iOS 27 public betas are out, Siri AI hands on, and Apple sues OpenAI
Summary
The hosts discuss Apple’s delayed and reduced 2026 back-to-school promotion, noting lower gift card values, stricter verification, and excluded products like the MacBook Neo. They then review the iOS 27 public beta, highlighting significant improvements in Siri AI’s utility for tasks like on-screen awareness and calendar management, despite some beta instability. The episode also covers minor iOS 27 updates, including enhanced AutoMix transitions, new large widgets, and the return of full-width sidebars in macOS 27.
Topics discussed
Apple's 2026 Back-to-School Promotion and Price Hikes
iOS 27 Public Beta: Siri AI, Knowledge Engine, and Bugs
Sponsors: Quince Clothing and Square Business Tools
iOS 27 and macOS 27 Minor Features and UI Changes
Apple Sues OpenAI for Alleged Trade Secret Theft
OpenAI's New AI Speaker and Hardware Strategy
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