YouTube announced today that it’s bringing a Premium Lite subscription plan to the United States, offering a more affordable way for viewers to enjoy most videos without ads.
Apple has introduced a new App Store billing option, allowing developers to offer lower monthly subscription rates in exchange for a 12-month commitment.
Apple has stopped signing iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2, officially preventing iPhone and iPad users from downgrading from the recently released iOS 26.5.
OpenAI has acquired Jony Ive’s AI hardware company, io, in a $6.5 billion deal. Ive and his team will help design a new family of AI devices as OpenAI pushes into consumer hardware.
Google has announced a deal with Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile to pre-install Google Wallet on Android phones starting later this year. In addition, the company is purchasing tech from Softcard, a mobile payments app backed by the carriers.
Apple is fighting AI giants to secure a scarce component needed for its 2026 roadmap, including the foldable iPhone, amid a critical shortage in Japan.
Apple has reportedly paused development on a cheaper Vision Pro headset, shifting resources to accelerate its work on new smart glasses to compete with Meta.
Apple has announced that it will halt sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2in the U.S. on December 21 following a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order from the International Trade Commission.