Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: May 7, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Semiconductors & Corporate Valuation

Samsung attained a $1 trillion valuation for the first time amid ongoing talks concerning chip diversification away from competitors, placing it alongside TSMC in an elite club. This market milestone comes as reports suggest Apple may be sourcing OLED displays for the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro elsewhere, as Chinese manufacturer BOE reportedly failed to meet quality thresholds for volume production. Meanwhile, Apple is facing a legal battle in two fronts after the Supreme Court rejected its request to pause proceedings, meaning the company must return to District Court to face Epic Games over commission calculations.

iPhone & Hardware Rumors

Anticipation builds for the fall launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, which are rumored to introduce several new features alongside design tweaks, even as speculation regarding the standard iPhone 18 suggests a deliberate market strategy delay. CAD renders are currently circulating that reignite the debate over the Dynamic Island's future size, while a leaker revisited earlier details suggesting an 'iPhone Ultra' foldable model could potentially become the industry's most repairable folding device. In accessory news addressing safety, Energizer introduced new batteries compatible with Air Tags that feature a revolutionary child safety innovation designed to prevent life-threatening ingestion burns.

Software & Ecosystem Updates

Improvements continue across Apple's operating systems, with iPad OS 26.5 slated to deploy three new features shortly, while tv OS 26 has already added five customization options for the Apple TV 4K. Car Play is also set for a functional expansion in iOS, as Apple is reportedly reversing its long-standing stance to allow video playback through the in-car screen when the vehicle is parked. Separately, Google is updating its Search AI results to incorporate a "preview of perspectives" feature drawing input from Reddit and social media, though Google Android President Sameer Samat confirmed that Pixel phones will not adopt Apple's rumored Liquid Glass design aesthetic as a design cue.

Content & Media Acquisitions

Apple TV+ is preparing for its strongest summer lineup yet, bolstered by new and returning series, with premieres expected soon, including the long-delayed The Sav. Adding to the slate, Apple Studios greenlit a new action thriller series set to star James Marsden, known for Your Friends & Neighbors. In documentary/film space, the first trailer has dropped for John Travolta's directorial debut on the platform, "Propeller One-Way Night Coach," an aviation drama romanticizing mid-century flying. This content push occurs as competitors like Disney explore transforming their services into 'super apps' that integrate offerings beyond pure streaming.

Smart Home & Legal Matters

For consumers integrating Apple products, the Home Pod and Home Pod mini offer robust whole-home audio system capabilities, continuing to serve as central smart home hubs. In non-Apple-related ecosystem news, reports indicate that Pornhub’s parent company has begun utilizing Apple's native age verification feature in the UK. On the legal front, Apple successfully challenged a European trademark filing by a Chinese keyboard maker whose proposed logo was deemed too similar to Apple's own branding, resulting in the EUIPO siding with Apple. Separately, deals this week include Amazon offering significant markdowns, taking $150 off every M5 MacBook Air, with some models starting as low as $949, while other deals featured a MacBook Neo available for delivery tomorrow starting at $590.