Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: May 27, 2026, 8:39 PM ET

Business & Partnerships

Amazon is acquiring Apple's stake in satellite provider Globalstar as part of a major deal in the satellite communications space. Meanwhile, Apple appears to be settling its trademark dispute with Apple Cinemas, which has backed down in the legal battle after being sued by Apple. In other Apple-related news, the company has published a support document to help users distinguish between different versions of Apple Creator Studio applications, addressing potential confusion in the market.

App & Subscription Landscape

Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Instagram Plus, Facebook Plus, and WhatsApp Plus worldwide, with each service priced at $3.99 per month. WhatsApp has launched its optional subscription plan for $2.99 per month according to Tech Crunch, while also developing a new feature that allows iPhone users to share documents directly with Meta AI from within the chat attachment menu. Meanwhile, a new report from Revenue Cat reveals insights into subscription app behavior, showing how rarely users return after canceling their annual subscriptions.

Hardware Rumors & Releases

Accessory maker iFun Smart has begun listing protective cases for Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone, giving early insight into the device's form factor. Amazon is currently offering the iPhone Air Mag Safe Battery for just $59, representing significant savings on the accessory. Future iPhones may feature an anti-snatch technology that automatically locks devices when ripped from a user's hand, addressing a growing security concern. Meanwhile, images of parts designed for an unreleased all-black Apple Vision headset have surfaced online, continuing rumors about a new color option for Apple's mixed reality device.

Software Updates & Features

iOS 26.5 introduced encrypted RCS support in the Messages app, with users now able to check if the feature is working properly. The update also brought improvements for Magic Keyboard users on iPad, enhancing the typing experience. Apple's WWDC 2026 will likely unveil iOS 27 alongside significant improvements to Siri, though OpenAI is currently investigating elevated latency issues affecting Chat GPT performance.

Entertainment & Content

Actor Ted Danson has joined an upcoming half-hour comedy series for Apple TV that is led and produced by Elizabeth Banks. Apple TV has unveiled a new thriller featuring a police officer's missing daughter who resurfaces after 11 years, with global premiere set for September. Additionally, Apple's soccer podcast "After the Whistle" will return on June 7 for a third season built around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe.

Sports & Gaming

Sony has launched "MLB The Show Mobile" for iPhone and Android with free-to-play monetization and high hardware requirements, expanding the popular baseball franchise to mobile devices. The game has officially brought the best baseball experience to iPhone, celebrating its 20th anniversary with console-quality gameplay on mobile. Meanwhile, the Portal app allows users to stream PS5 games to Apple Vision Pro in stereoscopic 3D with 4K upscaling, creating a unique gaming experience for mixed reality headset owners.

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