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Last updated: July 10, 2026, 8:32 AM ET

Apple's Foldable Future and iPhone 17 Outlook

Apple's highly anticipated foldable iPhone, rumored to be called the "iPhone Fold," may face a battery capacity challenge. A leaker suggests that the device's batteries could have less capacity than initially expected. This comes as another report indicates that a supplier has registered two new battery cells that are believed to be for this foldable device. Meanwhile, demand forecasts for the standard iPhone 17 have reportedly been significantly lowered by Apple due to rising hardware costs, according to a Chinese leaker.

iOS 27 and Car Play Enhancements

iOS 27 is set to bring several new features to Car Play, aiming to improve the in-car experience iOS 27. These updates are designed to offer a more seamless integration of iPhone functionality into vehicle systems. For many users, Car Play is considered a must-have feature, providing a vast array of capabilities within the car's dashboard CarPlay.

Apple TV+ Content and Events

Apple TV+ is making a significant presence at San Diego Comic-Con this year, taking over Hall H for the first time. The streaming service will host a two-hour panel and offer a first-look preview of upcoming shows like "Widow's Bay" and "Silo" Apple TV. Additionally, Apple TV has released the first trailer for "There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy," detailing Snoopy's next adventure. The August schedule for "Friday Night Baseball" on Apple TV has also been announced Apple TV.

AI and App Store Development

Apple is exploring ways to run significantly larger AI models directly on iPhones, having met with startup Prism ML about their technology AI Models. In app development news, Apple announced that App Store Connect will now include new age rating questions for apps featuring social media capabilities. OpenAI is discontinuing its Chat GPT Atlas desktop browser, shifting focus to its new ChatGPT desktop app. Anthropic is also updating its Claude AI with a "Reflect" feature, allowing users to review their usage history, similar to Spotify Wrapped is updating Claude.

Manufacturing and Pricing Trends

India is becoming an increasingly attractive location for iPhone manufacturing, following import duty cuts on key smartphone components that lower assembly costs. However, component costs for the iPhone 18 Pro Max are soaring, suggesting that price increases for this model are likely. This follows Apple's recent price hikes across various product categories, though some retailers are still offering M5 Pro MacBook Pros at pre-hike prices for a limited time.

Legacy Device Support and Third-Party Accessories

Apple has stopped signing older iOS versions for a range of legacy iPhone and iPad models, preventing users from restoring or downgrading to those specific software versions iPad. Separately, there is a large accessory sale happening on Amazon, featuring deals from brands like Sonos, Sony, and Anker. The iVANKY Fusion Dock Ultra, a Thunderbolt 5 dock built for Mac workflows, has also been reviewed.

Legal and Service Updates

Apple is set to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit concerning Siri. In other service news, TV Time users can now migrate their data to Just Watch before the app's shutdown next week. Strava has introduced a new "Events" tab for discovering races, group runs, and other local activities Strava users.