, argues that AI may reinforce App…
  - 4 hours ago 23 Apr 26, 10:10pm -
• newAI songs are flooding Apple Music but nobody is actually listening to them
  Apple Music VP Oliver Schusser says that while AI-generated music now makes up a large share of submissions to Apple Music, it accounts for almost none of what people actually play.Oliver SchusserIn an interview published on April 22, Schusser highlighted an imbalance. He explained that more than a third of tracks delivered to the service are "100% AI," but listening remains below 0.5%.Apple is taking proactive steps before AI-generated music distorts the platform's integrity. "We have developed…
  - 5 hours ago 23 Apr 26, 8:25pm -
• newFuture MacBook notch may get replaced with removable cameras on a rotating screen
  The FaceTime camera on a MacBook Pro is famously not as good as one on an iPhone, but research shows Apple keeps working on it and may have decided that the answer involves mounting larger cameras on a rotating display.The notch could be replaced by a protruding camera — but one which could also be repositionedMaybe you don't give the camera notch on the MacBook Pro a second thought. But even if you do and you loathe it, and you believe it's taking up screen real estate, the one thing you can'…
  - 6 hours ago 23 Apr 26, 8:01pm -
• newApple Savings APY hits record low of 3.50% in first 2026 cut
  Apple Card users are seeing returns shrink once more as Apple Savings lowers its APY following continued rate pressure from the Federal Reserve.Apple Savings sees yet another APY decreaseOn Thursday, Apple advised customers of a 0.15% annual percentage yield (APY) decrease on Apple Savings accounts. Before this drop, the Apple Savings APY was 3.65%, a rate set in May 2025.This decrease affects all Apple Savings customers. It comes after the Federal Reserve reduced its rates in December 2025. Con…
  - 6 hours ago 23 Apr 26, 7:59pm -
• newHow Apple protects designs & marketing materials before a product launch
  Apple goes to great lengths to ensure that its pre-release artwork doesn't leak ahead of launch. Here's why those efforts are usually successful.Apple goes to great lengths to protect its artwork.Box art and marketing materials for an unannounced iPhone or iPad rarely reach the general public, thanks to Apple's strict security protocols.The company has a comprehensive set of requirements in place for its own employees, third-party personnel, and for the areas where design work is conducted. Cont…
  - 8 hours ago 23 Apr 26, 5:59pm -
• newApple Maps was Tim Cook's biggest mistake
  Speaking to employees, outgoing CEO Tim Cook talked about his time leading Apple, citing both the successes he is most proud of, and admitting to the one main failure.Screenshot of an unfortunately typical Apple Maps failure in its early daysAs announced, Tim Cook and incoming CEO John Ternus held an Apple Town Hall meeting for employees on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. It was specifically to answer questions about the handover to Ternus, but Cook also addressed his own time as CEO.According to Blo…
  - 9 hours ago 23 Apr 26, 5:06pm -
• newApple will not buy Disney, no matter how often it hears that it will
  Tenth time still isn't the charm. One day after Tim Cook announced that he was handing the reigns to John Ternus, an analyst that has beaten this drum before is again saying today that a sale of Disney to Apple can and must happen. That sale is even less likely to happen now, than it was the last nine times we've updated this story.It may have made Apple Park, but Apple is not going to take over Disney's magic kingdomThe rumor that Apple will buy Disney is as old as the iPod and it's lasted thro…
  - 11 hours ago 23 Apr 26, 2:52pm -
• newExperience F1 tracks with 3D art in Apple Maps ahead of each race
  Apple Maps has been updated with a new "2026 Formula 1 Tracks Around the World" guide that showcases each racing location. Updated 3D art has been added throughout the season.Apple Maps gets F1 guideThe first F1 season distributed by Apple TV has been off to a strong start. Apple is known for its vertical integration and brand synergy, and it hasn't wasted any time with F1 either.Apple is promoting the F1 season in Apple Maps with a guide. It is titled "2026 Formula 1 Tracks Around the World." C…
  - 21 hours ago 23 Apr 26, 5:09am -
• Notification bug that let FBI access messages patched with iOS 26.4.2
  People being investigated by the FBI deleted Signal, but some messages were still retrievable from the iPhone's notification database. The latest iOS update patches this vulnerability.iPhones may be secure, but they aren't invulnerable to bugsUsers should reasonably expect that deleting an app from their iPhone will remove all associated data. However, a recent case involving the FBI showed that some notification data was being retained by mistake.The iOS 26.4.2, iPadOS 26.4.2, iOS 18.7.8, and i…
