Jony Ive began relinquishing his responsibilities in 2015 because the Apple Watch project was straining him personally
Not much will change initially because Apple has been operating with partial input from Ive for a few years.
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Bloomberg: Apple to kill off the iTunes app
Bloomberg has it on good authority that iTunes will be retired this year following its public debut 18 years ago at the Macworld expo on January 9, 2001.
Bloomberg: Amazon is working on a wristband that can recognize your emotions
The wrist-worn device, internally described as a health and wellness gadget, would recognize the wearer’s emotional state from the sound of his or her voice.
Bloomberg: 2019 iPhones can charge the latest AirPods, cameras have increased zoom
Reputable Bloomberg reporters have corroborated earlier rumors that 2019 iPhones might feature bilateral wireless charging allowing the user to charge their AirPods by placing them on the back of the phone.
Apple is readying an external 6K monitor with HDR support for a possible WWDC 2019 debut
The external monitor pro customers were promised a year ago should feature, among other things, HDR support for richer colors, better contrast and smoother gradients.
Bloomberg details Apple’s upcoming new features, including Calculator in watchOS 6 and revamped Health & Reminders for iOS 13
The report mentions previously unknown software enhancements, such as a dedicated Calculator app for Apple Watch and revamped Reminders and Health apps in iOS 13.
Bloomberg: thousands of Amazon employees are listening to Echo voice recordings
These folks are tasked with reviewing, transcribing and annotating audio recordings, which helps train Alexa’s machine learning model.
Bloomberg: Amazon is readying an AirPods rival with better sound and built-in Alexa access
Bloomberg is reporting that Amazon is gearing up to launch its first Alexa wearable with built-in Alexa access and better sound than AirPods sometime in the second half of 2019.
Apple could unveil a premium games subscription service at tomorrow’s event
The service would put a major emphasis on paid games, with the monthly service fee divided amongst the participating titles based on how much time is spent in each game.
Some of Apple’s upcoming original TV programming will be free for device owners
The latest report from Bloomberg indicates that Apple may employ interesting tactics when it comes to charging customers for its original television shows.
Apple is hiring strategists to campaign for top Hollywood awards, like the Oscars and Emmys
Apple has reportedly hired a bunch of Hollywood strategists to help it chase sought-after awards like the Oscars and Emmys as it seeks to catch Netflix.
Apple’s credit card codenamed “Project Cookie” may be announced at the March 25 event
Apple is inviting journalists who cover the payments industry to attend the March 25 event so that’s your clue right there.