Apple Magazine

GOOGLE AND APPLE CONFIRM MULTI-YEAR AI DEAL CENTERED ON GEMINI MODELS

Apple and Alphabet have confirmed a multiyear agreement that will see Google’s Gemini models used as a core foundation for Apple’s next generation of artificial intelligence features. Under the arrangement, Gemini technology will support Apple...

FORMER APPLE ENGINEERS LAUNCH LYTE TO BUILD A “VISUAL BRAIN” FOR ROBOTS

Apple veterans behind some of the core technology that powers Face ID are stepping into the robotics spotlight with a new startup aimed at redefining how machines see and understand the world. The company, called Lyte, emerged from stealth this week...

2026 - APPLE AT THE START OF A NEW CHAPTER DRIVEN BY BIG DECISIONS

As 2025 winds down, Apple's faithful can exhale… sort of. The year brought Liquid Glass interfaces that mesmerized, an iPhone Air that redefined slimline elegance, and M5 chips that signaled AI dominance. Yet, it wasn't without thorns: Siri's delays,...

2025 - THE YEAR THAT SHAPED THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE AI REVOLUTION

As the curtain falls on 2025, Apple's story reads like a blockbuster sequel, full of dazzling reveals, nail-biting plot twists, and a cliffhanger that leaves fans hungry for more. From the shimmering unveilings at WWDC in June to the September frenzy...

ROLLOUTS & REFINEMENTS

Store

A DEEPER LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES OF A GLOBAL RETAIL OPERATION

AI STARTS SHAPING HOLIDAY SHOPPING AS RETAILERS INTRODUCE NEW TOOLS AND CUSTOMERS TEST THEIR LIMITS

AI systems are beginning to influence how people search, compare and buy gifts during the holiday season as retailers experiment with new recommendation models and customers look for quicker ways to navigate crowded online catalogs. The shift reflects...

AMAZON COMMITS UP TO $50 BILLION TO BUILD AI AND SUPERCOMPUTING CAPACITY FOR U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Amazon Web Services is preparing one of the largest infrastructure expansions in its history, pledging to invest up to $50 billion to support artificial-intelligence and high-performancecomputing capabilities for U.S. federal agencies beginning in...

AI IN SPACE: WHY ELON MUSK, GOOGLE AND AMAZON ARE LOOKING BEYOND EARTH FOR DATA CENTRES

Major technology companies are exploring the idea of deploying artificial-intelligence data centres in outer space. Google’s “Project Suncatcher” remains at the conceptual stage, but research released by the company highlights how satellites equipped...

IBM ANNOUNCES MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN QUANTUM COMPUTING, SIGNALING A NEW PHASE FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS

IBM has unveiled a significant advancement in quantum computing, one that could accelerate the technology’s shift from laboratory research to large-scale industrial use. The company’s latest quantum architecture, introduced this week, marks a leap in...

GOOGLE UNVEILS PROJECT SUNCATCHER TO POWER ORBITAL AI COMPUTE WITH CONCENTRATED SOLAR ENERGY

Google has revealed Project Suncatcher, an experimental initiative that reimagines how large-scale computing could evolve beyond Earth’s surface. The project envisions spacebased data centers powered entirely by solar energy, using orbital positioning...

NVIDIA EXPANDS AUTONOMOUS DRIVING PUSH WITH UBER, STELLANTIS, LUCID, AND MERCEDES-BENZ PARTNERSHIPS

Nvidia has unveiled a sweeping new set of collaborations with Uber, Stellantis, Lucid, and Mercedes-Benz to accelerate the deployment of autonomous driving systems and AI-based mobility services. The announcement, made at Nvidia’s GTC conference, marks...

FORMULA 1 APPLE TV DRIVES YOU INTO THE HEART OF THE COCKPIT EXPERIENCE

Apple has just floored the accelerator on its Formula 1 ambitions. The Cupertino company has inked a blockbuster ve-year deal to become the exclusive U.S. broadcast partner for Formula 1, starting next season. All races, sessions, qualifiers, and...

