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Last updated: July 24, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

iOS 27 and App Updates

Apple's upcoming iOS 27 will introduce several new iCloud capabilities designed to enhance user experience across various apps, including Apple Home and Siri. The Phone app is also set to receive an "instant favorite" feature within iOS 27. Meanwhile, watch OS 27 will bring a proactive battery extension notification to improve Apple Watch battery life. In other app news, Pastebot 3 has been launched by Tapbots, offering improved organization and automation tools for Mac users. WhatsApp is also testing new message bubbles on iOS, following its broader rollout of the Liquid Glass redesign.

Apple Pay and Financial Services

Apple Pay is receiving four new features aimed at enhancing its utility for in-store, online, and in-app purchases. Separately, a new Apple Card feature in iOS 27 is prompting users to check their banking apps for a potentially important setting.

mac OS and Security

Apple is continuing its extended testing period for mac OS Sonoma 14.8.8 and mac OS Sequoia 15.7.8 by releasing the seventh Release Candidate for both systems. For mac OS, Apple is reportedly testing a reworked Mail app compose window that integrates Apple Intelligence's Writing Tools and Siri AI. In security news, researchers have identified a method to bypass mac OS security and potentially swap trusted Mac apps for malware. Furthermore, a lawsuit has been filed following the discovery of a new, unpatchable exploit affecting Apple's A12 and A13 chips.

iPhone and Hardware Rumors

Apple's first foldable iPhone is rumored to be launching this fall, with six new features expected for the top-tier model. Apple is also reportedly seeking a 20% OLED panel price cut for the iPhone 18 Pro Max as component costs rise. In other hardware news, a working 1977 Apple-1 computer is expected to fetch at least $300,000 at an upcoming auction. New Macs are also anticipated later this year, including the first touchscreen MacBook and machines equipped with M6 chips.

Legal and Trade Secret Battles

A federal judge has ordered an iPhone exploit taken offline, stemming from a dispute over whether it constitutes independent security research. Separately, Apple's trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of using stolen intellectual property, has been reassigned to U.S. District Judge Edward Davila.

Apple's Supply Chain and Tariffs

New U.S. tariffs are impacting Apple's supply chain, with no clear exemptions for affected goods.

Apple Park Fire and Dispatch Records

Dispatch records have downsized claims of major damage from a fire reported near Apple Park on July 23rd, indicating the incident was an outdoor fire with no substantial damage to the facility.

Siri Settlement

Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit concerning Siri.

Other Tech News

Meta has launched "Facebook Verified," a free badge designed to confirm real users on the platform. Anthropic has updated Claude's voice mode to support its Opus and Sonnet models, expanding functionality beyond the Haiku model. The Mac Rumors Show podcast episode this week discusses OpenAI's hardware ventures and potential competition with the iPhone. A review of the Keychron Q6 HE 8K mechanical keyboard highlights its suitability for work and play on Mac. Apple art director Sofia Coelho shared early sketches and prototypes of "Lil’ Finder Guy" on LinkedIn, though the post has since been deleted. Finally, Steve Wozniak's foundational role in Apple's early days is being highlighted, predating Steve Jobs's success in making the company a hit.