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Last updated: July 20, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Apple Software and Services

Apple released first of iOS 27 and mac OS Golden Gate this week, following through on its July release promise. The iOS 27 public beta is now available, with Apple outlining over 30 ways it makes iPhones faster according to 9to5Mac. For those who installed the beta and encounter issues, a guide on how to downgrade from iOS 27 Beta to iOS 26 is available on Mac Rumors. Additionally, Apple is testing a new AI-powered "Live Notes" feature at its Genius Bar locations, which transcribes and summarizes customer conversations, though employees have expressed concerns about potential monitoring and evaluation uses reported by Apple Insider. This feature is reportedly being tested by Apple.

Hardware Deals and New Store Openings

Weekend deals for Air Pods are currently available, with Air Pods Pro 3 priced at $199.99 and Air Pods 4 at $99 as reported by Mac Rumors. MacBook Pro laptops are also seeing significant discounts, with B&H offering up to $400 off on 14-inch and 16-inch models featuring M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips according to Apple Insider. In retail news, Apple's store at the Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, Michigan, will be relocating to a new space within the mall and is set to open on Friday, July 31, at 10 a.m. local time according to Mac Rumors.

Apple's Internal Hardware and Pricing

Apple reportedly worked on "M2 Extreme" and "M3 Extreme" chips for the Mac Pro but ultimately decided against releasing them. The company has also recently implemented price increases on more products and services worldwide, following earlier price hikes on all Macs and iPads last month as noted by Mac Rumors. Discussions around Apple's AI model-shrinking technology suggest it could offer significant benefits and potentially become a billion-dollar venture if successful, particularly with a focus on on-device AI processing as explored by Apple Insider.