Apple is using the outer display on iPhone Duo to put all major navigation within thumb reach, which flips the usual top-heavy phone UI on its head. For IT teams, that hints at future iOS layouts that are friendlier for one-handed use and could change how staff move around business apps.
Bloomberg reports that CEO John Ternus is taking a significant, more hands-on role with both the industrial design and human interface design teams. That matters because design choices, from ports to UI behaviour, are now being set at the very top, so long term hardware and UX shifts may be more direct and consistent.
A major MacBook Pro overhaul is expected within about a month, with the first touchscreen MacBook, Tandem OLED, and a design that is described as significantly lighter. If your users travel a lot or work in mixed iPad and Mac setups, this could be the cue to pause big MacBook orders until the new models are announced.
AirPods are called one of Apple’s most interesting products, with best-in-class noise cancellation and features that also serve as a hearing aid. If staff rely on them for calls or accessibility, it is worth tracking feature updates and support needs the same way you would for any other core endpoint.
AirPods Pro 3 have dropped to one of their lowest prices at $179 shipped in an early Amazon fall Prime Day deal. For UK teams that already standardise on AirPods, this kind of pricing can help top up spares or refresh ageing units if you can match similar offers locally.
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