Jony Ive shared the weekly team breakfast ritual from his tenure at Apple, where designers on the team took turns cooking for each other.

Jony Ive, Apple’s former design chief and one of the world’s most influential designers, was interviewed at the annual Stripe Sessions 2025 conference by Stripe co-founder Patrick Collison. He discussed a wide range of topics, from his days at Apple and the creative partnership with Apple co-founder Steve Jobs to starting his design collective, LoveFrom, after leaving Apple nearly six years ago, to future projects and beyond.

The one-hour YouTube video also talked about the camaraderie and a little managerial trick that had helped him and his fellow designers bond during their decades together at Apple, where every week one person on the design team would make breakfast for everyone.

Jony Ive interview at the Stripe Sessions 2025 conference

“One of the things I thought was great was that every Friday morning, I asked that one person on the design team would make breakfast for the whole team and we took it in turns,” he said.

Ive reflected on his early days as a design student in the United Kingdom, where he was first exposed with the original Macintosh. He was so impressed by the machine’s design that reflected the values of its creators that he would eventually wind up consulting for Apple for some time until the company recognized his contributions and offered him a permanent design role, so he moved to Silicon Valley.

I consulted for Apple for a couple of years, and then they persuaded me to move to San Francisco—to move to Apple here. What I saw, I think, was—or what I felt was a sort of an innocent euphoria, I think, of like-minded people driven by values clearly in service of humanity gathering together in some small groups, in some huge groups. But I do believe there was a very strong sense of purpose. And that purpose was we are here to serve the species.

Ive isn’t happy with the state of the technology industry today and the fact that, despite all the advancements, products seem harder to use.

I actually think that something that I feel conscious of is that I think generally in the valley and generally in our industry, I think joy in humans has been missing. And that’s something that sort of weighed on me a bit. And the products that we’re all developing, they’re complicated, aren’t they? And sometimes joy gets confused with being trivial.

Ive briefly express his concern about the state of social media today and the pace of innovation in AI. The iconic designer was “extremely concerned about social media, and there was no discussion whatsoever.” He is optimistic about AI, saying that “it’s very rare for there to be a discussion about AI, and there not to be the appropriate concerns about safety.”

Through LoveFrom, Ive is currently said to be working on a new AI hardware project with OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman, the details of which remain shrouded in secrecy.

I think even if you’re innocent in your intention, I think if you’re involved in something that has poor consequences, you need to own it. That ownership, personally, has driven a lot of what I’ve been working on that I can’t talk about the moment, but look forward to being able to talk about at some point in the future.

The New York Times reported that former Apple designers Tang Tan and Evans Hankey, who helped design the iPhone, are leading the OpenAI design project. Ive was recently spotted filming something in San Francisco, perhaps a product introduction video or a commercial, with reports on Reddit claiming a large film crew was present and uasing a drone to shoot a man walking down the hill.

The whole interview is well worth a watch, a lot of good gems in there—especially if you’re interested in Apple and industrial design, especially knowing how rarely Ive gives interviews.

Here are some specific chapter markers from the video:

02:43 – Understanding design’s history shapes our values and creative outputs.
07:47 – Corporate agendas have shifted focus from purpose to profit in design and innovation.
10:30 – Progress requires conviction and vision, not just inevitability.
15:55 – Jony Ive emphasizes the importance of simplicity and joy in design.
18:26 – Design must prioritize the user’s evolving nature as a person.
23:09 – Jony Ive discusses balancing quality, speed, and cost in design.
25:26 – Jony Ive discusses the evolution of design principles and team dynamics.
30:41 – Creating an authentic team culture through personal connections.
32:48 – Team collaboration thrives through personal connections and informal settings.
37:50 – Choosing objects that embody care over mere beauty is essential in design.
40:10 – Personal integrity in design reflects our true selves, beyond superficial appearances.
44:39 – Jony Ive discusses his evolving design philosophy post-Apple.
47:06 – Discussing the dual effects of design on users and society.
52:20 – Jony Ive expresses concerns about unaddressed social media issues and emphasizes responsible design.
54:50 – Design influences civic responsibility and innovation in urban development.

