May 19th 2026
MacBreak Weekly 1025
Below the Plimsoll Line
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How will Apple follow up on any AI announcements made at WWDC later in June, after Google held its Google I/O keynote? Some leaks of iOS 27's new design could be exciting for a lot of users. And the iPhone 17 is driving Apple's market share within the US, as the overall US smartphone market has declined.
- Apple’s new ChatGPT-like Siri App will have auto-deleting chats.
- OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn’t be the first partner to feel burned.
- Apple explores ways to welcome AI agents in the App Store.
- The Siri for families Apple will never build.
- iOS 27’s new design leak sounds a lot like what I’ve been wanting most.
- iPhone 17 keeps driving Apple marketshare, as US smartphone sales contract.
- iPhone Ultra is coming: Six new features in Apple’s high-end model.
- Apple’s security has been tough to crack. Mythos helped find a way in.
- Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide.
- Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral sharing.
- Spotify adopting Apple’s new video podcast tech for easier cross-platform publishing
Picks of the Week
- Christina's Pick: Sentinel
- Leo's Pick: RetroWin
- Andy's Pick: Rechargeable Light Bulb
- Jason's Pick: Mister Plimsoll
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Links
- Apple’s New ChatGPT-Like Siri App Will Have Auto-Deleting Chats
- OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn’t be the first partner to feel burned
- Apple Explores Ways to Welcome AI Agents in the App Store
- iOS 27’s new design leak sounds a lot like what I’ve been wanting most
- iPhone 17 keeps driving Apple marketshare, as US smartphone sales contract
- iPhone Ultra is coming: Six new features in Apple’s high-end model
- Apple’s Security Has Been Tough to Crack. Mythos Helped Find a Way In.
- Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide
- Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral sharing
- Spotify adopting Apple’s new video podcast tech for easier cross-platform publishing
- Sentinel - Gatekeeper GUI and self-sign apps
- RetroWin
- Brightown E26 Rechargeable Light Bulb
- Mister Plimsoll