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Last updated: June 26, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Apple Software & AI Developments

Apple Intelligence is set to streamline the iOS 27 Shortcuts app, making it less intimidating for casual users. Meanwhile, Anthropic received clearance to release its Claude Mythos 5 model to over 100 U.S. institutions, following a recent export control directive. However, AI-generated knockoffs of journalist Joanna Stern's book continue to surface on Apple Books, prompting public calls for action.

Platform Updates & Retail History

WhatsApp's beta program is now testing a Liquid Glass design for its iPad application, bringing the updated aesthetic seen on iPhone to tablets, with a Mac version also in development. Separately, former Apple Retail chief Ron Johnson reflected on his collaboration with Steve Jobs, asserting they successfully made Apple Stores "the most productive in the world" despite Jobs' demanding nature.