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Apple has increased AppleCare+ subscription prices for new Mac and iPad customers in the U.S., while existing subscribers will continue paying their current rates.

OpenAI is reportedly building a portable, screenless AI speaker with cameras, sensors, moving parts, and a personality designed to learn its user.
OpenAI says it is not aware of evidence that Apple's trade-secret complaint has merit, but its new statement does not answer each allegation in detail.
WhatsApp is testing its own cloud storage service for iPhone chat backups, offering an alternative to iCloud with end-to-end encrypted backups.
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 has released the first iOS 27 public beta, bringing Siri AI, Visual Intelligence, AI-powered Photos tools, and many other new features to eligible iPhones.
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.
WhatsApp is developing birthday notifications for Android, allowing users to receive in-app reminders when their contacts celebrate a birthday.
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.
watchOS 27 beta 3 finally enables Siri AI on supported Apple Watch models, while also introducing a dedicated Siri app, Dynamic App Grid integration, and additional refinements.
WhatsApp's new green dot shows when contacts are online on iPhone, but the feature is still limited to some beta testers and may change before release.
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.
iOS 27 beta 3 adds Siri voice customization, Live Recognition, AirPods Adaptive controls, Photos improvements, 5G+ support in India, and other refinements.
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.
Counterpoint expects foldable phone prices to rise in 2026 as book-style models grow. Apple's rumored iPhone Fold could help normalize the premium tier.
iCloud+ subscribers are getting new Apple Intelligence benefits in iOS 27, including higher AI usage limits and smarter HomeKit Secure Video features.
Volkswagen could soon support Apple Wallet car keys, allowing drivers to lock, unlock, and start compatible vehicles with an iPhone or Apple Watch.
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.