OpenAI is asking users of its Mac software to update to the latest releases from today “out of an abundance of caution.” This is due to a security issue with a third-party developer tool, Axios, that was used by OpenAI.
The company emphasizes that it found no evidence of OpenAI user data being accessed.
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We recently identified a security issue involving a third-party developer tool, Axios, that was part of a widely reported, broader industry incident. Out of an
Counterpoint Research has published its latest report on global smartphone shipments for Q1 2026, showing that strong demand for the iPhone 17 helped Apple take the top spot in the market for the first time in a first quarter. Here are the details.
According to the , Apple’s global smartphone shipments grew 5% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, even as the rest of the market declined, with some vendors seeing drops of up to 19% over the same
Apple confirmed today that it will present three studies at the ACM Human-Computer Interaction Conference 2026 later this month, including work on AI-powered UI generation, accessibility, and the research behind the redesign of the . Here are the details.
Apple said today on its Machine Learning Research blog that it will participate in the , which runs from April 13 to 17 in Barcelona, Spain.
In the event, Apple will present three studies, in addition to hosting a demo session, “spotlighting
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XChat, the standalone messaging app from X, now has a release date.
XChat will arrive on iPhone and iPad in one week. An App Store listing for the messaging app shows a preview of the design, including a detailed icon, and an April 17th release date.
XChat will allow users to “chat with anyone on X in a private, focused space built for conversation,” according to the app’s description.
XChat won’t include ads or tracking, and messaging is end-to
Apple TV’s lineup of weekly releases will look a lot different after this week, as three shows all just aired their season finales.
iOS 26.4 brings with it a new ’Reduce Bright Effects’ setting that lets you disable various flashing elements common in Liquid Glass. Here are the details.
iOS 26 keeps adding a lot of new ways to customize your iPhone, but one of my favorites was there in the first 26.0 release: 3D spatial wallpapers. Here’s how to use the feature.
Your iPhone’s wallpaper is one of the best ways to personalize the device for you. And in iOS 26, Apple introduced a fun new 3D effect for wallpapers.
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Spatial scenes let you add a new 3D effect to your photo wallpapers, bringing them to life
I have been a Satechi customer for years. I have used countless of their accessories, from to their to their chargers. They make some awesome, high-quality accessories that fit that Apple aesthetic. Most recently, they released their 3-in-1 Qi2 folding wireless charging stand, and it checks every box I would want from a charger like this. It has fast chargers, has a super clean design with great material choices, and can be used on a desk or on the go. Here is