WWDC, Apple Silicon, and App Store fights - June 2020 in review

It will be WWDC and its "historic" announcement of the move to Apple Silicon that will be remembered, but there was so much more going on in June 2020 for Apple.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 1

Craig Federighi hopes competitors will emulate Apple's 'ambitious' privacy labels

Craig Federighi says that Apple's new privacy "nutrition" labels are the start of "something really ambitious," that the company wants its rivals to copy.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 4

Epic Games calls for Eddy Cue and Craig Federighi to testify over 'Fortnite'

Ahead of the scheduled trial over "Fortnite" and the App Store, lawyers for Epic Games are demanding that Apple's Craig Federighi and Eddy Cue be deposed.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 7

Windows on Apple Silicon is up to Microsoft, says Craig Federighi

In a wide-ranging interview, Apple executives including Craig Federighi have revealed more information behind designing the Apple Silicon M1 — and discuss aspects like the future of Windows on the platform.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 109

Federighi defends Apple's iOS 14 anti-tracking feature

Apple's Craig Federighi says the iOS 14 anti-tracking move is a core Apple value, and expects advertisers' fears will prove unfounded.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 22

Apple execs talk M1, chip specs versus real-world performance in interview

Apple's M1 chip was designed with actual real-world performance in mind and not the on paper specifications usually touted by chipmakers, according to a trio of Apple executives.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 23

Apple executives talk M1 chip, macOS Big Sur redesign, and more

A trio of Apple executives sat down to discuss the first Apple Silicon M1 chip, the possibility of a touchscreen Mac, and more in a new interview.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 8

Developers on who can move to Apple Silicon - and who should wait

It's the biggest change to the Mac since the move to Intel, and it comes on top of the biggest change to macOS since OS X. Apple Silicon and macOS Big Sur are going to work, but it will take time.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 30

Apple Silicon Macs are needed for consumers and pro users alike

Apple Silicon Macs are taking their design and technology cues from the iPhone — and that's a move which will benefit all Mac users.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 82

On-device processing key to iPadOS Scribble's success hints Apple SVP Craig Federighi

Apple's handwriting recognition in the Apple Pencil relies on recognizing strokes, an interview with Craig Federighi reveals, while new features such as iPadOS' Scribble rely on massive amounts of onboard machine learning processing.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 8

Apple 'increasingly focused' on succession plan for Tim Cook, leadership team

Apple's top leadership team is reportedly "focusing greater attention" on selecting and developing successors to some of its current senior executives, including CEO Tim Cook and others.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Tim Cook's Apple Silicon transition follows Steve Jobs' Intel shift script

Apple's Tim Cook and Steve Jobs brought different presentation styles to their Apple Silicon and Intel Mac transition announcements using the same playbook, and both had to achieve exactly the same results.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 11

Apple's Federighi answers developer's questions on Siri, Apple Silicon, and more

Apple SVP of software engineering Craig Federighi has appeared on Marques Brownlee's podcast, answering questions that developers have raised since the WWDC keynote.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 10

Apple's Federighi and Joswiak discuss Apple silicon, iOS 14, Big Sur and more

In what has become an annual event, Apple SVP of software engineering Craig Federighi and VP of product marketing Greg Joswiak sat down with John Gruber to discuss the new products, innovations and services announced at WWDC.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 24

Apple's exceptional WWDC 2020 keynote should be a model for future shows

Apple didn't want to hold this year's WWDC keynote completely online, but when forced into it, the company did an exceptional job — and so much so that it will be a shame if the 2021 WWDC reverts to a live show.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 19

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