MacBook Neo is official! Starts at just $599!
Apple's senior VP of Hardware John Ternus unveiling MacBook Neo live on stage in NYC this morning.
From 9to5Mac's @chancehmiller
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We’ve arrived at Apple Park for today’s event! Stay tuned for live coverage.
T-1 hour 20 minutes until showtime.
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A federal court has granted Elon Musk's request to add Apple software chief Craig Federighi as a document custodian in xAI's antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI.
Designating Federighi as a custodian means his internal communications, emails, and files related to the case must be searched and produced during discovery, and he is likely to be deposed.
Tim Cook appears to be spared.
More details in the full story at 9to5Mac. Link in our IGS.
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Apple is reportedly preparing a new Apple Card sign-up promotion that could launch as early as next week.
New cardholders who buy AirPods Pro 3 will get $249 cash back, effectively making the earbuds free.
More details on the upcoming promo at 9to5Mac.com.
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OpenAI's lawyers are working with an outside firm on a range of options that could be formally executed in the near future, including a possible notice to Apple alleging breach of contract without immediately filing a full lawsuit, according to Bloomberg.
Apple and OpenAI struck their deal to integrate ChatGPT into Siri as part of iOS 18 in 2024.
OpenAI reportedly expected the partnership to drive more ChatGPT subscriptions, along with deeper integration across Apple apps and prominent placement within Siri.
One OpenAI executive told Bloomberg the company has "done everything from a product perspective," while Apple has not held up its side of the deal.
More deals at 9to5Mac.com. Link in our IGS.
Story by @chancehmiller .
Apple was just recognized with a prestigious award for Liquid Glass.
The iOS 26 design has been recognized with four honors at the Art Directors Club Annual Awards in New York, including a Gold Cube in the Interactive / UX / UI category.
Apple also received a Silver Cube for Experiential Design / Digital Experiences and Bronze Cubes for Experiential Design / Consumer Experience and Innovation.
More details at 9to5Mac.com.
Starting today, Strava has added support for the AirPods Pro 3's built-in heart rate sensor, allowing iPhone users to stream live heart rate data directly to the app's Mobile Record feature without an Apple Watch.
When both devices are worn, Strava automatically selects the most accurate heart rate source.
More details at 9to5Mac.com.
An interesting new CNET survey found 14% of iPhone owners are motivated to upgrade by new phone designs like foldables, slightly higher than the 13% average across all smartphone users.
AI integrations came in lower at 12%.
Full story at 9to5Mac.
iOS 27 will reportedly make the Camera app fully customizable, letting users choose which controls appear in the interface and where they sit.
That includes flash, exposure, timer, and resolution. Each shooting mode gets its own set of customizable controls via a transparent "Add Widgets" tray that slides up from the bottom.
Details on this report at 9to5Mac.com.
Adam Scott says we won't have to wait another three years for Severance.
He said season 3 will arrive "much sooner" than the three-year gap fans waited between seasons 1 and 2.
That said, Scott emphasized that it's "more important for it to be great than for it to be fast."
Shooting starts "very soon."
More details now at 9to5Mac.com.
