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Apple iPhone 18 Pro and foldable Ultra predicted for September 18 launch

Apple iPhone 18 Pro and foldable Ultra predicted for September 18 launch

Apple's upcoming smartphone event may introduce the iPhone 18 Pro and the company's first foldable device, alongside a shift to 2nm processor technology.

Tech & Science ·18 Jul 2026, 14:01 ·Daniel Okafor 4 min read
San Francisco Demands Apple and Google Delete AI ‘Nudify’ Apps From App Stores

San Francisco Demands Apple and Google Delete AI ‘Nudify’ Apps From App Stores

San Francisco is threatening legal action against Apple and Google for allegedly aiding and abetting the creation of nonconsensual explicit deepfake images.

Tech & Science ·17 Jul 2026, 20:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Apple dethrones Nvidia to regain title of world’s most valuable company

Apple dethrones Nvidia to regain title of world’s most valuable company

Apple has reclaimed the top spot in global market valuation, signaling a shift in investor sentiment from AI infrastructure toward the application layer.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 18:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Apple in early talks with PrismML over on-device AI shrinking tech

Apple in early talks with PrismML over on-device AI shrinking tech

Apple is in early discussions with PrismML, a Caltech spinout, to evaluate technology that compresses large AI models for use on devices.

Tech & Science ·15 Jul 2026, 18:05 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
OpenAI's First Device Will Be Movable, Screenless Speaker Built as AI Companion

OpenAI's First Device Will Be Movable, Screenless Speaker Built as AI Companion

OpenAI is developing a movable smart speaker designed as a physical manifestation of ChatGPT, though the project faces a trade secret lawsuit from Apple.

Tech & Science ·15 Jul 2026, 10:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
OpenAI developing portable screenless smart speaker as first hardware device

OpenAI developing portable screenless smart speaker as first hardware device

OpenAI is entering the hardware market with a portable AI speaker designed to act as a proactive humanlike companion. The project comes amid a legal battle with Apple.

Tech & Science ·15 Jul 2026, 03:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Public Betas For iOS 27, macOS 27 And More Apple Platforms Are Now Available

Public Betas For iOS 27, macOS 27 And More Apple Platforms Are Now Available

Apple has opened public beta access to its next-generation operating systems, introducing redesigned Siri AI and a 'Liquid Glass' user interface for iPhone.

Tech & Science ·14 Jul 2026, 00:04 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Apple sues OpenAI and former employees over trade secret theft

Apple sues OpenAI and former employees over trade secret theft

Apple has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that OpenAI systematically misappropriated confidential hardware engineering and supplier data through former employees.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 12:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing hardware trade secrets

Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing hardware trade secrets

Apple alleges that OpenAI orchestrated a campaign of intellectual property theft, recruiting hundreds of former staff to fuel its own device development.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 01:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Apple may split iPhone 18 launch and introduce foldable device

Apple may split iPhone 18 launch and introduce foldable device

Apple is reportedly planning to split the iPhone 18 rollout between autumn 2026 and spring 2027, potentially introducing a premium foldable device.

Tech & Science ·10 Jul 2026, 17:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
PSA: macOS 28 will drop support for encrypted Mac OS Extended volumes

PSA: macOS 28 will drop support for encrypted Mac OS Extended volumes

Users of encrypted Mac OS Extended volumes must decrypt or reformat their drives before the release of macOS 28 to maintain compatibility.

Tech & Science ·8 Jul 2026, 21:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Samsung to Get Jump on Apple’s First Foldable With New Phones in July

Samsung to Get Jump on Apple’s First Foldable With New Phones in July

Samsung will unveil new foldable devices and wearables in London on July 22. Meanwhile, reports suggest Apple is preparing its own foldable phone for a potential 2026 launch.

Tech & Science ·8 Jul 2026, 02:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
AirPods Max Condensation Lawsuit Largely Dismissed by NY Judge

AirPods Max Condensation Lawsuit Largely Dismissed by NY Judge

A federal judge has dismissed the majority of a class-action lawsuit alleging a condensation defect in Apple's AirPods Max, though some warranty claims survive.

Tech & Science ·8 Jul 2026, 01:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Might Be Extremely Limited at Launch

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Might Be Extremely Limited at Launch

Supply chain reports suggest Apple's first foldable device will face significant inventory shortages, mirroring the limited rollout of the iPhone X.

Tech & Science ·7 Jul 2026, 21:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Apple's Foldable iPhone Might Launch With Limited Availability

Apple's Foldable iPhone Might Launch With Limited Availability

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests manufacturing hurdles may lead to a constrained launch for Apple's foldable iPhone, mirroring the rollout of the iPhone X.

Tech & Science ·7 Jul 2026, 17:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Apple's Next iPad Pro, MacBook Pro Upgrades Tipped for Early 2027 Launch

Apple's Next iPad Pro, MacBook Pro Upgrades Tipped for Early 2027 Launch

Reports indicate a major hardware refresh in early 2027 featuring M7 chips and redesigned Pro devices to handle demanding AI workloads.

Tech & Science ·2 Jul 2026, 16:04 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Apple to launch at least 5 new iPhone models through early 2027, Nikkei reports

Apple to launch at least 5 new iPhone models through early 2027, Nikkei reports

Apple is reportedly shifting to a biannual release cycle, introducing foldable devices and under-display sensors across multiple new tiers through 2027.

Tech & Science ·2 Jul 2026, 07:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Apple says it is releasing updates early in response to AI cybersecurity concerns

Apple says it is releasing updates early in response to AI cybersecurity concerns

Apple is shifting away from bundled software releases to deliver rapid security patches in response to AI-powered hacking tools.

Tech & Science ·30 Jun 2026, 10:01 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Apple’s Touch MacBook to Use M5 Pro and Max Chips, With M7 Models to Follow

Apple’s Touch MacBook to Use M5 Pro and Max Chips, With M7 Models to Follow

Apple is preparing to launch its first-ever touch-enabled MacBook featuring an OLED display and Dynamic Island, skipping M6 high-end chips to fast-track the M7 series.

Tech & Science ·27 Jun 2026, 23:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Apple reportedly skipping M6 Pro and M6 Max for M7 chips

Apple reportedly skipping M6 Pro and M6 Max for M7 chips

Reports suggest Apple will release a base M6 chip as a bridge before debuting a full M7 family designed for advanced on-device AI processing.

Tech & Science ·27 Jun 2026, 17:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read