Refreshed iPad Air to Receive OLED Display
Apple is reportedly giving the next generation iPad Air models OLED displays. Samsung Display will start mass production for OLED display panels by the end of this year or early next year. Apple is expected to be releasing an updated version of the iPad Air next year with an OLED display. Currently, the iPad Pro […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Variable Aperture Lens for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in Production
A variable aperture camera system has entered production for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Pro models, releasing later this year. The company has not added a variable aperture for the iPhone until today. From the iPhone 14 Pro until the iPhone 17 Pro, the main camera has a 1.78 fixed aperture, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Filming for Apple Vision Pro Experience Ends in Tragedy With Fatal Crash
A film for the immersive video experience was being filmed for the Apple Vision Pro by a British paraplegic adventurer. The shoot for the experience ended in a fatal crash in the aircraft in July 2024 at the Jordanian desert. Claire Lomas got recognized in 2012, globally for being the first person to finish a […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Best YouTube Video Downloaders of 2026
The iPad Air has support for Apple Intelligence, the AI platform that helps you get through tasks easily and makes things organized for you. It also provides you with groundbreaking security measures ensuring that no one but you has access to the data in the device. The device is compatible with Apple accessories such as […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Chrome Update Premieres Skills Library To Save Prompts
A skills library has been added in an update for Chrome to allow users on the Browser turn AI tasks into skills that are repeatable and be used for any website you are on. You can save prompts you find useful for Gemini and then access that prompt with one click later down the line. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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New Upcoming Apple Watch Activity Challenges
Two new challenges for the Apple Watch are coming up this month to commemorate International Dance Day and Earth Day. International Dance Day will happen on April 29 while Earth Day will happen on April 22. Owners of the Apple Watch will have to finish a workout with a 30 minute or longer duration to […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Samsung Increasing Prices Of Some Products in the United States
Tablets and smartphone products at Samsung saw an increase in their price overnight in the United States, this is likely the result of the increasing costs that are being caused by shortages of memory. The most recent models like the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S11 have increased by $100, while the Galaxy […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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John Ternus is not inheriting your father’s Apple
Macworld It’s only Tuesday morning but there’s already blockbuster news this week that will change the course of Apple events. And that is that the third macOS Tahoe beta is available to developers. Ha-ha! No, that’s not it. It’s that in the middle of writing this column that was going to be about the MacBook Neo, Apple announced that Tim Cook would be turning over the reins to John Ternus as of September 1st of this year, and now the Macalope has to somehow make what he’s already written make sense in the context of this executive change. This is extremely rude timing on the part of Apple. Very inconsiderate. The Macalope sleeps a full third of the day. Is it so hard to issue big announcements while he’s asleep? Anyway, let’s see if we can take the ingredients on hand and make a meal. As the Macalope noted last week, sales of the MacBook Neo are exceeding expectations. This creates a bit of a problem for Apple as it uses binned iPhone A18 Pro processors for the Neo so it can’t easily spin up production to get more. Writing for 9to5Mac, Michael Burkhardt has an option for Apple: expand the type of chips it puts into the MacBook Neo to include the base level instead of just the Pro. Who says you can’t bin ‘em all? The Macalope believes he is legally obligated to say “Hey-yo!” after a joke like that so… Hey-yo! Let it never be said he was not in full compliance with the law. In addition to hardware changes, Apple could just spin up more production and sacrifice a little margin, it could raise the price a little, or it could do nothing and keep the MacBook Neo as a hard-to-get item. But the bigger point is, a product selling better than you thought it would is not in any way a bad thing. If you’d like to receive regular news and updates to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters, including The Macalope and Apple Breakfast, David Price’s weekly, bite-sized roundup of all the latest Apple news and rumors.Foundry For funsies, let’s see how the esteemed competition is handling this. Surely Microsoft and its allies have some great ideas on how to counter Apple’s cheapest laptop ever. “Microsoft reveals major price increases for all Surface PCs as RAM crisis continues: Flagships now $500 more expensive than at launch” Uhhh, okay, that’s one way to react to the Neo. It’s not a good way, but it is one way. As Windows Central’s Zac Bowden opines: “That’s insane.” Already any of Apple’s options from spending more to doing absolutely nothing seem better in comparison. But, wait, that’s not the only thing Microsoft is doing. “Microsoft counters the MacBook Neo with freebies for students” What are those freebies? …12 months of free Microsoft 365 Premium and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate… Cool. Cool. You know, you should throw in a “Study Hard” poster while you’re at it to really round out the package. Color the Macalope jaded but he doesn’t think this bundle is really going to move the needle much on sales. Since we now have to tie this back to John Ternus taking over as Apple CEO (thanks again, Apple), this isn’t the only parting gift Tim Cook has given the incoming top dog. According to recent survey, almost four times as many Android users indicated they were considering switching to the iPhone than the reverse. iPhone loyalty was up to 96 percent as Tim Cook gets ready to pass on his “I ❤️CUSTOMER SAT” t-shirt to John Ternus. Android loyalty was high, but a full ten points lower. Suffice it to say, . First of all, your father never ran Apple, Scott. All those stories he told you about his trials and tribulations running Apple in the mid-1990s? He made all that up. Your father sold orthopedic footwear. But Ternus is getting an Apple that is pretty much at the top of its game while showing a few signs of not keeping its eyes on the fundamentals (at least it’s not the only one). If there was a short bit of advice the Macalope could cram in here at the end to give to Ternus to make this column appear to be well thought out in advance it’s this: make things people want. That’s it. Steve Jobs would tell you that people don’t know what they want until you show it to them. That’s often true, but AI by and large is not it. While it has uses, no one has been pleasantly surprised by a startling new technology that often seems best suited to provide CEOs with another excuse to lay off workers. The MacBook Neo is a cheap but capable entry-level computer to the Mac ecosystem that the company built with parts that fell on the factory room floor. This benefits customers and Apple. Start there and see where it takes you. … That works, right? As a closing line? Yeah, that seems good.

