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  1. TOOL · Forbes — Innovation English(EN) ·

    Apple Loop: iPhone 18 Pro Upgrades, Fortnite Returns To The App Store, iPhone Fold Delays

    Apple is preparing to launch its own C2 modem for the iPhone 18 Pro, replacing Qualcomm's technology after years of partnership. The company also announced new accessibility features integrated into Apple Intelligence, set to roll out later this year. Additionally, iOS 26.5 will enable end-to-end encrypted messaging for RCS communications between Apple and Android devices. AI

    Apple Loop: iPhone 18 Pro Upgrades, Fortnite Returns To The App Store, iPhone Fold Delays

    IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operators; focuses on hardware and messaging features.

  2. TOOL · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    iOS 26.5 won’t let users downgrade to prior update any longer Apple shipped iOS 26.5 to all users last week, and now in the last 24 hours, the company has stopp

    Apple has stopped signing iOS 26.5, preventing users from downgrading to the previous version, iOS 26.4.2. This change was implemented within the last 24 hours after the release of iOS 26.5 last week. Users are now unable to revert to an older iOS version once they have updated. AI

    IMPACT This change impacts user control over software updates but has no direct bearing on AI development or deployment.

  3. TOOL · Forbes — Innovation English(EN) · · [4 sources]

    Apple To Release iOS 26.5.1 iPhone Update In Coming Days, Report Says

    Apple is reportedly preparing to release iOS 26.5.1 soon, following the recent iOS 26.5 update. This minor update is expected to address bug fixes and security issues, potentially including problems with battery drain, overheating, and app glitches that have been reported by users. Concurrently, Apple is also testing iOS 26.6, which is anticipated to be one of the final updates in the iOS 26 series before the next major version. AI

    Apple To Release iOS 26.5.1 iPhone Update In Coming Days, Report Says
  4. RESEARCH · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) · · [68 sources]

    Apple backed Google in opposing EU proposals that would require Android to give rival AI services deeper access to apps and system features. 📱 Apple warned the

    Several Chinese companies, including Tonghuashun, Aobizhongguang, Lihang Navigation, Taijia Shares, Beiwai Technology, Changjiang Materials, and Jiankai Technology, have announced plans for significant shareholding reductions by major shareholders and executives. These reductions are primarily attributed to personal funding needs. In parallel, the EU has issued new guidelines to Google regarding AI competition compliance, mandating broader access to its Android operating system for third-party AI assistants. Separately, Apple has released iOS 26.5, which includes end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging for improved cross-platform privacy between iPhones and Android devices. AI

    Apple backed Google in opposing EU proposals that would require Android to give rival AI services deeper access to apps and system features. 📱 Apple warned the

    IMPACT Regulatory actions by the EU on AI competition and new privacy features in iOS signal evolving market dynamics and user expectations for AI integration.