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BREAKING: Apple announces special event for May 7th: ‘Let Loose’ 

It’s a live streamed event expected to focus on new iPad hardware and accessories!

Our thoughts coming soon, stay tuned 📣 

‼️ First M4 Macs coming this year! 

Apple is planning a major overhaul to its Mac lineup with the advent of the M4 family of chips. 

According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is planning a “new family of in-house processors designed to highlight artificial intelligence.” 

In addition, Apple is considering support for up to half a terabyte of RAM 💀 That’s up from the current max of 192GB. 

Full story by Chance Miller:  https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/11/apple-first-m4-mac-release-ai/ 

Inside Apple Vision Pro using an industrial CT scanner 😲

The images from Lumafield give us a look at the precise engineering that went into cramming all the cameras, sensors, and other technology inside the headset.

More neat images:  https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/09/apple-vision-pro-ct-scans-video/ 

Apple turned Jetsons-style video calling into reality with FaceTime. Now the company sees personal robotics as an area worth exploration, according to a new report from Bloomberg.

Is Rosey the Robot the next Jetsonian technology to become a reality?

It’s way too early to know if Apple will popularize the robot housemaid, but the report has some very interesting details about a private skunk-works project going on at the company.

Full story by Zac Hall:  https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/03/apple-robotics-project/ 

Apple is planning to release its new iPad Pro and iPad Air models in “early May,” according to a new report from Bloomberg.

The news comes as Apple’s “overseas suppliers have ramped up production” of the new devices.

The report explains that Apple had hoped to release the new iPads “by the end of March or early April,” but is still in the process of finishing software updates for the devices.

What can we expect to see? Details at 9to5Mac:  https://9to5mac.com/.../new-ipad-pro-ipad-air-release-dates/ 

It's official! WWDC 2024 is happening June 10-14 ✨

 https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/26/wwdc-2024-official-date-confirmed/ 

iOS 18 will reportedly allow iPhone users to freely place app icons anywhere on the grid, making gaps on the home screen possible for the first time!

What do you think about this?

In addition: Apple believes iOS 18 will be its biggest update ever, with new AI features being a key focus. The company may also integrate chatbot functionality via Google’s Gemini, as reported by 9to5Mac.

Full story:  https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/24/gurman-ios-18-to-new-home-screen-iphone-update/ 

NEWS: US Department of Justice is readying a formal lawsuit against Apple to be filed as soon as tomorrow, according to a report from Bloomberg.

The suit will claim Apple broke antitrust laws by restricting access to iPhone software and hardware features.

The claims of the suit have not yet been released, but are expected to revolve around the monopolistic power of the iOS App Store.

If you’re thinking this feels like the recent EU crackdown all over again, you could be right. 

Full story:  https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/20/iphone-lawsuit-apple-doj-sued/ 

By Benjamin Mayo. 

New iPad Pro models will be available in both matte and glossy screen options, according to a new rumor on Weibo today.

This would be similar to how the Apple Studio Display and Pro Display XDR are also available in glossy and Nano-texture display options.

The post also says it is “confirmed” that new iPad hardware is coming next week.

What else can we expect to see in the new models? Full story:  https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/20/ipad-pro-matte-screen-rumor/ 

By Chance Miller. 

A new rumor today says that Apple has invested billions in a new coating technology for future iPhone displays.

This technology would allegedly make future iPhone displays "more scratch-resistant" and add a new anti-reflection layer, but it won't be ready for the iPhone 16 this year…

Full story by Chance Miller:  https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/19/iphone-17-anti-reflective-display/