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Apple @ Work Podcast: The world runs on spreadsheets
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. In this episode of Apple @ Work, Duncan Barrigan from Lunos joins the show to talk about how AI agents will impact the finance department. more…

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Turn your Mac into a PDF powerhouse for just $40
Macworld TL;DR: A $39.99 lifetime PDF tool that lets your Mac edit, sign, organize, and manage PDFs without extra apps. PDFs have a sneaky way of looking simple—right up until you try to edit one. Edit text? Replace an image? Sign a document? Suddenly, your “simple file” turns into a whole situation. That’s why PDF Reader Pro Premium was created—and for $39.99 for lifetime access, it’s kind of a no-brainer upgrade for Mac users. This isn’t just a reader—it’s more like a full-on PDF command center. You can edit text and images directly (no jumping back to the original file), highlight and annotate like a pro, and even rearrange pages with simple drag-and-drop controls. Need to merge files, split them up, or clean things up? It’s all built in. You can even password-protect documents, redact sensitive info, and add legally binding digital signatures—all without leaving the app. And if you’re dealing with scanned docs, OCR lets you turn them into editable, searchable files in seconds. There’s even batch processing for things like compressing or watermarking multiple PDFs at once. Instead of juggling a bunch of tools, this gives your Mac one place to handle pretty much everything PDF-related. Get PDF Reader Pro Premium for life for a one-time $39.99 (MSRP $79.99). PDF Reader Pro Premium License For Mac: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Report: John Ternus to be ‘decisive’ leader, ‘reinvent’ product lineup as Apple CEO
On Monday, Apple unexpectedly announced that Tim Cook would be stepping down from his role as CEO after a nearly 15 year tenure. Starting September 1, hardware SVP John Ternus will take over as the new Apple CEO – with Tim Cook becoming executive chairman. According to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, John Ternus is going to take more of a decisive approach as CEO, rather than leaving decisions up to a larger group of executives. more…

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Another Day Has Come
If you agree that Apple itself was Jobs’s greatest product, Cook really is a product person after all.

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Apple TV's 'The Savant' to premiere in July after politically-motivated delay
The Charlie Kirk assassination drove Apple to postpone the release of a politically charged series called "The Savant." The decision led to pushback, but a new release has been set for July 2026.'The Savant' will debut in JulyThe more products and services that Apple offers, the more likely it is to cross paths with modern events. While Apple had nothing to do with the murder of Charlie Kirk, it felt the need to push a show's debut that hit a little too close to home.According to a report from Variety, The Savant will finally debut in July 2026, nearly a year from its original air date. Apple hasn't updated its release date information on the website, but the news comes direct from show lead Jessica Chastain. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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DOJ shoots back at Apple’s bid to obtain Samsung documents in antitrust case
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a response criticizing Apple’s recent request to obtain evidence from Samsung in South Korea in the ongoing antitrust case. Here are the details. more…

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New Apple hardware chief wastes little time in introducing five underlings
Apple may have combined its two hardware teams into one under Johny Srouji, but he's taken it a step further by segmenting his hardware group into five. Though not much really changed.Apple's newest c-suite member Johny SroujiApple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down and giving the position to John Ternus, who is currently the SVP of Hardware Engineering. That position is being absorbed by Johny Srouji, who will now be the Chief Hardware Officer.According to an internal memo obtained by Bloomberg, Srouji introduced his five areas of focus and the leaders reporting to him. There are zero surprises or any real notable change. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Is Tim Cook Apple’s best CEO ever?
Is Tim Cook Apple's best CEO? No, that title belongs to Steve Jobs -- but Cook definitely comes in a very close second. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple splits hardware team into five key areas, per report
As part of Apple’s reorganization elevating John Ternus to CEO, the company also promoted Johny Srouji to a broader new chief hardware officer role. With this move, the company combined its hardware engineering and hardware technologies divisions into a single organization, overseen by Srouji. In an email to employees on Monday, Srouji outlined how he plans to organize things in this new structure. more…

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Paul McCartney shares behind-the-scenes video of Apple Park concert
On March 31, Paul McCartney performed a full set at Apple Park to celebrate Apple’s 50th anniversary. Now, the legendary artist has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the event and his visit to the campus. Watch it below. more…

