The rumored rebrand of Apple ID to “Apple Account” should happen this fall and be reflected in major software updates like iOS 18, macOS 15, watchOS 11, etc.
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Apple might license Google’s Gemini AI engine to power some of the new AI features coming to iPhone with iOS 18
Apple and Google are actively negotiating using Gemini’s generative large-language models to power some new AI features on iPhone in iOS 18.
Gurman: iOS 18 will bring design changes, but they won’t mirror visionOS
Apple's iOS 18 software is rumored to update the design of the iPhone’s user interface this year—just don’t expect a wholesale visionOS-inspired revamp.
Don’t expect a screen-equipped HomePod until 2025 at the earliest
Apple has reportedly begun early work with overseas suppliers on a future version of its HomePod speaker that would feature a built-in screen.
Apple looking into a fitness ring, smart glasses and supercharged AirPods
Apple could develop a fitness ring that gathers vital health data, as well as smart (but not AR) glasses and AirPods equipped with cameras and more sensors.
Gurman: Two AirPods 4 models and new AirPods Max in the works
Apple should launch two fourth-generation AirPods models and refresh its pricey AirPods Max over-ear headphones later this year.
Apple apparently considers iOS 18 the biggest iPhone update yet
A new report claims that Apple considers iOS 18, which should feature generative AI technology, the most significant update in the company’s history.
What to expect from the new iPad Air, iPad Pro and MacBook Air launching this spring?
Apple's spring hardware refreshes could include M3 MacBook Air laptops, iPad Air tablets with 11 and 13-inch screens and iPad Pros equipped with OLED displays.
Belkin to offer a Vision Pro battery clip
Accessory vendor Belkin will offer a clip for Vision Pro's external battery pack by the time the $3500 headset hits Apple's retail stores in the United States.
Apple stores will subject Vision Pro shoppers to a lengthy sales pitch and demo
Buying Vision Pro at an Apple store involves sitting through a lengthy sales pitch and demo designed to explain how to set up and use the $3500 headset.
Another Apple designer joins Jony Ive to work on AI hardware for OpenAI
Apple’s vice president of product design Tang Tan will reportedly join Ive’s company, LoveFrom, to work on hardware AI projects for OpenAI.
Appel could fulfill first Vision Pro orders by the end of February
Apple has ramped up production of the upcoming Vision Pro and is reportedly planning to launch the $3500 mixed-reality headset in February.