Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: June 23, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Hardware & Displays

Samsung and LG Display are reportedly commencing mass production of OLED panels for Apple's 2026 product lineup, with both companies expected to supply all models launching later this year Apple’s 2026 OLED lineup. Displays for the rumored iPhone Fold and a touchscreen MacBook Pro will come from Samsung, while LG will supply screens for the Apple Watch Series 12 iPhone Fold & touchscreen MacBook Pro. A new study suggests that a $2,000 foldable iPhone could depreciate by as much as $1,292 in its first 12 months, raising concerns about the long-term value of such devices Foldable iPhone value. Meanwhile, rumors persist about the iPhone Air 2 potentially featuring either an ultrawide or telephoto lens as its secondary camera iPhone Air 2 camera.

Software & Services

Apple has released the second beta for iOS, watch OS, and other operating systems. While the iOS 27 Weather app's layout has been improved for easier at-a-glance information, it does not include new AI features iOS 27 Weather App. The Wallet app in iOS 27 is also receiving upgrades, positioning the iPhone as a more comprehensive physical wallet replacement iOS 27 Wallet App. Beta firmware updates have also been rolled out for Air Pods Pro, Air Pods Pro, Air Pods, and the first beta build for Air Pods Max 2 AirPods beta firmware. The tv OS 27 beta code includes references to Siri AI capabilities for Home Pod and Apple TV, fueling speculation about future integrations tv OS 27 beta code. Apple's Reality Composer Pro, a tool for creating spatial experiences for Apple Vision Pro, appears to incorporate code elements from a defunct game engine project named "The Machinery" Reality Composer Pro 3 engine.

Developer & App Store

The Swift Package Index, a community-run search engine for Swift packages, is joining Apple, with assurances that little will change for developers in the immediate future Swift Package Index joins. However, a group of 48 Chinese developers has filed an antitrust complaint against Apple with the country's market regulator. They allege unfairly high App Store fees and restrictive distribution rules, continuing a series of challenges to Apple's App Store policies Chinese developers file complaint. Separately, Apple's App Store Connect is experiencing performance issues, impacting some developers App Store Connect unavailable.

Accessories & Deals

Amazon Prime Day is offering significant discounts on a wide range of Apple products. Deals include Air Pods Max 2 down to $399, Air Pods Pro 3 for $179, and Air Pods 4 starting at $99 Prime Day AirPods deals. MacBook Air M5 models are seeing price cuts as low as $799 Prime Day MacBook Air deals, while the M5 MacBook Air 16GB/1TB is available for $1,349 M5 MacBook Air price cut. Apple Watch Ultra models have dropped to as low as $499 Apple Watch Ultra deals, and iPad Air M4 models are also at all-time low prices Prime Day iPad deals. A video from Apple highlights how professional surfers utilize the Apple Watch for real-time data and scoring during competitions Apple Watch surfing data. YouTube Music may also be developing support for offline downloads on Apple Watch YouTube Music Watch support.

App Updates & New Services

Apple's digital event planning app, Invites, has been updated with a co-hosting feature, allowing multiple users to plan and manage events together. The update also includes new event background options Apple Invites updated. VSCO has launched its all-in-one platform for professional photographers, building on its previous announcements VSCO launches platform. Speechify is now offering voice typing to all iPhone and Mac users at no additional cost Speechify voice typing.

Legal & Security

A class action lawsuit in the UK accusing Apple of overcharging iCloud users has been certified to proceed to trial in October 2028. The £3 billion ($3.9 claim could see British users share a significant payout UK iCloud lawsuit. Meanwhile, password manager Last Pass has notified users of another data breach, this time stemming from a supply chain attack involving a third-party vendor. While customer vaults and credentials were not affected, personal contact and support information was exposed LastPass data breach. Confidential Apple documents were reportedly leaked on the dark web following a cyberattack on one of Apple's key manufacturing partners in India, Tata Electronics Apple files leaked.