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A former UK Competition and Markets Authority official has filed a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) lawsuit against Apple on behalf of app developers, alleging that its App Tracking Transparency system imposes tougher restrictions on outside developers than on Apple's own services. Apple maintains that all developers face identical requirements under the policy.
Stryker completed the first surgical procedure using SportSuite Vision, an Apple Vision Pro app that overlays arthroscopic video, HipCheck, HipMap and CT imaging directly into a surgeon's field of view. The hip arthroscopy took place at Duke Health, performed by orthopedic surgeon Chad Mather III, after the app received FDA De Novo authorization on July 17.
Apple's watchOS 27 beta eliminates the long-standing feature where double-clicking the Digital Crown quickly toggled between two recently used apps or the last app and the watch face. Instead, a single or double click now brings up the same new 'dynamic app grid' showing Siri plus five suggested apps, meaning the quick-switch shortcut has no direct replacement. The writer flagged this to Apple as early as June and again during the July public beta, but the behavior persists as of the current beta.
A new Omdia research note on Apple's Mac and iPad roadmap states that plans for a 16.1- to 18-inch foldable MacBook have been scrapped. The device, previously described by analyst Mark Gurman as a priority for hardware engineering chief John Ternus, was rumored to combine iPad and Mac functionality with a screen as large as 20 inches.
At IFA 2026, Motorola introduced the Snap Wireless Charger, a magnetic puck that attaches to compatible Qi2 phones and cases and charges at up to 25W. It doubles as a portable puck or clips into an optional stand for upright desktop charging, and comes in an aluminum finish with a 1.5-meter braided USB-C cable. Motorola says it will ship in three Pantone colors, though pricing and release date are still unannounced.
Display research firm Omdia has published a multi-year roadmap detailing when Apple will bring OLED screens to various MacBook and iPad models. The forecast spans from late 2026 through 2029, covering the MacBook Pro/Ultra, MacBook Air, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro lines, with specific screen sizes and refresh rates for each.
Amazon's Labor Day sale has dropped the 2026 Apple Studio Display with Nano-Texture Glass and Tilt-Adjustable Stand to $1,684.88 via an on-page coupon, a $214 cut from its $1,899 list price and a new all-time low. The same sale also brings AirPods Pro 3 down to $199, a $50 discount, plus deals on iPad Air, AirTag 2, and new Anker and Powerbeats Pro 2 accessories.
A developer released a mobile word-building game called Unscramble!, where players form a valid word from a set of on-screen letters by tapping to select and deselect them. The game rewards speed and correct anagrams with bonus points but doesn't penalize slower play, and offers hints or an 'Ask Friend' option when players get stuck.
John Ternus, who succeeded Tim Cook as Apple's chief executive, posted a simple 'hello' on X to mark the transition. The reply section quickly filled with users pitching hardware ideas and design changes, reflecting Ternus's background leading Apple's engineering teams.
Apple has scheduled its major fall event for September 9, where it is expected to introduce three new iPhone models—two iPhone 18 Pro variants and its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra—alongside two Apple Watch models and updated AirPods 5. Rumors also suggest Apple could reveal new smart home products, including a long-rumored home hub with a display, while other devices may be held back for an October launch.
At IFA 2026, Flowtica introduced the Verso, a $299 AI companion device that magnetically attaches to phones and other surfaces via MagSafe. It features a 259ppi e-paper touchscreen showing meeting summaries, calendars, and action items directly on the device, along with four MEMS microphones plus a bone-conduction mic for capturing voice up to 5 meters away. The device offers 64GB storage, up to 72 hours of battery life, and ships in Q4 2026.
Throughout the summer, testers found Siri's new AI features on Apple Watch to be sluggish and unreliable in watchOS 27 betas, struggling with basic tasks like setting timers, alarms, and controlling HomeKit devices. With watchOS 27 beta 8, those responsiveness problems appear to have been resolved, marking a notable turnaround just before the software's public release.