Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: July 14, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

iOS 27 Public Beta and New Features

Apple released first of iOS, iPad OS, mac OS, watch OS, vision OS, and tv OS, offering a more stable version of the software to a wider audience. The iOS 27 public beta, with Siri AI being a headline addition, alongside speed upgrades for iPhones. The watch OS 27 public beta also and enhanced Apple Watch capabilities. Developers are also receiving version 2 updates for iPad OS 27 and mac OS 27 beta. An upcoming WWDC26 session on July 23, 2026, will, detailing how to implement Siri AI and other features for iOS. Additionally, iOS 26.6 users about, with fifth developer betas of iOS 26.6 and mac OS 26.6 now available.

Apple's Market Performance and Competitive Landscape

Despite a shrinking overall market by 24.4 percent year over year in the second quarter of 2026, making it the fastest-growing smartphone brand. In the US as investors showed a preference for caution regarding AI and welcomed price increases. However, Apple faces challenges, with a safety regulator stating that, alongside Meta. Meta is also for EU-mandated third-party device interoperability. In a separate legal battle, Epic Games to pause App Store commission proceedings.

App Updates and New Services

The navigation app Waze is rolling out an update with three new AI-powered conversational features. WhatsApp is developing a first-party cloud storage option for chat backups on iPhone, offering an alternative to iCloud. Google has announced the rollout of Gemini AI features in Chrome to Mac and PC users in the UK. WordPress has called WordPress TV, bringing video content to the platform. Apple TV also coming soon, including pickleball and college basketball.

Security and Malware Concerns

A newly documented Mac infostealer, 'CrashStealer,' to steal passwords, browser data, and cryptocurrency credentials by using an Apple-notarized meeting app.

Hardware and Accessories

Twelve South has, a Mag Safe accessory designed to eliminate charging cables at home. Deals are available on Air Pods Pro 3 with a $50 discount, and Apple Watch Series 11 is on Amazon, with other deals on chargers and new Bose speakers. Another deal offers the Apple Watch Series 11.

Legal and Business Developments

OpenAI could force with former design chief Jony Ive, despite Apple's efforts to insulate him in its lawsuit against OpenAI. OpenAI's hardware timeline reportedly remains unchanged following a trade secret theft lawsuit. In a separate business discussion, a poll asks whether.