Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 2:52 PM ET

Apple TV+ & Entertainment

Apple’s streaming service debuted a clever new commercial promoting the return of Ted Lasso for its fourth season. Meanwhile, actor James Marsden has been confirmed for his third Apple TV+ production, a series titled Bad News Dads, following his role in Your Friends & Neighbors — the announcement was revealed by 9to5Mac.

Chip Roadmap & Upcoming Hardware

Apple is reportedly skipping the M6 Pro and M6 Max chips entirely to accelerate the launch of the M7 family, which will include Pro, Max, and Ultra variants. The decision, reported by *Bloombergvia 9to5Mac, aims to bring next-generation performance to Macs sooner. Separate rumors indicate Apple will launch three new “Ultra” products by early next year, spanning a new Mac, iPad, and watch. Additionally, the next iPhone 18 Pro event next month could also introduce AirPods with built-in cameras, a feature aimed at enhancing spatial audio and AR interactions. On the pricing front, a new rumor claims iPhone 17 prices could rise as soon as Monday, August 10, ahead of the larger increases expected with the iPhone 18 lineup.

Enterprise & Mac Ecosystem

IDC’s latest shipment data shows Apple’s Mac shipments growing even as the broader PC market declines, underscoring the strength of the MacBook Neo and Air in the enterprise. The full analysis is covered by Apple @ Work on 9to5Mac. Meanwhile, Mac Rumors notes that MacBook Air shortages are being reported ahead of Apple’s split September iPhone event, suggesting supply constraints may persist.

Deals, Accessories & Car PlayAmazon is offering the 11th-generation iPad for its best price since June’s hike, taking $50 off Wi‑Fi models to start at** $399.00. Apple has also expanded its Made for iPhone hearing device lineup, adding 43 new models from 22 brands. For Car Play users, persistent connection drops may be caused by radio interference rather than hardware faults — a 9to5Mac report explains the phenomenon. On the compatibility front, Tesla, Rivian, and GM remain holdouts, and a new analysis details why they continue to resist Car Play.*

Software Updates & Developer Tools

iOS 26 has received its first jailbreak after 326 days, thanks to the Dopamine team; MacRumors reports the exploit covers most devices on that version. Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 will include a long-awaited fix for the lag when switching from Wi‑Fi to cellular, part of broader responsiveness improvements detailed by 9to5Mac. For developers, Anthropic’s Claude Code has added cross‑session messaging on mac OS, allowing separate coding sessions to communicate directly — a feature covered by MacRumors. WhatsApp is making parent‑managed accounts easier to set up on iPhone by placing dedicated controls front and center, as 9to5Mac notes. And OpenAI is working on exporting custom stickers created in Chat GPT directly to WhatsApp; 9to5Mac says the feature is coming soon.

AI & Podcasts

OpenAI has delayed its next major AI model, Astra, over critical hacking concerns, saying it is “pausing” activities due to the model’s advanced cyber capabilities. The decision was reported by MacRumors. In lighter news, the latest episode of 9to5Mac Overtime discusses native retro gaming on iPhone, including running a port of Mario Kart 64 and a Pokémon 3D Mod on Mac. That episode is available from 9to5Mac.