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Last updated: July 28, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Apple's Financials and Leadership Transition

Analysts at Goldman Sachs to $370, anticipating strong third-quarter results driven by sustained purchase volumes despite hardware price increases. Apple is set to report its third-quarter financial results on July 30, with Wall Street expecting highlights from Tim Cook's final earnings report as CEO before the report. John Ternus is being presented as a steady continuation of leadership, with plans to build on the success of Apple TV and no major reset expected as he prepares to take over from Cook in September following the transition. Apple's market valuation this week, extending a historic run fueled by record iPhone revenue and a rebound in China.

New Apple Products and Software Updates

Apple has, which allows customers to acquire Apple products through low-cost monthly payments, replacing the previous iPhone Upgrade Program which relied on Klarna-backed leases. In Canada, monthly and annual Apple Care+ subscriptions are now available. iOS 27 will bring significant updates to Apple Wallet, including enhanced location sharing for Apple Watch users within the Find My app, and an improved Siri that distinguishes itself from other AI assistants with its capabilities. Additionally, the Granola meeting notepad is expanding to watch OS, positioning the Apple Watch as an AI device for users. New models of the Apple TV and Home Pod Mini are reportedly "nearly ready to launch" this fall, alongside an all-new smart home hub expected between October and early next year according to reports.

Accessory and Third-Party App News

Twelve South has featuring 25W Mag Safe charging. Instapaper has launched version 10 of its app with Liquid Glass, Home Screen widgets, and new fonts, alongside a redesign of its web platform with the update. Amazon is offering significant discounts on Apple products, with Air Pods 4 available for $99 and Air Pods Pro 3 for $199 during the sale. A substantial discount of $500 is also available on Amazon for a 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 2TB of storage, bringing the price down to $2,499. An Indie App Sales promotion is currently live, offering hundreds of discounts on apps across various Apple platforms through July 30 for shoppers.

Rumors and Patents

Apple has a patent that proposes using iPhone AR to identify oncoming vehicles, ensuring users are getting into the correct booked ride for safety. The upcoming MacBook Ultra is expected to feature an OLED touchscreen, a design that may further increase its already high price point, with Samsung Display exclusively supplying the OLED touch panels for future MacBook Pro models. There are also patents detailing how an "Apple Ring" could potentially bind together multiple Apple hardware devices for seamless integration.

Apple TV+ and Industry Commentary

Apple has announced that its sci-fi series Silo will return for a fourth and final season in "summer 2027" for fans. The first full trailer for "Ted Lasso" season 4 shows Jason Sudeikis returning to Richmond with a new team for the new season. Despite reports suggesting Apple TV may be losing $1 billion annually, its future is considered secure under incoming CEO John Ternus according to analysis. In other news, Claude chats have been exposed in Google searches, which some see as an endorsement of Apple's approach to privacy in its services. The article also mentions the "Apple @ Work Podcast" and the "9to5Mac Security Bite Podcast," both exclusively brought to you by Mosyle for businesses.