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Apple @ Work: Macs, AI, and the blind spot in enterprise security

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I compared the best smartwatches from Google and Apple - and there's a clear winner

Kerry Wan/ZDNET A new Pixel Watch is hitting the shelves right in time for marathon season. Google unveiled the Pixel Watch 4 at its annual Made By Google event in New York earlier this week. The watch comes packed with several upgrades that rival its predecessor, like a revamped Fitbit experience, updates to Gemini, and a brighter display. Retailing at $350 for the 41mm and $400 for the 45mm, the smartwatch is available for preorder now and ships October 9. Also: Everything announced at Made

Apple reportedly prepping enterprise AI support beyond ChatGPT

On personal iPhones, users can decide whether they want Apple Intelligence to connect to ChatGPT. But on corporate devices, things can be trickier. That’s why Apple is reportedly adding support for enterprise accounts, but in a way that extends beyond its current OpenAI partnership. Here are the details. As reported by TechCrunch, with the upcoming iOS 26 update, Apple will add “the ability to configure the use of an enterprise version of OpenAI’s ChatGPT,” which offers different privacy settin

Popular Japanese smartphone games have introduced external payment systems

TOKYO - Nearly 70 percent of popular Japanese smartphone games have introduced external payment systems for items and services to avoid hefty commission fees from U.S. tech giants Google LLC and Apple Inc., a Kyodo News tally showed. The move comes ahead of a new Japanese law tightening regulations on Google and Apple, which dominate smartphone platforms, set to take full effect in December. The legislation requires the two companies to open their payment systems. Almost all users currently do

With Apple's Siri AI Overhaul Delayed, Google Might Help It Catch Up

Apple is reportedly weighing up a potentially major change to its digital assistant: powering a revamped Siri with Google's Gemini artificial intelligence tool. According to Bloomberg, the companies are in early discussions about a partnership that could reshape Apple's AI strategy for the iPhone, iPad and Apple's other products. While no agreement is in place, the talks signal Apple's growing urgency to keep up in the generative AI race. Siri, once a pioneer, has lagged behind its voice assis

Apple trained a large language model to efficiently understand long-form video

Apple researchers have developed an adapted version of the SlowFast-LLaVA model that beats larger models at long-form video analysis and understanding. Here’s what that means. The nerdy bits Very basically, when an LLM is trained to also understand video, it learns to split videos into frames, apply computer vision to extract visual features, analyze how those features change over time, and align all of that with language so it can describe or reason about the video in the form of text. One v

Apple accuses former Apple Watch staffer of conspiring to steal trade secrets for Oppo

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple is suing a former employee on the Apple Watch team who left to join Oppo, alleging that he “conspired to steal Apple’s trade secrets relating to Apple Watch and to disclose them to his new employers.” Ahead of starting his new job at Oppo, the employee, Dr. Chen Shi, attended “dozen

Google shares rise on report of Apple using Gemini for Siri

Alphabet shares rose on a Friday report that Apple is in early discussions to use Google's Gemini AI models for an updated version of the iPhone-maker's Siri assistant. The company's shares rose more than 3% on the Bloomberg report, which said Apple recently inquired of Google about the potential for the search giant to build a custom AI model that would power a new Siri that could launch next year. Google's flagship AI models Gemini have consistently been atop key benchmarks for artificial int

Apple accuses Android brand of trade secret theft in wearable tech showdown

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Apple is suing OPPO, accusing the company of stealing Apple Watch trade secrets through a former employee. Engineer Chen Shi allegedly downloaded 63 confidential files and shared research details with OPPO before leaving Apple. Apple claims OPPO encouraged Shi’s actions to gain an unfair advantage in wearable tech development. Corporate espionage is more common than many of us realize, but two tech giants are at the center of a particularly dramatic e

Apple gets ready for AI in the enterprise with new ChatGPT configuration options

As AI technology makes its way into the enterprise, Apple is rolling out new tools that will give businesses more granular control over where and how their employees can tap into artificial intelligence. With the release of Apple’s software updates arriving in September, the tech giant is adding another option for enterprise customers: the ability to configure the use of an enterprise version of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Apple has already seen the demand for ChatGPT for Enterprise, which OpenAI says no

Apple reportedly in talks with Google to make Gemini the foundation of Siri

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Apple reportedly approached Google to explore developing a custom AI model to serve as Siri’s foundation. This AI model may already be in training to run on Apple’s servers. The Cupertino-based firm is said to be developing a version of Siri powered by its models and a second version that runs on third-party technology. Apple has long been trailing behind its competitors in the AI space. In fact, the company was expected to launch a revamped version of S