M5 DEVICES THE NEXT GENERATION PROCESSOR POWERING VISION PRO, IPAD PRO, AND MACBOOK PRO

The arrival of Apple’s M5 silicon marks one of the most cohesive upgrades across its core product families in years. The company’s new processor has been introduced on the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro, a rare synchronized refresh that rede nes...

APPLE TV IS CLOSING IN ON FORMULA 1 STREAMING RIGHTS IN MULTI BILLION DEAL

Apple is reportedly in advanced talks to secure exclusive global streaming rights for Formula 1. If nalized, the deal would mark one of Apple’s boldest sports streaming moves yet, positioning Apple TV+ as a serious competitor to sports networks like...

WATCH SERIES 11 THE MOST REFINED LINEUP YET FOR HEALTH MONITORING & DAILY WELLNESS

In September, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 11, “the ultimate health and fitness companion.” While it doesn’t reinvent the category with radical design changes, the Series 11 features improvements in health monitoring, durability,...

THERMAL DRONES SPOT FOREST WILDLIFE TEN TIMES FASTER THAN HUMAN SURVEYS

A new wave of research is showing that thermal drones can revolutionize the way scientists monitor wildlife, with recent eld studies demonstrating they are ten times faster than traditional human surveys at detecting animals in dense forests. The...

APPLE WATCH 11 INTRODUCES HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE ALERTS, A LONG AWAITED FEATURE FOR USERS

Apple has announced that the Apple Watch Series 11 will nally include the ability to monitor and alert users about high blood pressure, a health feature long anticipated by both consumers and the medical community. The new capability marks one of the...

MING CHI KUO CASTS DOUBT ON KEY RUMORS SURROUNDING APPLE’S FOLDABLE IPHONE, SAYS DEVICE ‘UNLIKELY’...

The highly anticipated foldable iPhone, expected to arrive in 2026, has been the subject of a steady stream of leaks and speculation. But this week, respected Apple analyst MingChi Kuo poured cold water on one of the most persistent rumors: that...

APPLE ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER 9 LAUNCH EVENT, IPHONE 17 EXPECTED TO HEADLINE WITH MAJOR DESIGN CHANGES

Apple has o cially con rmed its next big product launch event for September 9, 2025, and all signs point to the unveiling of the iPhone 17 lineup. The keynote, set for Apple Park in Cupertino, is expected to be the company’s most closely watched...

‘FALLOUT’ SEASON 2 GETS RELEASE DATE AND NEW TRAILER AS PRIME VIDEO’S BIGGEST GAMING ADAPTATION LEVELS UP

Prime Video has con rmed that “Fallout” Season 2 will premiere in late 2025, releasing a new trailer that teases an even bigger, darker, and more expansive continuation of the postapocalyptic saga. After the breakout success of Season 1—hailed as one...

GPT 5 POWERED A CONSISTENT BOOST FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE ON IOS 26 IS UNDERWAY

Apple's upcoming iOS 26, scheduled for release alongside the highly anticipated iPhone 17 next month, marks a signi cant milestone in the company’s ongoing AI evolution. With the integration of OpenAI’s just-launched GPT-5 model, Apple is poised to...

TESLA SIGNS $16.5 BILLION CHIP SUPPLY DEAL WITH SAMSUNG TO SECURE FUTURE VEHICLE COMPUTING

Tesla has nalized a massive $16.5 billion semiconductor supply agreement with Samsung Electronics, signaling a long-term strategic partnership aimed at securing highperformance chips critical to the future of electric vehicles, full self-driving (FSD),...

A.I.’S POWER PROBLEM: HOW DATA CENTERS HOLD THE KEY TO A GREENER FUTURE

As arti cial intelligence accelerates its integration into nearly every sector—from healthcare and nance to entertainment and manufacturing—it brings with it a growing concern: energy consumption. The vast computing power required to train, deploy, and...