  - 1 day ago 23 Apr 26, 1:45am -

• Google confirms context-aware Siri built from Gemini will debut in 2026
  Search giant Google has publicly confirmed that Apple's updated Siri, complete with its long-promised personalized responses, will finally be coming out at some point in 2026.Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian talking about Apple at Google Cloud Next 26 - Image Credit: Google/YouTubeIn January, Apple confirmed that it had entered into a multi-year deal with Google to use the Gemini model to create Apple's Foundation Models. Google now says that the fruits of Apple's AI labor will be on display befor…
  - 1 day ago 23 Apr 26, 12:45am -
• Bug-fix updates for iOS 26.4.2, iPadOS 26.4.2 are out now
  Apple has released updates for iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2, as well as version 18.7.8 for older devices, providing bug fixes and security updates to all users.Apple's new update can be applied to all current-gen iPhones. Incremental updates for Apple's operating systems provide some much-needed bug fixes, security updates, and performance improvements between major updates. On Wednesday, Apple issued the second incremental update of version 26.4, bringing iOS and iPadOS up to 26.4.2.The previou…
  - 1 day ago 22 Apr 26, 11:22pm -
• New Mac malware goes straight for developer keys
  Two newly discovered macOS threats are designed to harvest developer credentials and cloud access as attackers focus on long-term persistence and avoid fast, visible attacks.Some Mac computers have two security threats to worry aboutThe Mosyle security research team unveiled their discovery of "Phoenix Worm" and "ShadeStager" on April 22. These two are previously unknown malware that went undetected by antivirus engines at the time of their discovery.While the lack of detection sounds concerning…
  - 1 day ago 22 Apr 26, 11:09pm -
• M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD falls to $1,349 with month-end deal
  Amazon's month-end MacBook Air deal knocks $150 off a popular configuration with a bump up to 24GB of memory and 1TB of storage.Grab a $150 discount on M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD - Image credit: AppleThe $1,349 price is available on the M5/24GB/1TB spec in your choice of Sky Blue, Silver, or Starlight at press time. At $150 off, it would make a great Mother's Day gift or an upgrade if you're running an M1 or M2 MacBook Air.Buy 13" 24GB/1TB for $1,349 Continue Reading on AppleInsider |…
  - 1 day ago 22 Apr 26, 10:24pm -
• Let John Ternus be John Ternus, and not Cook or Jobs
  Pundits are saying John Ternus will be a Steve Jobs clone when he takes over Apple, while others are adamant that he'll really be another Tim Cook. The truth is that of course he will be neither, and both, while being John Ternus.John Ternus became a regular presenter of Apple's keynote videos - image credit: AppleEven John Ternus will have to wait to see what happens when he's Apple CEO, but it might be years before that becomes clear and clickbait deadlines won't wait that long. That's not onl…
  - 1 day ago 22 Apr 26, 9:06pm -
• Louisville Apple Store set for a $1M storefront upgrade
  An Apple Store in Louisville, Kentucky will soon be getting a big facelift, with the store renovation expected to cost a cool $1 million.Apple Oxmoor - Image Credit: AppleApple Oxmoor on Shelbyville Road, Louisville, Kentucky is a store that has a lot of glass in the front, as well as a courtyard. While Apple only moved into the store in September 2019, it has decided six and a half years later to give it an upgrade.A permit filed with Louisville Metro Planning and Design spotted by Louisville B…
  - 1 day ago 22 Apr 26, 8:01pm -
• Apple may be about to post another blockbuster quarter
  An analysis of Apple's financials by JP Morgan suggests that Apple is heading into its earnings report with iPhone supply and demand imbalances largely settled, leaving margins and cost pressure as the issues that will decide the rest.iPhone 17In an earnings preview seen by AppleInsider, JPMorgan says investors already have a clear read on iPhone performance in the current cycle. Focus is now turning to profitability as rising component costs begin to weigh more heavily on results.JPMorgan expec…
  - 1 day ago 22 Apr 26, 7:42pm -
• How iPhone 18 Pro's rumored variable aperture will supercharge your photography
  The iPhone 18 Pro's camera specs are solidifying, thanks to a repeated claim that portrait shots will be improved thanks to the inclusion of variable apertures.iPhone 17 Pro cameras peeking through a Techwoven caseOn April 16, a report claimed the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will gain an often-rumored variable aperture camera system, and that the model was entering production. A week later, a leaker has doubled down on the story.In a Wednesday post to Weibo, leaker Digital Chat Station r…
  - 1 day ago 22 Apr 26, 7:25pm -
