The Verge
Apple Accuses OpenAI of Destroying Evidence in Trade Secrets Lawsuit
Apple says OpenAI is destroying evidence in a trade secrets lawsuit; OpenAI responds that Apple's exit process is a mess.
2026-09-01
The Verge
2026-08-27
ZDNet
iPhone 4 From 2011 Still Works, But Only as a Cute Paperweight (and We're Not Crying, You Are)
A nostalgic trip down memory lane reveals that your old iPhone 4 is now a paperweight with a 15-minute battery life, but hey, it's cute.
2026-08-25
TechCrunch
Apple Decides Privacy Feature Should Actually, You Know, Protect Privacy
Apple listens to users, keeps Hide My Email addresses on @icloud.com, and privacy survives another day.
2026-08-14
The Verge
Apple Proposes Commission on External Purchases, Epic Says 'Nice Try, But the Court Says No'
Apple proposes to charge developers for external purchases, despite admitting the costs are zero; Epic calls it 'far outside' court guidance.
2026-07-31
TechCrunch
Apple's Services Biz Hits 1.5B Subscribers, Still Manages to Disappoint Wall Street
Apple's services hit 1.5B subscribers but missed revenue targets, blaming gaming slowdown and forced App Store changes, while hardware sales saved the day.
2026-07-17
ZDNet
Apple Tax-Free Shopping: Because Nothing Says 'Back to School' Like Paying 15% Less for an iPad
Eight states offer tax-free Apple shopping in July and August, but the deals are narrow, price-capped, and mostly in the Southeast - so check your zip code before getting excited.
2026-07-16
The Verge
EU Orders Google to Share Android with AI Rivals; Google Wins by Losing, Apple Learns Siri Lessons
EU forces Google to open Android to rival AI assistants, but gives it a year to comply - a luxury Apple didn't get for Siri AI, as Google outmaneuvers Cupertino in regulatory chess.
2026-07-01
The Verge
Apple Plans to Redesign Entry-Level MacBook Pro, Possibly by 2027, While iPad Pros Get… Internal Improvements
Apple plans a redesigned entry-level MacBook Pro for 2027 and new iPad Pros for spring, because planning years ahead is totally normal.
2026-06-29
The Verge
July 4th Sales: Because Nothing Says 'Independence' Like Discounted Gadgets
Prime Day may be over, but July 4th sales are here to remind you that freedom means saving money on stuff you probably don't need.
2026-06-26
The Verge
Meta Discovers the Future: Gambling, Because Why Not
Meta, the company that never had an original idea it couldn't copy, is now betting on prediction markets. Because your Facebook feed wasn't already enough of a gamble.
2026-06-16
ZDNet
Apple Finally Lets Your iPhone Find Things That Aren't Made by Apple (Channel Sounding, iOS 27)
Apple's iOS 27 adds Channel Sounding, so your iPhone can finally track third-party gadgets - if they have Bluetooth 6.3 and you have an iPhone 17, that is.
2026-05-29
The Atlantic
Ferrari Unveils First EV, and the Smartphone Finally Eats the Supercar
Ferrari's first EV, the Luce, is a $640,000 hatchback designed by ex-Apple guru Jony Ive - and traditionalists are not amused by the aerodynamic suppository aesthetic.
2026-05-08
The Verge
Apple Finally Realizes Not Everyone Who Says 'I'm a Student' Actually Is One
Apple finally asks for proof that you're actually hitting the books, not just hitting the 'buy' button on discounted gadgets.
2026-04-23
TechCrunch
Apple Fixes Bug That Let Cops Read Your 'Deleted' Messages Because Of Course They Could
Apple patches a bug that let the FBI read 'deleted' Signal messages from iPhones, because apparently 'delete' is just a suggestion.
2026-04-21
Apple CEO Tim Cook Announces Retirement, Will Be Replaced By Guy Who Was Already Doing The Job
After 15 years of dramatic growth and supply chain wizardry, Tim Cook will hand the CEO reins to his long-rumored successor, hardware chief John Ternus, in 2026.
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