Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers

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View this email online in your browser  June 09, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers: As AI experimentation grows more expensive, Apple is waiving cloud API costs for developers with fewer than 2 million first-time App Store downloads. Read More Waymo bought Apple's self-driving car proving ground for $220M: Waymo has acquired a massive 5,500-acre proving ground in Arizona owned by Route 14 Investment Partners LLC, a Delaware shell company associated with Apple, according to documents filed with Maricopa County. Read More Apple's App Store rolls out personalized recommendations: Apple will now recommend apps based on your downloads and behavior. Read More A message from LiberNovo Up to 44% Off: Meet LiberNovo Maxis for Big & Tall Users Built for bigger and taller users, the LiberNovo Maxis features an ultra-deep 52cm seat, extra-wide backrest, adjustable U-shaped headrest, Arc Armrests, and a patented 6-spring recline system for stable, all-day comfort. Customers can now save up to 44% off MSRP, with prices starting at $809 (MSRP $1,299) for the Manual model, $1,049 (MSRP $1,799) for the Electric model, and $1,239 (MSRP $1,859) for the Airflow model. Reserve yours with a fully refundable $10 deposit and enjoy a $30 coupon, a free 1-year extended warranty, and exclusive gift bundles before June 16. Reserve Yours Now Morning Must-Reads OpenAI files confidentially for IPO, following Anthropic: The filing comes a little more than a week after its main rival, Anthropic, also filed to go public, ramping up the race between the two AI firms. Read More Mercor’s Brendan Foody calls out Sequoia, accusing it of 'dual-pricing' valuation tricks: Sequoia is just one of the top firms that sells same equity at two different prices. Read More Why Apple's slow-and-steady AI bet is starting to look pretty smart: Can Apple's new AI glow up put to bed accusations that it's losing an all-important industry race? Read More Zepto's IPO filing reveals fast growth, bigger losses, and a valuation question nobody's answered yet: Zepto's advertising revenue jumped 151%, outpacing the company's 104% growth in operating revenue. Read More As OpenAI files for IPO, Sam Altman's eye-scanning company is doing layoffs, report says: Tools for Humanity, Sam Altman's identity verification company, is reportedly struggling to generate revenue and will downsize its staff. Read More A message from Fidelity Your Pitch Isn’t the Only Thing Investors Are Evaluating.   Investors don’t just listen to what you say - they look at how your company operates. Is ownership clear? Do your numbers match your story? Can you answer follow-up questions without digging through spreadsheets? The Fundraise-Ready Startup Kit equips founders with the materials investors expect to see, before pressure is on. Because confidence in the room doesn’t come from slides. It comes from preparation.  Learn More Last but Not Least Apple plays catch-up at WWDC: Apple spent much of its WWDC keynote highlighting fixes, performance improvements, and long-requested features before unveiling its upgraded AI-powered Siri, signaling that the company wants users to see AI as just one part of a broader effort to improve its software. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107

Following Anthropic, OpenAI files confidentially for IPO

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View this email online in your browser  June 08, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Following Anthropic, OpenAI files confidentially for IPO: The filing comes a little more than a week after its main rival, Anthropic, also filed to go public, ramping up the race between the two AI firms. Read More Apple's long-awaited AI Siri overhaul is finally here: The idea behind the new "Siri AI" is to turn the assistant from a voice controlled assistant into an AI companion that can do a lot more. Read More WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more: Apple primarily made the case for an improved experience with its longstanding Siri assistant, which like most other announcements had a hefty helping of AI. Read More A message from PwC The next generation of tech companies is being built now.  From AI-native startups to next gen companies in industrials, healthcare and energy, today’s founders are navigating accelerated change and scaling faster than ever. PwC helps emerging companies prepare for growth through tailored audit, tax, and deals solutions. From fundraising and expansion to the public markets, be ready for what comes next.  Scale with confidence Afternoon Must-Reads Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers: As AI experimentation grows more expensive, Apple is waiving cloud API costs for developers with fewer than 2 million first-time App Store downloads. Read More Pentagon says Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and Unitree support China's military: The Trump administration released the updated version of the list four months ago and then quickly pulled it without explaining why Read More WWDC 2026: What to expect, from Siri's highly anticipated revamp to Apple Intelligence and iOS 27: Apple's WWDC nears: Here's what you can look forward to. Read More Waymo bought Apple's self-driving car proving ground for $220M: Waymo has acquired a massive 5,500-acre proving ground in Arizona owned by Route 14 Investment Partners LLC, a Delaware shell company associated with Apple, according to documents filed with Maricopa County. Read More Microsoft's open source tools were hacked to steal passwords of AI developers: Microsoft shut down dozens of GitHub code repositories for Azure and AI coding tools after a reported hack. Read More Last but Not Least Apple is tweaking its controversial Liquid Glass design: While some users liked the sleek, transparent designs that look "glassy," others found Apple's design overhaul from last year to be hard to read. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107