While [Microsoft was worrying about Google’s AI dominance](https://qz.com/microsoft-openai-partnership-fears-google-ai-dominance-1851449683), it should have been worried about Apple. Apple may have been quiet on AI while its rivals brought innovation after innovation to the budding market for generative artificial intelligence, but in typical Apple fashion, its lateness is no sign of weakness. Apple just snagged an “observer” seat on OpenAI’s board of directors, according to Bloomberg, which cited unnamed sources. The position — which will be filled by Apple’s App store head Phil Schiller later this year — is part of [Apple’s deal with OpenAI](https://qz.com/apple-openai-partnership-chatgpt-iphone-ipad-1851530584) to put ChatGPT on its devices. [Microsoft got its non-voting OpenAI board seat](https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/29/microsoft-secures-non-voting-board-seat-at-openai-.html) in November of 2023. The company has a [multi-year, multi-billion dollar partnership](https://qz.com/microsoft-makes-its-third-multi-billion-dollar-investme-1850022458) with the powerful AI startup behind the world’s best-known chatbot (ChatGPT). Such board positions allow the tech giants to glean insights from OpenAI decision-making processes, though Microsoft and Apple have no control over those decisions. Historic rivals Apple and Microsoft have been neck-and-neck in the race to a seat as the world’s most valuable company over the last month. Microsoft’s major push into AI over the past year [helped it surpass Apple’s market capitalization for the first time since 2021](https://qz.com/apple-s-valuation-tops-3-trillion-1850595210) in January. [Apple finally caught up in June](https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-beats-microsoft-return-worlds-most-valuable-company-2024-06-12/#:~:text=AI%2Dpowered%20Apple%20overtakes%20Microsoft%20as%20world's%20most%20valuable%20company,-By%20Sruthi%20Shankar&text=June%2012%20(Reuters)%20%2D%20Apple,to%20dominate%20artificial%20intelligence%20technology.), and now Microsoft’s market cap is just nose hairs (in Big Tech terms) ahead. Apple’s ChatGPT deal and OpenAI board seat isn’t the only case for its potential AI dominance. The company is [expected to announce future partnerships with Google](https://qz.com/apple-intelligence-ios-18-chatgpt-deal-google-analyst-1851532127) and other AI chatbot-makers in the future, and it’s working on its own AI tools ([dubbed “Apple Intelligence”](https://qz.com/apple-wwdc-live-updates-reveal-ai-features-strategy-iph-1851529951)) such as AI enhancements to its voice assistant, Siri, among other features. But while Apple’s OpenAI board seat is good for its financials, it’s another sign of the [growing entanglement between AI startups and Big Tech](https://qz.com/microsoft-apple-google-ai-consolidation-antitrust-scr-1851370263), which has [sparked antitrust concerns](https://qz.com/microsoft-nvidia-openai-doj-ftc-investigation-antitrust-1851522748). And as powerful firms take meetings behind closed doors, experts and former employees have said [their lack of oversight and transparency pose serious risks to society](https://qz.com/open-letter-from-ai-employees-says-ai-companies-pose-se-1851518657) — since no substantive AI regulation exists yet — such as proliferating misinformation and exacerbating inequalities. By the numbers -------------- **$10 billion:** Amount of [Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI](https://www.semafor.com/article/01/09/2023/microsoft-eyes-10-billion-bet-on-chatgpt) last year **$3.41 trillion:** Microsoft’s market capitalization on July 3 **$3.38 trillion:** Apple’s market cap on July 3 **$0:** [How much Apple is paying OpenAI](https://qz.com/apple-openai-chatgpt-no-money-1851537412) to put ChatGPT on its devices

