Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: July 17, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Apple's Financials and Market Position

Apple momentarily regained its title as the world's most valuable publicly traded company, surpassing Nvidia in market valuation. The iPhone maker also increased prices on its iPhone models in Japan, following recent worldwide price hikes on Macs and iPads. Additionally, iCloud+ subscription have been raised in eight countries including Nigeria, Türkiye, and Japan.

Software Updates and Beta Testing

The first public beta for is now available for testing ahead of its official fall release. Users who have installed the iOS 27 Beta or iPad OS 27 Beta can back to iOS 26 due to potential usability or stability issues. The iOS 27 public beta also worth exploring.

App Store and Developer News

An investigation on the App Store in Brazil, posing as simple games and utilities. In response to concerns about AI-generated nonconsensual nude images, a San Francisco City Attorney has demanded the removal of 13 AI "face-swap" apps from both the Apple App Store and Google Play. OpenAI has in its redesigned Chat GPT app for Mac, making conversations easier to retrieve.

Hardware and Product Rumors

Apple has reportedly for vapor chamber cooling components, potentially for its upcoming foldable iPhone and 20th-anniversary iPhone models. Support for is expected to come to future GWM Tank SUVs. The iPhone loyalty rate climbed to 87% in the first quarter of 2026, indicating a slowdown in users switching to Android.

Pricing, Deals, and Promotions

Apple has for tax-free holidays in 10 U.S. states, with the annual Back to School promotion now live in select Asian countries, including China and India. Deals offer significant savings on Apple products, with at an all-time low price and the 512GB M4 iPad Air 13-inch receiving a $200 discount on Amazon. Refurbished iPad mini models with the A17 Pro chip are also now available at a discount in the U.S. and Canada.

Legal and Regulatory Matters

Apple and the US Justice Department are reportedly in early discussions regarding a potential settlement for a 2024 antitrust suit concerning the iPhone. Meanwhile, Google has been formally ordered by the European Commission to provide third-party AI services with the same Android access as its own Gemini.

Apple Services and Features

Apple One for users who regularly utilize its bundled services, despite recent price increases for Apple Music and two Apple One tiers. The company has also outlining prohibited ad categories for the Maps app. The Apple Journal app supporting reflective writing for mental well-being.

Miscellaneous Apple News

Apple's chip supplier, TSMC, has for its U.S. chip investments, bringing its total commitment to $265 billion. Apple has also for T-Mobile and Verizon financing, meaning carrier-financed iPhones purchased from Apple will now be locked to the carrier. The first trailer for Apple TV+'s docuseries '' has been released, ahead of its debut next month.