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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.
Samsung reveals tougher Flex Titanium foldable screen
Samsung has introduced Flex Titanium, a thinner and mechanically stiffer foldable display that reduces visible creases and power consumption. The panel, built on experience from seven prior generations, will launch in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and may supply Apple’s expected folding iPhone.
Apple Intelligence Secures Chinese Regulatory Clearance
Chinese regulators have cleared Apple Intelligence for local deployment, allowing the on-device AI service to reach iPhones in the country for the first time. The rollout will draw on models from Alibaba and Baidu and follows a 24.4 percent year-over-year rise in iPhone shipments during the second quarter.
Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing secrets for AI hardware
Apple has filed a 41-page lawsuit accusing OpenAI and three former employees of stealing confidential documents and trade secrets to aid development of the startup's first AI hardware device. The claims include retaining company computers, exploiting network vulnerabilities, and coaching staff on evading security to obtain unreleased product details.
Apple Adds Child Safety Features to iOS 27
Apple announced new child safety features for iOS 27 during its June WWDC keynote, following years of advocacy and lawsuits over CSAM and app store practices. The updates represent a shift for the company, though advocates like Sarah Gardner of the Heat Initiative see them as positive but not transformative.
Foldable iPhone Ultra Faces Delayed Pre-Orders, iOS 27 Beta 3 Arrives
Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra faces production constraints that could push pre-orders into Q4 2026 after its September unveiling, while iOS 27 beta 3 delivers new Siri and Home features that require a 2TB iCloud+ plan. The updates also surface larger battery capacities for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and a 2026 Apple TV 4K refresh tied to Siri AI.
Apple accuses OpenAI of trade secret theft in new lawsuit
Apple filed suit against OpenAI on Thursday, claiming the AI firm benefited from stolen proprietary information. The complaint identifies former executives Chang Liu and Tang Tan among the defendants and states the company received no response after raising concerns in February.
Chip Industry Roundup: Micron, Apple, Quantum Deals
Micron, Apple and quantum startups drove major capital commitments this week while global chip sales set a new record. Persistent workforce shortages and construction bottlenecks continue to challenge industry expansion.
Apple earns record 89 Emmy nominations
Apple secured a historic 89 nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards across 15 programs, leading all networks in major drama and comedy categories. The haul underscores the growing impact of its original programming following last year’s sweep of the top awards.
Apple commits over $30 billion to Broadcom in major US chip pact
Apple has disclosed a more than $30 billion agreement with Broadcom as its largest single pledge under the American Manufacturing Program. The partnership will generate over 15 billion domestically produced chips through an expanded Colorado plant while backing hundreds of U.S. positions.
EU Court Rejects Apple's Bid to Overturn Gatekeeper Label
The General Court dismissed Apple's 2024 challenge to the European Commission's gatekeeper designation for its App Stores and iOS under the DMA. Obligations on self-preferencing, data combining, alternative app stores, and interoperability remain in force while the iMessage claim was ruled inadmissible.
Apple asks California court to freeze Epic Games case during Supreme Court review
Apple has asked the Northern District of California to suspend remand proceedings in its antitrust dispute with Epic Games while the Supreme Court weighs the civil contempt finding. The filing contends that letting the lower court move forward now would waste resources if the justices overturn the Ninth Circuit’s decision on the commission Apple may charge for external purchases.
Supreme Court denies Apple's pause on Texas age verification law
The US Supreme Court denied a request to pause Texas's age verification law, so Apple must keep verifying iPhone users' ages in the state. The one-sentence ruling keeps enforcement in place while the broader constitutional challenge moves forward.
Broadcom and Apple Extend Custom Chip Partnership Through 2031
Broadcom will develop and supply custom chips for Apple through 2031 under an expanded partnership that covers wireless components and accounts for about 20 percent of the chipmaker's revenue.
iPhone Ultra faces severe supply limits at September launch
Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple's first foldable iPhone Ultra will have only 0.5-1 million units available in Q3 2026, making a September ship date improbable and initial supply extremely tight. The constraints echo the iPhone X launch and are expected to drive long wait times and significant resale premiums until early 2027.