At the end of June, Apple's App Store [rejected the Windows/retro PC emulator "UTM SE"](https://games.slashdot.org/story/24/06/25/001234/apple-says-no-to-pc-emulators-on-ios). But in a reversal Apple approved the app Saturday, [reports the Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/13/24198015/apple-utm-se-pc-os-emulator-for-ios). "We are happy to announce that UTM SE is [available](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/utm-se-retro-pc-emulator/id1564628856) (for free) on iOS and visionOS App Store," the developer [posted on X](https://x.com/UTMapp/status/1812238024220238180), "and coming soon to AltStore PAL." From the Verge: _After Apple [rejected](https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/24/24185066/apple-pc-dos-emulators-ios-rejection) the app in June, the developer said it wasn't going to keep trying because the app was "a subpar experience." Today, UTM thanked the AltStore team for helping it and credited [another developer](https://x.com/UTMapp/status/1812241740172263663) "whose QEMU TCTI implementation was pivotal for this JIT-less build."_ _As with [other emulators on the App Store, you can't do much with UTM SE out of the box. It doesn't come with any operating systems, though the app does](https://www.theverge.com/24139004/apple-app-store-retro-game-emulators-ios-console-ports-storystream) [link to UTM's site](https://mac.getutm.app/gallery/), which has guides for Windows XP through Windows 11 emulation, as well as downloads of pre-built virtual Linux machines. Mac OS 9.2.1 and DOS are listed in one screenshot from the UTM SE App Store page. Mac OS 9.2.1 and DOS are listed in one screenshot from the UTM SE App Store page._

174761122 story [](//apple.slashdot.org/index2.pl?fhfilter=google)[ ](//apple.slashdot.org/index2.pl?fhfilter=usa)[](//apple.slashdot.org/index2.pl?fhfilter=apple) Posted by msmash on Thursday August 15, 2024 @03:20PM from the up-next dept. Californians' driver's licenses are going digital as people will soon be able to [carry them in their Apple or Google wallets](https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2024/08/15/california-digital-drivers-license-apple-google-wallet). From a report: _The governor's office says it's a secure and convenient tool that will allow users to more easily undergo ID verification, such as airport screenings. The virtual wallet capabilities, which are set to roll out "in the coming weeks," will allow users to add and access California driver's licenses and ID cards on their iPhones, Apple Watch and Android devices -- similar to credit cards. They will be authorized for use in TSA screenings, select apps and select businesses, such as Circle K. Participating airports in the state include SFO, SJC and LAX. The new format, which Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to announce Thursday, is part of the DMV's broader mobile driver's license (mDL) pilot, which launched last year. "This is a big step in our efforts to better serve all Californians, meeting people where they're at and with technology people use every day," Newsom said in a statement shared first with Axios._

174929490 story [](//apple.slashdot.org/index2.pl?fhfilter=apple) Posted by [BeauHD](https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauhd/) on Thursday September 05, 2024 @04:40PM from the what-year-is-it dept. Apple announced it is [planning to bring its Find My service to South Korea](https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/09/05/public-demand-gets-apple-to-finally-announce-find-my-for-south-korea) in early 2025. Originally [released](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Find_My) in 2010, the Find My service has been unavailable in South Korea, making it the last country without access to Apple's tracking feature. AppleInsider reports: _In July 2024, complaints from users in South Korea reached a point where they were finally petitioning the government to allow Apple's Find My feature to work. Any iPhone made for sale in South Korea had Find My permanently disabled, so it wouldn't work even when the owner was in a different country. Now in a statement on its Korean website, Apple has announced that it plans to bring Find My to the country shortly. "Apple plans to introduce the 'Find My' network in Korea in the spring of 2025," says a [brief statement](https://www.apple.com/kr/newsroom/2024/09/apples-find-my-network-coming-to-south-korea-in-spring-2025/) (in translation). "Users in Korea will soon be able to use the Find My app to find their Apple devices and personal belongings with their personal information protected, and check the location of friends and family." \[...\] According to the [user petition](https://petitions.assembly.go.kr/status/onGoing/1CAEA7C991955B46E064B49691C6967B) submitted to the National Assembly Petition website of South Korea, Apple has said that Find My is disabled "because of internal policy." _

