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OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated (SAI), the team behind the original Shortcuts tool on Apple platforms. The acquisition brings SAI’s work on Sky, a context‑aware AI interface layer for macOS, into the ChatGPT ecosystem. Financial terms were not disclosed. OpenAI plans to integrate Sky’s deep macOS integration and product expertise into its products, and the three SAI co‑founders—Ari Weinstein, Conrad Kramer, and Kim Beverett—will join the company. Ler mais

OpenAI announced it has purchased Software Applications Incorporated, the creator of the Mac automation app Sky. Sky, which leverages agentic AI to understand screen content and act across applications, will be integrated into ChatGPT. The acquisition also brings the entire Software Applications team into OpenAI. The move follows Apple’s recent work on Siri enhancements and comes shortly after OpenAI released its first web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, and bought the personal‑investing app Roi. Ler mais

Apple's iOS 26 update introduces a suite of Apple Intelligence tools that aim to make everyday tasks more seamless. Live Translation adds real‑time language conversion to Messages, FaceTime and phone calls. Genmoji and Image Playground receive upgrades that let users create custom emojis and generate AI‑enhanced artwork. Visual Intelligence can now scan the screen to retrieve information and act on screenshots. Developers gain access to Apple’s foundation models, enabling third‑party apps to embed AI without additional costs. Finally, the Shortcuts app incorporates Apple Intelligence, opening new possibilities for automated actions. The update is free for compatible devices. Ler mais