Mark Gurman

Apple plans to release its first smart glasses at WWDC next June, with a launch expected by the end of 2027. The delay may stem from refining privacy features to avoid reputational risks associated with Meta's controversial AI glasses, which have raised concerns over stealth photo and video capture.

Mark Gurman discusses Apple's upcoming product roadmap. The article mentions the state of play regarding future product developments.

Apple is increasing the price of AppleCare Plus for Macs and iPads by $0.50 per month or $5 annually for new subscribers, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The change, which affects new sign-ups but not existing subscribers, follows a similar price increase for iPhones last year. Apple has not yet responded to a request for comment on the new pricing.

Apple's self-driving car program, which never materialized, led to the development of the Neural Engine, a key component of Apple's on-device AI processing. The Neural Engine debuted with the iPhone X and A11 Bionic, primarily used for computer vision features like FaceID and Animoji.

Apple's new touchscreen MacBook models are set to launch with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips instead of waiting for the M7 chips. The information was reported by Mark Gurman.

Apple is positioning its smart glasses to disrupt both the tech and traditional eyewear markets, targeting competitors like Meta, Samsung, Oakley, Ray-Ban, and Warby Parker. The strategy mirrors the Apple Watch's approach, which generated $17 billion annually, with eyewear representing a potentially larger market estimated at $132 billion.

Apple's iOS 27 is expected to feature a redesigned Siri interface resembling ChatGPT and Liquid Glass, based on Bloomberg renders showing a pill-shaped chat bubble in the Dynamic Island with a drop-down menu. The final design will be revealed at WWDC in June, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Apple's revamped Siri will offer auto-deleting chats, allowing users to save conversations for 30 days, one year, or forever. This feature is expected to debut in iOS 27. The move aims to differentiate Apple on privacy grounds in the AI space.

Apple's next iOS update, iOS 27, may include a fully customizable Camera app, allowing users to pick their own set of controls and widgets. The Camera app will keep its default widgets but also offer an 'advanced' array of options. Users can select from a new 'Add Widgets' tray with various widgets.

Apple's Safari may introduce a feature to automatically organize tabs into groups with its next major software update. This feature, called Organize Tabs, was reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The update is expected to improve user experience.

Apple's AirPods with cameras are nearing mass production, with testers currently using prototypes in the design validation test stage. The cameras will take in visual information to aid users in querying Siri. The AirPods' cameras are not designed for snapping photos or videos.

Apple plans to allow users to choose their preferred AI model in iOS 27, enabling third-party chatbots to power AI features system-wide. This update will also permit users to select different Siri voices for various AI models. The changes are expected to arrive this fall in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27.

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO in September, succeeded by John Ternus. The article reflects on Apple's 15-year evolution under Cook, highlighting financial success and mixed product performance.

John Ternus, Apple's new hardware chief, is poised to accelerate the company's smart home initiatives, potentially launching new devices this fall. This marks a shift from Tim Cook's slower approach to hardware expansion, with Ternus's background in hardware development seen as a catalyst for Apple's commitment to the smart home category.