📰 iPod co-creator tipped as Tim Cook’s potential successor

🤔 Recent senior departures at Apple have reignited speculation about who might eventually replace Tim Cook as CEO — and unexpectedly, Tony Fadell’s name has resurfaced.

👂 According to The Information, Fadell — one of the creators of the iPod and a former Apple executive — has privately expressed interest in returning to lead the company. Some former Apple employees believe a tougher, more disruptive leader could give the company a much-needed shake-up. After leaving Apple, Fadell founded Nest and later sold it to Google for $3.2 billion.

🤷‍♂️ However, there’s no indication that Apple’s current leadership is seriously considering him. Fadell left the company back in 2010 and remains a controversial figure, making this scenario highly unlikely.

#AppleInc #rumors @DailyApple

👓 Apple is developing its own smart glasses — and they may be announced as early as next year

📰 According to 9to5Mac, Cupertino is actively working on Apple Glasses — smart eyewear similar to Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley, but deeply integrated into Apple’s ecosystem.

Here’s what’s known so far:
👓 Small built-in cameras and sensors in the frame
🔊 Integrated speakers and microphones for interaction
🤪 A new Siri powered by Apple Intelligence
🥽 A lightweight version of visionOS tailored for glasses
📱 Tight pairing with the iPhone: heavy processing on the phone, quick tasks on the glasses
🩺 Potential health-tracking features (Apple has been testing this for years)
🎨 Multiple frame styles and colors, similar to Meta

⌚ The device is expected to use an energy-efficient S-series chip like in the Apple Watch, while the cameras will be able to recognize objects and provide information on the fly.

🔮 With Meta and Google doubling down on AI-glasses, 2025–2026 is shaping up to be the first real showdown in the smart-glasses market.

#AppleGlasses #rumors @iPhone

🖥️ New Apple Studio Display may get ProMotion, HDR, and A19 Chip

📰 According to findings in Apple’s internal code (spotted in iOS 26), the next-generation Studio Display — codenamed J527 — may feature variable refresh rates up to 120Hz with ProMotion and full HDR support.

👍 This would be a major upgrade over the current model, which is limited to 60Hz and SDR. HDR support strongly suggests a move to a mini-LED panel, offering higher brightness, better contrast, and more accurate color reproduction.

🧠 The code also mentions a built-in A19 chip — far more powerful than the A13 used in today’s display — potentially enabling improved video processing, camera features, and overall performance.

📆 The updated version is expected to arrive in the first half of 2026, possibly alongside the next generation of Macs powered by the M5 chip.

#rumors #Mac @iPhone

🔔 Apple has released iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and macOS 26.2 for all users

The update is already available. Here’s what’s new:

📱 iOS 26.2 & iPadOS 26.2

💨 AirDrop evolution
You can now generate a short code and share it with another person. They’ll stay visible in your AirDrop list for 30 days — no need to enable “Everyone” every time for non-contacts.

🍎 Lock Screen clock opacity
A new opacity slider lets you adjust the “frosted glass” effect of the clock from 0% to 100%.

🎗️ Urgent tasks in Reminders
You can now mark tasks as urgent. When the time comes, a full alarm will go off instead of a simple notification.

🎵 Lyrics in Apple Music
Song lyrics are now downloaded together with tracks. Previously, lyrics required an internet connection even for offline playlists.

♿ New accessibility options
In Accessibility settings, you can choose whether notifications and calls flash:
• the display only
• the display + camera flash
Previously, only the flash was available.

📲 iPadOS 26.2 only
The Slide Over mode is back — apps can once again open in a floating window pulled from the Dock, Spotlight, or App Library.

💻 macOS 26.2

💡 Edge Light
A new feature that turns your screen into a virtual ring light for video calls in low-light conditions.

💨 AirDrop codes
AirDrop codes are now available on macOS as well, working the same way as on iOS and iPadOS.

#iOS #iPadOS #macOS #updates @iPhone

📰 Leak reveals Apple’s secret roadmap: iOS 26.4, iOS 27 & iOS 28

iOS 26.4 is shaping up to be one of Apple’s most ambitious mid-cycle updates ever.

