Apple hints at radically different AGI view than AI competitors

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a regular discussion point for many AI companies, but it seems that Apple has a radically different view than the majority. Here’s what the company just revealed.

Steven Levy recently interviewed several Apple executives on the topic of Apple Intelligence. The full article based on those interviews is .

Much of the discussion re-treads familiar territory from other interviews, but there was one especially interesting quote related to artificial general intelligence. It came from Apple’s Senior Vice President of Machine Learning


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Apple’s Johny Srouji likely on Intel’s new CEO short list

Apple’s vice president of Hardware Technologies Johny Srouji became known for his work leading the development of Apple Silicon chips, which have become a fundamental part of the company’s products. While there are no signs that Srouji wants to leave Apple any time soon, it seems that Intel is keeping a close eye on him for a potential new CEO.

As reported by on Sunday, Intel is now looking for a new CEO as Pat Gelsinger retired from the company earlier this month. Interestingly, it seems that Johny Srouji


Deals: Most affordable 13-inch M4 iPad Pro $200 off, M2 iPad Air from $499, official Apple Watch band, more

Joining ongoing all-time lows on just about all , today we are looking over at the 2024 iPad lineup with the return of Black Friday pricing. The most affordable is now once again while the more modestly-priced are now the going rate. From there, we move over to a return low on the , a $50 price drop on the new gray with Find My, and our exclusive that’s delivering as much as MagSafe chargers, Mac keyboards, and much more. Everything else

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Rumor: OLED MacBook Pro without a notch coming in 2026

Apple has big plans for the future of MacBook Pro displays. A new timeline from that Apple aims to transition the MacBook Pro from mini-LED to OLED displays as soon as 2026.

As part of this change, Apple reportedly plans to ditch the MacBook Pro’s notch cutout…

The roadmap shows that Apple plans to release 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with OLED displays between 2026 and 2027. The company will use hybrid OLED display technology


Next Apple TV+ movie is a Valentine’s Day horror thriller, here’s the trailer

Apple TV+ has revealed its next movie release, and it’s a little bizarre and still very mysterious. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller, The Gorge looks like part thriller, part horror, with some romance thrown in and a Valentine’s Day release. Here’s the trailer.

In line with Apple’s ever-changing movie strategy , The Gorge is coming straight to Apple TV+ on February 14, 2025 —there’s no planned theatrical release.

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iPhone SE 4 is coming soon; here are the latest rumors

Apple is reportedly set to launch the iPhone SE 4 in just a few short months . The update will bring a dramatic overhaul to Apple’s most affordable iPhone.

A new supply chain report this week has some additional details on what to expect from the iPhone SE 4’s camera hardware.

According , LG Innotek will supply the modules for the front and rear cameras on the iPhone SE 4. The report says the iPhone SE 4 will have a 48MP camera on the back and a 12MP TrueDepth


Apple announces expansion in Saudi Arabia, retail stores opening in 2026

Apple announced that it would be expanding its retail presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the online store opening in 2025, and physical stores opening in 2026.

Following the opening of the company’s developer academy in 2021, Apple plans to continue to invest in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the Apple Online Store to the region in summer 2025. Apple says that this will bring “exceptional service and support directly from Apple in Arabic for the


Here’s everything we’re expecting with Apple Pro Display XDR 2

Apple introduced the in 2019 with its $4999 price tag, no included stand, and an optional Pro Stand for $999. Since then, despite all of the advancements in display technology, Apple has left it untouched. While there isn’t a ton to go off of, there are a couple of smaller details that give us an idea on what Apple is working on.

Apple released the in 2022, and it had one unique advantage over most displays


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With the M4 Mac lineup, Apple will be doing something it hasn’t in over a decade

Seemingly, for the first time in forever, Apple will be updating every single Mac with an M4 chip, presuming rumors hold correct. There have been a number of times where this has been close, but it hasn’t happened anytime in the past decade, at least.

Earlier this fall, Apple introduced the first Macs with M4: , , and i. There were a number of noteworthy upgrades, including more (and faster) Thunderbolt ports, nano-texture display options, and Center Stage camera


Apple discontinued these 15 products after its fall releases

Apple’s had a very eventful fall, with a jam packed September event, an iPad mini 7 launch in mid October, followed up by an “exciting week of announcements” at the end of the month.

With all of those new product announcements, there were also a number of discontinuations of older products, meaning they’re no longer available to purchase from the Apple Store. However, there’s still good deals to find on last gen products from third parties.

Apple introduced a in October, with

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