On Monday, Apple will be holding its [annual iPhone event](https://www.fastcompany.com/91179580/apple-event-preview-september-2024-iphone-16-ios-18-ai-what-to-expect). This year’s presentation is dubbed “[It’s Glowtime](https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=zvdnvggt),” and Apple is expected to use the occasion to debut its new iPhone 16 series as well as new AirPods and new Apple Watches. Also on Monday, Apple is expected to announce the release date for iOS 18, the iPhone’s upcoming operating system. It’s very likely that Apple could make iOS 18 available to download on existing iPhones within a week—with September 13 or September 16 being the two most likely launch dates based on previous iOS releases. No matter when it actually happens, though, you’re just days away from being able to install iOS 18 on your iPhone. And if you plan on doing so, there are some steps you should take first to get your iPhone ready. The first step you should take before you install iOS 18 on your iPhone is to make sure your existing iPhone will actually run iOS 18. If your iPhone **can’t support it,** you’ll be stuck running iOS 17 **or an earlier operating system** for the rest of its life. Here are the iPhones that will be able to install iOS 18: * iPhone 15 * iPhone 15 Plus * iPhone 15 Pro * iPhone 15 Pro Max * iPhone 14 * iPhone 14 Plus * iPhone 14 Pro * iPhone 14 Pro Max * iPhone 13 * iPhone 13 mini * iPhone 13 Pro * iPhone 13 Pro Max * iPhone 12 * iPhone 12 mini * iPhone 12 Pro * iPhone 12 Pro Max * iPhone 11 * iPhone 11 Pro * iPhone 11 Pro Max * iPhone XS * iPhone XS Max * iPhone XR * iPhone SE (2nd generation or later) If you’ve got one of these iPhones, you’re golden: iOS 18 will be able to run on it. Another good practice is to make sure your iPhone is already running the latest iOS before you upgrade to iOS 18. This will ensure that you have the smoothest upgrade transition. Expand to continue reading ↓

Sep 11, 2024 11:13 AM Now that AirPods Max have finally been upgraded to USB-C, just a few Apple items are holding on. Can you guess all three?  Photograph: Jakub Porzycki; Getty It Feels Like we have been saying goodbye to Apple’s Lightning cable for some time, and that farewell appears to be all the closer following the company’s September Glowtime event. With the [slew of devices announced](https://www.wired.com/story/everything-apple-announced-iphone-16-apple-watch-series-10-new-airpods/), Apple has transitioned all of its flagship products to USB-C. However, the proprietary connector we know so well is still hiding in some corners of its product lineup if you look hard enough. But for how much longer? It's no secret that Apple's [transition to USB-C](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-usb-c-cables/) has felt messy and disorganized—WIRED writer Andrew Williams even wrote [a heartfelt eulogy](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-lightning-connector-eulogy/) for Lightning back in 2020. And yet, here we are in 2024, with a lonely few Lightning products still clinging on. So how did we get here? The Lightning connector was first announced in 2012 alongside the iPhone 5 as a replacement for yet another proprietary charger—the bulky and prone-to-failure 30-pin connector. Not only was Lightning much smaller, creating more space inside devices for [other components](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-15-usb-c/) (like bigger batteries), it also raised the standard for durability. Plus it was reversible, so whichever way you plugged it in, it would fit. However, proprietary chargers also gave Apple control. Every Lightning connector has a small Apple chip in it to help regulate voltage, and while that can be said to improve safety, it has also allowed the company to collect licensing fees from third-party accessory makers, leveraging the Lightning port via the company's Made for iPhone program. It's easy to see why it would want to hold on to the standard for as long as possible. With that said, the steady move to USB-C actually started on Apple’s own say-so, in 2018 with the iPad Pro. In 2020, the iPad Air followed suit, then the iPad Mini in 2021. Whether Apple would’ve eventually moved the iPhones over, too, we’ll never know, because in 2022 the [European Union stepped in and passed a law](https://www.wired.com/story/eu-law-usb-c-iphones-lightning/) that meant phones, cameras, and tablets sold in the region _had_ to pack a USB-C port by the end of this year. Apple said it would comply, but it wasn't happy about it, stating that such strict regulation “stifles innovation.” Whether or not the company ever truly believed that, the switch to USB-C doesn’t seem to have held Apple back. At its Glowtime hardware event, it took the opportunity to move the the rest of the [AirPods](https://www.wired.com/review/apple-airpods-max/) family to USB-C—_finally_ updating the [AirPods Max](https://www.wired.com/review/apple-airpods-max/) to the format and bringing it to the new AirPods 4, too. So which Lightning products are left? Aside from older, legacy iPhones and the first-gen Apple Pencil that remain on sale, the only current-generation products being sold that boast a Lightning connection are the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad. It’s highly possible these [Mac accessories](https://www.wired.com/story/best-macbook-accessories/) could also be refreshed with USB-C by the end of the year. According to the [Power On newsletter](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-09-08/apple-event-staggered-ai-rollout-and-same-iphone-design-means-no-super-cycle-m0tkgzqg?srnd=undefined), Bloomberg'_s_ Mark Gurman expects Apple to hold another event in October to announce the M4-powered iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook Pro, and new iPad models. It would make sense for the company to tie in updated versions of its keyboard, mouse, and trackpad then. As for that legacy first-gen Apple Pencil, it could finally be discontinued, too. At this point, having [four different styli](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-pencil-pro-not-backward-compatible/) to choose from is overkill—especially when one of them requires removing the cap and awkwardly plugging it into an (old) iPad’s Lightning port to charge it. But it may take a bit longer for Apple to ditch those remaining iPhones from its store. Since the iPhone hardware event for this year has already passed, it's likely we won't see these models pulled from the catalog until next September—with the probability the company might also announce the long-overdue, next-generation iPhone SE with USB-C, too. Regardless, it means the Lightning cable remains within the Apple universe, for now at least. But the end is near, and 2025 could finally be the year that Lightning heads to the great proprietary recycling bin in the sky.

