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

Apple Ecosystem and Software Updates

Epic Games launched its store on iPhone in Brazil, bringing Fortnite back to the platform, though the process for access is described as a nine-step ordeal. iOS 27 is set to introduce significant changes, including unlinking alarm volume from the iPhone ringer for the first time in two decades and refining the "Liquid Glass" transparency effect with a new adjustment setting. Further rumors suggest iOS 27 will include five additional unannounced features when it rolls out this fall to all users. Apple Maps in iOS 27 will enhance the "Suggested Places" feature, building on its debut in iOS 26.5 offer even. The company also, incorporating bug fixes and performance improvements to the experimental browser.

Upcoming Apple Hardware and Product News

Apple is reportedly preparing an overhaul of its Home product line, with three new smart home devices nearly ready for launch. The iPhone 18 Pro and Ultra are anticipated to arrive next September, with the Pro model expected to feature twelve key changes for Apple's next flagship smartphone when it launches. Looking further ahead, the 20th Anniversary iPhone, slated for fall 2027, is rumored to feature the most substantial redesign since the iPhone X first debuted. In other hardware news, Apple has begun selling certified refurbished Studio Display XDR models in the U.S..

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