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Apple just hit pause on its AI pendant project—the necklace that was supposed to see and hear for you. Instead, the company is pouring energy into making the Apple Watch smarter and prepping camera-equipped AirPods and smart glasses for 2027. It's a strategic pivot: rather than chasing a standalone AI gadget, Apple is weaving AI into the devices already on your wrist and in your ears. Can that win the wearable race?

Did you buy a new iPhone expecting the AI-powered Siri that never showed up? If you live in the U.S. and purchased a qualifying model between June 2024 and March 2025, you may be eligible for a $25 payout—up to $95 per device. Apple agreed to a $250 million settlement without admitting fault. Claims are open now through December 21, 2026. Here's what you need to know.

德克萨斯州联邦法官 Mark Pittman 驳回了 OpenAI 的紧急动议，裁定苹果无需公开与 SpaceXAI 达成的保密反垄断和解协议。法官在闭门听证后认为，该协议不涉及 OpenAI 与 SpaceXAI 诉讼中的争议问题。此前 X 和 SpaceXAI 自愿撤回对苹果的指控，却坚持继续起诉 OpenAI，这才引发了 OpenAI 要求强制披露的举动。

Apple just dropped the first iOS 27.2 beta, and it's packed with surprises. The Health app gets a complete makeover with new insights and longevity tracking, while Siri expands to five new languages. FaceTime now supports dual cameras, and the TV app adds profiles. But hold on—some features won't arrive until later this year. Here's what you need to know about the latest beta.

Elon Musk's companies quietly dropped their antitrust claims against Apple—but not OpenAI. Now a federal judge wants to see the settlement agreement, and OpenAI is crying foul. What are they hiding? The courtroom drama heats up as deadlines loom.

Apple is quietly building its own AI servers and chips to power data centers, aiming to take on NVIDIA. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports two server models—one with dual M8 Ultra chips, another with four—and a possible M7 Ultra chip by 2029. Apple may even use NVIDIA's NVLink Fusion to link chips, signaling a shift in their relationship. A new AI server could go live by early 2027.

A federal judge wants Elon Musk's companies to hand over any settlement they reached with Apple in an antitrust lawsuit that also names OpenAI. X and SpaceX AI quietly dropped their claims against Apple but kept OpenAI in their sights. Now OpenAI is crying foul, and the judge is demanding answers by noon on September 17. What did Apple promise? We still don't know.

Apple just dropped a new feature for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max that could make AI-generated fakes a lot harder to pass off as real. It's called Apple Reference Image, and it signs your photos at the hardware level the instant you press the shutter. Think of it as a digital fingerprint that proves where an image came from and that it hasn't been messed with.

Apple's new Siri might not be just Siri. Code sleuths found iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate can plug in Claude or GPT-5.6. Two mechanisms let third-party models either assist Siri or take over completely. The EU's Digital Markets Act is likely the nudge. But for now, it's all under the hood—no user access yet.

New code hints that Apple's Siri might soon let you choose between Claude and ChatGPT. Developers found hidden frameworks in iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate that allow third-party AI models to take over Siri's brain. The EU's Digital Markets Act could be the push Apple needed. But don't get too excited yet—the feature is still locked away.

Apple just dropped iOS 27, watchOS 27, iPadOS 27, and visionOS 27, and the star of the show is Siri AI. It's only in English beta for now, but more languages are coming in October. From a Liquid Glass slider to Workout Buddy on Apple Watch, here's what's new and which devices can get it.

Apple's new CEO John Ternus just weighed in on Meta's 'creepy glasses' controversy. His take? AI devices should make everyone—not just the wearer—feel at ease. He points to the Apple Watch's Live Rewind feature as a model: it only starts when you press the crown, plays a chime, and never records in the background. So how does Apple plan to balance innovation with privacy?

In the escalating legal battle between Apple and OpenAI, a former Apple engineer's MacBook has surfaced as critical evidence. Apple claims the device shows the engineer, Chang Liu, downloaded confidential circuit schematics before joining OpenAI and used them in his work there. The discovery has intensified the dispute over AI trade secrets and former employee misconduct.

Apple's leadership is changing hands. John Trenor, the hardware engineering chief, becomes CEO on September 1, with AI and a revamped Siri at the forefront. As Tim Cook moves to chairman, Trenor faces the challenge of catching up in AI while launching new products like a foldable iPhone. Will his hardware expertise be enough?

Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, officially takes office on September 1st, with AI as his top priority. The outgoing Tim Cook will remain as executive chairman. Ternus, a hardware veteran, faces his first major test at the September 9th launch event, where the iPhone 18 Pro and a foldable phone are expected. Will he successfully pivot Apple's narrative toward AI?

OpenAI, along with former Apple executives and Jony Ive's design firm, is pushing back against Apple's trade secret theft allegations. They've filed a motion to dismiss the case permanently, arguing that Apple's claims are vague and lack concrete evidence. The legal showdown, set for an October hearing, could reshape how Silicon Valley handles talent mobility and intellectual property in the AI era.

Apple's latest Mac lineup, featuring the M6 chip and the monstrous M5 Ultra, is set to redefine desktop AI. With the ability to run trillion-parameter models locally and a 4.8x speed boost over the M4, these machines are a game-changer. But the power comes at a price—literally. Starting at $899 for the Mac mini, the new lineup is pricier, yet for AI enthusiasts, it might just be worth every penny.

Apple has unveiled the M6 and M5 Ultra chips, marking a significant upgrade in desktop performance and AI capabilities. The M6, built on a 2-nanometer process, delivers up to 13.5 times faster prompt processing than the M1, while the M5 Ultra introduces a four-die architecture for unprecedented power. These chips promise to bring advanced AI processing to your desk, reducing reliance on cloud computing.

OpenAI has rolled out a significant update to ChatGPT's macOS app, enabling deep integration with Apple's Messages. With user permission, the AI can read, compose, and send texts, and even summarize chat histories. This move has caught the attention of Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who sees it as a direct challenge to Siri's ecosystem advantages. The feature requires several permissions, including full disk access, and could signal a new era of AI-powered communication.

Apple is reportedly in talks with major news publishers to license their content for a smarter Siri. Unlike typical deals, Apple prefers a pay-per-use model and has set aside a nine-figure budget. This move aims to give Siri real-time information retrieval, with the upgraded assistant expected to launch later this year.