ChatGPT Adds Apple Messages Support on Mac 21 Aug 2026, 8:57 pm

OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT’s desktop capabilities with support for Apple Messages on Mac. The new integration lets eligible users search conversations, review discussions, draft replies, and send messages. The feature is available through the Apple Messages plugin in ChatGPT Work and Codex on desktop, according to the attached report. OpenAI’s current documentation also confirms support […]

Apple Ties Samsung in Europe’s Smartphone Market 21 Aug 2026, 8:26 pm

Europe’s smartphone market suffered another difficult quarter, but Apple emerged as a major winner. The iPhone maker increased its shipment share sharply and pulled level with longtime market leader Samsung. European smartphone shipments fell 10% year over year during the second quarter of 2026. Vendors shipped about 35 million devices, marking Europe’s weakest second quarter […]

Apple Pushes Back Against OpenAI Lawsuit Dismissal 21 Aug 2026, 7:50 pm

The legal battle between Apple and OpenAI is intensifying. Apple has urged a federal court to reject OpenAI’s attempt to dismiss its trade secrets lawsuit. Apple argues that OpenAI’s dismissal request relies on “distortion, speculation, and improper extrinsic evidence.” The iPhone maker maintains that its lawsuit provides evidence supporting allegations of trade secret misappropriation. OpenAI […]

New Apple Store Planned for Meridian Near Boise, Idaho 20 Aug 2026, 8:15 pm

Apple is preparing to expand its retail presence in Idaho with a new store planned for Meridian, just outside Boise. The location will join the Village at Meridian as the shopping destination adds several new retailers. The expansion gives customers in the Boise metropolitan area another place to explore Apple products and receive in-person support. […]

MacWeek Archive Brings Apple’s Early History Back Online 20 Aug 2026, 8:00 pm

Long before social media leaks and instant technology news, Apple enthusiasts relied on printed publications for their latest Macintosh updates. Now, one of the era’s most influential publications has returned in digital form. The Internet Archive has made 183 editions of MacWeek available to read in full. The collection includes the publication’s first issue and […]

U.S. Warns Apple Against Buying Chinese Memory Chips 20 Aug 2026, 7:21 pm

Apple’s search for more memory-chip suppliers has drawn fresh scrutiny from the U.S. government. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has warned the technology giant against buying memory from Chinese suppliers, including CXMT. Apple has tested CXMT memory as it looks for ways to manage tight supplies and rising costs. However, the potential deal has become politically […]

Apple Pulls iPhone Ad in Milan After Child Screen-Time Complaint 19 Aug 2026, 5:56 pm

Apple has removed an iPhone advertisement in Milan after concerns emerged over its portrayal of a young child using the device. The billboard became the focus of criticism from Italy’s children’s rights watchdog. The advertisement showed a toddler holding an iPhone covered with food. It also featured the Italian phrase “Tutto ok, è iPhone,” meaning […]

Apple Maps Opens Search Ads to Businesses in US and Canada 19 Aug 2026, 3:22 pm

Apple is expanding its advertising business by opening Apple Maps search ads to eligible companies in the United States and Canada. The company has also introduced incentives to encourage businesses to join its “Ads on Maps” program. Businesses that meet Apple’s requirements can enroll in the program. Moreover, eligible advertisers that place orders by October […]

Apple Intelligence in China to Use Apple-Trained AI Model 19 Aug 2026, 1:30 pm

Apple is preparing a distinct artificial intelligence strategy for China. Instead of relying mainly on an outside large language model, the company has reportedly trained its own system for the market. According to the attached report, Apple Intelligence in China will use an Apple-trained large language model. The company developed the model in partnership with […]

Tim Cook Prepares to Step Down as Apple CEO After 15 Years 19 Aug 2026, 11:41 am

Apple is preparing for a major leadership change as Tim Cook gets ready to leave the chief executive position. Cook will step down as Apple CEO on September 1, ending a remarkable period at the top of the technology giant. However, Cook does not intend to shape the public discussion about his legacy. Instead, he […]