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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Apple tipped to reveal 'macOS Tahoe' at WWDC next week — what we know
Apple is expected to switch the naming convention of its various product operating systems this year to have them reflect the year of release. However, macOS will surely still retain a moniker inspired by a Californian location and this year's release is believed to be centred on Lake Tahoe. The famous resort in northern California will lend its name to macOS Tahoe, which Apple seems all but certain to reveal at next week's WWDC. The rich blue of Lake Tahoe's water may serve as inspiration for an overhauled UI. The tip comes from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg who wrote in his latest Power On newsletter that Tahoe is "a famous resort area and a vacation destination (and second-home site) for many Apple employees.' Apple's California-themed naming convention for its desktop OS started back in 2013 with macOS Mavericks, taking over from the big cat theme of previous versions. The last time the company overhauled the UI was over a decade ago with 2014's macOS Yosemite. Tahoe looks like it could be one of the most significant macOS releases in recent history. According to reports, we may see the first developer beta macOS Tahoe on or around WWDC taking place next week from June 9. It's tipped to arrive with a file size of around 17 GB — about 2 GB larger than Sequoia. There will also, of course, be those Apple machines incapable of running the new OS. Apple Insider is reporting that Intel-based Macs won't support the update. These are the specific models that may not get macOS Tahoe. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The switch to a year-based naming convention (so, iOS 26, iPad OS 26, tvOS 26, macOS 26) to denote a 2026 release date — similar to how car manufacturers operate — is likely to simplify things a great deal for Apple's users. But there's still something nice about having a bona fide name each year. Tahoe seems like a very good bet but, based on some recently filed trademarks, Redwood, Skyline and Diablo could also be in the running. Of course, we won't have long to find out. Here's our full preview on what to expect at this year's WWDC.
Tom's Guide
26-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Apple's first smart screen could still launch this year — but you'll have to wait for the robotic version
Last October, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman wrote that Apple was planning two distinct smart screens to stake a bigger claim in the connected-home market. Now, in the Q&A section of his latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Gurman has provided an update. The good news is that the devices are a 'major priority' for Apple as 'part of its scramble to make AI-centric devices'. The bad news is that the company's ongoing issues with Siri development have caused problems that will likely delay the more interesting model with its robotic arm, and possibly see some features being stripped out of the basic version, too. 'The company wants to get this device to market as soon as possible, but there's been a snag,' Gurman writes, explaining that while the more basic J490 screen could still arrive by the end of this year, 'it remains up in the air' thanks to 'problems with Siri'. After the J490 is out of the door, Apple will turn its attention to the J595 — a far more ambitious version, where a smart display can 'move around a person's desk on the end of a robotic arm'. This is expected 'a year or two later', meaning we're looking at a release at some point between the end of next year and 2028, depending on just how delayed J490 is. Even with this delay, J595 may not be as ambitious as originally intended. While Gurman claims that the device will ship with its own 'unique AI personality', his sources have stated that Apple has 'pulled some bolder features' in order to ensure it reaches the market as fast as possible. These features, whatever they are, could 'reappear in subsequent models'. So what will these devices be like when they finally emerge? According to Gurman's original report, J490 will be an 'affordable iPad-like screen' with a price point that might attract consumers to install a few around their houses. Indeed, Apple has reportedly tested prototypes with magnets for wall mounting. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. It sounds a lot like Amazon's Echo Show smart screen, but naturally with a focus on the Apple ecosystem. Think streaming Apple TV Plus, making FaceTime calls and accessing planning apps such as Calendar and Notes via a new operating system called homeOS (based on tvOS that powers Apple TV). J595, meanwhile, will be aimed at power users, priced at 'perhaps around $1,000'. The screen would be 'positioned atop a swivelling robotic arm', with a 'focus on home security monitoring, advanced videoconferencing and media playback with high-quality audio.' As well as the aforementioned AI personality, the device would utilize Apple Intelligence to assess its surroundings, who's interacting with it and what they're doing. Like the Echo Show and Google's Nest Hub, both devices will also allow users to control their smart home appliances easily. Still, Apple Intelligence will apparently 'offer home automation on steroids' while providing 'precise control of applications, devices and media'. J595 is undoubtedly the more interesting-sounding product, but it wouldn't be the first robotic smart screen. It may be the first mainstream one, however: while Amazon released its $1,499 Astro robot in 2021, four years later, it's still only available in the United States via an invitation.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
