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Launched in 2019, iPadOS separated from iOS, the original operating system for the iPad. iPadOS provides a more flexible and customized experience specifically designed for the larger display canvas of the iPad.
Apple has officially announced WWDC 2026, scheduled for June 8-12. The event will focus on a significant Siri overhaul, transforming it into a more conversational and context aware assistant. Apple also confirmed the discontinuation of the Mac Pro due to its declining relevance and shifts towards Apple silicon.
Apple just revealed the iPhone 17, new Apple Watch updates, and more at its 2025 September Event. Here’s a full recap of everything.
After 15 years of waiting—who’s counting anyway?—Meta finally launched WhatsApp for iPad! Despite its popularity, it’s surprising it took this long. With 57 million iPads shipped last year, Meta might have finally heard our cries for iPad versions of all its apps…
Several new iPhone 17 leaks, including models of the alleged design, have surfaced in the last week. Together with a clearer picture of the iPhone 17 lineup, we’ve seen Apple shift its marketing focus to Apple Intelligence. Especially as it relates to its current iPhone 16 family. The company has also sped up its efforts to diversify its supply chain and shield itself from tariffs. And just a couple of days ago, Apple celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch. Get the full scoop in this week’s Mission CMD 🚀
Apple has been spared from the majority of Trump’s tariffs, mitigating the impact of the US trade war with China. Meanwhile, Tim Cook is prioritising the company’s augmented reality efforts with several key projects in development. We’re also expected to see major changes in iPadOS 19 to bring it more in line with macOS, and there have been big shake-ups in the Siri team. All this and more in this week’s Mission CMD 🚀
Apple released a lot of new updates and features across its software platforms this week. And a massive Apple stock sell off is under way following the impact of US tariffs across the globe.
Welcome to the first issue of my free weekly newsletter, Mission CMD 🚀
Get the scoop on WWDC 2025, new software updates from Apple, the iPhone 17 Pro and rumoured foldable from Apple.
The delay of the Apple Intelligence-powered Siri is perhaps one of the most significant Apple controversies, certainly in recent times. When highly respected Apple commentators like John Gruber are scathing, you know it’s a big deal. But while much of the criticism of Apple in recent days is valid, I don’t think it’s an existential crisis for Apple as some people are making out. Nor do I think Apple has “lost” the AI race. Let me explain why.
My first impressions of the new, 2024 iPad Pro with M4 chip and ‘Ultra Retina XDR’ display.
