Do Son A US court dismissed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Apple, Mastercard, and Visa of monopolistic practices in mobile payments, citing lack of evidence for "bribery" claims.
Apple
AMOS malware just leveled up—now a backdoor, it poses a serious threat to macOS with persistent access and remote command execution.
iOS 26 introduces a new API allowing EU developers to create third-party phone and messaging apps with cellular call and SMS/MMS/RCS support, likely due to EU DMA compliance.
Apple COO Jeff Williams will retire, with Sabih Khan succeeding him later this month. Apple's industrial design team will now report directly to Tim Cook, marking a generational shift in leadership.
iOS 26 Beta 3 refines the "Liquid Glass" UI, addressing readability issues by adjusting menu transparency in apps like Music and Safari, with a Public Beta expected soon.
Apple is appealing the EU's €500M DMA fine, calling the ruling "unprecedented." The company has revised App Store policies but will argue its case in court.
Apple's H2 2025 roadmap: iPhone 17 series (new Air model), Apple Watch Ultra 3 (5G/satellite), M5 Macs/iPads, and refreshed smart home devices, totaling over 15 new products.
Apple has reportedly paused foldable iPad development, shifting resources to a foldable iPhone due to yield/cost challenges, aiming for an earlier market entry.
Apple's "ACDC" initiative aims to build its own cloud infrastructure using proprietary chips, potentially offering server rentals to developers for high-performance, cost-effective AI compute.
iOS 26 introduces new Communication Safety features, including full-screen warnings for sensitive content in FaceTime calls, surprisingly applying to adults and processed on-device
A global e-commerce fraud campaign uses thousands of fake retail websites mimicking Apple, Nordstrom, and more, to steal credit card data, with roots tied to Chinese developers.
Apple is suing former Vision Pro engineer Di Liu, accusing him of stealing thousands of confidential files and joining competitor Snap, raising concerns about trade secret exfiltration.
A US federal judge denied Apple's motion to dismiss the DOJ antitrust lawsuit. The case, accusing Apple of anticompetitive practices in the iPhone ecosystem, will proceed.
Apple is negotiating with OpenAI and Anthropic to integrate their AI models into Siri, potentially sidelining its in-house efforts to overcome development hurdles and financial demands.
Ming-Chi Kuo reports Apple plans a more affordable 13-inch MacBook with the A18 Pro chip, targeting 5-7 million units in 2026, with production starting late 2025.
Mark Gurman hints Apple's next wearable could be the "Apple Ring," a subtle smart ring for health tracking, gestures, and longer battery life, complementing the Apple Watch.
Apple's iOS 26 will introduce automatic synchronization of public Wi-Fi logins across all Apple devices, simplifying connectivity for users on captive networks.
Apple has launched the Swift on Android Workgroup to bring formal Swift support to Android, aiming for seamless cross-platform app development and enhanced tooling.
Apple revised EU App Store policies, allowing external purchases and new fees (initial acquisition, service, CTC) after a €500M fine. Developers can now direct users to outside payment channels.
The US Senate reintroduced the Open App Markets Act, aiming to curb Apple & Google's app store dominance by mandating sideloading, third-party payments, and preventing self-preferencing.
iOS 26 Beta 2 introduces Recovery Assistant, enabling wireless iPhone restoration using another Apple device. No Mac or PC needed for system recovery
iOS 26 is testing "Captive Assist," a new feature to synchronize public Wi-Fi logins across all your Apple devices, streamlining access to captive networks.