Jony Ive

OpenAI acquires iPhone designer Jony Ive's startup for $6.5 bln

OpenAI has struck a deal to acquire io Products, the hardware startup founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, in a transaction valued at $6.5 billion, as per a recent report by Reuters. Additionally, OpenAI will bring Ive on board to lead design and creative development of new devices tailored for the AI era, according to OpenAI's official website.

Apple design guru promoted

Apple has promoted British designer Jony Ive to the role of chief design officer at the world's most valuable company, according to reports.

May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025

OpenAI acquires iPhone designer Jony Ive's startup for $6.5 bln

OpenAI has struck a deal to acquire io Products, the hardware startup founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, in a transaction valued at $6.5 billion, as per a recent report by Reuters. Additionally, OpenAI will bring Ive on board to lead design and creative development of new devices tailored for the AI era, according to OpenAI's official website.

May 26, 2015
May 26, 2015

Apple design guru promoted

Apple has promoted British designer Jony Ive to the role of chief design officer at the world's most valuable company, according to reports.