‘STRANGER THINGS 5’ TRAILER: VECNA COMES TO HAWKINS FOR AN EXPLOSIVE BATTLE IN FINAL SEASON OF NETFLIX’S BLOCKBUSTER SERIES

Net ix has released the rst o cial trailer for Stranger Things 5, teasing the return of Vecna and setting the stage for an explosive, high-stakes battle in the nal season of the streaming giant’s agship series. The trailer con rms long-standing...

CAMERAS REVOLUTIONARY NEXT GEN IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY IS COMING

nd Apple has consistently set the benchmark for innovation in smartphone photography, blending cutting-edge hardware with computational wizardry to deliver stunning images and videos. The iPhone’s camera system has long been a cornerstone of its...

NETFLIX BRINGS NASA’S SPACE ADVENTURES TO YOUR SCREEN

LIVE FROM THE COSMOS Net ix is teaming up with NASA to stream live space events, including rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, and real-time views of Earth from the International Space Station, starting this summer. The partnership brings NASA’s...

TVOS 26 AND F1 MOVIE DRIVING NEXT GEN ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AUDIENCES

nd Apple continues to push the boundaries, delivering cutting-edge updates to its ecosystem and captivating entertainment through Apple Original Films. tvOS 26 reimagines the Apple TV experience with a stunning redesign and enhanced features, whilst...

MACOS TAHOE REDEFINING THE MAC EXPERIENCE WITH LIQUID GLASS AND PRODUCTIVITY BOOST

macOS Tahoe 26 marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the Mac. With a visually stunning redesign, enhanced Continuity features, the most transformative Spotlight update to date, and expanded Apple Intelligence capabilities, the update...

WWDC25 - IOS 26: LIQUID GLASS, SMARTER AI INTEGRATION, AND USER-CENTRIC UPGRADES

iOS 26 marks a pivotal moment for iPhone users, introducing an all-new design, advanced Apple Intelligence capabilities, and practical enhancements to apps like Phone, Messages, CarPlay, Apple Music, Maps, and Wallet. This major blends aesthetic...

QUANTUM COMPUTING’S LEAP FORWARD: PATH TO 2030 AND BEYOND

A researcher in a Palo Alto lab watches a screen flicker with calculations that could unlock a new cancer drug, her quantum computer humming with possibilities that classical systems can’t touch. Breakthroughs in quantum computing hinted at such...

TELEGRAM TEAMS UP WITH XAI IN $300 MILLION DEAL TO BRING GROK AI TO ITS BILLION USERS

Imagine chatting with friends on Telegram and, with a quick search, summoning an AI assistant that can summarize a group discussion, generate a sticker, or fact-check a news link—all without leaving the app. That’s the future Telegram is betting on...

CYBERCABS & ROBOTAXIS

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES

APPLE POSTS STRONG Q2 2025 EARNINGS DRIVEN BY IPHONE SALES

Apple reported a robust second quarter for fiscal 2025, ending March 29, 2025, with revenue of $95.4 billion, a 5% increase year-over-year, and earnings per share of $1.65, up 8%, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The Cupertino-based company...

MICROSOFT URGES U.S. TO KEEP PACE WITH CHINA IN QUANTUM COMPUTING RACE

Microsoft President Brad Smith issued an urgent call this week, warning that the United States risks losing its edge to China in the race to develop quantum computers, a technology poised to reshape industries from cybersecurity to pharmaceuticals....

PERFORMANCE & INNOVATION

MOMENTS - THE IPHONE 16 RANGE AND THE NEXT GEN IN COMPUTATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

MARKET-LEADING TECHNOLOGY The iPhone 16 series offers a range of camera configurations tailored to diverse user needs, from the streamlined iPhone 16e to the professional-grade iPhone 16 Pro models. Each model brings something unique, ensuring every...

MICROSOFT’S AI DIVISION HEAD AIMS TO BUILD LASTING CHATBOT RELATIONSHIPS WITH USERS

Microsoft has tasked its AI division head, Mustafa Suleyman, with creating a new generation of chatbots designed to form enduring connections with users, a vision he outlined during a company milestone celebration. The executive shared this goal in a...

