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Apple is developing prototypes for a screenless health and fitness tracker that resembles the Whoop device. The company has not yet decided whether to release the product. The tracker is intended to monitor health and fitness metrics.
Apple is developing enterprise servers powered by its own M-series Ultra chips to support artificial intelligence. These systems will feature configurations using two or four processors. The project aims to address the growing demand for hardware among AI developers.
Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, will launch in October with a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner screen, powered by the A20 Pro chip and featuring Touch ID, dual 48-megapixel rear cameras and support for the Apple Pencil. The base 256 GB model is priced at $1,999 (approximately $2,000) and will be offered in white and dark-blue finishes.
Apple will hold its “Surprise and Shine” keynote on September 9, streaming at 10 a.m. PDT (1 p.m. ET) on Apple’s website, the Apple TV app and YouTube. The event will unveil a foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Ultra, priced over $2,000, along with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the Apple Watch Series 12. AirPods with camera capability and updated HomePod models are also expected.
Huawei has released the Mate XT 2, a third-generation tri-fold phone featuring a 10.2-inch display, a 6,000-mAh battery, and a redesigned hinge that reduces the crease. It runs on Huawei’s in-house Kirin 9050 Pro chipset, which the company says is free from U.S. export restrictions. The device adopts an inward-folding design similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold and includes a built-in privacy display.
Apple has updated its Mac Studio line, equipping the models with new M5 Max and M5 Ultra processors. The upgrades deliver up to 4.3 times faster AI performance, enhanced graphics capabilities, and the option of up to 512 GB of unified memory. Pricing for the enhanced configuration starts at $2,499.
ChatGPT has been updated with an Apple Messages plugin for macOS, enabling the model to access iMessage conversations. The plugin allows ChatGPT to read, search, and analyze chat content, as well as draft and send messages directly through the Apple Messages app. This new capability integrates the AI assistant into the native messaging experience on Mac.
OpenAI has filed a motion to dismiss Apple’s lawsuit that accuses the AI company of stealing trade secrets, arguing the allegations lack merit. The company contends the suit is baseless and pretextual, asserting that Apple’s own security practices undermine the trade-secrets claim.
Apple briefly removed Telegram from the App Store after discovering child sexual-abuse material. Telegram removed the offending content and banned the user, and the app was restored. Telegram’s CEO said an extortionist had planted the material to get the app delisted.
Apple has filed a preliminary injunction with a U.S. judge to bar two former employees and OpenAI from accessing, acquiring, using, or disclosing the company’s confidential information. OpenAI has made the lawsuit public by posting receipts, and Apple has responded by reaffirming its position.
Apple is aiming to unveil its smart glasses at WWDC 2027, but the launch has been postponed. The delay is largely attributed to privacy concerns, with the company working to address issues that have plagued competitors’ devices. Apple plans to emphasize privacy as a key differentiator for its glasses.
Apple is preparing an updated iPad mini featuring an OLED screen. This new tablet model is expected to arrive in October as part of an expansion to the company's current lineup.
Apple is actively seeking to acquire chip companies to strengthen its AI server-chip capabilities, as its current AI servers are unable to keep pace with demand. The move reflects the company’s effort to address performance shortfalls in its existing hardware and accelerate development of more powerful AI-focused processors.
The EU General Court dismissed Apple’s challenge to its designation as a gatekeeper for the App Store and iOS. The court upheld the European Union’s Digital Markets Act rules that classify Apple as a gatekeeper. Apple had filed the case in 2024.
Apple is developing new iPad Pro models alongside an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro that will adopt a fresh design resembling the company’s forthcoming touch-screen laptops. Both devices are slated for release in the first half of 2027, with the iPad Pro lineup expected to arrive early next year.
A vulnerability in Apple’s Hide My Email feature allows the underlying real email address to be discovered, effectively exposing the user’s actual address. Researchers have identified the bug, noting that the flaw remains unpatched by Apple. The issue concerns the privacy-protecting service that is intended to conceal users’ email identities.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Apple’s appeal of a contempt ruling stemming from its long-running dispute with Epic Games over App Store fees. A district judge previously found that Apple violated a court order requiring changes to the App Store, prompting the contempt finding that Apple is now challenging before the high court.
Apple is seeking U.S. government approval to purchase memory chips from a Chinese supplier that is currently on a blacklist. The company says the request is driven by sharply rising memory-chip prices, which have put pressure on its supply chain. Approval would allow Apple to source the chips despite the supplier’s restricted status.
Apple’s senior executive overseeing the Vision Pro and the company’s smart-glasses initiatives is departing the firm to join OpenAI, where the role will focus on developing AI-powered devices. The move signals a shift of Apple’s top Vision Pro leader toward the artificial-intelligence sector at the competing firm.
Apple will skip its high-end M6 Pro and Max chips and jump straight to an AI-focused M7 line. The company plans to power its 14-inch and 16-inch OLED MacBook Pros with the existing M5 Pro and M5 Max chips while giving the laptops an updated industrial design.
Tata Electronics, a major technology supplier to Apple and Tesla, experienced a cyber breach that claims to have exposed trade secrets belonging to both companies. The incident has drawn attention due to the alleged sensitivity of the information involved and the high-profile nature of the affected firms.
Apple will raise prices due to the rising costs of memory and storage chips. Tim Cook stated that these price increases are unavoidable because the current situation has become unsustainable for the company.
Italy’s antitrust regulator has opened a formal investigation into Apple’s cloud services, focusing on the iCloud platform and iPhone backup functionality. The probe examines whether Apple is limiting interoperability, with the regulator stating that rival cloud providers should be granted free access to iOS and iPadOS compatibility and to services comparable to iCloud.
Apple held its WWDC 2026 keynote, streaming live from Apple Park, where it unveiled a major overhaul of Siri—including a dedicated Siri app—and introduced new AI features under the Apple Intelligence brand. The company also announced iOS 27, emphasizing reliability improvements and other operating-system updates.
Apple is rolling out a major update to its parental-control suite, redesigning Screen Time and adding more granular settings that let parents manage children’s iPhone use with greater precision. The new features include automatic image filtering and a mechanism for kids to request access to specific websites or contacts, arriving weeks before upcoming UK and US regulatory deadlines.
Apple is preparing a major overhaul of Siri for the upcoming iOS 27 release, featuring a redesigned user interface and a standalone chatbot-style app that signals a significant redesign of the voice assistant. The changes suggest Apple aims to expand Siri’s capabilities and position it alongside emerging conversational AI services.
Dropbox founder Drew Houston is leaving the chief-executive post after 19 years, moving to the role of executive chairman. He will be succeeded by Ashraf Alkarmi, the senior vice-president and general manager of Dropbox Core. The transition comes as the company faces heightened competition from Google and Apple.
A revamped version of the Siri application is expected to include an option for users to automatically delete their chats. This updated software is anticipated to launch as a beta version.
OpenAI is preparing to take legal action against Apple over their partnership that was intended to integrate ChatGPT into Siri. The company alleges that the collaboration failed to deliver the expected revenue, prompting a move that could become a high-profile lawsuit. This development follows growing tension between the two tech firms.
Spotify will incorporate Apple’s HTTP Live Streaming technology for video podcasts, a move slated for later in 2026. The adoption will allow creators to distribute their video podcast content more easily across both Apple Podcasts and Spotify platforms, streamlining cross-platform availability for listeners.