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Last updated: June 24, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Apple Software & Services Updates

Apple has closed a workaround in the mac OS 27 Golden Gate beta that previously allowed users to bypass the waitlist for its upcoming Siri AI features. This move comes as the company continues to refine its AI integration across its operating systems, with the iOS 27 Weather app receiving layout improvements and the Wallet app gaining seven new features aimed at enhancing its utility as a digital replacement for physical wallets iOS 27 Weather App. Additionally, beta firmware updates for Air Pods Pro, Air Pods Pro, Air Pods, and the new Air Pods Max 2 have been released, integrating features from iOS 27 and offering the first beta build for the Air Pods Max 2 AirPods Beta Firmware. Code within the tv OS 27 beta also suggests that Apple Intelligence features are being prepared for integration into Home Pod and Apple TV devices tv OS Beta Code. In developer news, the Swift Package Index has joined Apple, committing to remaining open source, while App Store Connect experienced partial unavailability for some developers due to performance issues Swift Package Index Joins.

Prime Day Deals on Apple Devices

Amazon's Prime Day event is featuring significant discounts across Apple's product lineup. The MacBook Air M5 is available with $150 off, with specific configurations of the 15-inch MacBook Air M4 dropping to a record low of $949 at B&H MacBook Air M5 Deals. Apple's iPad mini 7 is seeing a $100 discount, bringing its price to $399, while M4 iPad Air models are also heavily discounted, with some prices as low as $299 iPad Mini 7 Discount. Air Pods Pro 3 are also included in the sale, alongside Air Pods 4 at $99, and the Air Pods Max 2 are available at an all-time low of $399, though inventory is reportedly constrained AirPods Deals. Beyond core devices, deals extend to accessories like Thunderbolt 4 docks, offering up to $155 in savings, and network-attached storage devices for expanding Mac capacity Thunderbolt Dock Deals.

Apple Ecosystem & Developer News

Apple's Invites app has received an update introducing co-hosting capabilities, allowing multiple users to manage events, alongside new background options for event invitations Invites Co-Hosting, Apple Invites Co-Hosting Feature. In a move that could impact its hardware development, Apple's Reality Composer Pro 3 beta reportedly utilizes code from "The Machinery," a defunct game engine project, for its 3D content creation tool for the Apple Vision Pro Reality Composer Pro Code. Meanwhile, a group of 48 Chinese developers has filed an antitrust complaint against Apple with China's market regulator, citing high App Store fees and restrictive distribution rules Chinese Developers Complaint, Chinese Developers Rally.

Industry Rumors & Competitor Moves

Future Apple devices are rumored to feature displays from Samsung, including the anticipated iPhone Fold and a potential touchscreen MacBook Pro, while LG is reportedly supplying panels for the Apple Watch Series 12 Samsung Display Rumors. Analysts suggest that a foldable iPhone could depreciate significantly, losing nearly $1,300 in value within its first year, and an iPhone Ultra model could also prove to be an expensive experiment for early adopters due to resale value concerns Foldable iPhone Depreciation. In the competitive landscape, Meta has launched its own $299 smart glasses, positioning itself ahead of Apple's expected entry into the augmented reality eyewear market Meta Smart Glasses.

Apple Watch in Sports & Accessories

The Apple Watch is being highlighted for its utility in professional sports, with a new video from Apple demonstrating how World Surf League athletes use the device for real-time data and scoring during competitions Apple Watch Surfing Video. Separately, there are indications that YouTube Music may be developing support for offline downloads on the Apple Watch, a feature that would enhance its use for exercise without a connected phone YouTube Music Offline. Accessory makers are also participating in Prime Day; Anker's 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station is available for $99.74, and deals on various monitors, including 4K, ultrawide, and OLED displays, are offering discounts up to 50% Anker Charger Deal.

Other Notable Developments

VSCO has launched its "VSCO One" all-in-one platform for professional photographers, expanding its offerings beyond its traditional mobile editing app VSCO Platform Launch. Password manager Last Pass has notified users of another data breach, this time stemming from a supply chain attack involving a third-party vendor that exposed customer contact and support information, though vault credentials were not compromised LastPass Data Breach. Apple TV+ is set to premiere new content in July, including the return of the sci-fi series "Silo" and a new Anya Taylor-Joy thriller, alongside a comedy film about a tennis player embracing pickleball Apple TV July Content.