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Last updated: August 9, 2026, 8:47 PM ET

Foldable iPhones

Apple is planning its third-generation foldable device, the iPhone Ultra 3, with a launch expected as early as 2028 and larger displays. Meanwhile, the first foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Fold, may ship in Silver or Dark Blue, according to accessory images. That same color scheme is also rumored for the iPhone Ultra, Apple’s initial foldable model.

Apple Watch Redesigns

Apple is reportedly re-evaluating its wearable lineup, with a ceramic case potentially returning as soon as the Apple Watch Series. More radical changes are also being explored, including a round model and a screenless fitness tracker, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

iPhone 17 and Pricing

The iPhone 17 is poised to break a 15-year flagship record, based on current rumors. However, Apple’s recent memory-driven price hikes—such as the iPad Air jumping from $599 to $749 and the M5 MacBook Pro from $1,699—are raising questions about whether the company will accelerate product upgrades to justify the costs.

Supply Chain and RAM

RAM shortages are now affecting the MacBook Air, with dwindling supply reported across Apple’s Mac lineup due to more expensive and harder-to-find memory.

Apple Upgrade Data Preload

Apple reportedly evaluated a feature that would preload a new iPhone with all the user’s previous data as part of the Apple Upgrade program, but it was nixed over privacy optics. The scrapped feature, detailed in the latest Power On newsletter, would have made setup much more seamless but ultimately didn’t make the cut, according to 9to5Mac’s coverage.

Home Kit and Accessories

The Eve Weather sensor is lauded as a must-have for Apple Home automations in 2026, providing local weather data for precise control. In gaming, the Ohsnap MCON controller is a modular controller that slides open to transform an iPhone into a mobile game console, with a hands-on review praising its concept.

Miscellany

This week’s Sunday Reboot covers the nightmare scenario of OpenAI’s hardware leak and the surprisingly cheap prizes used to promote Ted Lasso, as detailed in AppleInsider’s column. In crime blotter news, thieves attempted to use stolen credit cards at a Miami Apple Store, and a Senate committee has Anthony Fauci’s iPhone as part of an investigation, reported in the latest roundup.