 [AAPL\-1.14%](https://qz.com/quote/AAPL)[NFLX\-0.57%](https://qz.com/quote/NFLX)[DIS\-0.29%](https://qz.com/quote/DIS) Apple ([AAPL\-1.14%](https://qz.com/quote/AAPL)) announced Monday that its video streaming service, Apple TV+, will be free worldwide this upcoming weekend, allowing anyone with an Apple ID to access the platform’s shows. “Apple TV+ is ringing in the New Year by offering an all-access pass to customers all around the world,” the company said in a [press release](https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2024/12/get-a-free-all-access-pass-to-apple-tv-the-first-weekend-of-2025/) on Monday. “Enjoy Apple TV+ for free the first weekend of 2025 (January 3 through January 5), Apple TV+ will be free on any device where Apple TV+ is available.” User who take advantage of the offer will be able to watch shows like “The Morning Show,” “Ted Lasso,” and “Severance.” The tech giant had been [teasing](https://x.com/AppleTV/status/1872298393172865218) an event involving its streaming platform since last week. On Monday, the company promoted the free weekend across social media. However, some [posts](https://x.com/AppleTV/status/1873730763356795379) indicate the free period will run from Jan. 4 through Jan. 5. This is because the promotion is expected to begin on the afternoon of Jan. 3 Pacific time, which shortens the offer for certain regions. The news comes as several streaming platforms rolled out steep [discounts](https://qz.com/hulu-streaming-black-friday-deals-1851709313) to attract new users for their [ad-supported plans](https://qz.com/netflix-disney-amazon-prive-video-ads-streaming-revenue-1851696868?_gl=1*16jeiod*_ga*MTQ5MzI4MTgxNi4xNjcxNjM2NzAw*_ga_V4QNJTT5L0*MTczNTU4NTkxNC40My4xLjE3MzU1ODg4NTMuNjAuMC4w) this holiday season, with some offering subscriptions as low as $0.99 per month. Additionally, Netflix ([NFLX\-0.57%](https://qz.com/quote/NFLX)) has been working to attract more viewers through live programming, including two [NFL games on Christmas](https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-nfl-christmas-gameday-reaches-65-million-us-viewers) that each averaged 24 million viewers. A halftime show headlined by Beyoncé drew an even larger audience, with 27 million people tuning in. **Read more:** Our free, fast, and fun briefing on the global economy, delivered every weekday morning.