One of my favorite quotes from the video: “What kills an idea is people’s urge to express their opinion.” I could listen to Ive’s soothing voice and his immaculate pronunciation of “aluminum” all day long. He is so very British.

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Use this troubleshooter with possible fixes for an iPhone or iPad’s ProMotion display not working properly to restore fluid scrolling and high screen frame rates.

ProMotion is Apple’s marketing name for a display technology in compatible iPhones and iPads that can lower the refresh rate to as low as 10 Hz to save power or as high as 120 Hz for smooth animations. Turned on by default, ProMotion is temporarily suspended when Low Power Mode is on, the battery drops below 20 percent, or the device overheats. You can also manage ProMotion in the built-in Settings app. Follow our troubleshooting fixes below if you notice unusual frame drops and choppy animations when ProMotion is turned on.

ProMotion device compatibility list

ProMotion displays are available on all iPhone Pros from the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max onward. On the iPad side of things, all iPad Pro models have 120Hz ProMotion screens except the first iPad Pro (12.9-inch) released in 2015 and the second iPad Pro (9.7-inch) released in 2016.

ProMotion compatibility list:

• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPad Pro (10.5-inch)
• iPad Pro (11-inch)
• iPad Pro (12-inch, second generation and later)
• iPad Pro with M4 chip (11 and 13-inch models)

Check that ProMotion is switched on

If the scrolling no longer feels smooth, the first thing to check is whether the Limit Frame Rate switch is turned off in Settings > Accessibility > Motion. You could have turned ProMotion off accidentally or perhaps someone with access to your device may have done the same.

Turn off Low Power Mode

ProMotion refreshes the display 120 times per second for a smooth viewing experience at the expense of battery life. However, Low Power Mode limits the ProMotion refresh rate to just 60 times per second to save battery. There is no way to change this behavior, so you’ll need to turn off Low Power Mode to restore ProMotion if you’d rather have smoother scrolling than a bit longer run time.

Remove focus filters from your focus

Focus modes may turn on the iPhone’s battery-saving mode automatically by utilizing a focus filter like Do Not Disturb. If your device enters Low Power Mode automatically whenever a particular focus is activated, open its settings and delete a Low Power Mode filter, which will re-enable ProMotion.

Let your iPhone or iPad cool down

If the internals of your iPhone or iPad get too hot, the software takes measures like limiting the screen refresh rate to reduce CPU load and generate less heat. If your phone or tablet feels warmer-than-usual and you see a message let it cool down until normal operations resume and ProMotion becomes available again.

ProMotion doesn’t work in all apps and games

Your iPhone or iPad doesn’t refresh its display at a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz all the time. Instead, it only increases the frame rate with lots of onscreen movement like scrolling a webpage or playing a game. Third-party apps must implement support for ProMotion. If your favorite app doesn’t feel smooth even though ProMotion is active; email the developer and ask them to add support for ProMotion in a future update.

On compatible iPhones, ProMotion supports slower refresh rates down to 24 Hz and 10 Hz. iPads with ProMotion can go as low as 30 Hz and 24 Hz. The operating system determines which refresh rate to use depending on the situation. For example, iOS switches to 24 Hz when watching movies and TV shows that are recorded in 24 frames per second. ProMotion displays max out at 120 Hz, twice the normal refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Restart the device

Temporary glitches in the operating system could be the reason ProMotion is acting up. Turn your iPhone or iPad off and back on to reinitialize iOS, which could fix ProMotion.

Update your iPhone

Temporary bugs in the operating system bugs could be another reason for flaky ProMotion performance, so update your iPhone or iPad to the latest iOS or iPadOS version.

Reset all settings or erase the device

Resetting all settings should solve the problem. Otherwise, I recommend contacting Apple’s support or getting your device inspected at the nearest Apple store. As a nuclear option, consider erasing your iPhone or iPad and setting it up again as new.

Check the device’s repair history

Buying a pre-owned iPhone always comes with the risk that the device was repaired or has non-genuine replacement parts. Check the repair history in the Settings app will reveal the truth. You can also use third-party apps to view the supported screen refresh rates.

