According to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to introduce a new feature with iOS 17 that will turn locked iPhones into smart home displays. This interface will display information such as calendar appointments, weather, and notifications in the style of a smart home display when the phone is locked and positioned horizontally. The feature will use a dark background with bright text to make it easier to read from a distance. Apple is also planning to introduce significant changes to the iPhone's Wallet app with iOS 17, as well as enhancements to its location services.

Apple has announced the schedule for its annual developers conference, WWDC 2023, which will run from June 5 to June 9. The keynote address will begin on June 5 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time and is expected to include announcements about iOS 17, macOS 14, watchOS 10, an AR/VR headset, and a new MacBook Air. The event will primarily be online with in-person attendance limited to randomly selected developers and media personnel who have been invited to attend a special day at Apple Park on June 5. Additionally, there will be over 175 session videos available for free on the Apple Developer website and app.

Apple has announced a multibillion-dollar deal with Broadcom to manufacture key components for its devices in the United States. The agreement will see Apple use 5G radio frequency and wireless connectivity components, including FBAR filters, that are designed and manufactured in the U.S. This partnership is part of Apple's commitment to invest $430 billion in the U.S. economy over five years. The company also noted that it already supports over 1,100 jobs in Broadcom's Fort Collins FBAR filter manufacturing facility, and the partnership will see continued investment in automation projects and training programs for technicians and engineers.

Apple is showing signs of becoming more open to blockchain-based transactions on its App Store, with the integration of STEPN, an app that allows users to earn tokens as they walk, being the first Web3 app to use Apple Pay. This move removes the need for users to connect a crypto wallet to purchase in-game assets, potentially making it easier for new players to join the ecosystem. Apple's previous stance on crypto has been criticized by industry figures, with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong describing it as "restrictive and hostile" in a tweet. However, recent developments suggest that the tech giant may be willing to reconsider its position on cryptocurrencies and blockchain.

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is expected to feature the debut of Apple's mixed reality headset, which will offer both virtual and augmented reality experiences. The event will also likely include updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and more. Additionally, there may be a new 15-inch MacBook Air with an M2 chip and a mental health-focused journaling iPhone app. Apple may also preview changes to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), such as allowing sideloading and third-party app stores on iPhones and iPads. There are also rumors about upcoming Macs and Apple's next move in AI technology.

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are boosting optimism about the productivity of businesses in the future and contributing to a surge in the stock market.

Apple has developed a new accessibility feature called Personal Voice, which allows people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to create and use a digitized version of their own voice using an iPhone, iPad or Mac. The feature needs only 15 minutes of spoken phrases for training and does all processing locally. After creating a Personal Voice, users will be able to turn their typed text into digitized speech in their own voice. Apple worked closely with members of the ALS community to implement the feature in a way that met their needs from the practical to cultural aspects.

Apple has released its first-ever "<a href="https://www.apple.com/legal/transparency/">App Store Transparency Report</a>," which provides detailed information on app removals and appeals, developer account terminations, government requests for app takedowns, and more. The report is part of Apple's settlement with a group of developers in 2021 and the agreement with shareholders to publish additional App Store data. The report includes data on rejected apps, removed apps by category or violation type, terminated developer accounts by provision violated, terminated customer accounts, fraudulent transactions prevented value, average weekly visitors to the App Store and downloads/redownloads/updates.

Apple Inc. has stopped using OpenAI's AI chatbot, ChatGPT, across its operations due to concerns over the potential compromise of sensitive company data.

Apple Inc has reportedly lowered its sales estimates for its upcoming mixed-reality headsets by about two-thirds, according to Bloomberg News. The company had initially hoped to sell around 3 million units annually, but has now reduced those estimates to about 1 million, and then to 900,000 units.