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Last updated: July 17, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Apple's Market Cap and Pricing Adjustments

Apple regained its title as the world's most valuable company, surpassing Nvidia in market valuation. In line with broader price increases on Macs and iPads, Apple has also in Japan. Further adjustments include an increase in across eight countries, including Nigeria, Türkiye, and New Zealand.

New mac OS and iOS Features

The first public beta of is now available for testing, preceding its official fall release. For iPhone users, iOS 27 introduces a new Recovery Assistant, allowing devices to boot into recovery mode without a Mac or PC. Users can also to iOS 26 if stability or usability issues arise. Car Play users can explore several new changes within the, with details on these upgrades available.

App Store and AI Concerns

An investigation has on the App Store in Brazil. Meanwhile, a San Francisco City Attorney has issued cease-and-desist letters to Apple and Google, demanding the removal of 13 AI "face-swap" apps capable of generating nonconsensual nude images, according to WIRED. In related news, OpenAI has in its Chat GPT app for Mac, making chats easier to retrieve.

Apple Services and Ecosystem

The password management app 1Password has, allowing the AI service to access credentials without directly seeing them. Apple's Car Keys feature is reportedly, indicating expansion beyond current automotive partnerships. The company has also for its Maps app, outlining prohibited ad categories.

iPhone Loyalty and Financing

New research from CIRP indicates that iPhone loyalty has climbed to 87%, with a slowdown in users switching to Android. Apple has also for T-Mobile and Verizon financing, meaning carrier-financed iPhones purchased from Apple will now be locked to the carrier.

Upcoming iPhone and Product Rumors

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are reportedly two months away, with expectations of a similar design to their predecessors but. Apple has also reportedly for its upcoming foldable iPhone and 2020 models.

Apple's Legal and Regulatory Landscape

Apple and the US Justice Department are reportedly in for a 2024 antitrust suit. Separately, the European Commission has formally ordered Google to grant rival AI apps the same Android access as Gemini. The relationship between Apple and OpenAI has reportedly with accusations of trade secret violations.

Promotions and Deals

Apple's annual Back to School promotion has, including China and India. In other deals, Air Pods Pro 3 are available with a $50 price drop, and the 512GB M4 iPad Air 13-inch is on Amazon.

Apple Care and Subscription Services

Apple Care+ for Macs and iPads has with an increase in prices for some subscription plans. Following recent price hikes for Apple Music and some Apple One tiers, the service still offers substantial savings for regular users.