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Last updated: July 9, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

iPhone Rumors and Software Updates

The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max may than its predecessor, suggesting a larger battery. In other iPhone news, reports indicate that the rumored iPhone Fold is still on track for production, challenging earlier claims of delays while competitors like Samsung and Google plan earlier folding phone events. Separately, supply chain sources have rejected claims of delays for the iPhone Ultra, indicating it is on track for a September release.

iOS 27 is set to for Apple Translate, alongside keyboard and typing improvements. Code within the latest iOS 27 beta also suggests that Apple is preparing to add car key support for Lucid and Xiaomi vehicles with support for these brands now anticipated. For Mac users, mac OS 28 will starting next year. Additionally, one report claims that work on a component for a lower-cost Apple Vision Pro is being wound down, with Apple reportedly focusing on AI leading to the potential scrapping of component development.

Apple Hardware and Accessories

A refresh for the Apple TV 4K is planned for 2026, though an exact launch date remains unconfirmed. In a concerning move for older device users, Apple has for several older iPhones and iPads. Apple's internal testing of memory chips from CXMT, a supplier blacklisted by the U.S. government, is seen as a temporary measure to alleviate RAM pricing issues.

Rumors about new Air Pods are circulating, with details on Apple’s next generation of wireless earbuds. The company’s Mac shipments have grown significantly in Q2 2026, bucking a broader decline in the PC market. Consumers can find discounts on Mac Books, with Amazon offering a $550 markdown on a 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip and 48GB of RAM, and another deal knocking $150 off M5 MacBook Air models.

Apple Services and Industry Matters

Apple has, with all three of its claims rejected, solidifying its status as a 'gatekeeper'. Apple's support for free 4K upgrades is finally extending to select TV show purchases on the Apple TV Store a perk long absent from the platform. In a development for Apple Translate, iOS 27 will also add several languages and accents to the service in addition to new keyboard features.

Despite the ongoing development of its own modems, Apple's product lines continue to for cellular hardware. The company is also reportedly charging for AI security camera features within the Home app, requiring a 2TB iCloud+ subscription to access them a move that has drawn criticism. Apple CEO Tim Cook and incoming CEO John Ternus were seen attending the Sun Valley Conference together according to Forbes.

Third-Party and Other News

The Apolosign 32-inch Smart Portable TV, a battery-powered touchscreen on wheels, is available for $899 but is considered a difficult sell for Apple users due to a significant omission. Nintendo is ending service for its Mario Kart Tour mobile game on Tuesday, September 20th. Meanwhile, Halide, a popular iPhone camera app, is preparing to with new features like perspective correction and RAW-only capture. Apple TV+ has secured a for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.