Apple News 8 Hours

Last updated: August 20, 2026, 3:46 AM ET

Legal Battles

Apple has filed its response to OpenAI's motion to dismiss the lawsuit accusing two former employees and the AI company of "pervasive trade secret misappropriation." Apple reaffirmed its claims in a new filing, arguing that distortion and speculation warrant denying OpenAI's request for dismissal.

App Store Regulations

The European Commission has approved of Apple's new App Store terms in the EU, even as Epic Games continues to criticize the changes. Apple updated its App Store fees in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act and put an end to its ongoing conflict with Epic, which has slammed the new structure as "junk fees."

Software Updates

Astropad has released Workbench 1.3, its largest update to the remote desktop app since earlier this year. The release adds faster streaming, a privacy curtain, and several tools for accessing unattended Macs.

Service Outages

ChatGPT experienced an outage that blocked users from logging in or creating new accounts. OpenAI has confirmed the issue is now fully resolved.

Product Rumors

Camera-equipped AirPods will reportedly not launch until 2027, despite a recent demo video leak. Apple is said to be concerned about privacy implications, and the devices reportedly won't take photos. Bloomberg reports that despite Apple's accidental inclusion of a demo video, the camera Air Pods remain on track for a 2027 release.

Hardware Reviews

The Schlage Sense Pro is the latest smart lock to support Apple Home Key via Ultra Wideband technology. While an impressive solution, the device is notably larger than its predecessors.