Global Scans · Apple · Weekly Summary

• [New] Over the last 24 hours alone, investors poured billions into AI infrastructure, Nvidia pushed markets to new highs, OpenAI's relationship with Apple reportedly turned tense, and U.S. officials warned that advanced AI could fundamentally change warfare. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Apple is expected to have its own AI-enabled glasses within 2027. CNet
• [New] If Apple pulls that off with camera intelligence in iOS 27, many smaller apps will need a new angle overnight. Mean CEO's BLOG
• [New] Apple Intelligence will continue to function on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute, maintaining its privacy standards. Verdict
• [New] Combined with two new Apple Watch models, Apple is already expected to release 11 products in 2026, as the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are expected to get a powerful new chip, while some rumours suggest that Touch ID could be coming to a new generation of Apple Watch Ultra. Yahoo
• [New] Apple and Google have built tracker detection directly into iOS and Android because of the stalking risk that Bluetooth trackers pose. Airpinpoint
• [New] Platforms including Apple Podcasts - which under the triple-lock function would have to verify logins for adults and provide an opt-out mechanism for gambling ads - could consider removing all wagering content. The Guardian
• [New] A future in which Apple could offer a proprietary, high-speed satellite data plan would fit perfectly with its Services growth narrative, creating a new, recurring revenue stream and a powerful reason for customers to stay within the Apple ecosystem. investing.com
• [New] Apple reportedly plans to let users choose third-party AI models across iOS. MarketingProfs
• [New] Though adoption has often been slower than expected, devices that blend physical and virtual spaces such as the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest are growing more sophisticated, user-friendly and, critically, affordable. ThoughtWorks
• [New] Apple has now confirmed that end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in Messages is available with supported carriers and will roll out over time. Forbes
• [New] Based on available reporting, the Apple glasses will target a mainstream price point well below Vision Pro, will integrate tightly with iPhone, and will include a heads-up display rather than full AR. The Gadgeteer
• [New] The coming iPhone 18 Pro line could bring some of the biggest camera hardware upgrades Apple has made in years, paired with new iOS 27 features centered on visual intelligence and a new Siri mode inside the Camera app. Mean CEO's BLOG
• [New] In 2026, investors will look for signs that Apple can make money from new features, such as Apple Intelligence subscriptions or premium AI options, to balance out high research and development costs. FX Leaders
• [New] We forecast iPhone growth above 20% for the year, driven by what Apple does best: high-quality hardware (camera, display, processor), new form factors, and an ever-compelling software ecosystem. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Amazon Leo is promising to maintain Globalstar's constellation for Apple while deploying its own D2D satellite constellation by 2028. Ookla
• [New] With Gemini handling the core AI workload and Apple planning its own Extensions marketplace, the rationale for maintaining a separate ChatGPT pipeline will diminish. Tech Insider
• Innovation going forward around foldable phones, an AI-enabled smartphone, new sleeker / affordable Apple Glasses, and future hardware developments will be the hearts and lungs of Apple's success. The Guardian
• Under a multi-year collaboration reportedly worth $1 billion, Apple Foundation Models will be based on Gemini and Google Cloud technology. Grand Linux Solution Co., Ltd.
• Apple is developing new smart glasses for the year 2027. CEOWORLD Magazine
• Among Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Apple, and Tesla, a cumulative sum of $680 billion will be spent on AI infrastructure in 2026. Yahoo Finance
• Apple appears to be exploring how people want to interact with AI in everyday life, rather than assuming glasses will be the default answer. AppleInsider

Last updated: 17 May 2026