Apple Names New Government Affairs Chief Apple has hired Nate Gatten, a longtime American Airlines government affairs executive, as its new vice president of government affairs. He will join on August 31 and oversee Apple’s global government-relations operations, while former legal chief Kate Adams remains as an adviser until October 1. Gatten’s appointment comes as Apple faces complex policy issues, including tariffs and relations with the Trump administration. A Republican with previous government-relations experience at JPMorgan and Fannie Mae, Gatten is expected to work closely with CEO Tim Cook. Apple is also undergoing a broader leadership transition, with Cook scheduled to become executive chairman as John Ternus takes over as CEO on September 1.

APPLE $AAPL IS STILL MOVING FORWARD WITH A GLASS-CENTRIC IPHONE REDESIGN FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY MODEL, PEOPLE FAMILIAR WITH THE MATTER SAY The report directly counters an analyst claim that the redesign had been canceled. The new iPhone Pro models, internally known as V73 and V74, are expected to launch next year with glass on both the front and back, curving into the sides of the device with a metal band running through the middle - Bloomberg

Apple $AAPL is exploring a major shakeup to the Apple Watch Apple is considering new devices with no displays, as well as different types of screens and various sizes - Bloomberg