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Apple’s design team will report to Tim Cook

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-08-28 08:58:14

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Apple CEO Tim Cook is about to take over one of the most significant parts of Apple’s business: its design team. The team currently reports to COO Jeff Williams, but once Williams begins his just-announced retirement “late in the year,” the design team “will then transition to reporting directly to Cook,” Apple says. The company is currently in the midst of a huge software de

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Apple COO Jeff Williams to step down later this month

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2025-08-28 07:00:44

Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer, is stepping down from his role later this month, as announced by the company on Tuesday. Sabih Khan, who currently serves as the senior vice president of operations, has been appointed as the new COO. Williams has decided to step down in order to retire and hopes to “spend more time with friends and family, including five grandchildren and counting,” he stated in the press release. Before his retirement later this year, Williams will continue to

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This one iPadOS 26 toggle makes the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-28 12:00:36

iPadOS 26 is a major upgrade for iPad productivity, but one of the new features that makes it the most Mac-like is buried inside Settings for the dock. Here are the details. iPadOS 26 can keep showing dock even when working inside apps In iPadOS 26, apps get an entirely new windowing system that works a lot like the Mac. You can freely resize windows, overlap them, and do all the things that Stage Manager once tried to do, but couldn’t quite deliver. The update also brings the menu bar to th

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Apple design team to start reporting directly to Tim Cook later this year

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-08-28 12:14:52

Apple today announced that COO Jeff Williams will retire later this year, with Sabih Khan set to assume the COO role later this month. In addition to his role as COO, however, Williams is also responsible for overseeing Apple’s design team. Once Williams officially retires later this year, Apple says that the design team will begin reporting directly to Apple CEO Tim Cook. From Apple’s press release today: Apple today announced Jeff Williams will transition his role as chief operating officer

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FTC’s click-to-cancel rule has been struck down by federal judges at the eleventh hour

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-28 12:35:03

In 2024, the FTC was set to implement the "click to cancel" rule, which would have placed requirements on companies to be forthright about the terms and conditions and exit options for their subscriptions. Since that time, the agency has become a less independent part of the executive branch and in May, it delayed enforcing some parts of this rule to July 14. Today, the entire plan appears to be dead in the water after judges in the US Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decided to vacate the rule.

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This tiny 2-in-1 charger solved my biggest problem with traveling - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-08-28 12:33:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Twelve South ButterFly SE is available for $100 in Midnight Plum, Iridescent, White, Black, and Pink. This charging station is highly compact, making it ideal for travelers and habitual end-of-night nightstand charging folks. You can only charge two devices at the same time, which may not be enough power for some. View now at Amazon The Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 Wireless Qi2 Charger is on sale during Amazon Prime Day, listing for just $70 ($30 off). Also: The

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My favorite Apple Watch is 32% off during Prime Day sales

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2025-08-28 12:48:00

The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) pictured with the Spigen Crystal Liquid Pro Apple Watch band. Kayla Solino/ZDNET Apple's popular watch wearables are available in several models, and the Watch SE (2nd Gen) is still the latest base model watch to hit the market. Despite Apple unveiling the new Watch Series 10 in September 2024, the SE did not get an upgrade as originally rumored. While it's not packed with all the Series 9 or 10 features, it offers great value for those looking to track basic health

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Ask HN: What are some cool or underrated tech companies based in Canada?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-28 11:50:04

I'm based in Canada and curious to learn more about interesting or up-and-coming tech companies here — not just the usual big names like Shopify or Lightspeed, but also smaller startups, bootstrapped companies, or niche players doing great work in software, hardware, AI, sustainability, fintech, etc.

