Tim Cook Steps Down

Tim Cook announced yesterday that he will step down as Apple CEO on September 1. John Ternus, head of hardware engineering (and an Apple lifer since 2001), will take over. Cook will stay on as executive chairman with responsibility for global policymaker engagement. Continue Reading →

Siri Won’t Suck Forever

Apple and Google yesterday announced a multi-year partnership that puts Google's Gemini at the heart of Apple Intelligence, including an upgraded Siri coming this spring. Apple also evaluated OpenAI and Anthropic, but chose Google. That tells you everything you need to know about where the AI industry stands in January 2026. Continue Reading →
Apple's “Awe Dropping” iPhone 17 launch was Apple's littlest event in recent memory. Our friends in Cupertino delivered a little bigger screen, a little longer battery life, a little faster processor, a little better camera, and very little about AI. They were right about one thing: I was in awe of how little there was to care about. Continue Reading →
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently revealed Apple’s strategic focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and health innovations in an exclusive interview with Wired. Join tech expert Shelly Palmer, Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University, as he breaks down Apple’s latest advancements in AI and health tech. Continue Reading →
Apple released the public beta versions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 yesterday, making its Apple Intelligence platform available to users enrolled in the beta program. This generative AI-driven system has been in development since June and is now accessible in the U.S., though it remains unavailable in the European Union and China due to regulatory challenges. Users with an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or the newly-launched iPhone 16 models in the U.S. can access these features. Continue Reading →

iOS 18 Launches Today

Apple's latest operating system, iOS 18, is set for release today at 1:00 p.m. ET. This new version introduces several enhancements, including home screen customization options, a redesigned Control Center, and improvements to the Messages app. iOS 18 will be compatible with iPhone SE (2nd generation) and later models. Continue Reading →