Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 8:51 PM ET

iOS & Apps

The iOS 27 beta has been available for about two months, with a public release still 4–6 weeks away. Pocket Jam helps users learn and practice favorite songs on iPhone, as highlighted in this week's Indie App Spotlight. Parent-managed accounts on WhatsApp are now easier to set up on iPhone with a dedicated parental controls section. Claude Code has added cross-session messaging on mac OS, allowing separate coding sessions to communicate directly without manual context copying.

Hardware & Chips

Apple could raise iPhone 17 prices as soon as Monday, August 10, ahead of the expected increases with next month’s iPhone 18 launch. The company is skipping M6 Pro and M6 Max chips to accelerate the M7 family, according to Bloomberg. Analysts suggest buying the iPhone 17 Pro now rather than waiting for the iPhone 18 Pro next month, as the upgrade may be modest. Apple’s September event will feature a split launch for the iPhone 18 lineup, with MacBook Air shortages adding to the buzz.

Services & Accessories

Apple TV+ launched a clever “Welcome Back” commercial alongside the premiere of Ted Lasso season four. Apple added 43 Made for iPhone hearing devices across 22 brands to its compatibility list. If CarPlay connections drop out randomly, the cause may be radio interference rather than your iPhone, cable, or car.

Mac & Enterprise

Amazon is taking $50 off the 11th generation iPad, bringing Wi-Fi models to $399 — its best price since June’s hike. IDC’s latest shipment data shows Apple’s MacBook Neo and Air gaining ground in the enterprise as the broader PC market declines.