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iOS 27 public beta lands as Apple sues OpenAI
Apple opened iOS 27 and macOS 27 public betas this week, while a new lawsuit against OpenAI added a legal flashpoint.
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Apple’s iOS 27 public beta is now available, putting the company’s latest software — including Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and other changes — in front of a much wider audience. That release was one of the main topics on the latest 9to5Mac Happy Hour podcast, where Benjamin Mayo and Chance Miller discussed their recent hands-on impressions with iOS 27 and Siri AI.
The episode also focused on Apple’s newly filed lawsuit against OpenAI. According to 9to5Mac, Apple accuses the company and former employees of trade secret theft in a high-profile case that quickly drew a response from OpenAI. The outlet links to OpenAI’s reply, which says it has seen no evidence supporting Apple’s claims.
Other topics in the episode include Apple’s 2026 Back to School promotion, which the hosts describe as underwhelming, and the arrival of the macOS 27 public beta. 9to5Mac also highlights that AirPods gained a long-requested feature in the new public beta, though the podcast summary does not detail that feature itself.
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