It was an eventful weekend for the tech industry, with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook sharing his thoughts on purpose, OpenAI‘s relationship with Apple souring, and Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) striking a deal with Apple.

Tim Cook Shares Insights On Purpose And Gifts

Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, recently shared his thoughts on purpose and gifts. He revealed that most of the gifts we receive in life are not money, but rather our purpose and calling. Cook stated that he learned this valuable lesson from his predecessor, Steve Jobs. He also opened up about a period in his life when he felt lost and couldn’t find his purpose.

“Our purpose is to serve humanity,” Cook said, adding that he learned that lesson from Jobs. “I went through a period of time that I was rudderless, where I thought I should be looking for my purpose.” Cook said he “looked under every sheet, behind every door, and everywhere," but "couldn’t find it."

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OpenAI-Apple Relationship Sours

The relationship between OpenAI and Apple has taken a turn for the worse. OpenAI is reportedly preparing a legal case against Apple, with options that include a breach-of-contract notice and a full lawsuit. The startup is unhappy with the 2024 deal that integrated ChatGPT into Siri and Apple’s Writing Tools, believing it would lead iPhone users to paid ChatGPT subscriptions.

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Apple And Google Close SMS Security Gap

Apple and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) have made a significant stride in SMS security. With the release of iOS 26.5, Apple has introduced end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging for Android and iPhone conversations. This milestone was announced by Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai on X, who described it as a “big news” moment.

Sameer Samat, president of Android Ecosystem, lauded the new system, stating that it replaces outdated SMS with a more secure and private way to chat, regardless of the device.

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Apple’s Supply Headache Leads To Intel Partnership

Apple’s supply chain issues have led to an unexpected partnership with Intel. Following over a year of negotiations, the two companies have finalized a deal. The details of the agreement, including which Apple products will use Intel-made chips, have not been disclosed.

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Apple, ServiceNow, Netflix And An Energy Stock

On CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’, Apple was among the stocks discussed. The company’s stock was recommended by Tim Seymour, who also highlighted the positive results reported by Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM). Jason Snipe, founder and chief investment officer of Odyssey Capital Advisors, picked ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) due to the company’s projected growth in annual subscription revenue.

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