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Macrumors
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WhatsApp Testing Threaded Replies for iOS
- WhatsApp is testing support for threaded message replies on iOS, a feature previously available only on Android.
- The feature is currently in active development in the WhatsApp for iOS beta via TestFlight.
- Threaded message replies will allow users to respond to specific messages separately from the main chat feed, enhancing conversation organization.
- WhatsApp is known for conducting staggered rollouts, so further beta releases are expected before the feature becomes widely available.
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Digit
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Who is Sabih Khan: Apple’s next COO, everything you need to know
- Sabih Khan, a veteran operations executive at Apple, will succeed Jeff Williams as Chief Operating Officer (COO) later this month.
- Khan has been instrumental in managing Apple's sophisticated supply chain and has risen through the ranks over the past three decades.
- His background includes dual bachelor's degrees in Economics and Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in operations before joining Apple.
- Khan's appointment ensures Apple's operational strength and adaptability in a challenging global tech landscape.
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Hackernoon
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Apple & Meta Would Rather You Forgot About the 'Glasshole'
- META and Apple are launching smart glasses, venturing into face mounted technology.
- Despite technological advancements, public skepticism remains high due to privacy concerns and high costs of wearable tech.
- There are concerns about the potential misuse of smart glasses, such as streaming visual data to generate inappropriate content, with big tech's history of inadequate product safeguards highlighted.
- While smart glasses have practical uses, the tech industry is urged to prioritize accountability and trust in their designs rather than simply focusing on innovation and attention.
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Macrumors
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Apple Now Wants to Buy Streaming Rights for Formula 1
- Apple is reportedly in talks to acquire the streaming rights for Formula 1 in the United States following the success of 'F1: The Movie.'
- This move puts Apple in competition with Disney's ESPN, the current American broadcaster for Formula 1, which pays $85 million annually for the rights.
- Formula 1 viewership has been increasing, with the potential for a new U.S. streaming deal to be worth over $121 million per year.
- Apple, already streaming live sports like Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer, may add Formula 1 to its portfolio after the success of 'F1: The Movie.'
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Appadvice
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See Your Calendar in a New Way With Timescape
- Timescape is a unique calendar app providing a big-picture view, showing an entire year without gaps between months.
- Events are displayed on a full-screen grid, with single-day events shown as dots and longer events as capsules.
- Users cannot zoom in on specific months, weeks, or days to encourage planning and consideration of available time.
- The app allows users to create, edit, and delete events, choose calendars to view, and offers a subscription starting at $0.99 per month or $4.99 yearly with a 7-day free trial.
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Digit
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Apple’s design team will report directly to Tim Cook after Jeff Williams’ exit
- Apple's COO, Jeff Williams, is set to leave the company, with Sabih Khan taking over the role.
- Williams will continue to work with Tim Cook until the end of the year, overseeing the design team, Apple Watch, and Health initiatives.
- After his retirement, Apple's design team will directly report to Tim Cook.
- Sabih Khan, with 30 years at Apple, will be the new COO, praised for his strategic skills and leadership values.
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Macrumors
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Apple Account Card Expanding to More Countries
- Apple is expanding the ability to add an Apple Account Card to the Wallet app to more countries.
- With iOS 15.5, users can add an Apple Account Card to display the Apple credit balance associated with an Apple ID.
- The card can be added by opening the Wallet app, tapping on 'Add Apple Account' under 'Available Cards,' and adding it if there's an Apple Account balance.
- Backend changes to Apple Pay suggest the feature is expanding to additional European countries like Ireland, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Portugal.
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Macrumors
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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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