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Last updated: August 8, 2026, 11:48 PM ET

iPhone Lineup

A new leak suggests the upcoming iPhone Ultra will launch in silver and dark blue. Meanwhile, iPhone 17 prices may increase as soon as Monday, ahead of the iPhone 18 reveal. For those considering an upgrade, buying the iPhone 17 Pro now is still a solid choice. And Amazon has the A16 iPad for its best price since June, at $399.

Software and Development

The iOS 27 beta has been easy to forget about after two months in testers’ hands, with public release still weeks away. A new indie app called Pocket Jam helps iPhone users learn and practice their favorite songs. Separately, Anthropic updated Claude Code to allow cross-session messaging on mac OS, eliminating manual context copying.

Mac and Apple Silicon

Apple is skipping its M6 Pro and Max chips to accelerate the M7 lineup, according to Bloomberg. Meanwhile, IDC’s latest shipments show Apple’s Mac shipments growing as the PC market declines, suggesting strong enterprise interest. With the September iPhone event roughly a month away, MacBook Air shortages are also being reported.

Services and Entertainment

Apple TV+ welcomed back Ted Lasso with a clever new commercial marking the season four premiere, inserting the show’s characters into the ad.