Apple is bringing Face ID and integrated cellular support to the Mac platform
Although the company has developed underlying support for these two features, they are not ready for prime time as neither feature appears to be coming soon.
Mark Gurman
Apple is reportedly considering a larger 15-inch MacBook Air
The company won’t be moving forward with that project for the next MacBook Air update, however, but a larger Air could still launch in 2022 or beyond.
A MacBook Air redesign with MagSafe and next-gen M1 chip is in the works
Apple’s most popular computer will bring back the beloved magnetic power connector and feature a pair of USB 4 ports for connecting external devices.
Bloomberg: New AirPods, AirPods Pro and HomePod models are in the works
Both the third-generation AirPods and the second-generation AirPods Pro earbuds are in the works, in addition to a new HomePod that sits in size between the original full-sized speaker and the new, smaller HomePod mini model.
Apple seeks tax breaks from the US government to support domestic chip production
The alleged move is the strongest indication to date that the iPhone maker is keen to move more of its supply chain to the United States.
Bloomberg: New Apple TV with faster chips and upgraded remote won’t ship until 2021
Apple’s also working on a Find My-like feature for a redesigned remote that would make the accessory easier to find.
Bloomberg: Multiple Apple One subscription bundles due in October alongside iPhone 12
Apple is reportedly readying not one but “a series of bundles” that combine Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News, fitness and other media services for a lower monthly price.
Bloomberg details how Jony Ive urged Apple to change course on AR/VR wearable development
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.
Bloomberg: Essential Apple Park employees returning to work beginning June 15
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.
Bloomberg: Apple to announce its own desktop chips ahead of first ARM-based Macs in 2021
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 considering allowing third-party music apps like Spotify and Pandora on HomePod
Spotify, Pandora and other third-party music apps may soon be allowed to stream directly on the HomePod speaker.
Broadcom will sell Apple $15 billion of wireless components
Apple and Broadcom have reportedly stricken a chip-supply deal worth fifteen billion dollars for a “range of specified high-performance wireless components and modules” that Apple will use in its products.
