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This week on AI: Apple's 'Neural Engine,' 'iPhone 8' & iPad Pro rumors, new Apple execs & more

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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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 > >

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