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Apple's Design Team Will Soon Report Directly to Tim Cook
- Jeff Williams, Apple's current Chief Operating Officer, will be leaving his position later this year.
- When Williams departs, Apple's design team will start reporting directly to CEO Tim Cook.
- Williams has been overseeing Apple's design team since 2023, following Jony Ive's departure in 2019.
- Apple will have Sabih Khan take over as Chief Operating Officer to manage Apple's supply chains, while Williams will still lead the design team until he exits the company at the end of the year.
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BGR
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Apple Support app might get its own AI assistant in iOS 26
- Apple is working on an AI-powered 'Support Assistant' for the Apple Support app, as discovered in Apple's code by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.
- Users may soon be able to chat with this AI-powered assistant within the app to get support related to Apple products and services.
- The assistant is expected to utilize generative AI models for providing answers, and users may have the option to upload files or images for assistance.
- While the feature has not been officially announced, it hints at Apple's efforts to enhance user support within its ecosystem, potentially aligning with recent advancements in AI technology.
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Idownloadblog
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Aqara’s Prime Day deals scream affordability for those wanting smart home accessories on a budget
- Smart home accessory brand Aqara joins Prime Day sales with discounts on various products like smart locks, cameras, sensors, and more.
- Aqara's Prime Day sale offers significant price reductions, with products like Smart Lock U100 discounted from $190 to $124.99 and Camera Hub G5 Pro at $129.99 instead of $180.
- Aqara's smart home accessories provide enhanced security, access control, and automation options while being compatible with Apple's HomeKit.
- The sale runs from July 8th to July 11th; customers can purchase items at discounted rates through Amazon, providing a budget-friendly opportunity to upgrade their smart home setup.
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Pymnts
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Apple COO Jeff Williams to Hand off Some Duties, Then Retire
- Apple's Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams will hand off some of his duties before retiring later this year to spend more time with friends and family.
- Williams will transition his role to Apple Senior Vice President of Operations Sabih Kahn, who will then take over as COO and continue reporting to Apple CEO Tim Cook.
- The transition of the COO role to Kahn is part of a long-planned succession, with Kahn being described as a brilliant strategist who has been central to Apple's supply chain.
- Apple's plans for dealing with U.S. tariffs on China include sending more iPhones made in India to supply the U.S. market by the end of 2026.
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Idownloadblog
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Apple Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams stepping down later this month & retiring later this year
- Apple's Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jeff Williams is set to step down later this month and retire later in 2025.
- Senior Vice President of Operations Sabih Khan will succeed Williams as COO.
- Despite retiring, Williams will remain involved with Apple's design team, Apple Watch, and health initiatives.
- Williams, who has been with Apple for over 27 years, is credited with enhancing the company's global supply chain.
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Macrumors
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iOS 26 Liquid Glass Design Drama: Beta 2 vs. Beta 3 Changes in Every App
- Apple makes significant design changes in iOS 26 beta 2 and beta 3.
- Beta 3 introduces more opaque navigation bars, favoring a frosted glass look.
- Users express frustration over the removal of translucency in various apps.
- Comparisons show differences in design elements like opacity and transparency.
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The Verge
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Apple’s design team will report to Tim Cook
- Apple's design team, currently reporting to COO Jeff Williams, will begin reporting directly to CEO Tim Cook after Williams' retirement late this year.
- Apple is transitioning to a new “universal” Liquid Glass design language across its products, combining optical qualities with fluidity for new user experiences.
- The Liquid Glass design update incorporates transparency, glass shine effects, and frost for readability, inspired by the Vision Pro’s AR interfaces.
- The unified design approach may extend to future hardware products, including a rumored slim-bezel iPhone, foldable iPhone, smart home display, smart glasses, and a special glass-themed 20th-anniversary iPhone in 2027.
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Gizchina
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Apple Adds More Colour Options to iOS 26 Wallpaper in Beta 3
- Apple has added new colour options to the default iPhone wallpaper in iOS 26 beta 3, giving users more customization choices.
- The update introduces four new variants of the default wallpaper, including Shadow, Sky, Halo, and Dusk.