NEXT AIRPODS - TALK OF THE FUTURE: SCREENLESS AI, WELLNESS FEATURES, AND MORE

The headphone market has evolved far beyond audio playback. Today’s earbuds are hubs for health monitoring, artificial intelligence, and seamless ecosystem integration. Apple looks set to redefine the category with its AirPods, leveraging its ecosystem...

WWDC 2025 DATE SET AS TECH WORLD AWAITS IOS 19, MACOS 16, WATCHOS 12 AND MORE

In a sleek Cupertino boardroom, engineers and execs finalize a schedule that’s got the tech sphere humming with anticipation. This week, Apple locked in the dates for its Worldwide Developers Conference 2025, pegging the event for June 9 through June...

BYD’S FIVE-MINUTE EV CHARGING BREAKTHROUGH: A GAME-CHANGER UNFOLDS

China’s BYD has ignited a spark in the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, unveiling a revolutionary battery and charging system on March 17, 2025, that promises to juice up cars in just five minutes—rivaling the time it takes to fill a gas tank. Dubbed...

BEYOND ‘SEVERANCE’: THE 5 MOST POPULAR APPLE TV+ SHOWS FOR THE FAMILY’S WEEKEND

Apple TV+ has built a reputation for standout originals, blending sharp storytelling with a polish that rivals big-screen fare. Severance, the dystopian hit starring Adam Scott, reigns as the platform’s most-watched series, its tale of split minds...

SEVERANCE SEASON 2 ON APPLE TV+: MIND-BENDING DRAMA HITS NEW HEIGHTS

Apple TV+’s Severance has taken the streaming world by storm this week, solidifying its place as the platform’s most-watched series ever, surpassing even Ted Lasso’s three-season run, Apple proudly announced last month. With Episode 7, “Chikhai Bardo,”...

WASHINGTON POST OWNER JEFF BEZOS SAYS OPINION PAGES WILL DEFEND FREE MARKET AND ‘PERSONAL LIBERTIES’

The billionaire owner of The Washington Post, Jeff Bezos, narrowed the topics covered by its opinion section Wednesday to defending personal liberties and the free market, a pivot away from its traditional broad focus and prompting the news outlet’s...

IPHONE 16E- THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE FAMILY WITH AI-ENHANCED PROCESSING

Apple has debuted the iPhone 16e, a new model that “completes” the iPhone family. Positioned as a powerful yet affordable option, the 16e combines cutting-edge performance, breakthrough battery life, and a 48MP Fusion camera system with a focus on value.

ELON MUSK-LED GROUP PROPOSES BUYING OPENAI FOR $97.4 BILLION. OPENAI CEO SAYS ‘NO THANK YOU’

A group of investors led by Elon Musk is offering about $97.4 billion to buy the nonprofit behind OpenAI, escalating a dispute with the artificial intelligence company that Musk helped found a decade ago. Musk and his own AI startup, xAI, and a...

CALIFORNIA’S INSURANCE CRISIS LEAVES NEIGHBORS FACING UNEQUAL RECOVERY AFTER WILDFIRES

Before a wildfire ravaged their street in northwest Altadena, Louise Hamlin and Chris Wilson lived next door to each other in nearly identical houses. “I chose an old home in an old neighborhood because it has soul,” said Hamlin, a 51-year-old single...

WHAT IS DEEPSEEK, THE CHINESE AI COMPANY UPENDING THE STOCK MARKET?

A frenzy over an artificial intelligence chatbot made by Chinese tech startup DeepSeek was upending stock markets Monday and fueling debates over the economic and geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China in developing AI...

NETFLIX’S BET ON LIVE EVENTS HELPED REEL IN 19 MILLION MORE SUBSCRIBERS IN HOLIDAY-SEASON QUARTER

Netflix added nearly 19 million subscribers during the holiday-season quarter to help propel its earnings beyond analysts’ projections, capping the video streaming service’s best year yet in a sign that its expansion into live programming is paying...

