Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: June 24, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Software Updates & New Features

Apple is rolling out beta firmware for several Air Pods models, including the first build for Air Pods Max, alongside second beta builds for Air Pods Pro, Air Pods Pro, and Air Pods, all designed to integrate with upcoming iOS 27 features updated beta firmware. iOS 27 is also bringing a new 'Siri' mode to the iPhone's Camera app brand new mode, and while the Weather app won't receive AI enhancements, its layout will be improved for easier information access Weather app improvements. The operating system update will also introduce new features to Apple Calendar and Messages applications Calendar and Messages features. Furthermore, Apple has seemingly closed a workaround that allowed Mac users to bypass the Siri AI waitlist in the latest mac OS 27 beta Siri AI waitlist workaround closed.

Prime Day Deals & Product Discounts

Amazon's Prime Day event is offering significant discounts across Apple's product lineup. Shoppers can find all-time low prices on Apple Watch models, with the Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm, GPS + marked down to a record $379 Series 11 record low. The iPad mini 7 is available with $100 discounts, bringing configurations down to $399.99 iPad mini 7 discounts. MacBook Pro models are seeing discounts of up to $250, while MacBook Air models are discounted by up to $430 MacBook Pro and Air deals. Air Pods Pro 3 and Air Pods Max 2 are also available at reduced prices, with the latter being offered at $399.00 AirPods deals. The second-generation Air Tag is at its lowest price ever, $24 for a single pack AirTag deals.

Rumored Product Development & Production

Apple's rumored foldable iPhone "Ultra" is reportedly set to begin mass production at the end of July, with production issues concerning its hinge seemingly resolved foldable iPhone production. This device, along with a potential touchscreen MacBook Pro, is expected to feature displays manufactured by Samsung Samsung and LG displays. Apple's 2026 OLED product lineup will reportedly rely entirely on Samsung and LG for display panels 2026 OLED lineup. The company's MacBook lineup could also see its largest expansion this fall with the rumored introduction of a "MacBook Ultra" model MacBook lineup expansion.

Apple Services & Developer Ecosystem

Apple Services Head Eddy Cue has indicated that more programming content is coming to Apple TV+ Apple TV+ content expansion. In the developer sphere, the Swift Package Index, a community-run search engine for third-party code, is joining Apple but will remain open source Swift Package Index joins Apple. However, a group of 48 Chinese developers has filed an antitrust complaint against Apple, citing high App Store fees and restrictive distribution rules App Store antitrust complaint. Additionally, App Store Connect has experienced partial unavailability for some developers due to performance issues App Store Connect issues.

Security & User Advice

A new mac OS security technique has been identified that could allow standard user accounts to disable certain enterprise security tools without administrator credentials mac OS security flaw. Apple has also updated its support page with more detailed advice for users whose iPhones have been stolen iPhone theft advice. In a development related to public surveillance, a firm with close ties to law enforcement has developed technology capable of identifying and tracking Bluetooth devices like iPhones and Air Pods in public spaces Bluetooth device tracking.

App Updates & Retail News

Apple's digital event planning app, Invites, has received an update adding a co-hosting feature, allowing multiple users to manage events, alongside new event background options Apple Invites co-hosting. Apple's retail presence in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is set to expand, with the Briarwood Mall store relocating to a larger space in July Ann Arbor store relocation. Meanwhile, discussions about potential mergers between Apple and Disney were revealed by former Disney CEO Bob Iger Apple and Disney merger talks.