Russia threatens Apple with fine over alleged app discrimination
Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service has given Apple until July 15 to fix alleged discriminatory practices against local search engines and software or face a fine of approximately $52 million. The demand revives a preinstallation rule for the state-backed MAX messaging app that Apple had sidestepped after halting sales in the country in March 2022.
Cloudflare to block mixed-purpose bots from ad-supported sites by default
Cloudflare will block mixed-use crawlers from ad-supported pages by default beginning September 15, 2026, aiming to protect publisher revenue from unpermitted AI training scrapes while still allowing search indexing. The policy affects bots from Apple, Google, and Microsoft that combine indexing with data harvesting and encourages clearer separation of those activities.
Apple Emerges as Biggest Winner From Memory Price Surge
Apple has raised MacBook and iPad prices amid a memory cost surge driven by AI demand, yet DIGITIMES analysis positions the company as the biggest winner rather than a victim of the trend. The distinction highlights Apple's supply chain advantages over peers forced to hike prices under margin pressure.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Apple's Epic App Store Appeal
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Apple's appeal of a contempt ruling over its App Store linking fees for alternative payments. The case could determine whether injunctions must follow exact wording or their broader spirit and whether they can apply universally to all developers.
Apple asks Supreme Court to slash $502M Optis patent license bill
Apple is urging the UK Supreme Court to reverse a ruling that raised its patent licensing obligation to Optis Wireless from $56 million to $502 million, arguing the appellate methodology was flawed and arbitrary.
Tata Electronics leak is mostly Apple data
Tata Electronics confirmed a cybersecurity incident after extortion group World Leaks published more than 630 GB of data that is overwhelmingly Apple-related according to a file index. The breach affects an Indian contract manufacturer that assembles iPhones and supplies other global tech companies.
Apple Vision Pro and Smart Glasses Chief Paul Meade Departs for OpenAI
Paul Meade, Apple’s VP in charge of Vision Pro and smart glasses development, is leaving for OpenAI’s hardware unit by next week to work on its AI-powered devices. The departure, reported June 26, 2026, continues a pattern of executives exiting Apple for AI rivals and follows a 2025 restructuring of the company’s spatial computing teams.
Apple lifts prices on MacBook and iPad models as component costs climb
Apple announced price increases on several MacBook and iPad models after CEO Tim Cook warned last week that surging memory and storage costs driven by AI demand could no longer be fully absorbed by the company. The moves represent the first formal transfer of those expenses to customers and signal that further adjustments may follow.
Apple's Online Store Goes Offline
Apple's online store is currently down displaying the message "We'll be right back" with no official explanation provided. The outage comes as the company's Back to School promotion is overdue and price increases have been signaled as imminent by CEO Tim Cook.
App Store Connect experiences performance problems for certain developers
Apple’s System Status page reports performance problems with App Store Connect that began at 9:00 a.m. ET and are affecting some users. The outage has been independently confirmed by multiple developers on X who report errors while managing their apps.
Meta Debuts First $299 Own-Brand Smart Glasses
Meta introduced its first own-brand smart glasses with the $299 Adventurer and Fury plus a $399 Starfire model created with Kylie Jenner. The release targets expansion of the company's camera-equipped lineup before Apple's anticipated 2027 debut.
Confidential Apple Files Surface on Dark Web Following Supplier Breach
More than 200,000 files linked to Apple and Tesla reached the dark web after World Leaks targeted supplier Tata Electronics in India. The cache allegedly holds iPhone design specifications along with employee records, as Apple's security team conducts an internal review.
Samsung Display Wins Module Production Approval for Apple's Foldable iPhone OLED Panels
Samsung Display has secured Apple's approval to begin module production of OLED panels for the first foldable iPhone and activated Vietnamese lines for an initial run of approximately three million units. The panels will use CoE technology and the M16 material set under an exclusive three-year supply pact.
