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From Dashboard Widgets to Breaking News: Mark Gurman's Path to Bloomberg

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Mar 23, 2025
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Mark Gurman
Mark Gurman, Bloomberg’s managing editor and chief correspondent covering Apple, began as a teenage app developer. He discusses his remarkable 16-year journey from 9to5Mac to Bloomberg, sharing thrilling scoops like the early Siri reveal. Mark offers insights into the evolving landscape of Apple news, emphasizing the importance of credibility in tech journalism. He reflects on his unique relationship with Apple, characterized by respectful dialogue, and shares valuable advice for aspiring journalists navigating this dynamic field.
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Early Development Days

  • Mark Gurman started as an app developer in early 2009, creating Mac widgets and then iPhone apps.
  • This experience connected him with the developer community and fueled his passion for Apple.
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First Big Scoop

  • Mark Gurman's first big scoop was revealing Siri's features before the iPhone 4S launch.
  • He was excited about voice control and AI and knew people would love it.
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Career Progression

  • Mark Gurman views 9to5Mac as excellent training for tech journalism, comparing it to "high school."
  • Bloomberg, with its resources and broader scope, is like "graduate school."
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