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Last updated: July 17, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Apple's Legal Battles and Product Updates

sued OpenAI alleging trade secret theft by former employees, a move that has escalated tensions between the two tech giants. Apple has reportedly to dozens of these former employees now at OpenAI, warning them to preserve potentially relevant data and communications. The company is also reportedly warning employees about deleting data that could be used in the ongoing legal dispute. This legal action comes as Apple's relationship with OpenAI becomes increasingly strained.

In parallel, Apple is also facing demands from a San Francisco City Attorney to from its App Store, along with Google. These applications are capable of generating nonconsensual nude images through AI face-swapping technology.

Meanwhile, the has become available, offering users a preview of upcoming features. This beta includes several CarPlay enhancements that are worth exploring. For those who have installed the beta and are experiencing issues, guides are available on back to iOS. Additionally, iOS 27 continues to offer the Recovery Assistant feature, allowing iPhones to boot into recovery mode without needing a Mac or PC.

Apple's Market Performance and New Features

Apple has reclaimed the title of the world's most valuable company, surpassing Nvidia in intraday trading with its stock showing a 17-point increase this week. This surge brings the company closer to a market capitalization of $5 trillion.

In other news, Apple's feature, designed to protect users' real email addresses, has been found to be relatively easy to circumvent. However, the article suggests this is not a significant concern for users employing the feature as a spam filter. The Apple Journal is also being highlighted for its potential to support mindful daily routines, aligning with psychological research on reflective writing.

Apple's is expected to expand its compatibility, with code changes indicating support for future TANK SUVs from Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor (GWM). This integration will allow users to use their iPhones as car keys for these vehicles.

Promotions and Deals

This week's deals include significant discounts on Apple products. The Series 11 is available for $100 off, bringing its price down to $299. Further savings can be found on Mac Books, with the M5 MacBook Air receiving a $150 discount and the 2026 MacBook Pro offering up to $500 off. The 9to5Mac Daily also recapped Apple's Back to School promotion and news regarding an Air Pods public beta.