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Apple is doing it again, it is coming late to the party. But it will eventually dominate AI because of how it thinks about users and about use cases where rivals consider only technical issues. Hopefully this is just a beta issue, but this Siri AI error comes up a lot. Even when testing the betas of Siri AI on the same or similar devices, everyone at AppleInsider is having different experiences. For instance, I found that in the first developer beta on both the Mac and the iPhone , Siri AI could be staggeringly irritating and sometimes no better than the old Siri. With the third developer beta of macOS Golden Gate , Siri AI would sometimes just abandon any request I make of it, but was always fine for everyone else. Across all of the betas, though, we are all finding that there are things Siri AI can do that are exceptional, and better than its rivals. Those irritations will surely be fixed before the public release, too. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
A leaker with a reasonable track record, except regarding the Apple Watch , claims that the Apple Watch Series 12 will feature a new health sensor, but only in its fluoroelastomer band. Apple Watch with the basic band - image credit: Apple Apple Watch already tracks a huge number of different health metrics, but Apple has regularly been rumored to add even more sensors via a watch band. According to leaker Kosutami, the company is finally going to do it, although with one significant catch. [Censo-Wat]ch Series 12 gonna have a sensor on band, injection molded(to the silicon band, they hasn't yet figured out how to putting a sensor on band with other materials now.). — Kosutami (@Kosutami_Ito) July 3, 2026 Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Development of Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods Pro has been halted, according to the leaker and prototype collector known as "Kosutami." In a blunt post on X referencing a June post about the product "case" being "concluded," the leaker appeared to be correcting it to say that the project has been "suspended." No other details were provided. The claim comes as quite a surprise, given that Bloomberg reported in May that the camera-equipped AirPods Pro were nearing completion and had reached an "advanced" testing stage, suggesting early mass production could be imminent. That said, the same report also noted that Apple could also opt to wait to launch the AirPods if it was not satisfied with the quality of the Visual Intelligence features in development for Siri. The AirPods Pro's built-in cameras are said to feed visual information about the wearer's surroundings to Siri. The cameras would not be for taking photos or videos, but used solely for AI purposes. "Kosutami" claimed in February that the infrared cameras will allow for the AirPods Pro to be "connected with Apple Intelligence," and other reliable sources have since corroborated that claim. The new AirPods have been in development for around four years. Apple reportedly wanted to start selling the camera-equipped AirPods Pro in the first half of 2026, but the product's launch was held back because the smarter, AI version of Siri was still being developed – it exists in the current iOS 27 beta, but it won't be widely available until the release of iOS 27 in September. Bloomberg said Apple was expecting strong demand for the new AirPods Pro and had operations teams working to secure components for a launch in challenging circumstances, owing to the industry-wide shortage of memory chips and other silicon. It's not clear whether this is the reason behind Kosutami's claim that the project has been suspended. Kosutami is best known as a collector of prototype Apple hardware, but they have occasionally shared accurate information about Apple's future product plans. For example, around 10 months before the iPhone 16 Pro launched, they correctly revealed that it would feature a metal-enclosed battery . They also provided an early look at an Apple Watch band made from Apple's controversial FineWoven material. However, Kosutami incorrectly claimed that AirPods Pro 3 were imminent in August 2024 . Related Roundup: AirPods Pro 3 Tag: Kosutami Buyer's Guide: AirPods Pro (Neutral) Related Forum: AirPods This article, " Camera-Equipped AirPods Pro Development 'Suspended,' Leaker Claims " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Nearly a year ago, Apple filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti over alleged theft of the company's trade secrets. Apple alleged that the duo coordinated to break into former Apple software engineer Ethan Lipnik's development iPhone, in order to access and profit off details about "iOS 19," which ended up being called iOS 26. Prosser is the host of the popular YouTube channel Front Page Tech, and Ramacciotti was his acquaintance. Last year, Prosser shared YouTube videos containing leaked "iOS 19" details, months before Apple unveiled the update. Later, an anonymous tipster informed Apple via email that the information was sourced from Lipnik's iPhone, leading the company to investigate. Apple ultimately fired Lipnik and sued Prosser and Ramacciotti. Prosser formally responded to the lawsuit today, according to a court document obtained by MacRumors . Prosser admitted that he participated in a FaceTime video call with Ramacciotti, wherein Prosser was shown certain "iOS 19" features and apps running on the development iPhone. However, he denied that any of the information he viewed contained trade secrets, and he denied knowing that the development iPhone belonged to Lipnik. Prosser denied that he planned or participated in any conspiracy or coordinated scheme with Ramacciotti for the purpose of injuring Apple. Prosser's attorney said that Ramacciotti's act of displaying the iOS 19 features on the FaceTime call was not induced by Prosser and, as such, Ramacciotti is "completely responsible" for the disclosure of Apple's alleged trade secrets, if any. Ramacciotti is responsible for all harm caused to Prosser, according to Prosser's response. Prosser denied that he is in possession of any further confidential Apple information in this case that has not already been disclosed to Apple. The case is before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Prosser has requested a jury trial where applicable. Related Roundups: iOS 26 , iPadOS 26 Tags: Jon Prosser , Apple Lawsuits Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, " YouTuber Jon Prosser Responds to Apple's Lawsuit Over iOS 26 Leaks " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
