Apple News 8 Hours

Last updated: September 6, 2026, 2:25 PM ET

App Store & Games

Netflix has expanded its mobile gaming catalog to include 80+ ad-free titles for iPhone and iPad, ranging from indie puzzlers to AAA ports, all without in-app purchases. Meanwhile, Apple is reportedly exploring App Store changes designed to boost revenue and margins, potentially altering how developers monetize subscriptions and in-app content.

iPhone 18 Pro Event

Tim Cook will be notably absent from the event video during the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro September keynote, marking a significant shift as the new CEO takes the spotlight. Cook remains with Apple but won't participate in the presentation, signaling a changing of the guard.

Apple Crime & Safety

In this week's crime roundup, the final two defendants were sentenced in a major counterfeiting scheme, while an Air Tag signal led to the rescue of 20 cats. A separate incident involved a woman robbed after visiting an Apple Store, and a fake NFL swindler used Face Time calls to deceive victims.