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Last updated: July 23, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Apple Hardware: Macs, iPads, and Watches Get the Spotlight

MacBook Neo sales helped Apple defy a global PC sales slump in Q2 2026, with the market declining 4% year-over-year. Meanwhile, two new might skip M5 chips entirely and jump directly to M6 processors, according to a roadmap detailed by Bloomberg. The next Mac is reportedly being tested with a combination of mismatched M6 and M5 Pro chips. In other iPad news, Apple is developing a 12th-generation iPad for a 2027 release, which is expected to be a minor update to the budget tablet. Amazon is offering $100 off GPS models of the Apple Watch Series.

Apple's Software and Services: iOS, mac OS, and AI Integration

iOS 27 is now available, featuring Siri AI as a headline addition and other iPhone speed upgrades. This update also introduces a convenient new feature for quickly pasting items from the iPhone’s clipboard. mac OS 27 Golden Gate beta hides a new Siri "Voice Pad" interface with 13 voice options, and mac OS 28 guidance HFS+ to APFS conversion. Apple is also reportedly working on an for the Apple Store app. In a move to enhance security, Google introduced a selfie video sign-in option for Google Account recovery.

Apple TV+ Expands Content and Ford Integrates Apple Maps

Apple TV+ two new high-profile shows: a comedy with significant talent attached and a romance novel adaptation. The streaming service is also adding a new dating reality series, "The Last Person on Earth," a genre Apple has previously avoided. In automotive news have announced that Apple Maps will power the navigation experience for Ford's 2027 EV platform. Separately, Jason Sudeikis has expressed interest in of the "Ted Lasso" revival on Apple TV.

iPhone and Foldable Technology: Production Hurdles and Display Innovations

The exact launch timing of the iPhone Ultra remains unclear as Foxconn makes "final production adjustments." Reports suggest that a preview of a creaseless display, a key factor in Apple's hesitation to release a foldable iPhone due to visible creases. Apple's foldable continues to face production hurdles, impacting its release schedule. Meanwhile, switching iPhone is becoming easier with Android 17's enhanced wireless migration experience for transferring data.

Developer Innovations and Industry News

A developer has cleverly turned Air Pods into a flying-disc stat tracker, using motion sensors to measure throws. The Smart Gym app has received an update that simplifies manual exercise logging during workouts. In sad news John C. Dvorak has passed away at the age of. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers have to investigate the EU's "anti-American" Digital Markets Act, which targets big tech companies. Concerns about burn-in on Macs are being raised as the company transitions to OLED screens.