Jony Ive’s OpenAI Deal Should Be Apple’s Wake-Up Call: Power On

May 25, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC

Jony Ive’s deal with OpenAI should cause major shockwaves at Apple, especially after a design-team brain drain and struggles in artificial intelligence. Also: Apple plans Meta-like smart glasses for late next year, and Trump threatens a 25% smartphone tariff. Looking ahead to WWDC, we have the latest details on the company’s operating system redesign plan and what’s likely to be its biggest AI announcement.

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The Starters

Jony Ive, left, is collaborating with OpenAI’s Sam Altman as part of a nearly $6.5 billion deal.
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It’s no secret that Apple Inc. has become a bit stagnant in recent years. Sure, the ...

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