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Last updated: August 31, 2026, 10:50 PM ET

Legal Battle Escalates

Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI has intensified after the company uncovered evidence from an ex-employee's MacBook suggesting trade secret theft and active evidence destruction. The company detailed the findings in a new court filing, pointing to data on Chang Liu's work machine as proof that OpenAI is destroying evidence while Apple pushes for expedited discovery. This development directly supports Apple's broader allegations that OpenAI misappropriated proprietary information, with Apple calling the fresh evidence "shocking."

Hardware Support Ends

Apple has officially ended hardware support for three Intel MacBook models from 2017 and 2018, forcing owners to seek third-party repair options. The move removes these legacy machines from Apple's official service channels, marking another step in the company's transition away from Intel chips toward its own silicon.

Upcoming iPhone Lineup

The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro could offer three compelling reasons for iPhone 17 Pro owners to consider an upgrade, including significant battery improvements, a redesigned camera system, and refreshed design cues. While most current owners wouldn't jump immediately, the changes strengthen the case for Apple's latest hardware. Meanwhile, the foldable iPhone Ultra is slated for a September debut, though release timing reports suggest a possibly staggered rollout. Camera-equipped Air Pods could also deliver advanced spatial audio head-tracking by detecting the display's position, improving sound on iPhone and other devices.

Apple Ecosystem Mods

A new method lets users run Mario Kart 64 with native Metal rendering on iPhone, delivering high frame rates and HD textures — a significant upgrade over traditional Delta or N64 emulator experiences. Codex, meanwhile, has four months of building joy on Mac with Chat GPT features, according to a detailed user report. Roborock is also promoting anniversary savings of up to $1,600 off flagship models like the Saros 20 robot vacuum.