• New Beats Onyx Black Solo 4 is collab with K-pop star Jennie
  Apple subsidiary Beats has introduced a bunch of new extra-long cables, alongside a collaborative version of the Beats Solo 4 with Jennie from the K-pop group Blackpink.Jennie wearing the special edition Onyx Black version of Beats Solo 4. Image Credit: BeatsIn a pair of announcements on Tuesday, Beats has introduced two different product variations to its catalog. One being a collaboration with a music star, and the other being an extension of an accessory.The collaboration between Beats and Je…
  - 1 day ago 22 Apr 26, 6:02pm -
• Where Apple products are assembled, and where parts come from
  Making an iPhone or iPad is a global effort, with companies across North America, Europe, and Asia contributing to every stage of the process. Here's how it all fits into place.Apple products are assembled in multiple countries.Apple relies on multiple supply chain partners, with assembly plants located throughout the world. The United States' ever-changing tariff policies throughout 2025 affected everyone, from consumers to corporations. It made us more aware of where a given product was made.…
  - 1 day ago 22 Apr 26, 5:47pm -
• When he was hired, Ternus wasn't sure he even belonged at Apple
  Just years after wrecking his university's first and only milling machine, John Ternus was intimidated when he first joined Apple and wasn't sure he belonged.John Ternus speaking in 2024 - image credit: University of Pennsylvania engineering schoolWhen John Ternus becomes CEO on September 1, 2026, he will have been at Apple for a quarter of a century. Ahead of even the speculation that he would succeed Tim Cook, he gave a speech about how "exhilarating and intimidating" it had felt when he first…
  - 1 day ago 22 Apr 26, 4:44pm -
• Report: New Apple CEO's biggest challenge will be retiring leadership & regular churn
  Industry-high employee retention levels and executives holding their posts for decades are apparently going to be significant hurdles for incoming Apple CEO John Ternus.John Ternus can't invent a time machine fast enough, so he's going to have to pick new Apple leadership, eventually. Image source: AppleThere's been a trend in tech reporting that attempts to make every employment change from the top down a calamitous occasion. Whether it's a dozen engineers out of thousands leaving or executives…
  - 2 days ago 22 Apr 26, 7:12am -
• Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock review: All of the speed, all of the ports
  The Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock is a fantastic port and storage expansion for new Mac users, and isn't pinched for bandwidth.Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDockWe get a lot of docks in for review. A lot.In many cases, we see docks with a lot of ports, but they connect over 10 gigabit per second USB-C. Worse, downstream ports are listed as providing that same 10 Gbit/sec. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 22 Apr 26, 5:38am -
• Latest 'Star Wars' movie cut unnecessary costs by using Apple Vision Pro
  Director Jon Favreau says a specialized app let him better frame IMAX shots using a virtual theater environment in Apple Vision Pro. He cites it as one method to cut back on reshoots and reduce costs.Apple Vision Pro could become a useful tool in filmmakingFilmmaking has only become more and more expensive even as commercialized tools make the medium more accessible. It's easier than ever to grab a smartphone and shoot some footage, but reaching Hollywood calibre isn't so simple.In an interview…
  - 2 days ago 22 Apr 26, 5:23am -
• 'Healthy' Cook plans for a long stay at Apple as chairman
  While Tim Cook won't be CEO at Apple after September, he still plans to remain as the executive chairman for quite some time.Outgoing CEO Tim CookOn Monday, Apple confirmed that CEO Tim Cook will be leaving the role on September 1 as part of a planned transition, with John Ternus set to take over the position. While Cook will be out of the hot seat, he intends to be a presence at Apple for a while longer.Speaking at an all-hands meeting with employees after the announcement, Bloomberg reports th…
  - 2 days ago 22 Apr 26, 12:18am -
• Network security requirements for developers to become more strict with OS 27 releases
  Rigorous network security requirements are set to arrive with iOS 27, and they will be especially significant for developers and IT administrators.iOS 27 will ship with updated network security requirements.iOS 27 and its corresponding updates are still more than a month away, but we already have a good idea of what to expect. Apple itself, for instance, has confirmed that macOS 27 would eliminate support for Intel Mac.Now, the company has outlined yet another change in its upcoming software upd…
  - 2 days ago 22 Apr 26, 12:14am -
• President Trump praises Tim Cook, threatens companies that want tariffs repaid
