THIS WEEK: WWDC is almost here, and NEW leaks are painting us our best picture yet of iOS 27: a totally redesigned AI-powered Siri, a customizable pro-style Camera app, ads invading Apple Maps, and even reports that Apple may turn to Intel to help manufacture future chips.

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This week’s stories

Report: Intel is Testing Production of Some iPhone, iPad, and Mac Chips

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/14/kuo-intel-iphone-ipad-mac-chips/

Ads Aren't in the Apple Maps App Yet, But They're Coming Soon

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/13/apple-maps-app-ads-summer-2026/

OpenAI considering suing Apple because ChatGPT integrations weren't a money fountain

https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/14/openai-considering-suing-apple-because-chatgpt-integrations-werent-a-money-fountain

iOS 27 Getting Major Siri Redesign With Chat Interface and Dedicated App

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/12/ios-27-siri-redesign/