Apple loses more AI researchers, Siri exec to Google and Meta

A new report today highlights the ongoing exodus from Apple’s artificial intelligence and Siri teams. Mark Gurman reports that Apple has lost “least four more of its artificial intelligence researchers in recent weeks in addition to a top Siri executive.”

The report says the departing employees are headed to companies including Meta and Google DeepMind:

The latest exits include Yinfei Yang, Haoxuan You, Bailin Wang and Zirui Wang. Yang left to start a new company, while You and Bailin Wang joined Meta, according to people familiar with the


iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone Fold: These camera features are rumored

This fall Apple has three flagship iPhones rumored to launch: iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Fold. Per the latest reporting, there are two rumored camera advantages Apple’s Pro line will have over the foldable.

Fall iPhone lineup will offer two main choices: Pro or Fold

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Technics EAH-AZ100 in-ear headphones: Superb sound with AirPods-like convenience

Music lovers with Apple kit have long been forced to choose between the sound quality available from the established audio players and the slickness of the AirPods approach to connectivity – but the in-ear headphones have mostly resolved this dilemma.

They not only deliver the best sound quality I’ve ever experienced with in-ear headphones, but also an Apple-like Just Works experience when switching between devices …

Pairing headphones with our devices has always been a somewhat clunky endeavor. Just putting them into pairing mode seems to involve a different

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Deals: Apple Trail Loop up to 52% off, 24GB Mac mini $100 off, AirTag 2 cases, iPhone 16 Pro $620 off, more

Alongside the ongoing Amazon low on AirPods Pro 3 and deep deal on AirPods 4 with ANC, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is kicking off a near unheard of 52% price drop on Apple’s latest Trail Loop in blue with the black finish. Those offers also join a new low on the latest black model Trail Loop as well as a chance to save $100 on the most affordable M4 Mac mini with 24GB of RAM again and this giant Elevation Lab AirTag 2


Apple ‘runs on Anthropic,’ says Mark Gurman

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is well known for having numerous sources inside of Apple, and in a he shared some interesting comments about the company’s reliance on Anthropic.

Apple recently announced an AI partnership with Google . But reporting indicates the company initially pursued deals with other companies, including Anthropic.

Based on new comments from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, it’s easy to see why.

Gurman, , said the following:

Apple runs on Anthropic at this point. Anthropic is powering a lot of the stuff Apple


Apple shares heartwarming ‘Glad I Met You’ short film shot on iPhone 17 Pro

Apple has released its annual Shot on iPhone short film in celebration of Chinese New Year. This year’s film, “Glad I Met You,” tells a heartwarming story of finding family with a stray dog.

Apple says the short film was directed by Bai Sue and shot on iPhone 17 Pro:

A girl, a talking dog, and a meticulously thought out scheme make up this heartwarming tale about finding family. Apple joins forces with director Bai Xue for an imaginative blend of cinematography and stop-motion


Apple TV’s hit detective series with Colin Farrell sets return date

Apple TV’s hit neo-noir detective series Sugar is back for season 2 this year, with Colin Farrell returning. Here’s the release date.

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Tim Cook hints at ‘never been seen’ innovations coming this year

Apple celebrated its best quarter ever yesterday , but in the company earnings call, CEO Tim Cook teased that the company has even bigger things ahead with new innovations later this year.

Rumors indicate Apple has a huge lineup of 20+ new products launching this year , with this week‘s AirTag 2 debut just the beginning.

And during yesterday’s quarterly earnings call, CEO Tim Cook said that the company’s upcoming products would “deliver innovations that have never been seen before,” saying Apple’s “


iPhone 18 isn’t launching until next year, new report reaffirms

Apple is widely expected to bifurcate the launch of the iPhone 18 lineup. Sources including Ming-Chi Kuo, Bloomberg , and The Information have reported that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold will launch later this year, followed by the base model iPhone 18 next spring.

A new report from today corroborates that timeline.

The report says that Apple has at least five new iPhone models in the pipeline. Three of those are expected to launch in the second half of 2026, including the iPhone


Apple discontinues iPhone Upgrade Program in the UK

Apple has discontinued the iPhone Upgrade Program in the UK, according to changes made to its . The company says it is starting a “new chapter for upgrades” and that “the iPhone Upgrade Program is coming to an end.”

Apple also appears to be winding down its partnership with Barclays, which was the bank behind the iPhone Upgrade Program in the UK.

Here’s what Apple says on its UK website:

A new chapter for upgrades.

The iPhone Upgrade Programme is coming to an end, but we

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