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MacRumors, CNET, Bloomberg, CNBC and other outlets corroborate the iOS 27/macOS 27 public beta release, Apple-OpenAI trade-secret lawsuit, and $150 Back to School gift-card promo.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 5:06 PM EDT·1 min read

iOS 27 public beta lands with Siri AI

Apple released iOS 27 and macOS 27 public betas this week alongside a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of trade secret theft. The moves give early access to Siri AI features while escalating legal tensions between the two companies.

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Apple releases the public betas of iOS 27 and macOS 27 this week, opening Siri AI features and performance upgrades to testers worldwide. It also files a lawsuit against OpenAI for trade secret theft by former employees and launches its annual Back to School promotion with up to $150 gift cards.

Apple has released the public betas of iOS 27 and macOS 27 this week, opening Siri AI features and performance upgrades to anyone who wants to test them. The company also filed a high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI alleging trade secret theft by former employees, while its annual Back to School promotion drew the usual lukewarm reaction.
OpenAI has responded that it has seen no evidence supporting Apple’s claims.
Apple releases iOS 27 and macOS 27 public betas. The public betas arrived this week, letting worldwide users test Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and other new features for the first time. A new AirPods beta also adds a long-requested capability. Source: 9to5Mac ↗
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Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft. The lawsuit accuses former employees of stealing trade secrets. OpenAI has responded that it has seen no evidence supporting Apple’s claims. Source: 9to5Mac ↗
The deal has followed the familiar pattern of underwhelming many observers.
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Apple’s 2026 Back to School offer launches with up to $150 gift card. The promotion provides up to $150 in Apple Store credit with the purchase of a Mac or iPad. The deal has followed the familiar pattern of underwhelming many observers. Source: 9to5Mac ↗
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