9to5Mac Daily Meta vs Apple, AirPods
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Jul 18, 2025 Dive into the competitive landscape as Meta scoops up former Apple AI researchers, signaling a bold move in the tech arena. Meanwhile, AirPods are making a comeback in market share, despite a slowdown in overall growth. Apple also takes a strong stance by suing a leaker over sensitive iOS 26 information, highlighting the importance of security in their development strategy. Tune in for these fascinating updates from the tech world!
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Meta's AI Talent Grab from Apple
- Meta is aggressively recruiting top AI talent from Apple, including key members of Apple's Foundation Models Group.
- This recruitment push follows internal controversy at Apple over AI direction and morale issues within its AI teams.
AirPods Growth Plateauing
- AirPods remain dominant among iPhone users, but growth in AirPods adoption has stalled over the past two years.
- New AirPods Pro models may be needed to restart growth, with potential launches expected in 2026 with health-focused features.
Apple Sues Leaker John Prosser
- Apple sued leaker John Prosser for using secretly accessed confidential information about iOS 26 and sharing it publicly.
- Prosser allegedly obtained videos of unreleased designs through Apple employee Ethan Lipnick's development iPhone, which was accessed by another person at Prosser's request.