A leaked internal iOS 26 build has exposed Apple’s plans years ahead — and these are far from minor updates. Apple is working on:

❤️ Redesigned Health app
New layout, simpler data logging, and groundwork for a Health+ subscription with an AI assistant.
💳 Credit card autofill in third-party apps
Save cards to iCloud Keychain directly from apps, similar to Safari Autofill.
✏️ Folders in Freeform
Long-awaited board organization with iCloud sync (coming in iOS 26.4).
📺 Apple TV Sports Tier
A possible premium sports-focused subscription tier.
🔑 Extra Apple ID security
Device integrity checks before signing into iCloud, targeting modified devices.
🤪 New Siri with Apple Intelligence
More natural conversations powered by a large language model (expected spring 2026).
🎧 New AirPods Pro 3 features
Precise outdoor location tracking in Find My, likely exclusive to U2-equipped models.

🔮 Looking ahead:
• iOS 27 — improved Photos collections & new AirPods pairing system
• iOS 28 — advanced sleep metrics and Health app coming to macOS

#leaks #rumors #iOS @iPhone

📲 Apple might be preparing to launch four new professional apps for iPad

📰 A MacRumors contributor has discovered references to several new pro-level iPad apps in App Store files. At the moment these apps are available only on Mac:

• Pixelmator Pro
• Compressor
• Motion
• MainStage

👍 These apps would expand Apple’s current lineup of professional iPad software, joining Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, which were released for iPad last year. There is no official release date yet, but the timing makes sense — especially following the launch of the iPad Pro with the M5 chip.

#iPad #apps @iPhone

Apple is preparing a record-breaking lineup of new products for 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣

📱 iPhone
• Five new models: iPhone 17e, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max.
• iPhone Ultra — Apple’s first foldable smartphone.
• iPhone Air 2 — the thinnest model yet, expected release in spring 2027.

💻 iPad & Mac
• iPad 12 and updated iPad Air with M4 chip.
• New budget MacBook with A18 Pro chip.
• MacBook Pro and Air with M5/M6 chips, Mac Studio and Mac mini with upgrades.

⌚ Wearables & AR
• Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4.
• Lightweight, more affordable Apple Vision Air headset.
• Vision Pro 2 with improved capabilities.

🏠 Smart Home Ecosystem
• AirTag 2 with extended tracking features.
• Apple Studio Display 2 with 120 Hz refresh rate.
• New Apple TV and HomePod mini 2.
• Mysterious smart device combining speaker + tablet functions.

🧠 Processors
• New chips: U3, M5 Pro/Max/Ultra, M6, A20/A20 Pro, S11 = significant performance boost across all devices.

❓There are also mentions of devices with codenames N110, N209, N216, J349, J190, and J226 — their purposes are still unknown.

source: MacRumors, analysis of iOS 26 beta

#leaks #rumors @iPhone

👂 iPhone 18 Pro may ditch both the notch and Dynamic Island entirely

📰 According to The Information, Apple plans to remove the dynamic island and move the front camera to the top-left corner.

🔒 Face ID could be placed under the display, eliminating the need for a separate sensor cutout.

🔮 If true, this would be one of the biggest @iPhone design changes for years.

#rumors #iphone

🎵 Apple Music streaming integration with ChatGPT

It’s already available to chatbot users.

📱 Apple Music can be added to ChatGPT through the settings in the iOS app, on Mac, or in the web version. To connect, a user will need to sign in using the Apple Account.

🆓 ChatGPT can be used to search for songs, artists, albums, and playlists in the Apple Music catalog, with the ability to listen to track snippets right in the chatbot — even without the streaming subscription.

🔒 Listening history and user playlists remain private. ChatGPT can add content to your Apple Music library, but it does not have read access.

#apps @iPhone

📱 iPhone Air 2 сould still launch in fall 2026

📰 Insider Fixed Focus Digital claims that Apple is still considering launching the second-generation iPhone Air in fall 2026. According to the source, this plan is currently being discussed internally.

ℹ️ Previously, The Information and Bloomberg reported that the iPhone Air 2 could be delayed until spring 2027, alongside the base iPhone 18 and the more affordable 18e. The potential delay was linked to weak sales of the first-generation model, prompting Apple to reassess its strategy.

🔎 The iPhone Air 2 is expected to feature a second camera (ultra-wide), a larger battery, improved cooling with a vapor chamber, and possibly even a lower price.

#iphone #rumors @iPhone

🏊 Tim Cook bought $3 million worth of Nike shares

📰 The Apple CEO purchased a stake of 50,000 shares in the sportswear brand. Cook has been a member of Nike’s board of directors since 2005.

📈 The deal comes amid the company’s recent challenges and a drop in its stock price. The market reacted instantly to the show of support from the top executive, with shares jumping 5.1%.

💪 Investors interpreted the purchase as a signal that the stock has bottomed out and that the brand is poised for a recovery.

#finance @iPhone