Apple drags ex-Apple Watch engineer to court over Oppo trade secret leak

Every now and then, we hear about Apple going after ex-employees who allegedly try to take trade secrets with them when they get hired by the competition. That’s the case with Chen Shi, a former Sensor System Architect for the Apple Watch team. Here are the details. According to Apple’s claim, Shi worked at the company from January 2020 until a couple of months ago, when he left to go work for Oppo, a Chinese company that also makes phones and wearables, like the Oppo Watch. Apple says that in

Apple TV+: Vera Farmiga joins upcoming basketball-themed comedy co-produced by LeBron James

Apple Studios is developing an untitled movie based on Weekend Rebels, a 2023 German comedy-drama about a father and his autistic son in search of a favorite Premier League club. Here are the details. Apple’s version will be co-produced by the original producers of the original film As reported by Deadline, Mark Wahlberg (The Departed, Boogie Nights) was already attached to the project, and now he’ll be joined by Vera Farmiga (The Conjuring, Bates Motel). Deadline’s sources also say that, whi

Apple is reportedly considering using Gemini to power the new Siri

Apple might use Gemini to power its revamped version of Siri, Bloomberg reports. The companies are in the early stages of exploring a partnership, with Google training a version of its Gemini model that can run on Apple's servers. The iPhone maker was previously reported to be considering similar partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic. "The company is simultaneously developing two versions of the new Siri: one dubbed Linwood that is powered by its models and another code-named Glenwood that run

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Apple is in talks to use Google’s Gemini for Siri revamp, report says

In Brief Apple is falling behind in the race to transform Siri into an AI assistant that’s as powerful as its competitors. As consumers grow more impatient, Apple is considering using another company’s tech instead of developing its own. Apple is now exploring a partnership with Google, its most direct competitor in the smartphone business, according to Bloomberg editor and Apple insider Mark Gurman. The company previously approached OpenAI and Anthropic for similar discussions about using th

Apple considers Google Gemini to power next-gen Siri, internal AI ‘bake-off’ underway

Apple seems open to anything and everything when it comes to delivering the next generation of Siri. After reports that it could be powered by OpenAI or Anthropic, Google has entered the conversation. Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg that Google, which offers a ChatGPT competitor called Gemini, is actually training a model that could run on Apple’s servers to power the new Siri experience: The iPhone maker recently approached Alphabet Inc.’s Google to explore building a custom AI model that w

Y Combinator says Apple’s App Store has hindered startup growth

Y Combinator has filed an amicus brief in the ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games, arguing that the App Store has stifled startup innovation. We’ve reached out to legal reps for YC and Apple for comment. The brief comes during the years-long legal dispute. Epic Games first filed an antitrust lawsuit against the iPhone maker in 2020 in protest of Apple taking a 30% fee for every purchase made in the App Store, as well as in-game purchases. Epic claimed in its suit that Apple unlaw

9to5Mac Daily: August 22, 2025 – TechWoven, more new Apple product rumors

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The translucent Beats Studio Buds Plus are half off

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Noise-canceling earbuds are great productivity tools, blocking out noisy roommates and busy coffee shops so you can focus on studying or work. While there are a number of great options these days, few are as eye-catching like the translucent Beats Studio Buds Plus. And right now, you can buy the stylish wireless earbuds for just $84.99 from Woot — a 50 percent discount and the best price we’ve seen outside o

Deals: Amazon Labor Day sale, most affordable 24GB M4 MacBook Pro $300 off, Apple Watch Ultra 2 $150 off, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are kicking off with the now live Amazon Labor Day sale where you’ll find plenty of big-time Apple gear deals. All of the details you need on that are right here, but we are also once again tracking the 24GB/512GB M3 MacBook Air for $400 less than the M4 model (it is now back in stock) alongside the most affordable M4 MacBook Pro with 24GB of RAM at $300 off, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models at $150 off the list prices. All of that and more awaits below. Looking

iOS 26: Everything to know about Apple's upcoming iPhone and iPad updates

In presumably less than a month, the annual Apple iPhone event will be here, giving us a first look at the iPhone 17 lineup. With that should come the official date for downloading the latest software update, iOS 26. While you wait, you can download and install the newly released public beta 4 (or iOS 26 developer beta 7 for developers). I've been playing around with it for the past couple of weeks, and have found that taking screenshots is way better in the new operating system — Google and Cha