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Apple says COO Jeff Williams will retire from company later this year

cnbc.com Kif Leswing 2025-08-28 16:59:40

Jeff Williams, chief operating officer of Apple Inc., during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) at Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, US, on Monday, June 9, 2025. Apple said on Tuesday that Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams, a 27-year company veteran, will be retiring later this year. Current operations leader Sabih Khan will take over much of the COO role later this month, Apple said in a press release. For his remaining time with the comapny, Williams will continue

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As AI use expands, platforms like Brain Max seek to simplify cross-app integration

venturebeat.com Emilia David 2025-08-28 15:03:27

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now As more companies choose to bring generative AI tools into their workflows, the number of AI applications they need to connect to their stack increases. An emerging trend brings more visibility into all these applications in one place, allowing enterprises to query, search, and monitor their data and AI applications without needing to open

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Apple COO Jeff Williams stepping down later this month

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-08-28 16:34:25

Apple has announced that Jeff Williams is stepping down as chief operating officer later this month. Sabih Khan, Apple’s senior vice president of Operations, will assume the COO role as part of what Apple describes as a “long-planned succession.” Williams joined Apple in 1998 as the company’s head of Worldwide Procurement. Prior to joining Apple, he worked at IBM for thirteen years across multiple operations and engineering roles. In his current role at Apple, he oversees the company’s entire w

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Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 are $100 off for Prime Day

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2025-08-28 16:20:00

Before this year’s Prime Day event began, there were already some great early deals on Apple products, allowing you to save on the Apple Watch, iPad, and the MacBook Air. Now we can add Apple’s second generation AirPods Pro with USB-C charging case to the list, which is currently down to $149 ($100 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, the best deal we’ve seen yet. The AirPods Pro combine superb audio with excellent ANC, plus they have a transparency mode, which lets outside sounds in, allowin

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One of Tim Cook’s possible successors is leaving Apple

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-08-28 16:54:57

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Apple has announced that Sabih Khan, the company’s vice president of operations, will take over for Jeff Williams as chief operating officer later this month. In an announcement on Tuesday, Apple said the move is part of a “long-planned succession” that has Williams retiring at the end of this year. Williams, who oversaw the introduction of the iPo

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New Android TapTrap attack fools users with invisible UI trick

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-28 20:39:25

A novel tapjacking technique can exploit user interface animations to bypass Android's permission system and allow access to sensitive data or trick users into performing destructive actions, such as wiping the device. Unlike traditional, overlay-based tapjacking, TapTrap attacks work even with zero-permission apps to launch a harmless transparent activity on top of a malicious one, a behavior that remains unmitigated in Android 15 and 16. TapTrap was developed by a team of security researcher

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Zoom’s new Meta Quest app encourages taking video calls in VR

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-08-28 20:07:07

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Zoom has rolled out a standalone app for Meta Quest headsets. With the app, you can join or host meetings in virtual reality while appearing as your Meta Avatar. Zoom launched an app for the Quest in 2023, but it was only available through Meta’s Horizon Workspaces app, and users could also only host a meeting if they had a Zoom subscription. Zoom’

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Ceramic: A cross-platform and open-source 2D framework in Haxe

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-25 19:52:31

Cross-platform, powered by Haxe Thanks to the Haxe programming language, you can write your code once and transpile it to C++, JS or C#. Ceramic takes advantage of that feature to export your app natively to Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, HTML5/WebGL and even Unity projects!

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If You’re a Prime Member, the 2024 Mac Mini Hits a New All-Time Low with This Hidden Coupon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-29 00:35:34

Everyone is scrambling to get their hands on the new Mac Mini which was released in November. You can find it for $599 by default but on occasion, you’ll see it go for $550 on sale. This Prime Day, Amazon is one-upping that by slipping a special coupon onto the product page, a deal which will not appear on the top Prime Day search results. You must keep a close eye out to spot it and act fast to snatch up this offer: With this hidden coupon, you can get the 2024 Mac Mini for $499, a discount of

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Worms Make Me Uncomfortable, but I'll Still Play This Upcoming Apple Arcade Game

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-28 23:26:36

Worms are everywhere. I know and accept this, but I hate those little critters and they freak me out. Their wriggly bodies make my skin crawl, and I actively avoid them at all costs. But when Apple Arcade adds Worms Across Worlds, the next installment in the award-winning Worms series, on Aug. 7, I'll play it because the game's cartoony style make these worms palatable for me. Apple Arcade is filled with familiar and classic games, alongside exclusive titles, that you can play for $7 a month (£

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tvOS 26 beta 3 available now for Apple TV 4K users

