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Last updated: July 9, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

Apple's AI Ambitions and Hardware

Apple is exploring methods to run larger AI models directly on iPhones, potentially leveraging Prism ML's technology according to The Information. This move signals a push for more on-device AI processing. Separately, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit concerning Siri as reported by Mac Rumors.

Meanwhile, the cost of producing the iPhone 18 Pro Max is reportedly increasing significantly, which could lead to higher consumer prices according to Apple Insider. India has further incentivized iPhone manufacturing by eliminating import duties on key smartphone components, thereby lowering assembly costs for companies Apple Insider reports. Despite recent price hikes across many product categories, including the MacBook Pro, some third-party retailers still offer the M5 Pro MacBook Pro at its pre-hike price, though this is not expected to last long Mac Rumors notes.

Apple TV+ and Content Slate

Apple TV is planning a significant presence at Comic-Con, including a two-hour panel and a first-look preview of upcoming shows Apple Insider indicates. The lineup for their Comic-Con Hall H takeover includes panels for "Silo," "Dark Matter," and "Widow's Bay" 9to5Mac details. Apple TV+ has also released the first trailer for "There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy," which follows Snoopy's search for his doghouse after it's accidentally sold 9to5Mac shares. Additionally, Apple and MLB have announced the August schedule for "Friday Night Baseball" on Apple TV according to Mac Rumors.

App Updates and Industry Shifts

Anthropic is introducing a "Reflect" feature to its Claude AI, allowing users to review their usage history, similar to Spotify Wrapped Mac Rumors reports. OpenAI is discontinuing its standalone desktop browser, Chat GPT Atlas, directing users to the new Chat GPT desktop app instead 9to5Mac notes. Strava has added an "Events" tab to its app, enabling users to discover local races, group runs, and other activities directly within the application 9to5Mac explains. Ahead of TV Time's shutdown next week, Just Watch has launched a migration tool to help users transfer their data 9to5Mac reports. Duck Duck Go's browser now blocks YouTube ads by default on iPhone and Mac for users running the latest version Mac Rumors states.

In other news, Apple has stopped signing older iOS versions for several legacy iPhone and iPad models, preventing users from reinstalling or downgrading to those specific software versions Mac Rumors details. Memory price increases are negatively impacting Android brands but may benefit Apple, which recently raised prices on many of its products 9to5Mac indicates. The Apple TV 4K, last updated in 2022, is expected to receive a refresh in 2026 Mac Rumors suggests. The Apolosign 32-inch Smart Portable TV, a battery-powered touchscreen, is noted as a difficult sell for Apple users due to a key omission Apple Insider reviewed. Lastly, Luxshare, an Apple supplier, saw its share listing reach a new record before falling back 9to5Mac observes.