QtrendsApple's WWDC 2026 dominated tech news with watchOS 27 dropping support for multiple current-generation Apple Watch models including the Ultra series, while the company's AI strategy took center stage with Siri AI debut, Google partnership, and a $250M false ad settlement. Meta quietly removed a face-recognition system from its smart glasses app after a WIRED exposé. OpenAI confidentially filed for IPO following Anthropic's lead, marking a major shift in the AI industry landscape.
Apple's watchOS 27 update, unveiled at WWDC 2026, drops support for several current-generation Apple Watch models including the Ultra series, Series 6, and earlier. The Series 9 remains supported, but the longer-than-expected list of dropped models has frustrated users. The new OS brings Siri AI integration, redesigned interface, and smarter fitness tracking tools.
Apple debuted Siri AI at WWDC, but the feature's availability in China remains uncertain as Apple Intelligence awaits regulatory approval. Meanwhile, Apple and Google are teaming up on AI partnerships as Apple navigates the Chinese market. China's AI sector continues to gain global recognition, with a consultancy ranking the country's AI leaders and multinational corporations praising China's innovation edge.
Apple's WWDC AI demos drew renewed attention following the company's $250 million settlement over a false advertising lawsuit, making the polished presentations feel more consequential. Analysts suggest Apple's measured approach to AI is proving strategically sound, and the company is betting on cheaper AI models to attract small developers to its ecosystem.
Meta quietly removed a face-recognition system from its smart glasses companion app following an investigative report by WIRED. The feature, which could identify people in real-time, raised significant privacy concerns. Engadget and Gizmodo confirmed the removal, with reports suggesting Meta was reluctant to give up the technology.
OpenAI has confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering on US stock markets, following in the footsteps of Anthropic and SpaceX. The filing was submitted to the SEC and marks a major milestone for the AI company, which acknowledged the move was widely expected to leak. The IPO would be one of the most anticipated tech offerings in recent years.