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Last updated: May 15, 2026, 8:35 AM ET

Apple Ecosystem & Products

Apple's smart home strategy is quietly expanding into pet care, with smart litter boxes and feeders now becoming part of the Apple Home ecosystem despite Cupertino's reluctance to market pet-specific products directly. The move caters to the 67% of U.S. households that own at least one pet, according to the American Pet Products Association. Separately, Apple Watch owners can unlock 15 lesser-known features on the 11th-generation device, including one-tap emergency SOS and wrist-based heart rate notifications, evolving the gadget from a fitness tracker into a daily safety companion.

Apple at 50

As Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary, Tim Cook's transformation from supply chain operator to political strategist has driven the company's market cap past $3 trillion, with investors rewarding his ability to navigate regulatory scrutiny while launching generational products.

AI on Mobile

OpenAI's launch of Codex Remote Access brings AI-powered coding sessions to iPhone and Android users via the Chat GPT mobile app, expanding the service beyond text conversations into developer tools accessible anywhere.