"Layoffs are relatively rare at Apple, though the company has made at least four rounds of reductions in 2024." — Mark Gurman
So much for the Sept. 10 tip "people familiar with the situation" gave Mark Gurman last week.
"With robotics, Apple believes it can solve a series of first-world problems."
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New iPhones, Watches and AirPods unveiled on the 10th would likely be released on the 20th — in time for Apple to record the first nine days of sales in fiscal Q4.
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But the company is unlikely to replace Qualcomm's modem for another five or so years.
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"If Apple can’t catch up quickly, Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook may need to rethink the company’s approach to AI. It also could put Apple AI chief John Giannandrea on the spot."
"The company now has a team of several hundred people working on the device, which uses a thin robotic arm to move around a large screen."
"The sales pitch will probably go like this: If you want something snazzier than a standard iPhone — but don’t really need the performance, screen size or cameras of a Pro model — you can get something that looks much cooler while still having the specifications of a regular iPhone."
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"The mass upgrade to the M4 processor marks another milestone for Apple: It’s the first time the company is putting the same chip generation in all its Macs." — Mark Gurman
"You even see some analysts describing it as a breakthrough akin to the original iPhone. Let me be clear: At this point, Apple Intelligence isn’t that.
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