Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: June 14, 2026, 11:36 AM ET

Hardware Rumors & Leaks

Evidence continues mounting for Apple's rumored folding iPhone and touchscreen MacBook within iOS 27 and mac OS 27 builds, suggesting the company may be preparing to enter the foldable smartphone market while finally bringing touch capabilities to its laptop lineup. The leaks come as Dell directly challenges Apple's MacBook Neo with a rebuilt XPS 13 priced at $599, targeting the same budget-conscious consumers with comparable specifications. Meanwhile, U.S. men's national soccer team star Antonee Robinson appeared wearing unreleased two-tone Beats over-ear headphones at the World Cup, adding to sightings of prototype audio gear by other players in recent weeks.

AI & Software Developments

Apple's potential Siri AI subscription model could generate significant recurring revenue if the company monetizes its artificial intelligence enhancements, though analysts caution this remains speculative. Despite wrapping its WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple reportedly has three undisclosed iOS 27 features still in development that may debut later this year. The App Store grapples with a flood of low-value "vibe coding" applications, with over 1,000 apps identified as adding minimal utility to the platform, prompting calls for tighter review guidelines.

Products & Accessories

Apple's M4 Mac mini returned to stock at a $769 promotional price—well below retail—with delivery available before Father's Day, though supplies remain constrained. Belkin launched a 25W MagSafe battery pack featuring 10,000mAh capacity and two notable additions: an integrated kickstand and secondary Mag Safe charging ring, addressing power demands for iPhone users on the move.

Location Services & Applications

Independent developers introduced "oh my hours", an app that tracks time spent on applications rather than traditional screen time metrics, offering users a different perspective on digital habits. In the location-sharing space, Hey Polo positions itself as a smarter alternative to Apple's Find My app, enabling more granular location sharing among family, friends, and coworkers through enhanced privacy controls and real-time coordination features.

Business Moves & Legal Issues

More than two years after killing its automotive project, Apple sold its Arizona test facility to Waymo for $220 million, offloading the 5,500-acre proving ground that once housed Apple Car development efforts. On the legal front, an NFL player was arrested on allegations of biting an iPhone during a domestic incident, while separate Air Tag-related cases involved one individual using the device to track a woman and another woman employing Air Tag to monitor her husband's whereabouts.