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Last updated: July 22, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

iOS 27 and Software Updates

Apple released public for iOS, featuring Siri AI and iPhone speed upgrades. The update also includes a convenient clipboard pasting feature and brings various new features to Apple Wallet, including one exclusive to Apple Card. iPad OS 27 public beta 2 also arrived with new features, and mac OS 28 guidance was updated with direct encrypted HFS+ to APFS conversion, meaning users no longer need to decrypt their drives.

iPhone and Mac Hardware Leaks

The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models have, with Foxconn ramping up hiring to build the devices. Rumors suggest the will feature a variable-aperture camera. New iPhone screen sizes are also expected this fall with the debut of the iPhone Ultra. On the Mac front, Apple is reportedly testing new Mac mini configurations with mismatched M6 and M5 Pro chips, and an iMac update is expected this year, with a model featuring an OLED display also in the works. Apple also plans to refresh every Mac it sells over the next two years, with anticipated.

Apple Services and App Updates

The Apple Store app may soon feature an, based on updates to its privacy policy. WhatsApp has announced several new features, including support for sharing Apple Music, a new Car Play experience, and the ability to set up WhatsApp for iPad. Adobe has also brought Acrobat integration directly to WhatsApp Web, allowing users to view and annotate PDFs without leaving their chats starting today. Meanwhile, Apple TV+ announced two new high-profile shows, including a comedy with attached talent and an adaptation of a popular romance novel that are in the works.

Deals and Product Spotlights

Apple is currently promoting two limited-time offers to help shoppers save on new hardware, despite recent price increases on many of its products that it raised prices. Deals are also available on various Apple products, including Air Pods Pro, Air Pods Max, and Air Tag, with significant discounts also seen on M5 Pro MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 Pro models more. The Brydge Pro Dock Trio is highlighted as a space-saving MacBook dock that includes a Mag Safe phone charger alongside. The 12th-generation iPad is expected in 2027, though it will not be a major update to the most affordable tablet in the lineup.

Other Apple News

Apple's forthcoming Apple Upgrade program, detailed in iOS 27 beta code, raises concerns about iPhones being locked if payments are missed. The Apple Park Visitor Center in Cupertino is currently undergoing an "update in progress" according to a new notice. U.S. lawmakers have asked President Donald Trump to investigate the EU's Digital Markets Act, which targets big tech companies being targeted. The hit Apple TV comedy "Ted Lasso" is reportedly aiming for two more seasons, with its star expressing hope for its return. Finally, a security flaw in certain dealer-installed KARR alarms necessitates an immediate firmware update via the iPhone app to prevent unauthorized access to immobilize.