Apple revises iOS rules in Brazil after regulator pact
Apple has introduced iOS modifications in Brazil that open authorized alternative marketplaces and external payment tools under a CADE agreement while adding Notarization plus child-safety rules. The steps target newly created malware, fraud, and privacy hazards on the platform Apple still calls the most secure mobile option locally.
Tim Cook Calls Apple Price Hikes Unavoidable Amid Memory Crunch
Apple CEO Tim Cook has told The Wall Street Journal that price increases are unavoidable as the company can no longer absorb massive hikes in memory and storage costs driven by AI demand. The shift is expected to affect the iPhone 18 lineup and other devices later this year, marking the latest sign of industry-wide RAM shortages.
Italy opens EU DMA probe into Apple iCloud preferencing
Italy's competition regulator has opened an investigation into whether Apple preferences iCloud over rival cloud services in violation of the EU Digital Markets Act. The findings will go to the European Commission, adding to Apple's growing list of DMA-related antitrust battles across Europe.
Apple Brings Personalized Recommendations and Marketing Tools to App Store
Apple introduced Personalized Collections featuring explanatory App Notes to the App Store this week in the U.S., together with Creative Assets, a centralized Asset Library, and several workflow efficiencies for developers. The additions improve user discovery while simplifying marketing and submission steps, linking directly to new parental controls planned for iOS 27.
WWDC 2026 announcements include new Siri AI and iOS 27
Apple announced the next generation of Apple Intelligence, a new Siri AI, iOS 27 features, and more at WWDC 2026. The updates include child safety tools and an EU delay for Siri due to DMA regulations.
tvOS 27 Adds Hi-Res Lossless Audio to Apple Music on Apple TV 4K
Apple is adding Hi-Res Lossless Audio support to Apple Music on Apple TV 4K with the upcoming tvOS 27 update. The change raises the prior 24-bit/48 kHz ceiling to 24-bit/192 kHz for users with compatible external speakers, delivering what Apple calls studio-quality sound.
Apple expands App Store bundles to include third-party subscriptions
Apple is expanding App Store bundles to include subscriptions from different companies and introducing Suites that combine subscriptions unavailable on their own. The changes, announced at WWDC alongside iOS 27, will roll out later this year with more details expected this summer.
Waymo buys Apple’s Arizona self-driving test site for $220M
Waymo acquired Apple’s former 5,500-acre autonomous vehicle proving ground in Arizona for $220 million, nearly double Apple’s 2021 purchase price. The site, once central to the now-canceled Project Titan, strengthens Waymo’s testing capabilities as it aims to reach 1 million weekly robotaxi rides by year-end.
Tim Cook Gives Farewell Remarks at Final Keynote as CEO
Tim Cook delivered farewell remarks at what is expected to be his last keynote as Apple's CEO, reflecting on highlights from his tenure and praising developers. John Ternus will succeed him in September.
Apple Announces tvOS 27 With Redesigned Podcasts App
Apple announced tvOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote, adding a redesigned Podcasts app, smoother animations, faster AirPlay, smart downloads, larger text accessibility, and AppleCare details in Settings. The update received only a brief slide mention with no dedicated preview page yet available.
Siri Gains Customizable Voice Expressiveness and Pace
Apple announced a brand new voice experience for Siri AI that lets users customize expressiveness and pace with sliders on supported devices. The update also brings a significant improvement to systemwide dictation accuracy, allowing natural speech to be captured as polished text with automatic formatting.
Apple Overhauls Image Playground With Photorealistic AI
Apple has announced a major overhaul of Image Playground that adds photorealistic image generation via a new model on Private Cloud Compute, plus expanded editing tools and iOS integration. The update includes automatic SynthID watermarks on all AI images and opens the features to third-party developers through a new API.
visionOS 27 developer beta 1 rolls out after WWDC26
Apple released the first developer beta of visionOS 27 following its announcement at WWDC26. The update brings the Siri AI app, Visual Intelligence features, and system reliability improvements.
