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Last updated: May 21, 2026, 5:40 PM ET

Mobile & Computing Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro made history this weekend as Apple TV aired Major League Soccer coverage shot entirely on the device, marking the first major live sporting event captured on an iPhone. The partnership, announced by Apple’s newsroom, highlights the phone’s advanced camera capabilities, including improved low-light performance and Pro Res video recording. Meanwhile, OLED MacBook Pro screens are on track for a delayed 2026 launch after Samsung Display achieved 90% yield on its Gen 8.6 OLED panels, signaling progress after earlier supply chain hurdles.

Software & Developer Tools iOS, set for unveiling at WWDC on June 8, may drop support for four older iPhone models, according to rumors, potentially pushing users to upgrade to newer hardware. OpenAI’s Codex for Mac received a major update with Appshots, a tool that generates contextual chat summaries from apps, while the iOS version of its Comet AI browser added eight improvements, including enhanced search and deeper integration with Perplexity’s ecosystem.

Health & Wearables Apple expanded health features globally, with Apple Watch and Air Pods gaining sleep apnea detection and hearing test capabilities in India. The Oura Smart Ring now offers integration with Apple Health, allowing users to share sleep data and receive medical referrals if irregularities are detected. These updates align with Apple’s broader push into preventive health, including crash detection and screen time analytics.

Enterprise & Security AT&T launched a flexible $15/month “Build-a-Plan” wireless option, enabling users to customize data, talk, and text allowances. Apple’s Security Bite highlighted tools to auto-deny app tracking prompts, a feature tied to Mosyle’s enterprise management platform