Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: May 19, 2026, 8:57 PM ET

Streaming & Entertainment

Nintendo is releasing a new mobile game called Pictonico that transforms personal photos into minigames, set to launch on May 28. Meanwhile, Disney has announced three new features for its Disney+ and Hulu apps as the services move toward integration. Apple TV is expanding its content offerings with four new Peanuts classics premiering this summer, including the special "There's No Place Like Home, Snoopy", commemorating the 25th anniversary of Apple's retail revolution.

Hardware & Accessories

Apple products are seeing significant discounts this Memorial Day, with Amazon slashing $250 off every 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro, while the 14-inch 24GB M5 MacBook Pro is available $320 off. Apple has also re-released its Hikawa Grip & Stand for iPhone in three new colors after selling out last year. In hardware rumors, Apple is reportedly developing liquid metal for future iPhone Pro frames, with its rumored foldable iPhone Ultra and foldable iPad potentially sharing the same crease-free hinge design. Competitors are also making moves, with Google announcing its first AI smart glasses launching this fall with iPhone support.

Apple Sports Expansion

Apple is significantly expanding its Sports app ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with version 4.0 adding World Cup-specific features and increasing availability to more than 90 additional countries. This expansion positions Apple Sports as a much larger international platform, though the company's global F1 ambitions face roadblocks as Comcast-owned Sky has extended its U.K. and Italy media rights.

Software Updates

Apple is preparing several software updates for its upcoming releases, with iOS 26 bringing a long-awaited fix for order tracking in the Wallet app, while iOS 27 is expected to include a promising new video feature that could become one of Apple's best additions. mac OS 27 is also on the horizon with five new Mac features, though it will drop support for four older Mac models. WhatsApp has begun rolling out a redesigned media share sheet on iOS, providing iPhone users with a faster way to share recent files.

Accessibility Enhancements

Apple is highlighting its commitment to accessibility with several new features coming to iOS, mac OS, and Vision Pro, including eye-controlled wheelchair functionality powered by Apple Intelligence. The company has also unveiled a suite of new accessibility updates that use AI to boost Voice Over, Magnifier, Voice Control, and other assistive technologies.

Apple Business & Legal

Apple is undergoing significant organizational changes, with Chief Hardware Officer Johny Srouji reorganizing the company's hardware teams to speed up product development ahead of CEO transitions. In other corporate moves, Apple has struck a talent and IP deal with Animato, a startup specializing in virtual avatar software for video chats and tutoring. The company also faces legal challenges, with an Indian court ruling that Apple must cooperate with a government investigation into App Store practices, rejecting Apple's