Apple is looking to develop 6G wireless networking technology for future iPhones
Don’t get your hopes too high: We’re still in the early stages of 5G. Industry watchers don’t expect 6G to roll out until 2030.
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The best job search apps for iPhone and iPad
Whether you want to find a new job in your field or change careers completely, these are the best job search apps for iPhone and iPad to help you.
The best apps for creating resumes on iPhone and iPad
If you’re actively seeking a new job, it’s essential to have an outstanding resume. These iOS apps for creating resumes let you build and edit on-the-go.
Apple’s revised jobs site highlights innovation, corporate culture
Apple’s corporate culture is on prominent display on a recently updated jobs site. The biggest change is a new welcoming video.
Apple’s poaching of Intel employees fuels rumors of custom Mac chips
Apple’s been hiring former Intel engineers for a hardware engineering lab in Oregon. This news is likely to fuel rumors that Apple’s planning to ditch Intel to make its own chips for future Macs.
You’ll soon be able to apply for a job in Facebook’s mobile app and on the web
Facebook on Thursday announced it’s rolling out a new Jobs section on the mobile app and via the web interface at facebook.com/jobs. This new feature will allow users to find and apply for hourly-paid job openings advertised on the service by small businesses in the United States and Canada.
Designed for lower-skilled workers and people who aren’t actively looking for a job, the new section is currently in limited testing in the US. Job posts will be accessible through News Feed via a dedicated Jobs tab and promoted on the business’ Facebook Page.
Apple’s spun Turi into its machine learning division
After acquiring machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) startup Turi for a reported $200 million, Apple is now ramping up hiring for its new machine learning division and has spun Turi into that unit, according to job posts first discovered by MacRumors. Apple’s new division should remain in Seattle, where Turi was originally based.
Job listings suggest Apple’s first retail store in Brooklyn could open for business this year
Following setbacks, Apple’s first retail store in Brooklyn, New York City’s most populous borough, could open some time this year.
That’s because the company’s now started a recruiting process for the Brooklyn area. The store should be located at 247 Bedford Avenue, at the corner of North 3rd Street, in Williamsburg.
A series of job post on Apple’s website, first spotted by MacRumors, advertise positions for Creatives, Experts, Geniuses, Specialists, Business Leaders and management, with LinkedIn ads seeking a Retail Manager and Senior Manager specifically in Brooklyn.
Apple now creating music videos and other original content in-house for Apple Music and iTunes
An Apple job listing seeking a seasoned Los Angeles, California-based Original Content Video Producer was discovered Monday, our best indication yet that the company is now creating original video content for both Apple Music and iTunes.
A proven track record in producing branded video content and content series for social platforms is required and the ideal candidate will work from Apple-owned Culver City campus, which belonged to Beats before the company was acquired last year by Apple for $3 billion.
Pitchfork recently said that Apple has actually been making music videos for select artists in-house.
Apple wants to put Maps onto the web
According to a new Apple job listing first spotted by Benedict Evans, Apple is about to make its mapping service available to everyone via a cross-platform web application. The full-time position seeks a web engineer with JavaScript expertise “to help make maps work seamlessly on the web.”
Currently, Apple Maps are accessible on the desktop via Mac, on mobile iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices and through your wrist via Maps for Apple Watch.
Providing an HTML-based Maps web app should support any standards-compliant web browser while putting pressure on Google Maps. In addition, Maps as a web service would make it comparable to Microsoft’s Bing Maps, Nokia HERE and other mapping service accessible through the desktop web interface.
Natalie Portman passes on Jobs biopic, Jeff Daniels being considered for role
Natalie Portman has decided to pass on the upcoming Steve Jobs biopic, according to a new report from Variety. Portman was said to be in talks for a lead female role in the movie, either as Jobs’ daughter Lisa or former Mac marketing chief Joanna Hoffman.
Additionally, The Wrap reports today that Universal Pictures is eyeing Jeff Daniels for the role of former Apple CEO John Sculley. If he signs on to the project, Daniels would join fellow Newsroom alumni in writer Aaron Sorkin and producer Scott Rudin.
Apple Maps team working to improve community crowdsourcing
A new job listing hints the Apple Maps team is working on improving community crowdsourcing, as well as better Siri and Passbook integration. First spotted by 9to5Mac, the listing calls for a ‘Maps Community Client Software Engineer’ to join the Cupertino firm’s growing Maps group.
According to the position’s description, the engineer will focus on “high level UI development of the ‘Report a Problem’ feature.” They’ll also be working on the frameworks and plugins that enable Maps to “integrate deeply and seamlessly with other applications” such as Siri and Passbook.
