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Last updated: July 10, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Apple's Legal Action and AI Dominance

Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of stealing trade secrets to develop AI hardware. Separately, Apple Watch of all Edge AI-capable smartwatch shipments in the first quarter of 2026, according to Counterpoint Research. This AI dominance extends to smart home devices, with the LNDU HK01W lock bringing Apple Home Key support to a budget-friendly option, though some users note that smart home tech can sometimes be less practical than simpler solutions.

Apple Ecosystem Updates and Deals

Apple is among eight U.S. companies now able to bring advanced computing chips and data center equipment into the UAE without individual export licenses, easing restrictions on its access to necessary technology. In software, iOS 27's Messages app has seen significant under-the-hood revamps, and the Apple Watch is losing its Walkie-Talkie app with the watch OS 27 update, shifting to a push-to-talk functionality. Deals are available on Apple products, including the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at $140 off and M5 MacBook Air models at a discount, alongside Air Pods and Bose speakers. LG's 32-inch Ultra Fine evo 6K Thunderbolt 5 monitor is also available for $700 off, making it cheaper than Apple's Studio Display.

Third-Party AI and Media Services

Anthropic is highlighting Claude Code's in-app browser for desktop Mac users, while OpenAI is discontinuing its dedicated web. Spotify is enhancing its Release Radar feature with new listening filters to give users more control over music recommendations. Meanwhile, Netflix is reportedly among several companies expressing interest in acquiring Letterboxd, the popular movie tracking and social media app.

Future Apple Hardware and Component Costs

Discussions about Apple's future hardware include the potential arrival of a "MacBook Ultra" and the phasing out of the current MacBook Pro design. to component costs, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to see a material cost increase of nearly $300 compared to its predecessor.