Report: Apple reconsiders Magic Mouse design

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The Magic Mouse has been around since 2009. And while it's moved from batteries to a rechargeable system and from Lighting to a USB-C port, it hasn't changed as drastically since it came out. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports in his Power On newsletter that Apple is prototyping versions of the mouse aimed at addressing the needs of the "modern era." And yes, that includes the often-complained charging port location.

However, we might have to wait between 12 and 18 months. Gurman reports it would take months or years of hardware engineering, software development, and operations work after the designers finalize its look.

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A giant foldable iPad on the horizon?

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Apple is supposedly working on a foldable device, likely a giant iPad that unfolds into a tablet twice its size (around 20 inches). This ambitious project, currently in development, is expected to launch around 2028, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter.

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Useful Apple Intelligence features are coming

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Apple is gearing up to launch updates for its operating systems—iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2—that would bring more useful artificial intelligence-powered features. The update introduces ChatGPT integration and the iPhone 16-exclusive visual intelligence that shows information about photos.

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Apple's Johny Srouji might be considered for Intel CEO position

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Following Pat Gelsinger's departure from the beleaguered Intel, the company is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer. And it may set its sights on Johny Srouji, Apple’s executive in charge of custom silicon and other hardware technologies. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman writes that the company might consider asking him again to take on the role. He was reportedly offered the job five years ago to replace CEO Brian Krzanich so he might be in mind this time.

As Gurman pointed out, Apple is on the verge of launching one of Srouji's most significant projects, a.k.a. a homegrown modem. And he would not have a lot more to prove after that, which may allow him to help rebuild Intel.

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