https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/14/intel-is-now-making-iphone-chips-for-apple-per-report/

From 9to5Mac:

Intel is now making iPhone chips for Apple, per report

Ming-Chi Kuo reported last Fall that Apple and Intel were exploring a renewed partnership. And now the analyst has shared a new report on X where he says that initial production has already begun. The report is lengthy, largely containing Kuo’s analysis and expectations on the Apple-Intel deal and its impact on TSMC.

tl;dr: Likely this means Intel is producing chips for older iPhone, iPad, and Mac models that are still on sale today. TSMC is still expected to handle orders for Apple’s most cutting-edge silicon.

1. Apple has kicked off low-end/legacy iPhone, iPad, and Mac processors at Intel on the 18A-P series (using Foveros packaging).
2. The order mix is roughly 80% iPhone, mirroring Apple’s end-device sales mix.
3. Apple’s wafer plans at Intel reflect the technology lifecycle of the 18A-P series: small-scale testing in 2026, ramp in 2027, continued growth in 2028, and decline in 2029.
4. Apple is also actively evaluating Intel’s other advanced-node technologies.

From MacRumors: (take with your normal Gurman sized grain of salt)

>Gurman resisted suggestions that Apple has walked away from the headset entirely. The well-connected reporter says the company continues to develop new technologies and materials behind the scenes with the goal of eventually producing a cheaper, lighter enclosed headset. That said, no such product is apparently in active development, and the long-rumored "Vision Air" was canceled last year.

>If a new Vision Pro-style device does materialize, Gurman says he wouldn't expect it for "around two more years at least," given that the bulk of Apple's mixed-reality hardware talent has been pulled onto other projects like lightweight smart glasses.

>Indeed, Apple's smart glasses project is now the focus, and former Vision Products Group members have been reassigned to that team, as well as shoring up its Siri chatbot development, not to mention other AI wearables such as the AirPods with cameras and a planned AI pendant.

From 9to5Mac:

>Apple’s Education Store now requires verification 

>Starting today, Apple requires shoppers in the United States to complete verification when making a purchase via the Education Store. This change also applies to Australia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Canada, and Chile. In many other markets around the world, such as the UK, Apple already required verification.

>As a refresher, people eligible for Apple’s Education Store include current and newly accepted college students and their parents, as well as faculty, staff, and homeschool teachers across all grade levels.

I came across a video demonstrating various types of clothing packing methods, and compares them in terms of speed-to-fold, how much volume the folded clothes take up, and the amount of wrinkles that are introduced. If you need a visual primer on the various methods, this video by Emerald’s Daily Carry will show you:

Here’s a quick summary:

Larger garments like sweaters & hoodies responded to compression methods better than thinner fabrics. Tshirts were the quickest to fold regardless of method, with long-sleeve shirts and pants taking much longer. Thicker fabrics showed fewer wrinkles, thinner fabrics seemed to show every wrinkle & crease. Cotton showed a lot of wrinkles regardless of method, synthetics demonstrated increased wrinkle resistance irrespective of method. More folds generally increased the number of visible wrinkles when unpacked.

Traditional fold: quickest method, compresses least, best for wrinkle resistance

KonMari: a bit slower to fold, similar compression as traditional fold, more wrinkles

Standard Roll: a bit slower to fold, loose roll = middling compression, wrinkles apparent

Ranger Roll: slowest method, compresses the most, worst wrinkle resistance

Tuck Roll: slow method for heavy jeans, compresses well, poor wrinkle resistance

Thought I’d share my minimalist tech kit that’ll charge my phone, laptop, tablet, watch, camera, even my electric beard trimmer (via a USB-C to proprietary plug adapter). The Anker Prime 160W charges three devices simultaneously which is usually the maximum I need. If I’m traveling overseas, I’ll throw in a USA type-a to whatever-country-I’m-visiting adapter. Everything fits within the Koby Mini with some extra room to spare. 

Here are the contents, from left to right, top to bottom:

Kobi Mini case - measures 8” x 3” x 2” (20 x 8 x 5cm)  I usually have a carabiner attached to the top loop, and the LedLenser mini lantern clipped to the bottom loop. 

Belkin 30W 12V to USB-C car charger - slim, reliable, but only 1 USB-C port
Small baggie of adapters & extra AirPod eartips  

Anker Prime 160W Charger - 3 USB-C ports
K&F Concepts NP-FZ100 - USB-C rechargeable battery for my camera
LedLenser ML4 mini lantern - 4” long x 1.25” diameter (10cm x 3.5cm)

Anker USB-C cable - 6’ (1.8M) 100W
Apple USB-C cable - 3’ (0.9M) 40W 
Apple USB-C watch charger - 3’ (0.9M) 

(Not pictured: I‘ll often carry a 10K mAh or 28K mAh Anker battery - but I store that separately from my tech pouch)