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Last updated: July 13, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Public Betas for Major OS Updates Arrive

Apple has released the first public betas of iOS, iPad OS, and mac OS, alongside developer beta version 2 updates for iPad OS 27 and mac OS 27 beta 3 drop today. Users can now test upcoming features in iOS 27, which includes advancements in Siri AI and iPhone speed upgrades according to 9to5Mac. The watch OS 27 public beta is also available, offering a preview of the fall software update with Siri AI and other enhanced Apple Watch features as detailed by 9to5Mac. Additionally, tv OS 27 and watch OS 27 public betas have been released, giving Apple TV and Apple Watch users early access reports Mac Rumors. Owners of the Apple Watch can anticipate over 50 improvements in watch OS, extending beyond Siri AI capabilities notes Apple Insider.

Refined Beta Testing Continues for Older OS Versions

The testing cycle for older operating systems also continues, with the fifth developer betas of iOS 26.6 and other associated software now available according to Apple Insider. Apple has also provided developers with the fifth betas for watch OS 26.6, tv OS 26.6, and vision OS 26.6, following a week after the previous beta releases states Mac Rumors. A fifth beta for mac OS Tahoe 26.6 is also available for developers, with a public beta released subsequently reports Mac Rumors. Meanwhile, mac OS Sonoma 14.8.8 and mac OS Sequoia 15.7.8 have received their fifth public release candidates notes 9to5Mac. iOS 26.6 is set to introduce a new warning for.

Apple Faces Legal Battles and Market Dynamics

Apple's legal entanglements extend to a lawsuit against OpenAI, which may pull former design chief Jony Ive into the dispute according to 9to5Mac. OpenAI's hardware timeline reportedly remains unchanged despite facing a second trade secret theft lawsuit over its hardware ambitions, with plans to unveil its first product this year and release it in 2027 cites 9to5Mac. Furthermore, Meta is challenging Apple's proposed implementation of EU-mandated third-party device interoperability reports 9to5Mac. Epic Games is also contesting Apple's request to pause App Store commission proceedings while the Supreme Court reviews a portion of the case notes 9to5Mac. Separately, Apple's iPhone shipments rose 3% in the second quarter of 2026, defying a 11% decline in the global smartphone market states Apple Insider. Apple stock has rallied 15% as investors exhibit caution on AI spending, returning the stock to record territory reports Mac Rumors.

New Software and Hardware Developments Emerge

Apple has acquired Sig Scalr, the developer of Sig Lens, to enhance its capabilities in monitoring and debugging large, interconnected applications and services reports Apple Insider. A new Mac infostealer, 'Crash Stealer,' has been documented, masquerading as an Apple tool to steal passwords and Mac data through a fake system prompt notes Apple Insider. On the accessory front, the Twelve South Power Bug aims to eliminate charging cables for Mag Safe users according to 9to5Mac. A new free Mac app called What Cable is available to help users identify the capabilities of their USB-C cables reports 9to5Mac.

Content and Service Updates on Apple Platforms

Apple TV+ is set to premiere a variety of sports content including pickleball, college basketball, and the return of Ted Lasso notes 9to5Mac. WordPress has launched a new Apple TV app, WordPress TV, offering video content on the platform reports 9to5Mac. Apple will host an online session on July 23, 2026, targeting product managers and engineering leads to discuss the implementation of Siri AI features and Liquid Glass in their apps for iOS 27 notes Apple Insider.

Deals and Market Analysis

Current deals include Air Pods Pro 3 at $50 off, with Air Pods 4 also on sale according to 9to5Mac. The Apple Watch Series 11 is available for up to $130 off on Amazon, with another deal offering $100 off the Series 11 reports Mac Rumors. Apple Card is celebrating its seventh anniversary, marking its first major change with its move to JP Morgan Chase notes Apple Insider. In market news, Apple stock experienced a significant slide following the WWDC keynote, with some attributing it to disappointment in the presentation reports 9to5Mac.