iOS 27 public betas are out, Siri AI hands on, and Apple sues OpenAI

Benjamin and Chance talk about their latest experiences with iOS 27 and Siri AI, with Apple releasing the public betas this week so anyone in the whole world can give the new software a go. The company also sued OpenAI this week in a high-profile case over alleged trade secrets theft. And, as is tradition, the Apple Store Back to School offer underwhelms.

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Links

• Apple Store launches 2026 Back to School offer: get up to $150 gift card with Mac or iPad purchase
• iOS 27 public beta is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more
• macOS 27 public beta now available, here’s how to install it
• AirPods just got a long-requested feature in new public beta
• Apple sues OpenAI, accuses ex-employees of stealing trade secrets
• OpenAI’s first device will be a portable speaker with a camera and other sensors
• OpenAI responds to Apple’s trade secret theft lawsuit
• OpenAI says it has seen no evidence supporting Apple’s trade secret theft claims