Apple has hired a pair of top Google satellites execs for a new hardware team, reports Bloomberg. John Fenwick, who led Google's spacecraft operations, and Michael Trela, head of satellite engineering, will report to Greg Duffy, co-founder of camera maker Dropcam, who joined Apple earlier this year.

What they're saying: The recruits are experts in the field of satellite design and operation, and could be part of a new plan to use satellites for collecting images and communications. Bloomberg also reported that Boeing has been in talks with Apple about being an investor-partner in the aerospace company's plan to use satellites to provide increased broadband access, but its unclear if a deal will be reached.