Mark Gurman

Another Apple exit: Josh Rosenstock, spokesman for corporate & financial communications, is leaving after 14 years. He’s helped shape the narrative around Apple & Tim Cook. A loss for Apple PR amid supply crunch, OpenAI suit & CEO change. Will be interesting to see where he goes.

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NEW: Apple is still planning to offer a glass-centric overhaul of the iPhone for the device’s 20th anniversary next year, people familiar with the matter said, countering an analyst report that the move had been canceled.

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Also in Power On: Major shortages hit the MacBook Air amid the memory and silicon crunch, with many new orders now not arriving until September. Apple appears to be prioritizing sales now of the entry level MacBook Pro.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Passport’ Design Is the Next Big Smartphone Trend - Between the Fold 8 and Apple’s first folding iPhone, US consumers are about to see a lot more of this shorter, wider shape.

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Also in Power On: Apple is currently in late-stage testing of three new Apple Watch models: the Series 12 in Wi-Fi-only and cellular varieties (code-named N237 and N238), plus the Ultra 4 (N240). I haven’t yet heard of a new Apple Watch SE planned for 2026.

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Power On: Apple’s upcoming smart glasses - planned to be introduced as early as next June at WWDC 2027 ahead of a release next fall - will need to overcome the privacy baggage and reputation associated with Meta’s offerings.

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Everything to know about Samsung’s new foldables. The new wide model - the form factor Apple is also launching in September - is incredible.

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.@HeySamantha takes a look at a new trend: Dating Apps Have a Growing AI ‘Chatfishing’ Problem

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Power On: An in-depth look at why Apple’s massive lawsuit against OpenAI leaves out a central figure: legendary designer Jony Ive.

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NEW: Apple readies an end-to-end iPad overhaul, including a revamped iPad mini with OLED by October; a new entry level iPad early next year, a new iPad Air line in the spring alongside new iPad Pros and Apple Pencils.

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After two years of regulatory delays, Apple Intelligence was finally approved by the Chinese government. No word yet on when a launch will happen - but Apple could flick this on server-side. This is separate from Siri AI.

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NEW: Apple’s lawsuit threatens to upend OpenAI’s ability to build an iPhone rival — well before the companies even go to court. An in-depth look at the immediate impact on the AI company and the stakes for Apple.

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Power On: Apple’s Mac chip shake-up around the M6, M7, M7 Pro, M7 Max, M7 Ultra and M8 show how AI is continuing to reshape the company. New details on Apple’s chip plans.

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Of all the things one could say Ternus should prioritize to "Get Apple back on track," this would probably be number 1,500 on my list.

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At the heart of Apple’s suit against OpenAI is former iPhone chief Tang Tan, who was famous for “flying very close to the sun,” according to a person who worked with him. “Tang is well known for moving fast, playing fast and loose and breaking things.”

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NEW: OpenAI Engineer’s ‘LOL’ Moment Set Stage for Apple Legal Fight. An in-depth look at the story behind Apple’s lawsuit.

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Also in Power On: Thoughts on Meta’s new glasses versus Apple’s upcoming offering + the latest iOS 27 and other new betas

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BREAKING: Apple’s Vision Pro and Smart Glasses chief is leaving for OpenAI’s hardware division, the latest blow to Apple’s efforts in the space.

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NEW: Apple plans to use the existing M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in its first touch and OLED high-end MacBooks. An M7 Pro and M7 Max follow-up for as early as end of 2027 is already in the works.

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Apple has big plans in store for the rest of 2026, 2027 and 2028, including several new iPhones, Macs, iPads, AI wearables, home devices and more. Here’s a list of some of what to expect in the latest Power On -

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NEW: Apple’s second-generation iPhone Air is set for spring, with Apple testing a second back camera and battery life improvements. It’s all part of a major multi-year iPhone overhaul.

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NEW: Apple’s AirPods with cameras for AI are launching next year alongside the 20th anniversary pro iPhones and a second-generation foldable iPhone. It’s all part of Apple’s biggest new product period ever.

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Also in Power On: Apple developed more for iOS 27 than it showed at WWDC this week. Here’s what’s left.

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Power On: Apple’s new Siri AI is just good enough to pull it out of its AI crisis. My hands-on impressions of the new assistant and AI features.

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