Episode 251: WWDC 2026, OpenAI’s Government Courtship, Forza’s Success, and Apple’s Foldable Future
Welcome to Episode 251 of Tech Rant.
This week Jay and Karl unpack a packed week across gaming, AI, and Apple's WWDC 2026 announcements. Forza Horizon 6 continues its impressive success story, Crazy Taxi prepares for a comeback, and Microsoft appears determined to keep Gears of War: E-Day exclusive to Xbox and PC.
Meanwhile, reports suggest the Trump administration is exploring a potential stake in OpenAI, raising fresh questions about the relationship between government and frontier AI companies. Apple then dominates the second half of the show with a huge WWDC 2026 keynote featuring Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27, and more. We also discuss new evidence pointing towards Apple's long-rumoured foldable iPhone.
News
- Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly sold 6.4 million copies
The latest entry in Microsoft's racing franchise appears to be a major success before its PS5 debut. - Crazy Taxi World Tour reboots the series in 2027
Sega brings back one of gaming's most iconic arcade franchises. - Gears of War: E-Day isn't coming to the PS5
Microsoft's flagship shooter franchise remains exclusive to Xbox and PC. - The Trump administration is reportedly in talks about taking a stake in OpenAI
A surprising report raises questions about the future relationship between government and AI development.
WWDC 2026
- Apple unveils new Siri AI, dedicated app, and enhanced Apple Intelligence features in iOS 27
Siri receives its most significant overhaul in years. - iOS 27's most powerful on-device AI requires iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air
Apple's latest AI features may require its newest hardware. - iCloud+ subscribers will get new benefits in iOS 27
Apple expands the value proposition of its subscription services. - Apple officially announces iOS 27
The next major iPhone operating system arrives with AI enhancements and platform-wide improvements. - Apple unveils iPadOS 27 with speed and productivity improvements
Apple continues to push the iPad towards laptop-class productivity. - watchOS 27 for Apple Watch unveiled
The Apple Watch gains new features and refinements. - Apple announces macOS Golden Gate 27
Apple's Mac platform receives its latest annual update. - Apple is redesigning Screen Time and overhauling child controls
Major updates arrive for family safety and parental control features.
Rumours
- Apple leaks foldable iPhone references in iOS 27 beta
New references discovered in the beta software suggest Apple's foldable ambitions are becoming more concrete.
