Microsoft and OpenAI revised a major partnership to remove cloud exclusivity rules and the AGI clause, giving each company more flexibility moving forward.
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.
Adam Scott Reveals He Knows How Severance Will End, Big Twists Expected
Adam Scott says Severance season 3 brings major surprises while confirming Apple’s hit sci-fi series already has a planned ending.
Apple’s Ex-AI Chief John Giannandrea Lands New Role at Billion-Dollar UK Startup
Former Apple AI chief John Giannandrea joins CuspAI to lead US expansion, marking his first major move after leaving Apple.
iOS 26.4.2 Bug Randomly Reinstalls Deleted Apps on iPhone Without Permission
iPhone users report iOS 26.4.2 automatically reinstalling deleted apps like Headspace, raising concerns over possible iCloud syncing bugs.
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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.
visionOS 26.5 Beta 4 Now Available for Apple Vision Pro
Apple rolls out visionOS 26.5 developer beta 4 for Vision Pro with stability improvements, bug fixes, and final testing updates.
