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• [New] Gurman adds that the biggest AI-related announcement by Apple will be opening up its large language models, the building blocks behind Apple Intelligence, to outside app developers. Mint
• [New] For companies like Apple and Google - who already control payment platforms like Apple Pay and Google Pay - the addition of a stablecoin could become the next natural step. Decripto.org
• [New] Apple's A20 Chip Pioneers Advanced Packaging for 2026 iPhones: Apple's A20 chip, debuting in 2026 iPhones, will leverage TSMC's 2 nm process and innovative Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module packaging, boosting performance and efficiency. The Most Important News
• [New] The biggest AI-related announcement will reportedly be that Apple is opening up its Foundation Models to third-party developers, which should spur some innovation and growth in the AI sector, with developers building deeper integrations of their offerings into a more helpful experience on devices. ZDNet
• [New] Expect Apple to be the winner in AI: closed ecosystem, customer reputation, and vertical integration (increasingly proprietary Apple silicon) will provide superior performance of AI on Apple devices. BNN Bloomberg
• [New] The biggest AI update expected at WWDC 2025 is Apple's move to open up its on-device foundation models to third-party developers. Digit
• [New] Apple could have VR gaming news, if older reports come true: PlayStation VR 2 controllers have been expected to work with Vision Pro headsets, in a push to expand gaming on Apple's VR/AR headset. CNet
• [New] Apple is expected to put more AI on the next Watch OS, which could help with message summaries, translation and maybe even composing messages. CNet
• [New] The purported smart home hub could make its debut by the end of the year, equipped with a tablet-like display, camera, support for Apple Intelligence, and a new operating system. Gadgets 360
• [New] Apple is rumored to release its first smart glasses in 2026 with features comparable to Meta's Ray-Bans and Google's Android XR glasses. iDownloadBlog.com
• [New] Under the codename Project Mulberry, Apple is reportedly planning a major overhaul of the Health app that will also introduce an AI health coach. Digital Trends
• [New] Functionality will get a boost, with lightweight AI features - part of what may be branded under Apple Intelligence - optimized for the Watch's limited hardware. The Hans India
• [New] Apple's device will reportedly offer features such as live translation, turn-by-turn navigation, music playback, and voice-controlled phone calls. PetaPixel
• [New] Apple is considering making third-party voice assistants like ChatGPT and Google Gemini the default choice instead of Siri, which could completely change how iPhone users engage with AI. TechGig
• If Meta launches AR-capable Ray-Bans with a built-in display this year, Apple will have to play accelerated catch-up. Windows Forum
• Apple's wearable loops could feature communications circuity like a microphone, or even emit light to, again, be used as a form of positional sensor. Forbes
• Apple Smart Glasses: 2026 Launch Planned Apple aims to release smart glasses by the end of 2026, featuring functionalities like photo / video recording, translation, navigation, and music playback, powered by Siri and Apple's AI. Indulgexpress
• Apple's plans for its smart glasses have led to widespread rumours amid consumers with reports suggesting that a simplified version of Apple Glass might be launched in late 2026 or early 2027. Indulgexpress
• President Donald Trump threatened to impose a tariff of at least 25% on Apple devices imported into the U.S. until it makes iPhones in the U.S., rather than overseas. Sophic Capital
• Digital wallet, Curve has announced that it will be launching Curve Pay on iOS as an alternative digital wallet to Apple Pay for iPhone users. The Fintech Times
• US president Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union as well a 25% tariff on Apple products unless iPhones are made in America. HuffPost UK
• Apple Inc is aiming to release smart glasses at the end of 2026 as part of a push into AI-enhanced gadgets, but it has shelved plans for a smartwatch that can analyse its surroundings with a built-in camera. The Star
• Apple aims to release augmented reality smart glasses by the end of 2026, competing with Meta Platforms' popular Ray-Bans, but has shelved plans for a camera-equipped smartwatch. Bloomberg

Last updated: 08 June 2025