The Core: Apple; TLDR (June 15)
The post WWDC fog continues, but you know it won’t last long.
UK bans social media for kids
The UK will put a ban on social media for tomorrow’s voters, while also pushing through ID verification for use of this aspect of the internet. Nanny state, Big Brother, genuine child protection, or all three? Here’s what kid’s think.
Apple’s unannounced product is now delayed
“Some new opportunities will be announced in the third quarter,” an Apple supplier told shareholders, “and some will be moved to the beginning of next year.” Is he talking about the unconfirmed folding iPhone, or just confirming a split iPhone release calendar?
App Store recommendations get personal
Announced at WWDC 2026, Apple began rolling out new US App Store features this week, including Personalized Collections of apps tailored to your interests. New app marketing tools have also been introduced.
Apple has even more plans for AI
Mark Gurman says Apple will introduce support for third-party chatbots beyond ChatGPT and introduce some form of AI App Store. That’s just the beginning:
Apple plans four new Macs this year
The piece is mostly reheated rumor, but predicts M5 Max and Ultra Mac Studio, M5 iMac with new colors, M5 Mac Mini, and Apple’s take on a touchscreen Mac, MacBook Ultra.
Apple supplier Luxshare plans $3 billion IPO
Manufactures iPods, iPhones, Vision Pro for Apple, was selected by OpenAI to make the mysterious Jony Ive device.
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iPhone 18 Pro casing may have problems
Apple’s flagship phone may be prone to scuffs and scratches, leak claims.
Jamf shares enterprise risks of AI
The more you use it, the more problems you’ll find.
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