Do you develop on GitHub? You can keep using GitHub but automatically [**sync your GitHub releases to SourceForge**](https://sourceforge.net/p/forge/documentation/GitHub%20Importer/) quickly and easily with **[this tool](https://sourceforge.net/p/import_project/github/)** so your projects have a backup location, and get your project in front of SourceForge's nearly 20 million monthly users. It takes less than a minute. Get new users downloading your project releases today! × 176146063 story [](//apple.slashdot.org/index2.pl?fhfilter=iphone)[](//apple.slashdot.org/index2.pl?fhfilter=apple) Posted by msmash on Thursday February 06, 2025 @08:30PM from the shape-of-things-to-come dept. Apple plans to unveil a long-anticipated [overhaul of the iPhone SE in the coming days](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-06/apple-s-long-awaited-overhaul-of-budget-iphone-nears-release), a move that will modernize its lower-cost model in a bid to spur growth and entice consumers to switch from other brands. Bloomberg: _The company expects to announce the device as early as next week, ahead of it going on sale later in the month, according to people with knowledge of the matter. \[...\] The new device, code-named V59, also will be Apple's first with an in-house cellular modem, replacing a component from Qualcomm, Bloomberg News has reported. It will have a larger screen with Face ID and also include a speedier A18 chip, which will help support Apple Intelligence. The removal of the home button from the iPhone SE means that Apple will have fully phased out the iconic interface, which debuted on the first iPhone in 2007._

This morning, Apple announced its [largest spend commitment](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-will-spend-more-than-500-billion-usd-in-the-us-over-the-next-four-years/) to date: A whopping $500 billion that’s set to be invested in American manufacturing, engineering, and AI efforts over the next four years. The major news comes just days after Apple CEO Tim Cook met with President Donald Trump to discuss the tech giant’s current manufacturing practices and the president’s tariff initiatives. Earlier this month, the Trump administration [moved ahead](https://www.fastcompany.com/91281774/trumps-tariffs-china-could-risk-access-rare-earth-elements-widely-used-tech-sector) with a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports and [proposed even larger tariffs](https://www.fastcompany.com/91271963/trump-pauses-tariffs-canada-mexico) on Mexican imports—both countries that serve as major manufacturing suppliers for Apple’s partner, Foxconn Technology Group. After Cook and Trump met on Friday, the president said that Apple planned to close existing plants in Mexico and build more products in the U.S. instead, claiming, “They don’t want to be in the tariffs.” “\[Cook\] is going to start building,” [Trump told reporters](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-20/apple-s-tim-cook-meeting-with-trump-as-tariffs-threaten-iphones?embedded-checkout=true) of the CEO’s plans for U.S. investment. “Very big numbers—you have to speak to him. I assume they’re going to announce it at some point.” Now, Cook’s plans have come into sharper focus. Here’s everything you need to know about Apple’s supersized American investment: According to [a press release from Apple](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-will-spend-more-than-500-billion-usd-in-the-us-over-the-next-four-years/), the $500 billion investment will be spread across a few major projects and several smaller initiatives. To start, the company plans to begin building servers in the U.S. via a new 250,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. The plant will be located in Houston, Texas, and is slated to open sometime in 2026. Meanwhile, in Detroit, Apple will open the Apple Manufacturing Academy, a tech education initiative. Expand to continue reading ↓

> 强势的政策导向，能否带来强势的美国制造回流？ “现在的生产线全满了，明年也满了，后年也被订了。（美国工厂）扩产没其他理由，就是’不够’两个字。”针对有关台积电“在美追加投资”的争议，在2025年3月6日举行的新闻发布会上，台积电（TSM.N）董事长兼CEO[魏哲家如此回应](https://pr.tsmc.com/english/news/3210) ... 两天前，台积电宣布将对美国先进半导体制造领域再投资1000亿美元，在亚利桑那州新建五座半导体工厂（三座晶圆厂、两座先进封装厂）以及一个研发中心

