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It’s been an eventful week for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), with the tech giant making headlines for its ongoing legal battle, regulatory approval in China, and a stock rally.
Here’s a round-up of the top stories about Apple from the past week:
Apple Widens Trade Secrets Fight With OpenAI Apple has escalated its legal dispute with OpenAI, targeting former employees in the process. The company has sent letters to these employees, instructing them to preserve any documents or communications relevant to the case. This move is aimed at securing potential evidence as the litigation progresses. Apple alleges that the misappropriation of trade secrets was not limited to individual employees but was directed by senior OpenAI leadership.
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Apple’s AI Catch-Up Plan May Include Buying Chip Companies Apple is reportedly exploring ways to accelerate its artificial intelligence ambitions, including the possibility of acquiring chip companies to strengthen its AI hardware capabilities. The move comes as Apple faces pressure to keep pace with rivals investing heavily in AI infrastructure and custom silicon.
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Gene Munster Says New Siri AI Makes It Feel ‘Like Having A New Phone’ Deepwater Asset Management managing partner Gene Munster credited the new Siri AI in iOS 27 public beta for Apple’s AI capabilities, comparing it to the setup that "fueled Google’s sharp rerating in April 2025."
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Apple Intelligence Finally Cleared For China Apple received regulatory approval for Apple Intelligence, its on-device generative AI platform, from China’s cyberspace regulator. The approval marks a key step for Apple as it expands AI-powered features in one of its most important markets.
The company’s China push comes alongside improved iPhone shipment trends, with Apple reporting a year-over-year increase in shipments during the second quarter.
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