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This $40 tool is your secret weapon for landing a job faster
Automate your resumes and cover letters, then track your opportunities and ace your interview prep, with AI job search tool FirstResume. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Don't expect changes from Apple anytime soon, even with new leadership
We're already seeing claims on social media that John Ternus will change everything, quickly. Almost nothing changed in the first few years under Tim Cook, and even less will now.No single person has the power to change Apple overnightApple's leadership history is punctuated by three significant events: Steve Jobs leaving, his return, and his death. The CEO transition in September 2026 will be the first low-drama change the position has seen since the company's inception.When Tim Cook took over from Steve Jobs, it was after years of careful consideration. He wasn't picked by Jobs by accident, nor was he rushed into the job beyond Jobs' untimely death. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Brazilian officials notify Apple over lack of age controls in betting apps on the App Store
Apple and Google have been notified by Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Safety over the availability of betting apps to minors on their app stores. Here are the details. more…

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Read Tim Cook’s thank you letter to the Apple community
Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook has written a heartfelt letter of thanks to Apple users. As Cook gets ready to step down as CEO on September 1, 2026, he expressed his thanks to the Apple community for making his work meaningful. It’s a nice, sincere note of gratitude, and typically humble. We have the full […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Johny Srouji named Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer
Apple today announced that, effective immediately, Apple executive Johny Srouji will become chief hardware officer. Srouji, who… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Tim Cook to remain involved in Apple’s government relations around the world
Apple confirmed today that although Tim Cook will be leaving the role of Apple CEO come September, he’ll still be involved in a key area of the company. Here are the details. more…

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Is Stepping Down
Apple announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September after 15 years in the role, handing the job to hardware chief John Ternus. Longtime Slashdot reader sinij shares the news from MarketWatch: Cook leaves an impressive legacy after growing the company to a $4 trillion market capitalization from just $300 billion 15 years ago. Over Cook's 15-year tenure as CEO, Apple's stock has risen 1,932%, beating the S&P 500's 504% increase, according to Dow Jones Market Data. That places Apple's stock as the 38th best-performing member of the index over that period of time. Cook had big shoes to fill, replacing Apple's iconic founder, Steve Jobs, as CEO. Cook's successor, John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, will need to guide Apple's through uncharted waters as the company navigates its artificial-intelligence transition and supply-chain constraints. Cook will remain at Apple as executive chairman. "It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company. I love Apple with all of my being, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with a team of such ingenious, innovative, creative, and deeply caring people who have been unwavering in their dedication to enriching the lives of our customers and creating the best products and services in the world," said Cook. "John Ternus has the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honor. He is a visionary whose contributions to Apple over 25 years are already too numerous to count, and he is without question the right person to lead Apple into the future. I could not be more confident in his abilities and his character, and I look forward to working closely with him on this transition and in my new role as executive chairman." As for Ternus' replacement, the role of Chief Hardware Officer will be awarded to Apple executive Johny Srouji. "Srouji, who most recently served as senior vice president of Hardware Technologies, will assume an expanded role leading Hardware Engineering, which John Ternus most recently oversaw, as well as the hardware technologies organization," said Apple in a press release. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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‘WhatsApp Plus’ subscription launching soon with new features
WhatsApp is planning to launch a new ‘WhatsApp Plus’ paid subscription soon, and it just went live in the app’s Android beta ahead of an iOS rollout. Here are the details. more…

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John Ternus to Lead Apple as Tim Cook Becomes Executive Chairman
Apple’s leadership transition puts hardware chief John Ternus in the CEO role while Tim Cook moves to executive chairman, where he’ll continue navigating the company’s complex political landscape.

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How Tim Cook started at Apple in 1998, and how 15 years of being the CEO ends
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from his position after 15 years, leaving a 28-year legacy at the company. Here's how Cook started at Apple, and how it's winding down.Tim Cook [left] with Steve Jobs [right]The departure of Cook to the board brings to an end a long tenure at Apple, one which saw him assist with growing the company into one of the world's tech giants. He arrived at Apple in the wake of Steve Jobs' return, and was instrumental in the turnaround of the company, to the economic behemoth it has become since.Here's how Cook got started with Apple, and significant mile-markers along the way. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple CEO transition: Tim Cook and John Ternus share internal memos
Following Apple’s announcement that Tim Cook will step down later this year and be succeeded by hardware chief John Ternus, Bloomberg reports that both executives have shared internal memos about the transition. Read them below. more…

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Arthur Levinson to become Apple's Lead Independent Director
Arthur Levinson, who has spent more than fifteen years on Apple's board as the non-executive chairman, is set to take on a new role at the company.Arthur Levinson will become Apple's Lead Independent Director.As part of Apple's transition plan, John Ternus is taking over as CEO, and Tim Cook is set to become the company's executive chairman. Meanwhile, the current non-executive chairman, Arthur Levinson, will assume a new position within Apple.In a press release on the Apple website, the company revealed that Arthur Levinson will become its lead independent director, starting September 1, 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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