Apple’s M6, M7 and M8 chip roadmap shifts focus toward AI: Report

Apple is reportedly reshaping its Mac chip roadmap to prioritize artificial intelligence (AI), with future M-series processors designed around stronger AI capabilities instead of following the company’s traditional release cycle. Continue reading “Apple’s M6, M7 and M8 chip roadmap shifts focus toward AI: Report”

Global PC shipments decline 4.9% in Q2 2026 as memory shortage impacts market: IDC

Worldwide PC shipments declined 4.9% year over year in Q2 2026 to 68.2 million units, according to IDC. This marked the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage contributed to the decline, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as possible. Other factors, including storage component availability and geopolitical issues, also continued to weigh on the market. Continue reading “Global PC shipments decline 4.9% in Q2 2026 as memory shortage impacts market: IDC”

Broadcom extends custom chip deal with Apple through 2031

Broadcom has expanded its partnership with Apple through a new multi-year agreement that will run until 2031, according to a report by Mark Gurman for Bloomberg. Under the agreement, Broadcom will develop custom application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chips tailored for specific applications. The chips will be used in multiple generations of Apple products, the company said in a regulatory filing. Financial terms were not disclosed. Continue reading “Broadcom extends custom chip deal with Apple through 2031”

Apple to refresh iPad Pro line, redesign entry-level MacBook Pro for 2027: Report

Apple is preparing a refreshed iPad Pro lineup and a redesigned entry-level MacBook Pro for 2027, alongside several major products planned around the iPhone’s 20th anniversary cycle, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Continue reading “Apple to refresh iPad Pro line, redesign entry-level MacBook Pro for 2027: Report”

Apple’s incoming CEO John Ternus expected to revive design leadership: Report

Apple’s design organization could regain a more influential role under incoming CEO John Ternus, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The report says Ternus is expected to rebuild the team’s standing after years of leadership changes, talent departures, and a diminished role within Apple’s executive structure. Continue reading “Apple’s incoming CEO John Ternus expected to revive design leadership: Report”

Apple plans price hikes as memory chip costs surge: Report

Apple is planning to raise prices on some of its products as soaring memory and storage chip costs continue to pressure the consumer electronics industry, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. In an interview with the publication, Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly said the company has worked to absorb higher component costs but acknowledged that price increases have become unavoidable. Continue reading “Apple plans price hikes as memory chip costs surge: Report”

Apple unveils new intelligence-powered experiences across its services

Apple has announced a broad range of new features across its services ecosystem that will arrive with its 2027 software releases later this fall. The updates bring new intelligence-powered experiences to Apple Maps, Find My, Apple Wallet, Apple Pay, Apple Podcasts, iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV, and Fitness+, focusing on easier sharing, smarter payments, richer media experiences, and improved everyday convenience. Continue reading “Apple unveils new intelligence-powered experiences across its services”

Apple WWDC26: Gemini-powered Siri AI and the next era of Apple Intelligence

At WWDC26, Apple introduced its most anticipated upgrades to Apple Intelligence, bringing new AI experiences to users. The major upgrade includes new Siri AI, which the company claims to be “more personal, intelligent, knowledgeable, and capable,” along with a slew of AI features on Photos, the Safari browser, new AI-image generation capabilities, and more.

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iOS 27 said to bring AI Writing, standalone Siri app, and more

Apple has confirmed the keynote date for its WWDC 2026 at 10 AM PDT (10:30 PM IST) on June 8. With its flagship software event just a few weeks away, reputable Bloomberg Apple analyst Mark Gurman has tipped a slew of AI features and the company’s approach for the upcoming iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Continue reading “iOS 27 said to bring AI Writing, standalone Siri app, and more”

macOS Tahoe 27 could bring UI refinements and Siri AI upgrades

Apple is reportedly preparing design refinements for macOS 27 to address some of the interface issues introduced with macOS 26 Tahoe, according to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg. Continue reading “macOS Tahoe 27 could bring UI refinements and Siri AI upgrades”

iOS 27 could let users pick Gemini, Claude, and more for Apple Intelligence: Report

Apple is preparing to expand its artificial intelligence strategy by allowing users to choose from multiple third-party AI models across its software ecosystem, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The move is aimed at turning Apple devices into a more comprehensive and flexible AI platform. Continue reading “iOS 27 could let users pick Gemini, Claude, and more for Apple Intelligence: Report”

iOS 27 could bring generative photo editing features to Photos app

Apple is working on new Apple Intelligence-powered editing features for the Photos app across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The update expands Apple’s on-device AI capabilities beyond Clean Up by adding new image editing options. Continue reading “iOS 27 could bring generative photo editing features to Photos app”

Apple reportedly plans to open Siri to third-party AI assistants with iOS 27

Apple is reportedly preparing a significant change to its voice assistant by opening Apple Inc.’s Siri to third-party artificial intelligence assistants. The development is expected to be part of the upcoming iOS 27 update and is aimed at strengthening Apple’s position in the AI space, according to a report by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. Continue reading “Apple reportedly plans to open Siri to third-party AI assistants with iOS 27”

Apple expected to retain Liquid Glass interface as iOS 27 prepares foldable iPhone support: Report

Apple is expected to continue using its Liquid Glass design language across upcoming operating system updates despite recent leadership changes within its design organization. Continue reading “Apple expected to retain Liquid Glass interface as iOS 27 prepares foldable iPhone support: Report”