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Last updated: August 9, 2026, 11:49 AM ET

Apple Watch

A new ceramic Apple Watch could go on sale soon, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Meanwhile, Apple is in the middle of a wearables shake‑up that will bring a dull 2026 upgrade but a far more significant redesign in the years ahead. The company is even considering round screens and other radical form‑factor changes for a future Apple Watch revamp.

iPhone and Foldable

Apple reportedly evaluated an upgrade plan feature that would preload a new iPhone with all the user’s previous data, but it was nixed over privacy optics. The scrapped setup would have made activation far more seamless. On the foldable front, the iPhone Fold may ship in Silver or Dark Blue, and a second rumor points to a foldable “iPhone Ultra” arriving in the same two finishes. For current buyers, a buy‑now recommendation argues that the iPhone 17 Pro is a solid choice rather than waiting for the iPhone 18 Pro, which is expected next month.

MacBook Air

RAM shortages are now hitting the MacBook Air, with dwindling stock caused by more expensive and harder‑to‑source memory modules across Apple’s Mac lineup.

Accessories and Apps

The Ohsnap MCON controller is a modular slide‑open gamepad that transforms an iPhone into a portable console. In the software space, the Pocket Jam app helps users learn and practice their favorite songs on the go.

iOS 27 Beta

The iOS 27 beta has been in developer hands for about two months, yet it’s shaping up to be the easiest beta to forget — the public release is still 4‑6 weeks away, and few standout features have emerged.

Crime Blotter

In a recent roundup, thieves attempted to use stolen credit cards at a Miami Apple Store, an Apple Watch became a clue in a kidnapping case, and a Senate committee gained access to Anthony Fauci’s iPhone.