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On September 10, tech giants Apple and Google encountered significant legal defeats that will require them to pay substantial fines.

According to 9to5mac, Apple does not plan to charge for its Apple Intelligence features in three years after its official release, despite rumors suggesting a launch could occur as early as this year. However, after this period, certain features might be offered for a monthly fee of $20.

Tools for Humanity (TFH), the developer of the Worldcoin project, has recruited four former leaders from top tech companies (Google, Apple, and X) to enhance data privacy and security. Damien Kieran, who previously managed privacy at X, will now take on a similar role at Worldcoin.

Apple held its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), unveiling a slew of innovations centered around AI integration into their devices.

A newly identified flaw within Apple's most recent chips could allow attackers to steal secret keys during cryptographic operations. This vulnerability stems from a side channel—a built-in aspect of the chip used during such operations.

Apple is considering the integration of Google's generative AI, Gemini, into its existing iPhones as early as this year. The initial talks between the two technological powerhouses have kicked off recently, and they have yet to finalize the details and nuances of the deal.

American buyers of Apple's augmented reality glasses, the Vision Pro, are returning the device due to its uncomfortable fit, causing headaches, dizziness, and rapid eye fatigue. With a hefty price tag of $3,500, the company offers a 14-day return policy.

The Apple Vision Pro headset has officially gone on sale in the United States, creating significant buzz in recent days. To mark the occasion, Apple CEO Tim Cook made a special appearance at the company's flagship store in Manhattan to welcome the first customers.

Web3 gaming platform Immutable has officially introduced the Immutable Passport, a tool that streamlines the login process and automatically creates a crypto wallet for its users. Now, gamers have the convenience of using their Apple ID, Google account, or regular email address for signing in.

Mercuryo launched the virtual debit card Spend, which is powered by Mastercard and tied to a non-custodial wallet. Aimed at European users, the card operates in euros and integrates with popular payment platforms like Google Pay and Apple Pay, accessible in most regions globally.

Bloomberg sources report that Apple won't be paying OpenAI for using its artificial intelligence features (ChatGPT) in its products, at least at the start of their collaboration. Apple believes that the value of embedding OpenAI’s technology into millions of its devices outweighs monetary payments.

Today, the European Commission has announced the initiation of an investigation into Apple and Alphabet (Google) concerning the alleged illegal preferences extended to their app stores, as reported by the Financial Times.

According to the Financial Times, the U.S. Department of Justice has launched an antitrust lawsuit against Apple. The lawsuit accuses the tech giant of leveraging its smartphone market dominance to stifle competition and limit choices for consumers.

Apple has dedicated the last year to the development of an AI coding tool. This new instrument, aimed at surpassing Microsoft's Copilot, will become part of the Xcode programming software. Xcode is used for creating applications across all major Apple systems: macOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS.

In a conversation with analysts, Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, confirmed the company's active engagement in Artificial Intelligence (AI) development. This revelation came during a discussion about Apple's quarterly financial report.

Venmo and Cash App users unite in a class-action lawsuit against Apple, claiming that licensing agreements with the company restrict the use of decentralized cryptocurrency payments (P2P).