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Report: 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.
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OpenAI has issued a new statement in reaction to Apple’s lawsuit accusing the company of trade secret theft. Here are the details.
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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.
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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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Deals: AirPods Pro 3, Nomad 25W MagSafe stands, Find My cards, titanium/leather Apple Watch bands, more
Alongside the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the slate Titanium 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 at $184 off, $130 off the aluminum Cell model, and more from $299. The rare Apple keyboards and black Magic Mouse deals are (somehow) still live, and we have a solid discount on my personal favorite Anker Prime Power Bank that doubles as wall charger, but today’s real accessory highlight is Nomad’s giant sitewide Anniversary sale with rare deals on MagSafe chargers, cases, Find My cards, Watch bands, more. Head below for a closer look at the details.
Expand Expanding CloseLeaker says next iPad mini will stick with a 60Hz display despite OLED upgrade
Apple’s next iPad mini might miss out on ProMotion despite switching to OLED, per leaker yeux1122. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseAnthropic is giving teachers free access to premium Claude features, details here
Anthropic is providing free access to premium Claude AI features to K-12 teachers in the United States. The effort is part of a new Claude for Teachers initiative.
Expand Expanding CloseIDC: Apple shipped nearly 1 in 5 smartphones in China in Q2 2026
In a report published today, IDC said Huawei and Apple were the only smartphone makers to record shipment growth in China during the second quarter of 2026. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Arcade adding the ultimate NFL game just in time for football season
Apple Arcade is scoring a major hit game in August. Apple announced today that the subscription game service will add Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition on August 6. The new game will arrive just before the new NFL pre-season kicks off.
Apple says the new Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition title is designed just for Apple Arcade. Apple Arcade games have no ads and no in-app purchases.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp is building its own iCloud alternative for chat backups
References found in the latest TestFlight build of WhatsApp indicate that Meta is working on bringing an alternative to iCloud backups for iPhone users. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s MacBook Pro overhaul is coming soon, with a big twist
Apple just released a MacBook Pro update in March, but there’s more coming soon. Apple is expected to debut one of its biggest MacBook Pro updates ever as soon as later this year. Here’s everything we know so far … including details on a surprising recent twist.
Expand Expanding CloseApple says Epic’s arguments against pausing the case are ‘wrong’
Apple has responded to Epic’s opposition to its request to pause lower-court proceedings over App Store commissions while the Supreme Court reviews part of the case. Here’s what that means.
Expand Expanding CloseHow the 20th anniversary iPhone will provide a ‘single slab of glass’ look
Former Apple design chief Jony Ive always described his long-term vision for the iPhone design as “a single slab of glass.” Apple is believed to have retained that goal long after Ive left the company, with Liquid Glass representing the company’s software prep ahead of the new hardware.
We’ve already seen reports of a number of ways in which the 20th anniversary iPhone could take us significantly closer to Apple’s vision, and the latest of these may provide another piece of the puzzle …
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV’s next action-comedy starring Ryan Reynolds gets first trailer
Apple TV today released the first trailer for Mayday, an action comedy starring Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) and Kenneth Branagh (Oppenheimer). Watch it below.
Expand Expanding CloseTop watchOS 27 features that will enhance your Apple Watch
watchOS 27 packs some great new features. Here’s everything new coming to Apple Watch this fall so far.
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Your X feed might now work, as platform finally does what everyone wanted
Many X users have found that their feed is rather random, with comments on their posts similarly more from randos than those who follow you. The platform says it has finally noticed this and is fixing it with a “tweak” to the algorithm …
Expand Expanding CloseWaze now learns your preferences, and gets more conversational but less chatty
Navigation app Waze is rolling out an update to its iPhone and Android app to introduce three new AI-powered features.
The first uses your journey history to understand your routing preferences in order to provide personalized navigation options …
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