  In interviews and more social media posts, US President Trump has credited himself for Tim Cook's success, but says he's honored Apple hasn't asked for its tariff refund.Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald TrumpWhile the administration is now being forced to pay back tariffs it illegally imposed on US businesses, reportedly Apple has yet to apply for the refund. Apple has not commented on this, but President Trump was asked if it were true, and if the company didn't want to offend him."I thi…
  - 2 days ago 21 Apr 26, 11:28pm -
• Satechi's ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger shows how much power you're using
  The Satechi ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger not only recharges your iPhone on your desk, but it also has a display to show real-time power output.Satechi ChargeView 140W Desktop ChargerThe latest charger from Satechi is the ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger. As the descriptive name says, it's a charger that runs at up to 140W in total, and is designed to sit on your desk.As a Gallium Nitride charger, it's compact, so it won't take that much desk space up for your other devices. It also ships with…
  - 2 days ago 21 Apr 26, 11:01pm -
• Save up to $400 on Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max
  Apple Premier Partner Expercom has slashed prices by up to $400 on the new 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro with your choice of an M5 Pro or M5 Max chip.Save up to $400 on Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro.Both retail and configure-to-order (CTO) models are heavily discounted with month-end deals at Expercom. Save up to $400 on both Standard Display and Nano-texture options with your choice of Apple's M5 Pro or M5 Max chip.Save up to $400 on 16" MacBook Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on ou…
  - 2 days ago 21 Apr 26, 10:55pm -
• Apple Pay wins at the Webbys as a Messi campaign takes the spotlight
  Apple's results at the 2026 Webby Awards emphasize the company's wide-ranging focus on both services and marketing, with wins for Apple Pay and a Messi sports campaign.Apple PayApple Pay has won both a general Webby Award and a People's Voice Award in the ceremony's Shopping & Retail, Consumer Apps category. The company's video "Lionel Messi Intercepts the Super Bowl" also won the Social Video, Individual award.The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Science…
  - 2 days ago 21 Apr 26, 10:09pm -
• 'Silo' will reveal more secrets as its third season premieres in July
  Apple TV's hit science fiction dystopian drama "Silo" is gearing up to return to the small screen this summer, with a storyline revealing how its society was forced underground.Image Credit: Apple TVThe third season will continue the saga of 10,000 people living in a silo, and for the first time tell it over two timelines. In the present, Juliette Nichols (star and executive producer Rebecca Fergusson) has survived her forced "cleaning" as the silo reels from the rebellion.As that story continue…
  - 2 days ago 21 Apr 26, 8:41pm -
• A long-planned Apple CEO transition meets an analyst-driven AI hype cycle
  Apple's orderly CEO handoff is already being interpreted by analysts as an AI turning point, despite little evidence the company is changing course.Apple CEO John TernusThe company announced that Tim Cook will move into an executive chairman role later in 2026, with senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus stepping in as CEO. The transition is set for September and follows what Apple describes as a long-running succession plan.Cook will remain involved at the board level and con…
  - 2 days ago 21 Apr 26, 8:13pm -
• Paul McCartney shares backstage footage of his Apple Park anniversary concert
  Apple may not have shared much of its anniversary party, but now Paul McCartney has released video of him meeting Tim Cook, reminiscing over Steve Jobs, and performing at Apple Park.Paul McCartney (right) meets Tim Cook at Apple Park - image credit: McCartneyApple turned 50 earlier this month, and to celebrate, Paul McCartney visited Apple Park to partake in the celebrations. McCartney has now released a video on his YouTube channel, showing Cook taking him on a walking tour of the Apple Park ca…
  - 2 days ago 21 Apr 26, 7:40pm -
• Apple's Samsung Korea demand prompts DOJ rebuke in antitrust lawsuit
  The U.S. Department of Justice has complained about Apple's request for evidence from Samsung in its antitrust lawsuit, calling it a waste of time due to being too late in the process.Apple ParkIn early April, Apple turned to the Hague Convention to demand documents from Samsung Korea, to help deal with its antitrust lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice. The DOJ has now criticized the move because of its impeccably bad timing.The DOJ sued Apple for allegedly stifling competition through p…
  - 2 days ago 21 Apr 26, 7:28pm -