WWDC 2025: Apple may bring visionOS-inspired design to iPhone, iPad Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch
is preparing to unveil major visual redesigns across its entire software ecosystem at WWDC 2025 , extending far beyond the previously reported iOS 19 changes to include watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS updates that will unify the company's design language across all platforms. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports in his latest Power On newsletter that Apple's design ambitions for the June 9 developer conference are more comprehensive than initially expected. While iOS 19 and macOS 16 were already known to be receiving significant visual updates, both and Apple TV operating systems will also undergo major redesigns featuring transparency effects, glass-like materials, and navigation changes inspired by visionOS. The unified approach represents Apple's most ambitious cross-platform design initiative since the iOS 7 overhaul, bringing consistency to devices that have operated with distinct visual languages. Users can expect new icons, modified app navigation hierarchies, and liberal use of translucent elements across all Apple devices. Apple's visual refresh for its software may be inspired by visionOS The Apple TV interface, largely unchanged since its 2015 introduction, will receive particular attention in the redesign effort. Currently, tvOS maintains a visual style distinct from iOS, but the upcoming changes will align it more closely with Apple's broader ecosystem aesthetic. While Apple Watch software has undergone several revamps over the years, but the upcoming update is said to create design harmony across its device ecosystem. The redesign draws heavily from visionOS design principles introduced with the Apple Vision Pro , emphasizing transparency and depth. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Apple's WWDC artwork hints at these changes with its glassy, reflective 3D representation of the Apple Park rainbow stage, suggesting similar translucent effects will appear throughout the updated operating systems. Even visionOS will receive UI adjustments as Apple works to harmonize design elements across its product lineup, ensuring a cohesive user experience regardless of device.
Bloomberg
19-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Apple's $100 Billion-a-Year App Store Will Never Be the Same
By Apple's $100 billion-a-year App Store business will never be the same again after getting upended by lawsuits. Also: Inside Apple's artificial intelligence crisis and what comes next; new details on iOS 19, iPadOS 19 and visionOS 3; and CarPlay Ultra is finally ready — if you can afford it. Last week in Power On: Apple's 2027 product blitz can't come soon enough.
Phone Arena
14-05-2025
- Phone Arena
With a stunning new design, 2027's iPhone 20 Pro could blow your mind
Reportedly, the original vision that Steve Jobs and his design chief, Jony Ive, had for the iPhone was to make a slab of glass without any buttons or cutouts. However, the technology at the time prevented Apple from making this possible. Times have changed, and as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman mentioned last Sunday in his Power On weekly newsletter, Apple is working on a revolutionary new look for the iPhone 20 Pro models. The device would be a curved slab of glass without any cutouts on the display or ports for data transfer and charging. Korea's ET News said today that Apple's supply chain is working on a "4-sided bending display technology" which is a design that sees the glass wrap around all four sides of the phone which moves the bezels that would traditionally be found on the front of the device wrapped around the four sides of the device's display. Instead, the bezels are moved to the sides of the handset, leaving them invisible when looking at the front of the device. Apple will also introduce an under-display camera (UDC) with the iPhone 20 Pro. Moving the front-facing cameras (including the Face ID camera) under the screen will help with the changes Apple wants to make with the placement of the iPhone's bezels. Users would use wireless charging, including Apple's own MagSafe system, to charge the iPhone 20 Pro. Speaking of batteries, the story out of Korea mentions using a solid-state battery that could increase battery life by replacing graphite as a cathode material with silicon. The original iPhone changed the world back in 2007. | Image credit-Apple This new look for the device would debut in 2027, allowing Apple to celebrate 20 years of iPhone. The smartphone was unveiled by the late Steve Jobs on January 9th, 2007, capturing the attention of the world. It was first released on June 29th, 2007, as long lines wrapped around Apple Stores across the globe. Consumers worldwide wanted to get their hands on the device that changed how the world communicates (and how we walk on city streets). 2027 also represents the 10th anniversary of the iPhone X. The latter featured the first OLED panel used on an iPhone, replaced the Touch ID fingerprint scanner with the Face ID facial recognition biometric reader, and led to the creation of the iOS gesture navigation system. The big question is whether Apple's supply chain will be able to deliver all of the components that will be needed to build this model in time for the phone to be released in 2027. Because of the complexity involved in building such a model, even if Apple moves the majority of iPhone production out of China, it is expected to keep assembly of the iPhone 20 Pro models in that country due to China's experience assembling iPhone models over the years.
