Anthropic is retiring its Slack integration on August 3, replacing it with Claude Tag—a new AI tool that joins workspaces as a full team member with channel access and proactive task automation. Claude Tag writes 65% of Anthropic’s product team’s code, marking a shift toward persistent AI collaboration over traditional chatbots.
Apple’s iOS 27 adds a “Create a Pass” feature that lets you digitize physical cards into Wallet without developer involvement—just scan, pick a template, and customize. The tool supports loyalty cards, memberships, and event tickets with flexible fields, though it requires an iPhone 15 Pro for Visual Intelligence scanning.
Apple Intelligence is coming to HomePod and Apple TV later this year, according to code found in tvOS 27 beta 2. The discovery of references to next-generation Siri and new chip frameworks suggests Apple is preparing hardware refreshes to support the AI features.
Apple released watchOS 27 beta 2 with an overhauled Siri that holds conversations and accesses personal data (iPhone 15 Pro required). The update also brings a Dynamic app grid, improved Smart Stack suggestions, standalone Workout Buddy metrics, and a consolidated Find My app with Precision Finding.
Foldables depreciate 64.6% in year one versus 55.3% for traditional flagships, and Apple’s rumored $2,000 iPhone Ultra could lose roughly $1,292 in value despite the brand’s strong resale track record. Even with Apple’s premium positioning, buyers should expect substantial first-year losses and consider the company’s 14-day return window before committing.
Professional surfing’s noise problem—competitors can’t hear scores or priority updates in lineups—now has a solution: Apple Watches delivering real-time heat information directly to surfers. The World Surf League’s adoption of the technology, tested at extreme breaks like Pipeline and Teahupo’o, positions the watch as essential competition infrastructure rather than just a fitness gadget.
A £3 billion lawsuit against Apple just cleared a major legal hurdle, with roughly 40 million UK iCloud users automatically included in the case. Which? argues Apple unfairly steered users toward iCloud by limiting how deeply rival cloud services can integrate with iOS.
Jake Johnson stars as a washed-up tennis pro forced to coach at his father’s country club in Apple TV’s “The Dink,” premiering July 24. The ensemble comedy explores generational conflict when pickleball threatens the club’s tennis courts, leading Dusty to discover an unexpected passion for the sport he was meant to despise.
Chinese iOS developers are challenging Apple’s 25% App Store commission, arguing it’s unfair compared to lower rates offered in Brazil and Japan. The complaint seeks parity with other markets or structural changes like allowing third-party app stores.
Foldable phones depreciate 64.6% in value after one year, with owners losing an average of $998—significantly worse than traditional smartphones’ 55.3% depreciation. Apple’s rumored $2,000 foldable iPhone could lose $1,292 in resale value, though Apple’s superior track record suggests it might retain more value than competitors.