• High-resolution 200MP camera now expected in 2028 iPhone
  A future iPhone will almost certainly get a 200-megapixel telephoto camera, but you will have to wait for it. An indecisive leaker now insists it will come by 2028.Apple's Pro-tier iPhones will probably get a 200MP firstApple is always keen to improve the imaging capabilities of the iPhone, with it being a massive selling point. While it has settled on 48-megapixel sensors so far and has resisted the move to triple-digit resolutions, it will inevitably join its rivals in doing so.A Tuesday post…
  - 2 days ago 21 Apr 26, 5:50pm -
• Ternus will be more decisive than Tim Cook, claims one insider
  Unsurprisingly, the first reactions from inside Apple to John Ternus becoming CEO are positive, but one source insists he will be better at making decisions than Cook.Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus during an iPad launch - image credit: AppleFrom September 1, 2026, Apple will have its eighth CEO as John Ternus takes over from Tim Cook. As markets react to the news, Bloomberg claims to have the inside track on just how the news has been received by Apple staff.It refers to multiple colleagues of T…
  - 2 days ago 21 Apr 26, 5:46pm -
• Apple TV's 'The Savant' to premiere in July after politically-motivated delay
  The Charlie Kirk assassination drove Apple to postpone the release of a politically charged series called "The Savant." The decision led to pushback, but a new release has been set for July 2026.'The Savant' will debut in JulyThe more products and services that Apple offers, the more likely it is to cross paths with modern events. While Apple had nothing to do with the murder of Charlie Kirk, it felt the need to push a show's debut that hit a little too close to home.According to a report from V…
  - 3 days ago 21 Apr 26, 8:48am -
• New Apple hardware chief wastes little time in introducing five underlings
  Apple may have combined its two hardware teams into one under Johny Srouji, but he's taken it a step further by segmenting his hardware group into five. Though not much really changed.Apple's newest c-suite member Johny SroujiApple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down and giving the position to John Ternus, who is currently the SVP of Hardware Engineering. That position is being absorbed by Johny Srouji, who will now be the Chief Hardware Officer.According to an internal memo obtained by Bloomberg, Sro…
  - 3 days ago 21 Apr 26, 7:31am -
• Don't expect changes from Apple anytime soon, even with new leadership
  We're already seeing claims on social media that John Ternus will change everything, quickly. Almost nothing changed in the first few years under Tim Cook, and even less will now.No single person has the power to change Apple overnightApple's leadership history is punctuated by three significant events: Steve Jobs leaving, his return, and his death. The CEO transition in September 2026 will be the first low-drama change the position has seen since the company's inception.When Tim Cook took over…
  - 3 days ago 21 Apr 26, 5:14am -
• How Tim Cook started at Apple in 1998, and how 15 years of being the CEO ends
  Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from his position after 15 years, leaving a 28-year legacy at the company. Here's how Cook started at Apple, and how it's winding down.Tim Cook [left] with Steve Jobs [right]The departure of Cook to the board brings to an end a long tenure at Apple, one which saw him assist with growing the company into one of the world's tech giants. He arrived at Apple in the wake of Steve Jobs' return, and was instrumental in the turnaround of the company, to the economic b…
  - 3 days ago 21 Apr 26, 4:10am -
• Arthur Levinson to become Apple's Lead Independent Director
  Arthur Levinson, who has spent more than fifteen years on Apple's board as the non-executive chairman, is set to take on a new role at the company.Arthur Levinson will become Apple's Lead Independent Director.As part of Apple's transition plan, John Ternus is taking over as CEO, and Tim Cook is set to become the company's executive chairman. Meanwhile, the current non-executive chairman, Arthur Levinson, will assume a new position within Apple.In a press release on the Apple website, the company…
  - 3 days ago 21 Apr 26, 3:30am -
• Tim Cook thanks users & Apple employees after 15 years of being CEO
  Following Monday's CEO transition announcement, Tim Cook has published a letter to the world, and a letter to staff, spanning humble beginnings to being the head of perhaps the most powerful company in the world.Tim Cook thanking WWDC attendeesTim Cook and John Ternus are two Apple employees of just a handful left that have worked for decades. And now that Tim Cook is stepping back a bit to be Apple Executive Chairman instead of Chief Operating Officer, he has taken some time to reminisce a bit,…
  - 3 days ago 21 Apr 26, 3:27am -
• Apple's new CEO: Who is John Ternus?
