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Last updated: August 9, 2026, 5:49 AM ET

iPhone 18 and Ultra Rumors

Apple is expected to announce the first foldable iPhone next month, and a new leak suggests the iPhone Ultra will launch in silver and dark blue. Meanwhile, a separate rumor claims iPhone 17 prices could rise as soon as Monday, August 10, ahead of the expected September increases. For those considering the current flagship, an analysis argues you should buy iPhone 17 Pro now rather than waiting for the iPhone 18 Pro, citing incremental upgrades.

iOS 27 and iPad Deals

The iOS 27 beta has been available for about two months, but the public release is still 4–6 weeks away, making it easy to forget about. In the indie app world, Pocket Jam helps users learn and practice favorite songs on iPhone. For hardware shoppers, Amazon is offering the A16 iPad at its best price since June’s hike — $50 off Wi-Fi models, starting at $399.

Mac and Chip Roadmap

Apple is reportedly skipping the M6 Pro and M6 Max to accelerate the M7 launch, according to reports from Bloomberg. Meanwhile, IDC’s latest shipment data shows Mac growth as the PC market declines, and the MacBook Neo and Air are gaining traction in the enterprise. There are also reports of MacBook Air shortages ahead of Apple’s September announcements, which may include a split launch for the iPhone 18 lineup.

Apple TV and Developer Tools

To promote the premiere of Ted Lasso season four, Apple TV launched a clever new “Welcome Back” commercial. On the developer side, Anthropic has updated Claude Code for mac OS, enabling cross-session messaging between separate coding sessions without manual context copying.