Microsoft and OpenAI revised a major partnership to remove cloud exclusivity rules and the AGI clause, giving each company more flexibility moving forward.
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Apple Adds Monthly Payment Option for Annual App Store Plans
Apple is adding a new App Store billing option that splits annual subscriptions into monthly payments, though it skips a United States launch initially.
WhatsApp Tests Its Own Cloud Storage Service For Chat Backups
WhatsApp is testing its own cloud storage for chat backups. The upcoming service offers secure encryption and helps free up space on other cloud accounts.
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Towson Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against Apple [Updated]
A union filed an unfair labor practice charge against Apple over claims the company denied transfer options to union staff after a store closure.
MacBook Neo Delays Continue at Apple, But Some Retailers Offer Stock
Apple’s MacBook Neo faces long shipping delays in the USA. Skip the three-week wait by ordering through Amazon and Walmart for fast, next-day delivery.
Adobe Releases Firefly AI Assistant in Beta To Connect Creative Apps
Adobe is testing a Firefly AI assistant that lets users control apps like Photoshop and Illustrator with simple text commands to speed up their design work.
Spotify Introduces Guided Workout Classes For Free And Premium Users
Spotify is launching a new fitness hub with guided audio and video workouts for all users, plus over 1,400 ad-free Peloton classes for Premium subscribers.
Apple MacBook Ultra May Debut As New Top-Tier Laptop
Industry reports suggest Apple will launch a new MacBook Ultra by 2027. The upcoming premium laptop will sit above the current Pro lineup in performance.
Instagram Adds Artificial Intelligence Video Tools to Its Edits App
Instagram introduces a new artificial intelligence video generation tool inside its Edits app. Users can create custom media using text and photo prompts.
Apple’s AI Push Could Create Three New Hardware Categories
Apple plans to launch three new AI smart home products, including two tablet displays and a secure smart doorbell camera, according to Bloomberg reports.
Apple’s Giant Foldable iPad May Never Reach Market
Apple might cancel its large 20-inch foldable iPad project. Mark Gurman says the company is dealing with real design issues and upcoming leadership shifts.
X Releases Standalone XChat Messaging Application for iPhone
X releases XChat, a standalone messaging application for iPhones. It provides end-to-end encrypted chats, audio calls, and custom themes in a secure space.
Apple iOS 26.5 Adds Useful Features to Three Popular iPhone Apps
Apple will soon release iOS 26.5 with new features for three default apps. Discover the upcoming changes to Messages, Apple Maps, and the App Store.
Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay Gets Early Praise as Bold New Comedy
Discover the early reviews for Widow’s Bay. Apple TV brings a new genre-bending series that blends maritime horror and sharp workplace comedy on April 29.
Apple Readies Custom Micro-Curved OLED for 20th Anniversary iPhone
Apple is partnering with Samsung to build a micro-curved OLED panel for the 20th-anniversary iPhone in 2027, offering a brighter and thinner design.
Discover Ends Apple Pay Rewards and Connected Account Support
Discover is ending support for Pay with Rewards and Connected Accounts in Apple Pay on June 4. Standard credit card payments will continue to work normally.
Apple TV Brings Home Two Big Wins At The 2026 Peabody Awards
Apple TV scored two wins at the 2026 Peabody Awards for the show Pluribus and the documentary Come See Me in the Good Light, tying Netflix and Disney Plus.
Apple Invites Update Adds Seven New Features and iMessage App
Apple Invites version 1.8 updates the iPhone app with seven helpful features. iCloud+ users get an iMessage extension, manual guest list editing, and more.
OpenAI Reveals GPT-5.5 to Power Agentic Coding and Knowledge Work
OpenAI introduces GPT-5.5, a new AI model that automates complex coding tasks, operates computer interfaces, and accelerates scientific research workflows.
Apple Prepares One Million Dollar Renovation for Louisville Store
Apple plans a one million dollar renovation for its Oxmoor Center retail store in Louisville, replacing exterior courtyard cladding and interior sections.
Perplexity CEO Says AI Growth Makes the iPhone More Important
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Apple Music faces a steady flood of AI songs from automated bots. But new data shows users completely ignore these tracks as the company adds safety tools.
Apple Debuts Trailer For Soviet Space Race Thriller Star City
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