176778971 story [](//apple.slashdot.org/index2.pl?fhfilter=apple) Posted by msmash on Thursday March 20, 2025 @12:07PM from the breaking-news dept. Apple is undergoing a rare shake-up of its executive ranks, aiming to get its artificial intelligence efforts back on track after months of delays and stumbles, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. From the report: _Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook has lost confidence in the ability of AI head John Giannandrea to execute on product development, [so he's moving over another top executive to help](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-20/apple-vision-pro-chief-mike-rockwell-named-siri-head-giannandrea-keeps-ai-role): Vision Pro creator Mike Rockwell. In a new role, Rockwell will be in charge of the Siri virtual assistant, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the moves haven't been announced. Rockwell will report to software chief Craig Federighi, removing Siri completely from Giannandrea's command. Apple is poised to announce the changes to employees this week. The iPhone maker's senior leaders -- a group known as the Top 100 -- just met at a secretive, annual offsite gathering to discuss the future of the company. Its AI efforts were a key talking point at the summit, Bloomberg News has reported. The moves underscore the plight facing Apple: Its AI technology is severely lagging industry rivals, and the company has shown little sign of catching up. The Apple Intelligence platform was late to arrive and largely a flop, despite being the main selling point for the iPhone 16._**Further reading**: ['Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino'](https://apple.slashdot.org/story/25/03/13/1815207/something-is-rotten-in-the-state-of-cupertino)

[MSFT+0.31%](https://qz.com/quote/MSFT)[AAPL+0.75%](https://qz.com/quote/AAPL)[GOOGL+2.20%](https://qz.com/quote/GOOGL)[AMZN+3.53%](https://qz.com/quote/AMZN)[NVDA+3.33%](https://qz.com/quote/NVDA) Magnificent 7 stocks rose during Monday morning trading after reports that the Trump administration is considering excluding some tariffs that are set to go into place on April 2. Microsoft ([MSFT+0.31%](https://qz.com/quote/MSFT)) and Apple ([AAPL+0.75%](https://qz.com/quote/AAPL)) stocks were up by less than 1%, while Alphabet ([GOOGL+2.20%](https://qz.com/quote/GOOGL)) rose by 1.2% at the market open. Amazon ([AMZN+3.53%](https://qz.com/quote/AMZN)) and Nvidia ([NVDA+3.33%](https://qz.com/quote/NVDA)) were up by more than 2% during early morning trading, while Meta ([META+3.49%](https://qz.com/quote/META)) rose by close to 4%, and Tesla ([TSLA+10.93%](https://qz.com/quote/TSLA)) climbed by more than 5%. Tesla stock was up by more than 4% before the market open on Monday, while shares of Meta, Nvidia, and Amazon were up by more than 2% during pre-market trading. Alphabet, Apple, and Microsoft stocks were all up by more than 1%. S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Industrial Average [futures all gained](https://qz.com/stock-watch-nvidia-palantir-tesla-bayer-hardie-azek-1851771821) in pre-market trading after Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal reported that the White House is narrowing its focus for reciprocal tariffs that President Donald Trump will announce on April 2. The Trump administration will [exclude some of the reciprocal tariffs](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-22/trump-plans-his-tariff-liberation-day-with-more-targeted-push?sref=P6Q0mxvj) it plans to put on other countries, including U.S. allies, on April 2, Bloomberg reported, citing officials familiar with the matter. Additionally, Trump will reportedly not announce the separate, industry-specific tariffs that he has previously spoken about. Countries without tariffs on the U.S. or that have a trade surplus with the U.S. will not be targeted by the reciprocal tariffs, an official told Bloomberg. However, President Trump reportedly wants to announce rates that are effective immediately. “April 2nd is going to be liberation day for America,” Trump reportedly said on Friday. “We’ve been ripped off by every country in the world, friend and foe.” He added that the tariffs will bring the U.S. “tens of billions.” Despite a more targeted approach, the tariffs will [still largely impact major U.S. import partners](https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-tariff-reciprocal-deadline-industrial-delay-97508838), the Wall Street Journal reported. The White House reportedly now is focused on implementing tariffs on about 15% of nations with which the U.S. has an ongoing trade imbalance.

