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Apple is expected to raise iPhone prices at its September iPhone 18 event, with the iPhone 18 Pro rumored to start at $1,299-1,399 versus $1,099 for the iPhone 17 Pro. Older models may stay flat or rise. Apple Watch and AirPods could also see increases.

Apple capped open bug-bounty submissions after AI-generated fake vulnerabilities flooded its review system. Cybersecurity startup Bynario found a macOS privilege escalation exploit but couldn't report it after hitting the limit. Apple is now reviewing Bynario's submissions and allows researchers to request higher caps.

Google Health version 5.05 enables two-way syncing with Apple Health, letting Fitbit data flow into Apple's app for the first time. The update also introduces Smart Health Links, a US-only feature for sharing medical record summaries via URL or QR code.

OpenAI released emails and text messages in its legal battle with Apple, claiming they expose errors in Apple's trade-secret lawsuit against OpenAI, its hardware unit io Products, and former Apple employees Chang Liu and Tang Tan. OpenAI says Apple's lawyers emailed the wrong person and cited a conversation that never happened.

Apple's new bug bounty policy, triggered by a surge of AI-generated submissions, limited how many reports researchers can file. Bynario found over 50 macOS bugs in three weeks, including a privilege escalation exploit worth up to $200,000 on the black market, which got lost in the noise.

Apple released AirPods beta firmware build 9A5336b for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The fourth beta adds support for iOS 27 features including a new AirPods interface, Adaptive mode slider, custom EQ, and the new Siri AI.

Apple is developing cross-device clipboard syncing between iPhone and Windows PCs after Microsoft's EU interoperability request. The feature, planned for fall 2027, will let users copy and paste content both ways and first arrive via developer beta.

A new XCSSET malware version, v40, targets macOS developers through compromised Xcode projects and GitHub repositories. It features enhanced evasion, a Chrome hijacker, and a Telegram trojanizer. Unit 42 observed two attack waves in mid-April and early May.

BitmoLab's new GAMEBABY transparent case for iPhone 17 Pro Max uses capacitive contacts to simulate finger taps, enabling physical buttons for retro gaming via the Delta Emulator. It requires no batteries or Bluetooth, costs $24.99, and is limited to 500 units.

Signal version 8.22 for iOS lets users link another iPhone to an existing account, expanding multi-device support beyond iPads. The optional transfer includes complete message history and 45 days of media, fully end-to-end encrypted via link-and-sync technology.

Apple is opening a lottery for U.S. retail employees to staff its next major product event, with applications closing August 8 and selected workers notified by August 17. Staff will greet guests, organize lines, provide directions, and support security teams.

Spotify crossed 300 million Premium subscribers, up 9% year over year, with 777 million monthly active users. Apple Music will add redesigned artist pages, faster playback, and Siri AI in iOS 27 next month.

OpenAI published a blog post titled "Apple is getting this wrong," posting texts and emails to rebut Apple's trade-secrets lawsuit. Apple escalated in court the same day. The suit, Apple Inc. v. Liu, names Chang Liu and Tang Yew Tan.

Apple is preparing for its September iPhone launch by holding a retail employee lottery. The lottery system determines which store staff will work during the launch period. This approach manages staffing for the high-demand event.

Apple's new Klarna-backed Apple Upgrade leasing program requires iPhone lessees to connect to AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon when enrolling, though leased iPhones remain unlocked. The requirement stems from carrier deals worth hundreds of millions of dollars and fraud prevention concerns.

Apple filed for a preliminary injunction against OpenAI, seeking to bar former employees Chang Liu and Tang Tan from using its alleged confidential information. OpenAI rebutted, publishing messages it says show Apple employees sought Liu's help after his departure.

Microsoft formally requested Apple provide interoperable clipboard access through the EU interoperability process, submitted March 25. Apple reached Phase III and committed to developing an extension, expecting completion by fall 2027, with the EU as the intended market.