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technology8 days ago•14 min saved

Apple's Rumored 'Chapstick' Cameras Promise Privacy by Refusing to Record Video

Apple is developing a smart home security camera that uses AI to analyze activity without recording video, according to Mark Gurman. The device, internally codenamed J450, resembles a chapstick and operates at low frame rates to provide text-based alerts rather than footage. This approach mirrors Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods and aims to differentiate the brand from competitors like Meta, which faces backlash over surveillance concerns. While the technology promises privacy by not storing raw video, critics note that the lack of footage could hinder police investigations, and facial recognition features may still raise privacy questions.

via Gizmodo|

#ai #apple #gurman

technology26 days ago•19 min saved

Apple's Foldable iPhone Duo Could Push Foldables Into Mainstream

Bloomberg strategist Mark Gurman says Apple's first foldable iPhone, the $1,999 iPhone Duo with a 7.6-inch display, could elevate foldables to a mainstream category, with broader adoption likely as component costs fall and leasing options expand; the Duo goes on sale Oct. 23 with preorders starting Oct. 16.

via Yahoo Finance|

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gadgets27 days ago•15 min saved

Apple Reimagines Beats as a Budget Gaming Gear Brand

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple plans to use Beats as a channel for lower-cost, experimental products—starting with a gaming controller for iPhone that may not bear Apple branding—letting Beats tap the gaming culture and the broader third-party accessories market without signaling premium Apple hardware.

via Gizmodo|

#apple #beats #gadgets

technology1 month ago•11 min saved

Apple Watch Heads for a Radical Redesign and AI-Driven Future

MacRumors’ The MacRumors Show argues the Apple Watch is due for a major rethink beyond the current generation: rumors point to a return of white ceramic casing (as soon as this year or 2027), modest yearly upgrades plus longer battery life, new colors/bands, and explorations of design shifts (including a round or displayless concept) with premium variants and cheaper options. In the longer term, Apple reportedly plans a broader lineup overhaul focused on AI features, a Health app revamp, and even non-invasive glucose sensing by 2030, with a potential Apple Watch X in the 2027–2028 window.

via MacRumors|

#ai-in-wearables #apple-watch #gurman

technology2 months ago•0 min saved

Apple plots bigger screens for future foldable iPhone lineup

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple is developing a second-generation foldable iPhone for 2027 and a third-generation model with larger cover and inner displays, while the first foldable (rumored to be the iPhone Ultra) is expected to launch this September. The initial device is rumored to have about a 5.5-inch cover and a 7.8-inch inner screen, with sizes for future generations not disclosed.

via GSMArena.com|

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gadgets2 months ago•16 min saved

Apple Tries to Shield Its Privacy Halo as It Bets on Glasses

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple’s long‑rumored glasses (code-named N50) are being pushed to late 2027 as the company hones its privacy messaging. Apple’s Vision hardware group is prioritizing privacy, exploring on-device data processing, avoiding cloud footage reviews, no always‑on camera, and not using glass imagery to train AI. The move aims to position Apple as the privacy-conscious alternative to Meta in a category infamous for privacy concerns, but Gurman’s details remain unconfirmed and could change before launch.

via Gizmodo|

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technology3 months ago•3 min saved

iPhone 18 Pro to Pack a Bigger Main Camera, Thicker Back, Leaks Suggest

A new leak via Weibo’s Fixed Focus Digital claims the iPhone 18 Pro will feature a significantly larger main camera module and an enlarged back panel, signaling a major camera hardware upgrade for Apple's Pro line, with hints of a thicker internal footprint and possible variable aperture, aligning with Bloomberg’s Gurman hints of substantial camera improvements.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #camera-upgrade #gurman

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

Apple's 20-Inch Foldable iPad May Never Launch

Apple’s long‑rumored foldable iPad, reportedly a roughly 20-inch device once prioritized by incoming CEO John Ternus, has repeatedly slipped from 2024 to 2026 and beyond, and insiders including Mark Gurman say it may never launch, potentially ending as a costly experimental project rather than a consumer product.

via The Verge|

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technology8 months ago•109 min saved

Siri 2.0 arrives in iOS 26.4 dev beta with smarter app access

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Siri 2.0 will debut in the iOS 26.4 developer beta on Feb. 23, bringing deeper integration with Messages, Calendar and Photos and context-aware queries. However, chatbot-style features aren’t expected until the next full iPhone update (iOS 27). A stable release is anticipated later, likely by late March or April, with developers first getting access to the new features.

via Tom's Guide|

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technology1 year ago•2 min saved

No New AirPods Max Expected Soon, Report Suggests

Apple is unlikely to release a new version of the AirPods Max, as the current model remains largely unchanged since 2020 and the company is focusing on other audio products. Fans will probably have to wait for an update, which may not happen soon, while current models are available for purchase.

via 9to5Mac|

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