1) Download the CPU-x app from the App Store and open it.

2) Tap Display and write down the Current Screen FPS and Current Screen Hz. The values will read 60, but they should increase as soon as you start scroll as ProMotion ramps up the refresh rate.

3) Go to the first app screen and tap Floating Bubble.

4) Tap the Start button, and the app will start showing the current time and other options in a Picture in Picture window.

5) Open the Home Screen and swipe through the pages left and right. If everything is fine, the FPS value should increase from 60 to about 120. Now open the Settings app and swipe rapidly to check if the the display frames rate is nearing 120.

If the ProMotion screen in your iPhone or iPad just won’t refresh at 120 FPS after followed the troubleshooting tips above, take your device to the nearest Apple store or an authorized technician to have it inspected for hardware failure.

Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2025/05/09/fix-120hz-promotion-display-iphone/

Apple this week announced two significant changes to the Apple Card experience, including a reduced Daily Cash back rate for Apple Pay-based purchases made at T-Mobile and a generous free trial of Uber One with enhanced Daily Cash back incentives.

Reduced T-Mobile Daily Cash back

The first change involves a reduction of the amount of Daily Cash back incentive that consumers may earn when making Apple Pay-centric purchases at T-Mobile with their Apple Card from 3% down to 2%.

It’s worth noting that 2% Daily Cash back is the standard earning rate for any user who completes a purchase using Apple Card with Apple Pay, while 1% Daily Cash back is the standard earning rate for any user who completes a purchase using Apple Card without Apple Pay. A 3% Daily Cash back incentive is offered only when shopping via Apple Card with Apple Pay from a select few merchants.

Citing Apple’s ‘Learn how to get 3% Daily Cash back when you use Apple Card with Apple Pay‘ online support document, this change is expected to go live on July 1^st, 2025, which means that the 3% Daily Cash back by T-Mobile via Apple Card with Apple Pay remains in effect for just under two more months before the reduction to 2%.

This change includes using Apple Card with Apple Pay for T-Mobile phone bills, buying new iPhones or iPads from T-Mobile, and buying accessories for said devices from T-Mobile.

Once this change goes into effect, the remaining merchants from which users can earn 3% Daily Cash back via Apple Card with Apple Pay include the following:

• Ace Hardware
• com
• ChargePoint
• Duane Reade
• Exxon and Mobil
• Nike
• Uber
• Uber Eats
• Uber One
• Walgreens

Apple regularly makes changes to its Daily Cash back list, as merchants sometimes come and go. It’s best to keep up with this list to maximize your cash back, especially if you use multiple credit cards and want the highest reward from using them.

Uber One perks

Apple also began sending out mass emails this week to Apple Card holders, announcing new Uber One-centric perks and a special sign-up link to take advantage of them. The link in this email is the only way to claim this offer, so those interested had best keep a watchful eye out for it.

The email states that Apple Card holders are eligible for a six-month free trial of Ober One, which offers free delivery for Uber Eats orders, up to 10% off certain deliveries and pickup orders, and a 6% Uber One credits for Uber rides.

After the six months are up, Apple Card holders can either choose to keep their Uber One services going for $9.99 per month or cancel to avoid being charged additional fees. If you use Uber One frequently, then this could be a good perk to have, especially considering it’s one of the 3% Daily Cash back offerings listed above.

While existing Uber One customers can’t redeem this offer to get six months for free, it’s worth noting that all new sign-ups and even returning Uber One customers can take advantage of the promotional offer.

A little good, a little bad

While it’s unfortunate for T-Mobile customers that they will no longer be eligible for 3% Daily Cash back starting July 1^st, 2025, 2% Daily Cash back is still a nice return, especially on larger purchases or recurring payments like cell phone bills. Om the bright side, here’s your chance to take advantage of some promotional Uber One perks.

What are your thoughts about the latest changes to Apple Card? Let us know in the comments section down below.

Source link: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2025/05/09/apple-card-cash-back-t-mobile-3-percent-ending-and-uber-one-offer/