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Apple grew iPhone shipments by 3% year over year in Q2 2026, capturing a record 20% share of the global smartphone market despite slowing industry demand.

iOS 26.6 developer beta 5 is now available with fixes across HealthKit, stickers, Object Capture, and StoreKit, plus a known Messages screenshot glitch.

Apple's trade-secret lawsuit may disrupt OpenAI's hiring, supplier relationships, and 2027 device plans well before the case reaches a final ruling.

Apple has filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of misappropriating trade secrets related to its AI hardware efforts. OpenAI denies the allegations and says it develops its technology independently.

Apple is reportedly planning new USB-C and Pro Apple Pencil models for 2027, with EU battery rules potentially driving a more repairable Apple Pencil design.

A new report claims Apple’s M7 Ultra is being engineered to support up to 1.5TB of unified memory, potentially matching the maximum RAM configuration of the 2019 Intel Mac Pro.

Apple's proposed $250 million Siri AI settlement has moved a step closer to approval. Here's who may qualify, how much eligible users could receive, and when claims are expected to open.

A new Counterpoint Research estimate suggests the iPhone 18 Pro Max will cost significantly more to manufacture due to rising NAND, DRAM, and next-generation chip costs.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Work agent can finish multi-step jobs across apps and desktop, powered by new GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna models now rolling out broadly.

Apple TV has earned 89 nominations at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, with Shrinking, Slow Horses, Pluribus, and Widow’s Bay leading the way.

OpenAI's GPT-Live is now powering ChatGPT Voice with full-duplex conversation, smarter answers via GPT-5.5, visual cards, and separate Free and paid models.

Meta has launched Muse Image, its first AI image generator from Meta Superintelligence Labs, bringing AI-powered image creation to the Meta AI app, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

Anthropic is bringing Claude Cowork to mobile and web, starting with Max users. Remote sessions can keep running, but desktop still unlocks full local access.

Google's Pixel 11 event is set for August 12, giving it an early stage before Apple's expected September iPhone and foldable iPhone plans.

A new leak points to larger iPhone 18 Pro batteries, with the Pro Max possibly crossing 5,500mAh in the U.S. model. Apple has not confirmed the specs.

America's Time Capsule will include an orange iPhone 17 Pro Max, preserving Apple's 2026 flagship as a cultural artifact for 2276.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple could launch the foldable iPhone Ultra using the same strategy it used for the iPhone X, with a September announcement followed by delayed pre-orders.

Bloomberg reports that Apple is preparing four new iPad Pro models and a redesigned entry-level MacBook Pro for 2027, alongside the debut of its next-generation M7 chip.

Apple may source memory from China's CXMT and YMTC to ease supply pressure, but the reported talks face U.S. political and trade-policy risks.

Apple has reportedly increased foldable iPhone Ultra production to 10 million units, signaling strong confidence in demand ahead of its expected launch later this year.

Gemini Spark is rolling out to the Gemini macOS app in beta, giving Google AI Ultra users a way to automate local files and desktop tasks.

Claude Fable 5 is coming back after US export controls were lifted. Anthropic says access returns July 1 with new safeguards and usage-credit limits.