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Last updated: July 18, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Apple's Market Dominance and Financials

regained position as the world's most valuable company, surpassing Nvidia in market capitalization today. This financial milestone follows on iPhone models in Japan, a move that comes after similar increases on Macs and iPads globally last month. The company has also in several countries. Despite these price adjustments, Apple One continues to offer substantial savings for users of multiple Apple services.

Upcoming iPhone and iOS Developments

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to launch in two months, featuring an updated design and twelve new features. However, the base model iPhone 18 may not be released, according to reports. In parallel, iOS 27 and iPad OS 27 public betas have been released, allowing broader testing of the upcoming operating systems. For users experiencing issues, a new Recovery Assistant in iOS 26 and later allows iPhones to boot into recovery mode without a computer, and instructions are available on how to to iOS.

Apple Ecosystem Expansion and Security

Apple's Car Key feature is reportedly expanding, with, indicating a growing integration with the automotive industry. Within the software ecosystem, a new mac OS malware called Click Fix has emerged, presenting a for enterprise fleets. On the service front, enabling the AI service to access stored credentials without direct password exposure.

App Store and Privacy Concerns

An investigation has uncovered on the App Store in Brazil, posing as simple games and utilities. Furthermore, both Apple and Google have demanding the removal of AI "face-swap" apps that can generate nonconsensual nude images. In broader privacy news, advice is being offered on from the internet, a topic that resonates with users' evolving concerns about online privacy.

User Loyalty and Contests

iPhone loyalty to 87% in the first quarter of 2026, indicating a slowdown in users switching to Android. In a separate note for enthusiasts for a MacBook Neo Plus and color-matched Satechi accessories. Meanwhile, WhatsApp has begun rolling out a to its users. The European Commission has also ordered Google to grant rival AI apps the same Android access as its own Gemini.