Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: June 29, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Apple Product Updates & Pricing

Apple has implemented significant price increases across a majority of its product lines, excluding only the iPhone and Apple Watch. This adjustment is reportedly attributed to the escalating costs associated with building AI data centers, impacting the final cost for consumers on Mac and iPad models. Despite these increases, month-end deals on Amazon are offering discounts of up to $650 on current MacBook Pro configurations, including M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max variants. Additionally, record low Apple discounts from the recent Prime Day event are still available this weekend on select Air Pods, Air Tag, Apple Watch, and MacBook Pro models.

Apple TV+ & Content

Apple TV+ is currently offering a promotion allowing U.S. viewers to watch Formula 1 races for free this weekend, eliminating the need for a subscription. This comes as speculation continues regarding Apple's strategy for its streaming platform, with one commentator questioning the company's apparent phobia of game shows and whether it will ever venture into competition-based programming.

Hardware & Software Innovations

A notable homebrew project has successfully rebuilt the Apple II Plus entirely in hardware, bypassing emulation for a more authentic classic computing experience. In software development, a detailed guide has been released on how to create a mac OS Golden Gate USB installer from a USB drive, a tool useful for system upgrades and troubleshooting.

Apple Product Incidents

In separate incidents, Air Pods played a role in resolving two separate crimes. One case involved a woman arrested for refusing to leave an Apple Store, while another saw a stolen iPhone recovered thanks to its signals.