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Judge Edward Davila today granted some of Apple’s requests for expedited discovery in its trade secrets lawsuit against former employees, OpenAI, and io Products, reports 9to5Mac. Basically, Apple says Chang Liu and Tang Tan, former employees, improperly accessed or used confidential information about its products and technologies to help advance OpenAI’s consumer hardware development efforts.

The iPhone Duo ships with iOS 27.1, a version of iOS 27 exclusive to the foldable device. Apple yesterday released a new build of iOS 27.1 (24A94425), which means buyers will have a day-one software update to install, notes MacRumors. If you’re planning on getting an iPhone Duo, you can take advantage of the the “Get Ready” process starting today. You can find more info on the iPhone Duo product page.

Repeated glass breakages at China-based BOE’s new OLED factory may possible hinder the company’s iPad display orders from Apple, according to a new report from The Elec. The article says that glass substrates at BOE’s B16 production line in Chengdu, China, have repeatedly developed cracks or broken since the line entered its initial production phase.

Apple has posted the third public betas of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2,  and watchOS 27.2. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website. Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care. Apple does public betas in order to increase the size of the pool of testers. The tech giant recommends keeping back-ups of your files before installing a public beta. Like this: Like Loading...

Apple has been granted yet another patent for an “Apple Ring.” It’s for a “self-mixing interferometry-based gesture input system.” It involves … well, a ring that can be used alone or in pairs and work in tandem with an Apple Pencil). Or it could be used with the Apple Vision Pro.

Apple has announced the HomePod mini 2, featuring Siri AI (well, at least in a future software update), new colors, and enhanced audio experiences. Kaiann Drance, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Home Product Marketing, said users can enjoy room-filling audio with a single speaker, in a stereo pair, or using multiroom audio. When paired with the new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2 supports four-speaker surround sound.

Apple has released the fourth developer betas of macOS 27.2, iOS 27.2,  iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, and tvOS 27.2. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper configuration profile has been installed from the Developer Center. Like this: Like Loading... Related Article provided with permission from AppleWorld.Today

The eternal battle between Epic Games and Apple continues. The former is accusing the latter of manufacturing a “pause” in the legal proceedings over its proposed new App Store commission rates, and Apple disagrees, reports 9to5Mac.

The eternal battle between Epic Games and Apple continues. The former is accusing the latter of manufacturing a “pause” in the legal proceedings over its proposed new App Store commission rates, and Apple disagrees, reports 9to5Mac.

Apple has announced the Apple Home Collection, a new lineup of smart home accessories, including indoor and outdoor cameras, thermostats, temperature sensors, and a video doorbell and door lock. They’re designed in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.