  John Ternus was the center of speculation as being the best and most likely choice for the next Apple CEO, and those predictions came true. Who is he, and how did he get here?John TernusApple, like many other massive companies with giant workforces and a decades-long history, has to plan for the future direction of the company. Part of that preparation involves determining who will take control as CEO after the current leader departs, and what to do to prepare for that inevitability.For Apple an…
  - 3 days ago 21 Apr 26, 2:46am -
• John Ternus in as Apple CEO, Cook becoming Apple Executive Chairman
  In a surprise announcement on Monday, Apple announced its transition plan,with John Ternus stepping into Tim Cook's CEO position, effective September 1, 2026.John Ternus"Cook will continue in his role as CEO through the summer as he works closely with Ternus on a smooth transition," Apple said in a statement. "As executive chairman, Cook will assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forum…
  - 3 days ago 21 Apr 26, 2:28am -
• Apple leadership shakeup places Johny Srouji as new hardware chief
  Senior vice president of Hardware Technologies, Johny Srouji, is stepping up to Chief Hardware Officer as he takes over future CEO John Ternus' role.Johny Srouji is now Chief Hardware OfficerApple has finally dropped the expected news that Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO and will be replaced by John Ternus. The transition will take place over the summer.Alongside that groundbreaking news, Apple also revealed a promotion for hardware chief Johny Srouji. He will absorb Ternus' previous position o…
  - 3 days ago 21 Apr 26, 2:27am -
• Second Apple Music outage in a week stopped some customers from streaming
  An Apple Music problem left subscribers unable to stream their favorite songs, but the issue was resolved late Monday.Apple Music is currently down.According to Apple's System Status page, Apple Music was hit by an outage at 2:38 PM Eastern Time, meaning the service was down for over five hours. The webpage says that the issue affecting Apple Music was resolved at 8:07 p.m. on Monday.That kind of outage meant that some users in unspecified regions may not have been able to access the service. Ei…
  - 3 days ago 21 Apr 26, 1:38am -
• Spring 2027 iPhone 18 & iPhone 18e may be more alike than different
  The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e have performance and physical differences, but the 2027 parallel releases of the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e may be exactly the same speed.The iPhone 18e and iPhone 18 might have the exact same processing hardware, with the same GPU core count.In February 2025, Apple scrapped its low-cost iPhone SE line in favor of new models bearing the "e" designation, those being the iPhone 16e, and later, the iPhone 17e.Relative to the standard iPhone 17, the iPhone 17e offers a sma…
  - 3 days ago 21 Apr 26, 12:14am -
• How folder emoji & customization works in macOS Tahoe
  You've long been able to customize folders in the Mac's Finder, but only with a lot of non-obvious fiddling. Now with macOS Tahoe, Apple has made it a lot simpler.You can now customize the color and look of folders much more easily than beforeMaybe you have been using the Mac long enough to remember when third-party firms sold utilities that changed your folders into 3D. Or perhaps you've never given a folder a passing through beyond wondering where you saved it.Whichever folder customizing camp…
  - 7 Jan 26, 9:34am -
• HidrateSpark Pro 2 review: motivational drinking with lights, chimes, & Find My
  The HidrateSpark Pro 2 makes tracking your water intake easy and fun with Apple Health integration, Find My, and plenty of options for drinking alerts.HidrateSpark Pro 2 reviewIf there's one thing you need to know about your health as a human being, it's that you're probably not drinking enough water. Being properly hydrated can help you stay awake, focused, feeling healthy, and motivated throughout the day.I've actually been a happy HidrateSpark user for years, and when I saw the HidrateSpark P…
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