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iPhone 17 release date, iOS 26 features and everything else to know about Apple's upcoming lineup

August is almost over, which means we're getting closer to the Apple iPhone event — it usually takes place in mid-September. That also means we'll finally get to officially lay eyes on the iPhone 17 lineup. The latest iOS 26 features will come preinstalled on the new models, as well as any additional features Apple reveals at the launch event. But since we (presumably) still have to wait a few weeks until the iPhone event, we can only speculate what the new devices will look like. As with most u

Apple TV+ raises subscription prices worldwide, including in UK

Apple TV+ raises subscription prices worldwide, including in UK 40 minutes ago Share Save Tom Gerken Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Adam Scott stars in the Apple TV+ sci-fi epic Severance Apple TV+ has put up its prices in the UK and worldwide for monthly subscribers, as the cost of streaming continues to rise. The platform's cost per month has gone up by £1 to £9.99 a month, though annual prices have stayed the same at £89 per year. It means an Apple TV+ monthly subscription is

Apple celebrates National Parks with Apple Pay, Fitness+, and more

Apple has announced a handful of new initiatives to support the National Park Foundation in celebration of its 109th anniversary. This includes donations for Apple Pay purchases, an Apple Watch activity cahllenge, and more. First, from August 22 to 29, Apple says it will donate $10 to the National Park Foundation for every purchase made with Apple Pay at Apple Stores, in the App Store app, or on its website. This represents the ninth straight year of this initiative by Apple. As we reported ea

Here’s everything new Apple TV+ has coming in September

Apple TV+ has been having its best year ever, and shows no signs of letting up. The fall lineup on Apple TV+ is easily the streamer’s strongest to date, and it all kicks off in September. Major returning series like Slow Horses and The Morning Show are big highlights, but Apple also has two movies and an intriguing new crime thriller series premiering. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV+ in September. Highest 2 Lowest When: September 5 What: Movie Genre: Crime Thriller When a titan mu

Clues to Apple's Next TV Box Point to Big Video Game Possibilities

Apple's annual iPhone reveal event in September isn't always just about iPhones, and recent reports indicate Apple could have a few more hardware upgrades to announce very soon. After discovering references hidden in software code, MacRumors reported on several unannounced Apple products, one of which included an Apple TV 4K streaming box with an upgraded A17 Pro chip. Reports say a new Apple TV 4K box is coming this year. David Katzmaier/CNET The A17 Pro chip was released with the iPhone 15

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Apple stops signing iOS 18.6, blocking downgrade from both iOS 18.6.X updates

Apple has released two software updates to iOS 18.6. Since the iPhone software update has shipped without issue, and one contained a major security patch, Apple has stopped signing the older iOS 18.6 software version. Apple stops signing versions of iOS due to security issues being disclosed in older software versions and patched in newer software versions. Apple released iOS 18.6 on July 29. The update included bug fixes, security improvements, and a fix for a performance issue with the Photo

I Guessed the New iOS Release Date Before: Here's My Guess for iOS 26

Apple announced iOS 26 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, and the tech giant has since released multiple beta versions of the software. Those versions bring new features, like a Liquid Glass design and call screening to block spam callers, to the iPhones of developers and beta testers. You can expect many of those capabilities to land on your iPhone soon. Apple said it will release the update to the general public this fall, which is good but not the most helpful timeframe. But if

Apple Watch helps user discover life-changing brain tumor

The Apple Watch’s health features have once again played a part in flagging a potential health problem. A 57-year-old woman from Brighton, East Sussex says her Apple Watch alerted her to an issue that ultimately led doctors to uncover a brain tumor. Sam Adams told The Sun that her Apple Watch repeatedly flagged an unusually low heart rate after she returned from a trip to Costa Rica. At the time, she was recovering from personal losses including losing a parent, a pet, and her marriage. Adams b

F1: The Movie now available to buy or rent ahead of Apple TV+ release

Apple’s F1: The Movie has exceeded all expectations at cinemas, with the film about to top $600 million at the worldwide box office since its premiere on June 27. Following its extended theatrical window, F1: The Movie is now available to buy or rent on-demand at digital stores like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and more. This release follows the standard pricing pattern for what the industry calls the “premium video on-demand” window, or PVOD. This means the film is available to rent for $20