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Last updated: June 28, 2026, 11:32 PM ET

Apple Product Pricing & Availability

Apple has enacted significant price increases across a majority of its Mac and iPad product lines, attributing the hikes to the escalating costs associated with AI data centers. This move, which impacts nearly every device except the iPhone and Apple Watch, signals a notable shift in the company's pricing strategy. Despite these increases, some discounts from the recent Prime Day event remain available on select Apple accessories and devices, including Air Pods, Air Tags, Apple Watch, and MacBook Pro models, offering a window for consumers to find deals.

Apple Services & Content

Apple TV continues its exploration of content avenues, though a specific focus on game shows remains absent from its strategy, raising questions about its potential for competition-based programming on the platform. In a contrasting move to bolster its sports content, Apple is offering free Formula 1 streaming in the United States for a limited time, allowing all viewers to access the races without a subscription. Meanwhile, Air Pods played a role in solving two separate criminal incidents: one involving a woman's refusal to leave an Apple Store and another concerning the recovery of a stolen iPhone.

Apple Hardware & Software

A dedicated project has successfully recreated the Apple II Plus entirely in hardware, bypassing emulation for a more authentic retro computing experience. For users looking to manage their mac OS installations, a guide is available on how to create a mac OS Golden Gate USB installer for system upgrades.