WWDC 2026 Bonus Live Blog: Tech Talk with Craig Federighi
Craig Federighi sits for a post-keynote Tech Talk at WWDC 2026, discussing Apple Intelligence, Siri improvements, privacy, and developer tools in a live blog format. The bonus session provides extra detail on the software announcements made earlier in the day.
New Siri AI Delayed on EU iPhones Due to DMA
Apple is delaying its new Siri AI features on iPhones and iPads in the EU, citing the Digital Markets Act. The features will still launch on Mac, Vision Pro, and Watch in the region while negotiations with regulators remain at an impasse.
iPadOS 27 compatible iPads: Full list and how to check
Apple released the official list of iPads that support iPadOS 27, dropping the 8th-generation iPad, iPad Air 3, and iPad mini 5 while adding M1-and-later models plus recent base iPads and the A17 Pro iPad mini. The update arrives in developer beta today with public release this fall.
Apple Adds Natural Language Shortcuts Creation
Apple announced natural language creation for the Shortcuts app, letting users describe automations in plain English for Apple Intelligence to build. The update lowers the technical barrier that previously limited the feature to advanced users.
iOS 27 Passwords App Will Automatically Change Compromised Logins
Apple unveiled an AI feature in iOS 27's Passwords app that can automatically change compromised passwords on users' behalf. The capability removes the need for manual fixes on flagged logins to keep accounts secure with minimal user effort.
Apple Unveils macOS 27 Golden Gate
Apple announced macOS 27 Golden Gate, focusing on performance optimizations, Liquid Glass refinements and search improvements rather than new feature additions. The update delivers up to 30% faster app launches, smoother animations and a rearchitected search index that indexes content almost instantly.
Apple unveils iOS 27 child safety features at WWDC 2026
Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 with new restriction tools developed alongside health experts to protect children on iPhone. The features focus on child accounts, web browsing permissions and communications limits to promote healthy digital habits.
Apple announces visionOS 27 for Vision Pro
Apple announced visionOS 27 at WWDC with features including panoramas as immersive Environments, enhanced Apple Maps Flyover, next-generation Apple Intelligence, a new Siri, and curved windows. The update signals continued platform development for Vision Pro despite reported sales challenges.
Apple Speeds Up App Launch, AirDrop, and iCloud Photos
Apple announced at WWDC 2026 that app launching is up to 30 percent faster, iCloud Photos sync is up to 70 percent faster, AirDrop is up to 80 percent faster, and Files transfers are up to 50 percent faster. The updates also include a new CPU scheduler and smoother network transitions across devices.
Apple reintroduces AI-powered Siri at WWDC 2026
Apple demonstrated a redesigned Siri AI at WWDC 2026, two years after first announcing the AI-powered assistant. The update integrates with Dynamic Island, adds new gestures and voice controls, and runs on Google's Gemini models via a new partnership.
Apple unveils iPadOS 27 with performance upgrades
Apple unveiled iPadOS 27 during its WWDC keynote, bringing Liquid Glass refinements, major performance improvements, a new Siri, resized iPhone apps and other productivity features. The update will reach developers today, public beta in July and all users this fall.
Apple Confirms iOS 27 Support for iPhone 11 and Newer
Apple confirmed iOS 27 will support the iPhone 11 and every model compatible with iOS 26 when the update launches in September. The decision preserves software access for millions of older devices while Apple prepares broader Apple Intelligence upgrades.
Apple Updates Liquid Glass With Transparency Slider
Apple announced improvements to its Liquid Glass design language including a new transparency slider, updated sidebar behavior, and deeper integration into app icons. The changes respond directly to user feedback one year after the translucent system's debut.
Bloomberg details Apple’s 2025 AI shakeup ahead of iOS 27
A Bloomberg report details the early 2025 executive meeting that triggered Apple’s AI strategy overhaul after Apple Intelligence underperformed and Siri faced delays. The changes, including new leadership assignments and a Google Gemini partnership, will debut in iOS 27 at WWDC today.