New analysis by MIT Technology Review reveals AI's rapidly growing energy demands, with data centers expected to [triple their share of US electricity consumption from 4.4% to 12% by 2028](https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/05/20/1116327/ai-energy-usage-climate-footprint-big-tech/). According to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory projections, AI alone could soon consume electricity equivalent to 22% of all US households annually, driven primarily by inference operations that represent 80-90% of AI's computing power. The carbon intensity of electricity used by data centers is 48% higher than the US average, researchers found, as facilities increasingly turn to dirtier energy sources like natural gas to meet immediate needs. Tech giants are racing to secure unprecedented energy resources: OpenAI and President Trump announced [a $500 billion Stargate initiative](https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/01/21/225229/trump-to-announce-up-to-500-billion-in-ai-infrastructure-investment), Apple plans to [spend $500 billion on manufacturing and data centers](https://apple.slashdot.org/story/25/02/24/1142222/apple-announces-500-billion-us-investment-plan-to-hire-20000-people), and Google expects to [invest $75 billion in AI infrastructure in 2025 alone](https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/02/05/1156248/google-to-spend-75-billion-on-ai-push). Despite their massive energy ambitions, leading AI companies remain largely silent about their per-query energy consumption, leaving researchers struggling to assemble what one expert called "a total black box."

**[Has your data leaked on the dark web? Get your free dark web report now.](https://hubs.la/Q038lz530)** × 177836971 story [](//apple.slashdot.org/index2.pl?fhfilter=ios)[ ](//apple.slashdot.org/index2.pl?fhfilter=software)[](//apple.slashdot.org/index2.pl?fhfilter=apple) Posted by [BeauHD](https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauhd/) on Wednesday May 28, 2025 @05:00PM from the yes-really dept. According to [Bloomberg's Mark Gurman](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-28/apple-to-rebrand-device-operating-systems-ios-26-macos-26-watchos-26?srnd=undefined) _(paywalled),_ this year's iOS update won't be called iOS 19. "Instead, Apple is [planning to call it 'iOS 26](https://9to5mac.com/2025/05/28/ios-26-coming-next-month/)' as part of a new year-based naming strategy," reports 9to5Mac. The new naming scheme will apply to all of Apple's software platforms. From the report: _Bloomberg explains that Apple is making this change to "bring consistency to its branding and move away from an approach that can be confusing to customers and developers." The branding alignment comes as Apple is also reportedly planning dramatic redesigns for all of its platforms. The goal seems to be to unify everything both in terms of naming and design._

