This week on AI: Apple's 'Neural Engine,' 'iPhone 8' & iPad Pro rumors, new Apple execs & ...
Rumors about the "iPhone 8," new AI technology, and new iPad Pros continued to grow, but there was also news of important corporate maneuvers -- including two new executive positions at Apple, and a long-awaited settlement in the company's legal battle with Nokia.
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Apple staff blackout dates hint at 'iPhone 8' launch post-Sept. 17
TSMC source alleges 'iPhone 8' Touch ID embedded in display, wider screen ratio
Apple rumored to have ordered small batch of Micro LED screens for testing
Apple HR head Denise Young Smith takes up new role as VP for 'Inclusion and Diversity'
Apple makes New York Magazine editor Lauren Kern 'editor in chief' at Apple News
Qualcomm seeks court order forcing Apple suppliers to pay royalties amid legal dispute
First video of 'iPhone 8' mockup hits the web
New renders of Apple's 10.5" iPad Pro demonstrate thin bezels, microphone placement
Apple received national security letter in 2016, US government sought data from 20K devices
Cases for Apple's 2017 iPad Pros hint at tall 10.5-inch model, new mic positions
Apple Music starts charging for three-month trials in some countries
Lawsuit accuses Apple & Visa of stealing ideas behind Apple Pay as Apple teases new tech
Review: DJI's Mavic Pro is the best iPhone-connected drone you can buy
Samsung order report points to wider adoption of OLED screens in 2018 'iPhone 9' refresh
India promises Apple tax-free iPhone parts imports in exchange for expanded manufacturing
Ikea Tradfri smart bulb system will get Apple HomeKit upgrade in the summer
Apple prepares to test 5G cellular for future iPhones & other devices
Apple puts free Swift curriculum on iBooks, plans courses at US schools
'iPhone 8' production problems force late shipments, but little impact on Apple stock, analyst says
Intel making Thunderbolt 3 royalty-free for manufacturers in 2018
Dash returns to App Store seven months after review system manipulation accusations
Watch: See DJI's Jedi-like palm-based gesture controls in action with the new Spark drone
Apple developing dedicated AI chip called Apple Neural Engine
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Everything you need to know:
- Apple is working on a 'Neural Engine' chip dedicated to AI tasks > >
- Apple and Nokia agreed to settle their legal fight over patents > >
- The "iPhone 8" and "7s" should ship sometime after Sept. 17 > >
- Problems with embedding Touch ID in the "iPhone 8's" OLED screen may be sorted out > >
- But forget OLED - Apple may already be testing Micro LED technology > >
- Apple HR head Denise Young Smith is now in charge of "Inclusion and Diversity" > >
- Apple News is getting an "editor in chief" > >
- Qualcomm wants to force Apple suppliers to pay royalties > >
A roundup of all of our hottest stories this week:
Apple and Nokia settle patent dispute, agree to multi-year licenseApple staff blackout dates hint at 'iPhone 8' launch post-Sept. 17
TSMC source alleges 'iPhone 8' Touch ID embedded in display, wider screen ratio
Apple rumored to have ordered small batch of Micro LED screens for testing
Apple HR head Denise Young Smith takes up new role as VP for 'Inclusion and Diversity'
Apple makes New York Magazine editor Lauren Kern 'editor in chief' at Apple News
Qualcomm seeks court order forcing Apple suppliers to pay royalties amid legal dispute
First video of 'iPhone 8' mockup hits the web
New renders of Apple's 10.5" iPad Pro demonstrate thin bezels, microphone placement
Apple received national security letter in 2016, US government sought data from 20K devices
Cases for Apple's 2017 iPad Pros hint at tall 10.5-inch model, new mic positions
Apple Music starts charging for three-month trials in some countries
Lawsuit accuses Apple & Visa of stealing ideas behind Apple Pay as Apple teases new tech
Review: DJI's Mavic Pro is the best iPhone-connected drone you can buy
Samsung order report points to wider adoption of OLED screens in 2018 'iPhone 9' refresh
India promises Apple tax-free iPhone parts imports in exchange for expanded manufacturing
Ikea Tradfri smart bulb system will get Apple HomeKit upgrade in the summer
Apple prepares to test 5G cellular for future iPhones & other devices
Apple puts free Swift curriculum on iBooks, plans courses at US schools
'iPhone 8' production problems force late shipments, but little impact on Apple stock, analyst says
Intel making Thunderbolt 3 royalty-free for manufacturers in 2018
Dash returns to App Store seven months after review system manipulation accusations
Watch: See DJI's Jedi-like palm-based gesture controls in action with the new Spark drone
Apple developing dedicated AI chip called Apple Neural Engine