Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: July 28, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Apple Services and Content

Apple released full-length for the fourth season of its hit series Ted Lasso, which will see the team return to Richmond. The company also announced that Silo will conclude with its fourth season, scheduled for summer 2027. In a move to boost its content offerings, Apple is reportedly planning to release an all-new smart home hub between October and early next year, with new Apple TV and Home Pod mini models also "nearly ready to launch" this fall.

Apple Hardware and Upgrades

A new leasing program called today, allowing customers to acquire Apple products through monthly payments, though users are advised on how to. The iPhone Upgrade Program has been retired in favor of these new Klarna-backed leases for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches according to Mac Rumors. Amazon is offering a significant $500 discount on the 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with a 2TB SSD, bringing its price down to $2,499 as reported by Apple Insider. Meanwhile, a patent filing suggests a future could integrate and control multiple Apple devices.

Financial and Market Performance

Sachs raised its price target for AAPL to $370, anticipating strong third-quarter results driven by a loyal customer base that continues to support purchase volumes despite hardware price increases. Apple touched $5 at the start of trading, marking a historic run fueled by record iPhone revenue and a rebound in China. Despite Apple TV reportedly losing $1 billion annually, its future remains secure under incoming CEO John Ternus, who.

Software and AI Advancements

iOS 27's Siri is poised to offer a significant improvement over other AI assistants, with as a key differentiator. Apple's latest security releases for mac OS Sequoia and Sonoma include updates for older Macs, while the iOS 26.6 update addresses over 75 security vulnerabilities, including one that could allow attackers to exploit iPhone Mirroring and Siri as detailed by Apple Insider. AI tools like Claude and Codex have been credited in Apple's recent security advisories, indicating their growing role in vulnerability research according to 9to5Mac. Granola, an AI-powered meeting notepad, is now expanding to the Apple Watch, positioning the device as an AI-enabled tool.

App Ecosystem and Deals

An "Indie App Sales" promotion is currently underway, featuring exclusive discounts on hundreds of applications across iOS, iPad OS, vision OS, mac OS, and watch OS until July 30 as noted by 9to5Mac. Accessory deals are also available this week, with a featuring brands like Anker, Sony, and Samsung.

Productivity and User Experience

A new patent from Apple proposes using to verify ride-share vehicles, enhancing user safety by ensuring they are entering the correct Uber. For PDF management, UPDF offers advanced editing, conversion, OCR, and AI capabilities for Mac and iPad as a more affordable alternative to Adobe Acrobat according to Apple Insider. WhatsApp Web has begun rolling out audio and video calling features, including call transfer support between devices as reported by 9to5Mac.

Other News

T-Mobile has reported that it is "actively working" to fix an ongoing outage that had affected its network and triggered the iPhone SOS mode according to 9to5Mac. The 9to5Mac Daily podcast offers a recap of the day's top stories, and a new report suggests that a potential MacBook Ultra with an OLED touchscreen could see even higher pricing due to its components as detailed by Mac Rumors, with Samsung Display reportedly set to exclusively supply the OLED touch panels according to The Elec.