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-29 04:20:41

tvOS 26 beta 3 is now available for developers, debuting one day after Apple has released a variety of new beta software for its other platforms. Later this year, Apple is expected to ship its first new Apple TV 4K hardware in three years. tvOS 26 includes some key changes that hint at that new hardware getting a built-in camera. But whether you buy a new Apple TV box this year or not, tvOS 26 will still offer a variety of upgrades for you. New features include: Liquid Glass redesign overh

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My favorite AirTag wallet alternative is lightweight, super thin, and on sale now

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-08-29 04:47:30

ZDNET's key takeaways KeySmart's SmartCard is available on Amazon for $40 (3-pack for $90). It's super thin, has a wireless rechargeable battery, and is IPX7-rated. It needs to be recharged every 5 months or so. View now at Amazon Save 25% on the KeySmart SmartCard during Amazon Prime Day. Just be sure to apply the on-page coupon to get the SmartCard for $30 (save $10). Apple AirTags have changed my life, saving me countless hours looking for keys and other items that I absent-mindedly mis

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Released in March, the New iPad Air Is Already Cheaper Than the Previous Model Thanks to Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-29 04:40:51

Apple’s iPad Air has traditionally been the top choice for those who want an upscale tablet experience short of going all the way to the iPad Pro. Apple’s latest 11-inch iPad Air, which debuted in March, is already causing a splash on this Prime Day with its price reduction that puts it below last year’s model. Amazon is currently offering the new iPad Air for $479, a discount from its usual $599: This 20% discount marks a new all-time low for this model, and makes it one of the most compelling

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In a blow to Google Cloud, Replit partners with Microsoft

techcrunch.com Julie Bort 2025-08-29 04:24:56

Replit on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership deal with Microsoft that should be good for business for both of them. Replit will become available through Microsoft’s enterprise cloud app store, Azure Marketplace, meaning Microsoft shops will be able to purchase Replit subscriptions there. Replit is also integrating its tech with a number of Microsoft cloud services like containers, virtual machines, and Microsoft’s version of Postgres — the database that Replit supports — called Neon Serv

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Here’s everything new for the Phone app in iOS 26

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-29 08:35:43

Apple’s Phone app is getting its biggest changes ever this year in iOS 26, with a completely revamped layout, call screening tools, Apple Intelligence features, and more. Here’s everything new that’s coming to your Phone app in iOS 26. Brand new design Apple is completely overhauling the design of the Phone app in iOS 26. But unlike last year’s big Photos redesign, this time Apple’s making the new layout entirely optional. When you first install iOS 26 and launch Phone, you’ll get asked whet

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Looking for a good bundle? Get 3 years of Apple Care+ with a new MacBook Air M3

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-29 08:25:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET If you're a little accident prone with your tech, don't worry -- there's lots of support out there. Apple's protection service, Apple Care+ is made specifically for consumers who might be guilty of a drop or ding-up now and again. During Amazon's Prime Day week, other retailers offer up their own deals to compete, and B&H is no exception, with discounts across its Apple products. Right now, you can get a new MacBook Air M3 (15-inch) for $1,128, bundled with three years of App

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Show HN: I built a tool to solve window management

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-29 06:01:42

Supported OS: Windows 10/11. Includes lifetime bug fixes and security updates. 30 day risk free guarantee. Limited Time Introductory Pricing! $ 29 $20, includes one year of all other types of updates. Algorithm, feature, etc. $ 59 $40, includes three years of all other types of updates. Select option on checkout page. First 3 to purchase get an additional 50% off and an additional year of updates. The next 10 to purchase get an additional 25% off and an additional year of updates. The n

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Google Maps is now available on Garmin’s smartwatches

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-08-29 08:54:04

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Garmin has announced that a free Google Maps app is now available for most of the company’s smartwatches that lets you know where and how far your next turn is while walking, cycling, or running. Unlike the more robust version of Google Maps available for Wear OS that can be used to search for destinations and even navigate without a smartphone,

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ByteDance reportedly plans to release US-specific version of CapCut

