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Report: How an email mistake derailed talks between Apple and OpenAI ahead of the lawsuit
NBC News reports that talks between Apple and OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft broke down after an outside lawyer for Apple mistakenly emailed the wrong OpenAI employee and confused their interactions. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: July 15, 2026 – iOS 27 public beta is here
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Apple adds new 36-month financing options for iPad purchases
Apple has added new financing options for cellular iPad purchases. As of today, you can buy cellular iPads directly from Apple with 36-month financing from AT&T and Verizon.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV reveals first look and return date for ‘Where’s Wanda?’ season two
Apple TV today shared a first look at season two of the German dark comedy ‘Where’s Wanda?’ and confirmed its return date. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple just closed a popular workaround for buying an unlocked iPhone
Apple and its carrier partners have closed a workaround that let shoppers buy an unlocked iPhone with carrier financing. The change appears to have gone into effect this month.
Expand Expanding CloseOpenAI’s hardware device may partly compete with AirPods Ultra – and lose
Jony Ive and Sam Altman made a big promise when they teased the launch of a completely new concept in AI hardware more than a year ago.
The most recent report suggests that OpenAI may technically be delivering on this promise, but could end up at least partly competing with an upcoming AirPods model. If so, I can easily see AirPods Ultra proving the more popular choice …
Expand Expanding CloseSpotify’s managed accounts are no longer limited to Premium subscribers
Starting today, Spotify users in several countries can create a managed account for their child without a Premium subscription. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding ClosePSA: Beware of fake Mac crash reports out to steal your passwords, crypto wallets, more
While macOS is generally very stable, there are times when an app will crash and your Mac will offer to send a diagnostic report to Apple.
A new form of Mac malware has been discovered, which creates fake versions of this form, requesting your Mac password as part of the data collection. If you comply, it will get access to a huge range of personal data, including your password managers and cryptocurrency wallets …
Expand Expanding CloseApple reaches agreement with Chinese government on Apple Intelligence rollout
The new Siri and other Apple Intelligence features are currently only supported in the iOS 27 beta in English in a small number of countries, but Apple has promised that they will “quickly expand” to additional countries and languages.
China posed a particular challenge for the company as the law there only permits partnering with a Chinese AI company. A report today says that Apple has now reached agreement on this, and will be using two different models …
Expand Expanding CloseA sneak peek at nine new(ish) emoji on the way
Unicode’s emoji tsar Jennifer Daniel has given us a sneak peek at nine emoji set for release next year – though not all of them are entirely new.
She says the committee responsible for the selection of emoji is doing some tidying up to help avoid misunderstandings …
Expand Expanding CloseLimited series ‘Lucky’, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, premieres on Apple TV
The first episodes of Lucky, Apple TV’s new limited series starring Anya Taylor-Joy (The Menu), are now streaming. Watch the trailer below.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 27: My favorite new iPhone features (other than AI)
The iOS 27 public beta is here, and the headlining changes are Siri AI and the array of new Apple Intelligence features. However, the update also includes plenty of non-AI features.
Here are a few of my favorite iOS 27 features (other than Siri and AI).
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Opera gains ground among iPhone users in the US and UK
Opera says its iOS browser saw monthly active users grow 93% in the UK and 50% in the US during Q2 2026 compared with the same period last year. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: OpenAI’s first device will be a portable speaker with a camera and other sensors
According to Bloomberg, OpenAI’s anticipated entry into the hardware market is slated to begin with a portable, screenless smart speaker. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseOpenAI says it has seen no evidence supporting Apple’s trade secret theft claims
OpenAI has issued a new statement in reaction to Apple’s lawsuit accusing the company of trade secret theft. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseJudge dismisses lawsuit accusing Apple of failing to stop CSAM on iCloud
Reuters reports that Apple has defeated a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing it of failing to stop child sexual abuse material from being stored and shared through iCloud. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseCanva Code 2.0 adds visual editing, HTML imports, and real-time collaboration
Canva today unveiled Canva Code 2.0, an AI-powered vibe coding platform that lets users build and visually edit websites, apps, and interactive experiences. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseAirPods public betas arrive one day after iOS 27 public beta, here’s how to enroll
Following yesterday’s release of the public betas for macOS 27, iPadOS 27, iOS 27, and the other updates announced during WWDC26, Apple is now rolling out the first wave of public betas for AirPods Max 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods (4th gen). Here are the details.
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PrismML releases Bonsai 27B, claiming first major AI model of its size fit for iPhone
PrismML is back in the news today after the AI startup’s CEO told CNBC that Apple is looking at the company’s technology. The company has also released its Bonsai 27B model that it says runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch among wearables exempted from EU user-replaceable battery rules
The European Commission has revised its battery regulations to exempt devices such as the Apple Watch from requirements that batteries be removable and replaceable by users. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseYour iPhone might miss out on these iOS 27 features
The iOS 27 public beta is now available, allowing iPhone users to try out the new features the update offers. Which iPhones are compatible with iOS 27? Here’s everything you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseMacWhisper 14 launches with a new transcript editor, faster performance, more
One of the best AI-powered transcription apps for the Mac just got even better, with a major update that introduces a redesigned transcript editor and significant performance improvements. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseSpotify now lets Premium users talk to a chatbot about music, podcasts, and books
Spotify will now let subscribers use natural language to ask questions about their listening history, make playback requests, and more. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: July 14, 2026 – M7 Ultra rumors, iPhone 18 costs
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