ELON MUSK SAYS A THIRD PATIENT GOT A NEURALINK BRAIN IMPLANT. THE WORK IS PART OF A BOOMING FIELD

Elon Musk said a third person has received an implant from his brain-computer interface company Neuralink, one of many groups working to connect the nervous system to machines. “We’ve got ... three humans with Neuralinks and all are working well,” he...

FLYING TAXIS ARE ON THE HORIZON AS AVIATION SOARS INTO A NEW FRONTIER

When he was still a boy making long, tedious trips between his school and his woodsy home in the mountains during the 1980s, JoeBen Bevirt began fantasizing about flying cars that could whisk him to his destination in a matter of minutes. As CEO of...

2024: THE DAWN OF THE APPLE INTELLIGENCE PRODUCTIVITY

2024 has been a groundbreaking year for Apple, with the tech giant continuing to deliver premium products catering to diverse users. From launching new versions of its iconic devices to making bold forays into entirely new categories, Apple has...

A NEW NEUTRINO DETECTOR IN CHINA AIMS TO SPOT MYSTERIOUS GHOST PARTICLES LURKING AROUND US

Underneath a granite hill in southern China, a massive detector is nearly complete that will sniff out the mysterious ghost particles lurking around us. The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory will soon begin the difficult task of spotting...

SMALL BUSINESSES PLAN EVENTS, START MARKETING EARLIER TO DEAL WITH SHORTER HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON

The holiday shopping season is underway, and this year small businesses have less time to capitalize on the busy shopping period. Only 27 days separate Thanksgiving and Christmas — five fewer than last year. But there are still ways to make the most...

STARLINK -GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY ON THE GO, RIGHT IN YOUR BACKPACK & PHONE

Staying connected is not just a luxury but a necessity, and SpaceX’s Starlink Roam is redefining what it means to have global internet access. Marketed as a portable broadband solution for travelers, adventurers, and professionals, Starlink Roam...

IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR SPOTIFY WRAPPED. WHEN CAN YOU EXPECT YOUR 2024 RECAP?

It’s almost that time of year: Spotify is gearing up to release its annual Wrapped, personalized recaps of users’ listening habits and year in audio. Spotify has been giving its listeners breakdowns of their data since 2016. And each year, it’s become...

UNMANNED HELICOPTERS

ROTOR WANTS AUTONOMOUS AIRCRAFT TO FIGHT WILDFIRES

GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY

TESLA SHARES SOAR 14% AS TRUMP WIN SETS STAGE FOR ELON MUSK’S ELECTRIC VEHICLE COMPANY

Shares of Tesla soared following an election that will send Donald Trump back to the White House, an outcome that has been strongly backed by CEO Elon Musk in the closing months of the race. Tesla stands to make significant gains under a Trump...

IMAC M4 INTRODUCING THE FIRST APPLE DESKTOP READY FOR ADVANCED AI

Apple has taken another step towards revolutionizing the world of personal computing with the launch of its latest iMac. The new iMac sports the same form factor as its predecessor. Still, it’s packed with a powerhouse of features, including the latest...

IPAD MINI AI READY DESIGN THE A17 CHIP POWERHOUSE IN A COMPACT SIZE

Technology continues to shrink in size yet grow in capability, and the new iPad mini is no exception. The robust tool was designed to meet the demands of both personal and professional users. It is now equipped with the powerful A17 Pro chip and...

CHANGING OPENAI’S NONPROFIT STRUCTURE COULD HAVE BIG CONSEQUENCES

The arti cial intelligence maker OpenAI may face a costly and inconvenient reckoning with its nonpro t origins even as its valuation recently exploded to $157 billion. Nonpro t tax experts have been closely watching OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, since...

AIRPODS 4 THE FAST EVOLUTION OF THE POPULAR WIRELESS EARPHONES

AirPods have transformed how we experience audio. With the introduction of the fourth generation, Apple is pushing the boundaries of innovation further, delivering immersive sound and connectivity. Building upon its legacy of seamless integration...

Camera Control

JAPANESE SPONSORS END OLYMPIC CONTRACTS

IMMERSIVE VIDEO GAMES