Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: July 8, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Apple Ecosystem & Software Updates

Apple is making significant changes to its software, with mac OS 28 set to drop support for encrypted Mac OS Extended (HFS+) volumes, requiring users to decrypt or reformat affected storage devices drop support. This move, detailed in a new support document, will impact external drives and necessitates user action to maintain access to data no longer support. In parallel, iOS 27 beta code indicates expanding car key support to include Xiaomi and Lucid Motors vehicles car key support, building on existing functionality. The Messages app within iOS 27 is also receiving substantial upgrades aimed at making it "smarter and less annoying" with several quality-of-life improvements Messages app smarter.

AI Developments & Voice Interaction

OpenAI introduced GPT-Live, a new generation of voice models designed to make interactions with Chat GPT feel more akin to natural conversation. This advancement complements existing Chat GPT upgrades, including enhanced voice capabilities that may integrate with platforms like Car Play ChatGPT voice upgrade. Meanwhile, Meta is rolling out a new AI image generation tool that will leverage public Instagram posts and reels by default, raising privacy considerations for users use public photos.

Hardware & Product Rumors

Component development for a potentially cheaper Apple Vision Pro model has reportedly been scrapped at Samsung Display, suggesting a winding down of efforts for a lighter, more affordable version of the headset display work winds down. Separately, reports indicate that Apple is testing DRAM memory chips from CXMT, a Chinese supplier blacklisted by the U.S. government, a move that could address RAM pricing issues but is unlikely to solve the overall problem testing banned vendor. Apple's Mac shipments grew in Q2 2026, outperforming a declining global PC market that has been squeezed by RAM price hikes and is experiencing its first overall decline in over two years PC market declines.

Media & Entertainment

Apple TV has secured a record 87 Emmy nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, a significant achievement across all major categories record 87 nominations. Top contenders for Apple include "Pluribus," "Widow's Bay," and "Margo's Got Money Troubles," with these shows contributing heavily to the nomination haul even without recent episodes from "Severance" and "The Studio" airing during the eligibility period lead Apple's charge. In other media news, the final episode of "Trying" season 5 is now available for streaming on Apple TV season premiere available.

Mobile Gaming & App Updates

Nintendo is ending service for its mobile game "Mario Kart Tour" later in 2026, marking another chapter in the company's mobile gaming endeavors and underscoring a perceived disconnect between Nintendo's hardware platforms and consumer desires Mario Kart Tour ends. The photography app Halide is set to receive version 3.1, introducing features such as perspective correction, RAW-only capture, and a new "Scarlet" visual look Halide 3.1 adds features.

Financial & Business Dealings

Apple has announced its largest U.S. manufacturing investment to date, a $30 billion deal with Broadcom for custom chips and radio components as part of its American Manufacturing Program largest US investment. This multiyear partnership will bolster the production of chips within the United States produce more US chips. In Europe, Apple has lost a significant antitrust appeal, failing to have its App Store and iMessage designations as "gatekeepers" overturned by the EU's top court lost antitrust appeal. The company's challenge against the Digital Markets Act regulations was dismissed, meaning Apple will remain subject to these stringent rules remains gatekeeper.

Promotions & Discounts

Several deals are currently available on Apple products. The 512GB MacBook Neo is available for $689.99 at Amazon, marking the lowest price since recent Apple price increases MacBook Neo $110 off. Additionally, discounts are being offered on M5 Pro MacBook Pro models, with a 16-inch configuration featuring 48GB of RAM reduced to $3,049.99 M5 Pro MacBook Pro, and M5 MacBook Air models are discounted by $150 MacBook Air $150 off.

Executive & Industry Events

Apple CEO Tim Cook and incoming CEO John Ternus were in attendance at the annual Sun Valley Conference attend Sun Valley. This exclusive gathering of industry leaders is a venue where significant business discussions and potential deals can take place billionaire camp.