Apple sues OpenAI, public betas, & super apps on the AppleInsider Podcast

The already tense relationship between Apple and OpenAI reaches a breaking point as trade secret accusations emerge, plus your hosts discuss EU regulations, the future of gaming, and public betas on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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• William Gallagher on email
• Wes on Bluesky
• Wes Hilliard on email
• Wes's blog Hillitech

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Links from the Show:

• Apple sues OpenAI & previous VP of product design over mass IP theft
• Apple's corporate espionage suit against OpenAI isn't the first
• OpenAI shrugs, denies responsibility for trade secret theft with vague statements
• OpenAI's first hardware device will be a HomePod, but don't tell them that
• OpenAI blames email mixup for why it didn't respond to Apple trade theft claims
• EU regulations could force an Apple Pencil upgrade in early 2027
• Apple Watch, Meta Glasses, AirPods get reprieve from EU replaceable battery law
• M6 era will last just six months as Apple pushes for AI-focused M7
• OLED iPad mini may still launch before the end of 2026
• Madden football returns to Mac for the first time in 19 years
• Big AI acquisitions are not off the table under new CEO John Ternus
• First iOS 27, macOS 27 public betas are out, but you should still be careful

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• (00:00) - Intro
• (37:08) - EU and Apple Pencil
• (45:45) - iPads
• (50:10) - M6 and M7
• (56:06) - Madden Football or something