Casting light on Apple’s AR/VR development, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman paints a picture of a company that has redirected huge resources to a potentially risky project.
The initial return is very limited in scope because most of Apple Park’s remote workers won’t be going back for several months, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Apple is expected to announce a switch to its own ARM-based processors for Mac notebooks and desktops at its virtual WWDC event, which kicks off June 22.
Apple is allegedly working on a new initiative to allow Apple Card holders to pay for purchases of Macs, iPads, AirPods, HomePods and other products over several months.
Apple is said to be aiming to create a strong back catalog of older TV shows and movies to complement its original programming and better compete with Netflix et al.
The first phase of this plan is already underway and extends into early June. The second phase will kick off in July when additional employees will be gradually returning to work.
As some parts of the United States are beginning to get back to work, Apple’s vice president of retail and people has told staff in a video message that “many more” store reopenings are coming next month.
The project has been going for several years, filing as Apple’s most ambitious computer chip initiative to date.
Apple’s high-end headphones are coming later this year, featuring interchangeable parts for effortless customization.
CEO Tim Cook will field employee questions on the coronavirus COVID-19 situation in a virtual meeting that will most likely use Apple’s FaceTime videoconferencing software.
Apple’s current rules and guidelines for iOS development are preventing services like GeForce Now, PS Now, xCloud and Google Stadia from reaching iPhone and iPad customers.
Spotify, Pandora and other third-party music apps may soon be allowed to stream directly on the HomePod speaker.