App Store Ecosystem Reaches $1.4 Trillion in 2025
The App Store ecosystem enabled over $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales during 2025 per an Analysis Group study. Consumer-facing AI apps delivered 4x billings growth while more than 90 percent of transactions carried no commission to Apple.
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Five new features are coming to Apple Music in iOS 27. The update also brings changes to Wallet, Calendar, Notes, and Maps.
Apple seeded the fourth beta of watchOS 27 to developers two weeks after the third. The update is available for all compatible models except the Apple Watch Ultra 3.
Apple released iOS 27 beta 4 to developers today. The update advances Siri AI features, Apple Intelligence tools, and Liquid Glass refinements ahead of the full release.
Apple seeded the macOS Tahoe 26.6 release candidate to developers a week after the fifth beta. The build is the final candidate before public release if no major issues surface.
Apple has seeded macOS 27 Golden Gate developer beta 4, following the revised beta 3 and the start of public testing just days earlier.
Apple released developer beta 4 for iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and several other forthcoming updates.
Four Apple stores in the U.S. are moving this month, each to a new spot only a short distance from the current location. Queens Center in Elmhurst, NY shifted to a temporary mall spot on July 17.
Being Heumann, the next film from CODA director Sian Heder, has been dated for Apple TV+. The project follows the 2022 Best Picture winner.
Apple Sports added seven soccer leagues today, including Eredivisie, J1 League, and Scottish Premiership, plus formation views across most leagues.
Apple expanded soccer features in its Sports app after the 2026 World Cup. The update adds broader league support and tracking options worldwide.
Amazon has ended support for Apple Wallet order tracking on its purchases, removing the AI enhancement added last year. The change affects notification delivery for Amazon customers using the feature.
10 fake editions of one book appeared on Apple Books days after publication, each produced in hours, with replacements surfacing as quickly as the originals were removed.
Apple had reportedly been developing a new Intel-based Mac Pro before canceling the entire product line in March. The plans were part of a broader refresh that never reached production.
Dozens of OpenAI employees who previously worked at Apple have received subpoenas in the iPhone maker's hardware lawsuit. The move targets former staff to block development of a new home AI device.
Apple's Briarwood Mall store in Ann Arbor opens its new space on July 31 at 10 a.m. local time, including the mall's new outdoor Lawn area.
Apple Music now costs $11.99 after the company raised subscription prices worldwide. iCloud+ plans increased in eight countries and iPhone models rose in Japan.
Apple once built but abandoned M2 Extreme and M3 Extreme chips for the Mac Pro. Each would have doubled the CPU and GPU cores of the Ultra models.
Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI over device designs makes no mention of Jony Ive. The company is also testing AI recording for Genius Bar appointments.
Apple is reportedly piloting an AI system at retail stores that live-transcribes Genius Bar conversations to auto-fill staff notes.
SwitchBot released its RGBICWW ceiling light with native Matter support for direct integration into Apple Home. The fixture targets overhead hardwired installs rather than bulbs or adapters.
Apple banned home service content from its upcoming Maps ad placements. The move appears aimed at reserving inventory for local businesses.
$19.99 per month still covers up to three devices under AppleCare One, after AppleCare+ prices for Macs and iPads increased this week. Additional devices add $5.99 each.
Apple is reportedly raising Apple Music prices in Israel after licensing costs surged, eliminating its previous edge over competitors.
Apple Watch SE 3 is now listed below 220 euros on Amazon, with the cut applied only after the sales period ended.
NextBSD is back under new maintenance, layering Darwin components onto FreeBSD with Gershwin and Claude Code. The revived project aims to blend Apple-derived elements into the BSD base.
Apple is citing a newly paused securities fraud lawsuit to support its request to halt lower-court proceedings in the Epic Games case while the Supreme Court reviews part of the dispute.
