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Last updated: July 30, 2026, 11:32 AM ET

iOS 27 and mac OS 27 Unveiled with New Features

iOS 27 is slated to arrive this fall, bringing with it at least five unannounced features according to rumors, and finally unlinking alarm volume from the iPhone ringer, a change that will affect users accustomed to the long-standing unified volume control. The upcoming version of iOS will also allow users to tone down the transparency of the "Liquid Glass" interface effect and hide the easily mistaken Messages button. Meanwhile, mac OS, codenamed Golden Gate, is also expected this fall and introduces five new features that have been well-received in early testing.

Apple Earnings, Executive Changes, and Philanthropy

Tim Cook is set to participate in his final earnings call as Apple CEO today at 2 p.m. Pacific Time / 5 p.m. Eastern Time, where he and CFO Kevan Parekh will discuss the company's fiscal Q3 earnings. While no major surprises are anticipated from the AAPL earnings report, a significant question remains about future performance. Separately, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company will be donating to European wildfire relief efforts following devastating fires.

Product Rumors and Discounts on Apple Accessories

Rumors surrounding the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra suggest a significant redesign for the 20th-anniversary iPhone expected in the fall of 2027, which could feature twelve changes. In accessory news, the Air Tag 2 is currently available for an all-time low price of $89.00 for a 4-pack, and the Air Pods Max 2 have been slashed to $449 on Amazon. The Air Pods Pro 3 are also still available at a competitive price of $199.99.

Apple Services and Developer Previews

Apple's App Store, iTunes Store, and other services experienced an outage for some users, though all issues have reportedly been resolved. Apple also released Safari Technology Preview, which includes bug fixes and performance improvements. In the UK, Apple has stated that new App Store steering rules would give regulators a "highly intrusive" role in dictating its business operations, according to Reuters. Apple One's Premier plan is also becoming more appealing in iOS 27 with new advantages.

Third-Party Apps and Hardware Innovations

Pastebot 3 for Mac has been launched by Tapbots, featuring rule-based organization and powerful paste filters for clipboard management. The Runna app now training paces based on heat and humidity with its new Adapt for Heat feature. In a creative project, an iconic iMac G4 has been fused with a Mac mini powered by Apple's M4 chip, showcasing a blend of vintage design and modern performance.

AI Developments and Industry Shifts

Microsoft is preparing to launch a new "super app" for Copilot soon, signaling a growing trend in the app ecosystem. Meanwhile, AI chatbots are reportedly becoming more effective than humans at perpetrating romance scams, a development that raises significant concerns. OpenAI president Greg Brockman commented on the lawsuit filed by Apple, stating that OpenAI does not need Apple's secrets and admitted that the new Chat GPT desktop app is "kind of a mess," while teasing a tab-free design. Jony Ive and Sam Altman are also teasing an AI hardware device that bears a resemblance to a Home Pod.

Regulatory Scrutiny and Market Trends

The US government has announced an update to its list of banned foreign-made products, which now includes "advanced robotic devices," potentially impacting future robot vacuums. The US Department of Justice is fighting Apple's request for records from 14 federal agencies in an ongoing antitrust case. Qualcomm expects its revenue from Apple modem sales to decline faster than previously projected. Support for school cellphone bans has reached a new high in the US, with a majority of Americans now backing policies to keep phones out of classrooms throughout the school day.