- Previously, iOS 26 beta versions only had one wallpaper that adjusted based on light or dark mode, while beta 3 offers distinct designs for users.
- While not a significant change, the addition of new wallpaper options is a positive step towards enhancing user experience and personalization in iOS 26.
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Macrumors
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Apple Working on ChatGPT-Style AI Assistant for Customer Support
- Apple is working on an AI-based Support Assistant for the Apple Support app, as discovered in Apple's code by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.
- The Support Assistant is expected to allow users to receive generative AI-based solutions for their issues before contacting live support agents.
- Users may be able to upload images, PDFs, or documents related to support requests, and the tool could potentially be ChatGPT-powered.
- Although there is no indication of when the feature will launch, Apple is currently testing a ChatGPT-style AI tool called 'Ask' for AppleCare support advisors.
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BGR
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Apple announces longtime COO Jeff Williams to step down
- Apple's longtime COO Jeff Williams is stepping down from his role, with Sabih Khan set to replace him as Apple's new COO as part of a planned succession strategy.
- Williams will continue to report to Tim Cook and oversee design, health, and Apple Watch initiatives at Apple.
- Sabih Khan, who has been in charge of Apple's supply chain, will take over as COO, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Current CEO Tim Cook was also formerly Apple's COO, emphasizing the importance of the COO role in supporting Apple's extensive product lineup.
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TechCrunch
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Apple COO Jeff Williams to step down later this month
- Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer, is stepping down later this month as announced by the company on Tuesday.
- Sabih Khan, the senior vice president of operations, has been appointed as the new COO.
- Williams plans to retire in order to spend more time with friends and family, including his grandchildren.
- Before his retirement, Williams will oversee the design team and the Apple Watch, reporting to CEO Tim Cook.
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Cultofmac
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Jeff Williams steps down as Apple COO
- Jeff Williams, Apple's COO since 2010, is set to retire later this year. Sabih Khan will take over his position.
- This transition marks the end of speculations about Williams eventually succeeding Tim Cook as CEO.
- Tim Cook praised Williams for his contributions to Apple's supply chain, the Apple Watch launch, and health strategy.
- As Williams steps down, he will continue to oversee Apple's design team and health initiatives until his full retirement later this year.
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The Verge
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One of Tim Cook’s possible successors is leaving Apple
- Apple's vice president of operations, Sabih Khan, is set to replace Jeff Williams as chief operating officer later this month as part of a pre-planned succession.
- Williams, who oversaw the development of iconic Apple products like the iPod, iPhone, and Apple Watch, was considered a potential successor to CEO Tim Cook.
- Williams will continue to oversee design and Apple's health initiatives until his retirement later this year, while Khan will step in as COO.
- Khan, who has been with Apple for 30 years, will face new challenges in his role, overseeing Apple's supply chain production and dealing with trade war implications between the US and China.
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Macrumors
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Apple Announces Jeff Williams Stepping Down as COO Later This Month
- Jeff Williams, Apple's COO, will be stepping down later this month and will be succeeded by Sabih Khan, current Senior Vice President of Operations.
- Williams has overseen worldwide operations, customer service, led Apple Watch engineering, and health initiatives since his promotion to COO in 2015.
- Williams will stay at Apple in a transition role until the end of the year, continuing to report to CEO Tim Cook before retiring.
- Sabih Khan will gradually transition into the COO role, having worked at Apple for over 30 years and being praised by Cook for his strategic leadership in supply chain and environmental sustainability.
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Mjtsai
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Hearing Aids vs. AirPods Pro
- Apple has invested in making AirPods Pro function as over-the-counter hearing aids, approved by the FDA and other regulators, with a hearing test app on the iPhone to adjust audio profiles.
- The cost of hearing aids is 25 times more than AirPods Pro, but the effectiveness may not be 25 times better, especially for mild hearing loss cases.
- AirPods Pro can still be sufficient in some situations but may carry a stigma as people might assume you're not paying attention when wearing them.
- While the hearing aids are discreet and match hair color, they lack the tight integration with the phone that AirPods have due to Apple's proprietary Bluetooth features.
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