AppleInsider Podcast Developer betas, Apple Intelligence, and a lighter Apple Vision Pro on the AppleInsider Podcast
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Jul 11, 2025 Apple's latest software updates include a third developer beta for iOS 26, packed with new features like improved wallpaper options. The recent departure of an Apple Intelligence executive to Meta raises eyebrows, especially with such a lucrative offer. Leadership under Tim Cook faces scrutiny against the backdrop of nostalgia for Steve Jobs. The evolving tech landscape is also explored, featuring the anticipated Apple Vision Pro and its high price tag. Compliance with EU regulations and political tensions add layers to Apple's ongoing challenges.
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Meta's AI Spending Reality Check
- Meta is aggressively investing in AI with unrealistic goals like 'artificial super intelligence.'
- Apple is less reactive, focusing on sustainable development rather than chasing mythical targets.
Apple Exec Departures Overhyped
- Media often exaggerates the impact of executives leaving Apple, painting doomsday scenarios.
- Apple's structured teams and culture ensure continuity despite leadership changes.
Apple's Leadership Succession Strategy
- Apple plans far ahead, with design cycles spanning multiple years ahead of CEO transitions.
- Tim Cook and Jeff Williams operate like a team steering Apple's future rather than micromanaging design.