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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Apple's Chip Strategy and AI Advancements

Apple may have last year due to an Intel chip deal, with Intel in the U.S. now expected to produce some upcoming Mac and iPhone chips for the company. In a separate development concerning advanced technology, Apple is among eight U.S. companies now permitted to bring covered advanced-computing chips and other controlled technology into the UAE without individual export licenses, easing restrictions. Meanwhile, Apple Watch accounts for approximately 90% of all Edge AI-capable smartwatch shipments in the first quarter of 2026, according to new data from Counterpoint Research.

iOS 27 and Apple Watch Software Updates

iOS 27 is set to bring notable updates to Apple's Mail app, with significant improvements to search functionality and the introduction of new AI features designed to revamp the experience. The Messages app also receives a complete overhaul, with Apple completely revamping the Messages experience under the hood in iOS, making significant changes. For Apple Watch users, the upcoming watch OS 27 software update will see the removal of the Walkie-Talkie app, shifting to a push-to-talk functionality that prompts the question of whether users will.

Rumors and Future Product Speculation

Speculation continues regarding the potential launch of an iPhone Fold, with one leaker claiming to have battery specifications that suggest a lower capacity than anticipated for the device despite its thickness. The bill of materials for the iPhone 18 Pro Max is projected to increase by nearly $300 compared to the iPhone 17 Pro, while Apple has also reportedly lowered its demand expectations for the standard iPhone 17 due to rising hardware costs, according to a Chinese leaker. Questions also persist about whether Air Pods will eventually feature cameras, and rumors continue to circulate about the future of Apple's laptop lineup, with discussions about a potential.

Smart Home and Retail Updates

The LNDU HK01W is a new smart lock that brings Apple Home Key and Wi-Fi support to a more budget-friendly price point, offering functionality. However, not all smart home technology proves consistently useful, with some smart home tech falling into categories of the "genuinely useful" or "stuff we do just because,". In retail news, two of Apple's U.S. stores are set to relocate soon, though they will remain in close proximity to their existing locations, including the Apple Renaissance at Colony Park and Apple Queens.

Deals and Third-Party Tech News

Several deals are currently available on Apple products, including discounts on Air Pods, the Apple Watch Ultra, and M5 MacBook Air models, with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 seeing a $140 price reduction and the M5 MacBook Air available for $150 off according to reports. Additionally, LG's 32-inch Ultra Fine evo 6K Thunderbolt 5 monitor is available for $700 off, making it $240 cheaper than the Apple Studio Display, offering easy. In other tech news, Meta has removed a feature from its AI that allowed users to generate images from public Instagram posts, opting instead to. Spotify has also updated its Release Radar, providing listeners with more control over their music recommendations through new listening filters. Netflix is reportedly among several companies showing interest in acquiring Letterboxd, the popular movie tracking and social media app that is currently exploring a sale, according to a new report from. OpenAI is discontinuing its dedicated web browser, Chat GPT Atlas, choosing not to invest further in the tool and instead focusing elsewhere. Finally, Anthropic is highlighting Claude Code's in-app browser on the desktop, demonstrating its AI-powered browser capabilities on the Mac for users.