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Last updated: July 10, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

iPhone Hardware and Costs

Component costs for the could increase by nearly $300. This rise in the bill of materials is impacting Apple's demand forecasts for the standard iPhone 17, with expectations significantly lowered due to rising hardware costs. Furthermore, the is reportedly becoming dramatically more expensive to produce compared to its predecessors. India has also become a more attractive location for iPhone manufacturing following import duty cuts on essential smartphone components, lowering assembly costs.

Apple Devices and Deals

Deals are available on several Apple devices this week, including $99 off the, $150 off the M5 MacBook Air, and $450 off the M5 Pro MacBook Pro. The M5 Pro MacBook Pro is holding at its pre-hike price at third-party retailers, though this is expected to change.

Foldable iPhone and Air Pods Rumors

Speculation continues regarding the, with rumors circulating about its launch timing and battery capacity. A leaker claims the batteries for the foldable iPhone may have less capacity than anticipated, despite its thin design. Battery supplier registrations suggest two new battery cells are destined for the rumored foldable iPhone. Separately, questions have arisen about whether Air Pods will eventually include cameras.

AI and Browsers

OpenAI is its dedicated web browser, Chat GPT Atlas. The company is discontinuing the agentic browser in favor of the new Chat GPT desktop app. This move comes as other platforms are exploring new features; Anthropic is updating Claude with a "Reflect" feature, similar to Spotify Wrapped, for tracking user habits. Apple is also reportedly exploring ways to run much larger AI models directly on iPhones by meeting with Prism ML.

EU Regulatory Scrutiny

Meta's Facebook and Instagram are facing scrutiny from the European Commission over their "addictive design" elements, which may violate the EU's Digital Services Act. Preliminary findings suggest the endlessly scrolling feeds could breach these new rules. However, rumors that iPhones sold in the European Union will feature a removable battery door in 2027 have been debunked.

Software Updates and Features

iOS 27 is set to introduce several new features for Car Play, aiming to improve the in-car experience. One notable feature in iOS 27 appears to integrate iPhone and Air Pods capabilities with gym equipment, similar to the Apple Watch's Gym Kit functionality. iOS 27 beta 3 also includes changes to Siri AI on Apple Watch and features for mac OS Golden Gate.

Apple TV+ and Entertainment

Apple TV+ is taking over Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con for the first time, hosting a two-hour panel and previewing shows like "Widow's Bay" and "Silo". Major League Baseball and Apple have announced the August schedule for Friday Night Baseball games on Apple TV. Meanwhile, Netflix is reportedly seeking to boost engagement through live TV and bundles, with potential integration into the Apple TV app.

Other Apple News

The Apple Card is undergoing its first major change with its transition to JP Morgan Chase. Apple has also updated App Store Connect to include new age rating questions for apps featuring social media functionality. Passkeys were anticipated to replace passwords but have not yet achieved widespread adoption. The iVANKY Fusion Dock Ultra, a Thunderbolt 5 dock designed for Mac workflows, has been reviewed.