Mark Gurman
Coverage of Mark Gurman in the Nexus archive.
- Apple's touchscreen MacBook reportedly won't wait for the M7 chips
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’s strategy for smart glasses is the same as smart watches
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.
- These new iOS 27 renders hint at Siri’s big redesign
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.
- Revamped Siri will reportedly offer auto-deleting chats
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.
- iOS 27 might add a lot more customization to the Camera app
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.
- Safari's latest trick could be automatically organizing your tabs into groups
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 for AI are apparently close to production
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 could let you pick a favorite AI model in iOS 27
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.
- Six things I'll remember when I think about Tim Cook's version of Apple
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.
- Will a new CEO realize Apple’s smart home potential?
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.