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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
iPadOS 26: rumored features, supported devices and all the latest news
Apple is expected to unveil iPadOS 19 during its big WWDC 2025 event. Based on unofficial reports, we could see the biggest overhaul yet to the operating system powering the best iPads. One of the most interesting things we've heard is that iPadOS 19 will actually be called iPadOS 26, which is a naming convention Apple will use for all its operating systems. We've also heard the new iPadOS will function more like macOS, which could make iPads feel more like the best MacBooks. Keeping in mind that Apple hasn't yet officially announced iPadOS 26, here is everything we've heard, according to rumors and reports. Apple hasn't officially announced iPadOS 26 or its release date. Based on prior release dates, we can make an educated guess on when the new iPad operating system could launch. Unless there's a break from tradition, iPadOS 26 is expected to be released sometime in September. The earliest we've ever seen a new iPadOS was on September 12 (in 2022) and the latest was September 24 (in 2019). Generally, we see the operating system launch in mid-September. The iPadOS 26 developer beta should launch shortly after WWDC and we would expect a public beta by July. According to a report from MacWorld, Apple will reportedly stop supporting the 7th-gen iPad. If true, then these are the iPads that could support iPadOS 19: Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. In short, iPadOS 26 should support iPads released from 2018 onward. Apple will reportedly give the interface of its operating systems a big visual overhaul. That report comes from Bloomberg reporter and Apple tipster Mark Gurman, who previously wrote that Apple was planning to unify the look of its iPhone, iPad and Mac operating systems. Gurman claims the new look comes from visionOS, the software that powers the Apple Vision Pro headset. If true, this could mean rounded icons and translucent menus. Apps, windows and system buttons are also set for the new look, which is code-named Solarium based on Gurman's reporting. While iOS, iPadOS and macOS were the initial platforms set to get an interface revamp, it appears now that all of Apple's software will be ringing in the changes at WWDC 2025. Gurman now reports that watchOS and tvOS are due for an overhaul, too. iPadOS works great when you're using Apple's slates as a regular tablet. However, if you're trying to use one as a MacBook replacement, you'll find that the operating system isn't quite as reliable. However, if reports are true, iPadOS 26 could be 'more like macOS,' according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In a Power On newsletter, Gurman said that iPadOS 26 is one of several major overhauls Apple is planning this year across its ecosystem of products. With iPadOS 26, Apple is revamping the software to make the design of its operating system catalogue more consistent. "I'm told that this year's upgrade will focus on productivity, multitasking and app window management — with an eye on the device operating more like a Mac," Gurman wrote. "It's been a long time coming, with iPad power users pleading with Apple to make the tablet more powerful." While Gurman didn't detail what these improvements will look like, it's a step in the right direction. Apple has made some improvements to iPadOS over the years, like keyboard and mouse support, or the ability to format external drives from your tablet. Despite these updates, iPads still aren't as productivity-friendly as MacBooks, despite both packing M-series processors. "For years, users have said that it feels like the hardware capabilities of the iPad are well ahead of its software," Gurman wrote. "That could soon be changing." Apple Intelligence has been a major focus for the past year, but surprisingly, we haven't heard much about new features being announced at WWDC. That being the case, Apple hasn't abandoned its AI efforts and should announce some noteworthy updates, even if said updates are more fine-tuning instead of brand-new features. We could see some Apple Intelligence features Apple promised last year that haven't arrived yet. This includes a redesigned Siri that is supposed to better understand what's on your screen and take actions based on what's there, such as creating a calendar entry when you get an email about an appointment. The digital assistant should also provide more personalized and proactive suggestions. Regarding new features, rumors suggest some additions to the Apple Intelligence toolkit. This reportedly includes an AI-based health coaching tool that can collect all the fitness and health data stored on your Apple devices to formulate advice on improving your health, for example. We've also heard that Apple will make it easier for developers to incorporate Apple Intelligence features into apps. Thanks to the M-series chip powering the latest iPads, Apple tablets have become quite capable game machines. Gaming on iPads could become a lot smoother as Apple could include a major upgrade for gaming across its family of devices. In a recent report, Bloomberg revealed Apple is working on a standalone multi-platform app for games. This new addition looks to be replacing the current Game Center service, which was originally added back in 2010 as part of iOS 4.1. For the most part, it looks like the new app will offer similar functions, allowing players to connect with friends, track achievements and more. This new addition for gaming might not be the most drastic change, but it sounds like a quality-of-life improvement that gamers will appreciate. WWDC is almost here, so we'll hopefully see if all the iPadOS 26 rumors are legit. If so, we could see some substantial improvements that could make iPads more user-friendly. This is especially true if iPadOS can function more like macOS if you want to use Apple's tablets for work. Potential new Apple Intelligence features could also be beneficial. We'll update this page with the latest iPadOS 26 reports and rumors, so stay tuned for more!