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-08-29 08:03:52

In Brief TikTok owner ByteDance is planning to move U.S. users to a new version of CapCut, its video editing app, according to a report from Business Insider. Launching a U.S.-specific app could be part of the company’s broader plan to comply with a 2024 law requiring ByteDance to divest from TikTok and its other U.S. assets, or risk being forced to cease operations in the country. ByteDance is also reportedly developing a new version of TikTok for U.S. users ahead of an expected sale of the

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People Are Rizzing on Tinder Using ChatGPT, Then Showing Up to Dates Completely Tongue-Tied

futurism.com Unknown 2025-08-29 11:30:15

Online dating apps have become a leading way to meet romantic partners, turning dating from an in-person experience into an often tedious, touchscreen-focused exercise. And with the advent of generative AI, that bleak landscape of modern dating is continuing to evolve in dystopian — and perhaps predictable — ways. As the Washington Post reports, a 31-year-old named Richard Wilson was startled when his date "had none of the conversational pizzazz she had shown over text." Her messages had incl

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PSA: Apple TV+ is only $4.99/month on Prime Video this week

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-28 17:07:34

If you haven’t heard, Amazon’s annual Prime Day is sort of turning into a ‘Prime Week.’ And one special has already started: Apple TV+ subscriptions are now only $4.99/month through Prime Video. Last fall, Apple TV+ became available inside Amazon’s streaming ecosystem for the first time. What does this mean? Basically, that there’s now an alternate way to subscribe to and watch Apple TV+. Rather than subscribing through the Apple TV app, you can subscribe through Prime Video. Your Amazon cred

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Slow Horses gets season 7 renewal, three new seasons coming to Apple TV+

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-29 12:26:41

Apple TV+ has had its best year ever so far, and it’s bound to continue with returning hits this fall like the recently announced Slow Horses season 5. But with another announcement today, Apple confirmed we’ll keep getting new Slow Horses episodes for a long while yet: seasons 6 and 7 are now both official. Slow Horses season 7 is now official, likely for 2027 Out of all the shows on Apple TV+, none has been as consistently produced and released as Slow Horses. The spy thriller starring Gary

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Apple’s design team will report to Tim Cook

Apple COO Jeff Williams to step down later this month

This one iPadOS 26 toggle makes the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever

Apple design team to start reporting directly to Tim Cook later this year

FTC’s click-to-cancel rule has been struck down by federal judges at the eleventh hour

This tiny 2-in-1 charger solved my biggest problem with traveling - and it's on sale

My favorite Apple Watch is 32% off during Prime Day sales

Ask HN: What are some cool or underrated tech companies based in Canada?

Apple says COO Jeff Williams will retire from company later this year

As AI use expands, platforms like Brain Max seek to simplify cross-app integration

Apple COO Jeff Williams stepping down later this month

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 are $100 off for Prime Day

One of Tim Cook’s possible successors is leaving Apple

New Android TapTrap attack fools users with invisible UI trick

Zoom’s new Meta Quest app encourages taking video calls in VR

Ceramic: A cross-platform and open-source 2D framework in Haxe

If You’re a Prime Member, the 2024 Mac Mini Hits a New All-Time Low with This Hidden Coupon

Worms Make Me Uncomfortable, but I'll Still Play This Upcoming Apple Arcade Game

tvOS 26 beta 3 available now for Apple TV 4K users

My favorite AirTag wallet alternative is lightweight, super thin, and on sale now

Released in March, the New iPad Air Is Already Cheaper Than the Previous Model Thanks to Prime Day

In a blow to Google Cloud, Replit partners with Microsoft

Here’s everything new for the Phone app in iOS 26

Looking for a good bundle? Get 3 years of Apple Care+ with a new MacBook Air M3

Show HN: I built a tool to solve window management

Google Maps is now available on Garmin’s smartwatches

ByteDance reportedly plans to release US-specific version of CapCut

People Are Rizzing on Tinder Using ChatGPT, Then Showing Up to Dates Completely Tongue-Tied

PSA: Apple TV+ is only $4.99/month on Prime Video this week

Slow Horses gets season 7 renewal, three new seasons coming to Apple TV+

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