8 AI undressing apps are the target of cease-and-desist letters sent by San Francisco city attorney David Chiu to Apple and Google. The demands cover nonconsensual "nudify" tools in both app stores.
Up to 3 euros more per month: Apple Music and Apple One plans in France are increasing across the board.
Apple Music prices rose in the US to $11.99 for individuals, $19.99 for families, and $6.99 for students. The increases of $1 to $3 per month follow rising licensing costs.
Apple is said to be in early but active settlement talks with the Justice Department over the 2024 antitrust suit alleging iPhone market violations.
Apple Car Key support is reportedly coming to future GWM Tank SUVs. Code changes in the Wallet app point to NFC-based digital keys for the Chinese off-road brand.
Around 40 former Apple employees now at OpenAI have received legal preservation letters as part of the company's trade secret lawsuit. The letters instruct recipients to retain relevant documents and communications.
13 AI face-swap apps drew cease-and-desist letters from San Francisco's city attorney this week, ordering Apple and Google to remove them from their stores over documented targeting of women and girls.
Apple is said to launch the M6 chip later this year. The generation is described as unprecedented for Apple Silicon.
Apple TV and Apple Music for Android are adding homescreen widgets in updates rolling out today. Apple Music also gains WhatsApp sharing.
iOS 27 upgrades AutoMix in Apple Music with noticeably smoother track transitions.
Apple was sued in a proposed class action over a reported flaw in its Hide My Email feature that could expose users' real addresses. The suit alleges violations of California's false advertising law.
Apple TV announced that Stillwater’s fifth season returns next month. The Peabody and Emmy-winning mindfulness series gets a new run on the platform.
Apple added the iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip to its refurbished store in the US and Canada. The 128GB Wi-Fi model starts at $509.
Apple raised AppleCare+ prices for Mac and iPad. The move increases the relative value of its AppleCare One bundle.
Apple plans to release a new iPad mini with an OLED display by October this year. The device follows the iPad Pro's May 2024 update to the technology, which improves image quality through richer colors and true blacks, though higher component costs will likely increase its price along with a new processor and water re…
Apple has reportedly increased orders for vapor chambers ahead of a foldable iPhone launch. The cooling parts could see wider use across future devices.
Signal Ring measures actual blood pressure without calibration. A trial of thousands backs the claim, unlike Apple Watch models that only flag possible hypertension.
Jamf Threat Labs identified CrashStealer, macOS malware that impersonates Apple's crash reporting framework to steal browser data, passwords, keychain items, and crypto wallets.
Apple released the first public beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate. Users can enroll in the free Apple Beta Software Program to install it.
Apple launched its 2026 Back to School promotion, offering up to $150 gift cards with MacBook Pro purchases and $100 with MacBook Air, iPad Pro, or iPad Air.
Apple's Back to School promotion is now live in select Asian countries including China, India, and Singapore. Students and educators receive a free item such as AirPods 4 or an Apple Pencil Pro with eligible Mac or iPad purchases.
Apple has five business days to answer new questions from Brazilian officials about App Store safeguards for betting apps accessible to minors.
Apple updated its Advertising Services policy to ban ads for home services like plumbing, HVAC, and bail bonds from the Maps app.
Apple is raising AppleCare+ prices by 50 cents a month or 5 dollars a year for new iPad and Mac subscriptions.
Apple published its 2026 sales tax holiday page, listing the dates when customers in 10 states can buy Macs, iPads and other devices without state sales tax.
Apple added MLS guides to Maps, playlists to Music, and tie-ins across Sports and Fitness+ as the league returns on Apple TV.
Apple Watch Series 12 is rumored to include four new features when it launches this fall.
Apple is reportedly in talks to acquire chip startups as it looks to expand its AI server infrastructure.
Apple added 36-month financing options for cellular iPad purchases made directly through its stores, now available from AT&T and Verizon.
Apple has closed a workaround that let buyers finance an unlocked iPhone through carriers. The change went into effect this month.