Daily Express
23-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
EXIM Bank backs Mac World's gulf expansion
Published on: Friday, May 23, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 23, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Kuala Lumpur: The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) has inked a financing agreement with Mac World Food Industries LLC, a subsidiary of Mac World Group, to support its expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market. The deal was signed during the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Annual Meeting in Algiers, Algeria, on May 21, 2025, and witnessed by the Malaysian Ambassador to Algeria, Rizany Irwan Muhamad Mazlan. Under the deal, EXIM Bank will provide shariah-compliant financing to support the construction and operation of Mac World's state-of-the-art packaging facility in Dubai Industrial City. The 9,287-square-metre site will strengthen Mac World's capabilities as a regional leader in edible cooking oils, driving growth across the United Arab Emirates and GCC markets. 'Building on its impressive RM1.7 billion sales in 2024, this strategic investment positions Mac World for sustained growth and market leadership. 'By sourcing raw materials from Malaysia, Mac World strengthens Malaysian upstream supply chains while scaling its downstream processing capabilities in the Middle East, strengthening Malaysia's footprint in the global halal economy,' the bank said in a statement on Thursday. Advertisement In 2024, EXIM Bank has a market exposure of RM248.5 million in the Middle East, and this agreement further strengthens its foothold in the region, reinforcing Malaysia's global influence in the thriving halal industry. EXIM Bank president and chief executive officer Nurbayu Kasim Chang said the bank is ready to fuel the momentum in strengthening Malaysia's presence in high-growth markets like the Gulf region. 'Our tailored, shariah-compliant solution propels their regional expansion while reinforcing Malaysia's leadership in Islamic finance and the halal economy,' she said. Mac World Group chairman and managing director Abraham Thomas said the company's mission to bring premium Malaysian halal food products to the world is now active in over 80 countries through their trusted brands. 'This new facility in the UAE will play a pivotal role in serving the growing demand in the GCC region and is projected to contribute over US$100 million in annual revenue,' he said. In 2024, Malaysia's halal industry generated RM62 billion, projected to grow to RM500 billion by 2030, contributing 11 per cent to gross domestic product and creating 700,000 job opportunities, reinforcing Malaysia's role as a powerhouse in the global halal economy. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Barnama
22-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
EXIM Bank Malaysia Supports Mac World Industries' Expansion Into The Gulf Region With Strategic Financing
ALGERIA, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad (EXIM Bank) today formalised a financing deal with Mac World Food Industries L.L.C (Mac World), a subsidiary of Mac World Group, to fuel its expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market. Signed at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Annual Meeting in Algiers and witnessed by Malaysian Ambassador HE Rizany Irwan, the agreement highlights Malaysia's drive to propel its halal industry globally. This is a part of Halal Development Corporation (HDC) and EXIM Bank's initiative to link Malaysian businesses with international halal market opportunities. EXIM Bank is supporting Mac World's ambitious expansion with Shariah-compliant financing, to support the construction and operational needs of its cutting-edge packaging facility in Dubai Industrial City. The 9,287-square-metre site will strengthen Mac World's capabilities as a regional leader in edible cooking oils, driving growth across the UAE and GCC markets. Building on its impressive RM1.7 billion sales in 2024, this strategic investment positions Mac World for sustained growth and market leadership.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Microsoft's Bill Gates: Steve Jobs was a genius in this area
Listen and subscribe to Opening Bid on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Time usually gives way to perspective and appreciation. That's where I found Microsoft (MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates to be in a recent chat about his onetime rival, the late Apple (AAPL) co-founder Steve Jobs. "Steve was very different than I was, I mean, in terms of intuitive sense of a good user interface, and how you do design. He had that and I didn't — I envy how genius he was at that," Gates told me on Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid podcast (video above; listen in below). "But he was not an engineer. He would not know what source code was. He didn't really know about chip design, although his ability to pick people who worked in those areas was amazingly good." Jobs co-founded Apple in 1976, was ousted in 1985 by its board and CEO John Sculley, and returned in heroic fashion to revitalize the company in 1997. That's when a tighter bond between Jobs, the obsessive designer, and Gates, the obsessive engineer, was formed. Jobs was onstage at the MacWorld event, decked out in a black vest and dark jeans, when he announced a new partnership with Microsoft that came along with a $150 million investment. Microsoft promised to develop its Office apps for the Macintosh computer for at least five years. They also agreed to make Microsoft's Internet Explorer the default web browser for the Mac. Gates says Jobs learned a good bit about engineering from him and his Microsoft teams. Watch: What this former Apple board member learned from Steve Jobs "Steve would say something like, okay, I don't want any software to have manuals, which, okay, that's a nice thing to say. But actually we still did need to have help and some documentation. So we got kind of the best of both worlds where he would push, and I had engineering teams that we really had to do the work," Gates said. Jobs died in October 2011 of cancer, but he left a lasting impression on the world through game-changing products like the iPhone, iPad, and App store. Today, Apple is valued at $3.44 trillion, according to Yahoo Finance data. Microsoft's market cap stands at $3.04 trillion. With Microsoft turning 50 this year and a newly released book about his life called "Source Code: My Beginning," it's no surprise that many want to take a deeper look at what makes Bill Gates tick. In the book, Gates chronicles his upper-middle-class childhood in Seattle up to the very start of Microsoft in 1975 alongside friend and co-founder Paul Allen. The book has a few stories that would come as a surprise to Microsoft investors, besides the tale of Gates first meeting a brash Jobs at a conference in the late 70s. "Yes, that is correct," Gates said when asked whether an older Allen gave a younger Gates the drug acid to try as a teen. Added Gates, "Paul was responsible for all sorts of things. I mean, my first time I got drunk, the first time I smoked marijuana. You know, he kind of got a kick out of seeing my kind of zany high energy and you know, how it might be influenced. I gave that stuff up pretty quickly because I like my brain to be working." In "Source Code," he credits his highly supportive parents, Mary and Bill Sr. — especially his super-organized and goal-driven mother — for a large part of his success. 'If you had to pick one person who shaped me in my desire to please and succeed, that's absolutely my mom,' he said. 'My parents were both amazing, but my mom was around all the time telling me to fix my manners and to get dressed and be on time.' He and Allen — who died in 2018 from non-Hodgkin lymphoma — saw plenty of success at Microsoft, which continues to innovate in a highly competitive tech landscape. Three times each week, I field insight-filled conversations and chats with the biggest names in business and markets on Opening Bid. You can find more episodes on our video hub or watch on your preferred streaming service. Brian Sozzi is Yahoo Finance's Executive Editor. Follow Sozzi on X @BrianSozzi, Instagram and on LinkedIn. Tips on stories? Email Sign in to access your portfolio
