Keynote Wrap: iOS 27 Carrier Exclusivity, AirPods 5 Open-Ear ANC, and OpenAI Infrastructure Blueprint
Apple's latest keynote disclosures reveal T-Mobile exclusivity for iOS 27 cellular handoff, the debut of open-ear ANC in AirPods 5, and a staggered release for the foldable iPhone Duo, alongside OpenAI's global policy call for accelerated compute permitting.
Key points
- iOS 27 'iPhone Handoff' launches as a carrier exclusive for T-Mobile in the US and Deutsche Telekom in Europe.
- AirPods 5 introduces open-ear Active Noise Cancellation at $179 alongside a $129 standard edition.
- iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders begin September 11 with September 18 availability, while iPhone Duo launches October 23.
- OpenAI publishes a policy manifesto calling on governments to expedite energy and compute infrastructure permits.
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