Apple's [Worldwide Developers Conference 25](https://developer.apple.com/wwdc25/) (WWDC) kicks off next week, June 9th, showcasing the company's latest software and new technologies. That includes the next version of iOS, which is rumored to have the most significant design overhaul since the introduction of iOS 7. Here's an overview of what to expect: _**Major Software Redesigns** Apple plans to shift its operating system naming to [reflect the release year](https://apple.slashdot.org/story/25/05/28/1953246/apple-will-announce-ios-26-at-wwdc-not-ios-19), moving from sequential numbers to year-based identifiers. Consequently, the upcoming releases will be labeled as iOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, etc., streamlining the versioning across platforms. iOS 26 is anticipated to feature a glossy, glass-like interface inspired by visionOS, incorporating translucent elements and rounded buttons. This design language is expected to extend across iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, promoting a cohesive user experience across devices. Core applications like Phone, Safari, and Camera are slated for significant redesigns, too. For instance, Safari may introduce a translucent, "glassy" address bar, aligning with the new visual aesthetics. While AI is not expected to be the main focus due to Siri's current readiness, some AI-related updates are rumored. The Shortcuts app may gain "Apple Intelligence," enabling users to create shortcuts using natural language. It's also possible that Gemini will be offered as an option for AI functionalities on the iPhone, similar to ChatGPT. **Other App and Feature Updates** The lock screen might display charging estimates, indicating how long it will take for the phone to fully charge. There's a rumor about bringing live translation features to AirPods. The Messages app could receive automatic translations and call support; the Music app might introduce full-screen animated lock screen art; and Apple Notes may get markdown support. Users may also only need to log into a captive Wi-Fi portal once, and all their devices will automatically be logged in. Significant updates are expected for Apple Home. There's speculation about the potential announcement of a "HomePad" with a screen, Apple's competitor to devices like the Nest Hub Mini. A new dedicated Apple gaming app is also anticipated to replace Game Center. _If you're expecting new hardware, don't hold your breath. The event is expected to focus primarily on software developments. It may even see discontinued support for several older Intel-based Macs in macOS 26, including models like the 2018 MacBook Pro and the 2019 iMac, as Apple continues its transition towards exclusive support for Apple Silicon devices. Sources: [Apple WWDC 2025 Rumors and Predictions!](https://www.youtube.com/@WaveformClips) (Waveform) [WWDC 2025 Overview](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/wwdc/) (MacRumors) [WWDC 2025: What to expect from this year's conference](https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/06/wwdc-2025-what-to-expect-from-this-years-conference/) (TechCrunch) [What to expect from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference next week](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/06/what-to-expect-from-apples-worldwide-developers-conference-next-week/) (Ars Technica) [Apple's WWDC 2025: How to Watch and What to Expect](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-wwdc-2025-how-to-watch-what-to-expect/) (Wired)

[Skip to main content](https://www.wired.com/live/apple-wwdc-2025-live-blog/#main-content)  Follow our WWDC 2025 live blog for all of the updates coming to iOS, macOS, watchOS, and more. Welcome to WIRED's live coverage of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. The WWDC25 keynote will begin at **10 am Pacific**, **1 pm Eastern**, and **6 pm British Summer Time**. It's a livestreamed event, and you can watch it right here on this page, or open the video feed in its own tab; Apple is streaming the video on its [developer website](https://developer.apple.com/wwdc25/) and on its developer-focused [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@AppleDeveloper). [WWDC](https://www.wired.com/tag/wwdc/) is Apple's annual event for its global network of software developers. The company uses the keynote to announce all of the changes coming to the software that powers [iPhones](https://www.wired.com/tag/iphone/), [Macs](https://www.wired.com/tag/mac/), [Apple Watches](https://www.wired.com/tag/apple-watch/), and the rest of Apple's hardware. It also announces changes coming to the cloud services it provides, from iCloud and Messages to Siri and [Apple Intelligence](https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-the-inside-story-of-apple-intelligence/). It's basically one big news dump for everything in the world of Apple software. On occasion, the company will sneak in a surprise and use the WWDC keynote to announce something like a new hardware or software platform; 2023's event was when we first learned about [Apple Vision Pro](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-vision-pro-specs-price-release-date/). But this year, we're only expecting software announcements—just bits, no atoms. Read Reece Rogers’ preview of the show for a full look at [what to expect from WWDC 2025](https://www.wired.com/story/apple-wwdc-2025-how-to-watch-what-to-expect). Once the keynote is underway, we'll post all of the important updates here on this live blog. We'll tell you release dates, point out new features, and note what's missing. We'll also have some analysis from our expert reporters who are either attending WWDC or watching from afar. Most of us have been covering Apple for well over a decade, so we'll be able to offer some unique insights about what's being shown during the presentation. We'll kick off live coverage around a half an hour before the keynote is scheduled to start. So come back at **9:30 am PDT** (**12:30 pm EDT**, and **5:30 pm in the UK**). You'll see the live blog refresh, and the text on this page will be replaced by live updates. Get ready for a great WWDC.