Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: August 10, 2026, 2:53 AM ET

Rumors & Future Products

The iPhone 17 is set to break a 15-year flagship record based on current rumors. Meanwhile, Apple’s foldable lineup is expanding: the foldable 'iPhone Ultra 3' is rumored for a 2028 launch with larger displays, and the first-generation iPhone Fold may ship in silver or dark blue, a color scheme echoed by an iPhone Ultra accessory leak. On the wearable side, a ceramic case could return with the Apple Watch Series, and Apple is exploring radical Apple Watch redesigns including a round model and a screenless fitness tracker.

Hardware & Accessories

The Eve Weather sensor is highlighted as a must-have for Apple Home automations in 2026, offering local weather data. A hands-on review of the Ohsnap MCON controller showcases a modular controller that slides open to transform an iPhone into a mobile game console. In crime blotter news, thieves tried using stolen credit cards at a Miami Apple Store, and a Senate committee has Anthony Fauci’s iPhone.

Software & Services

Apple reportedly scrapped a feature that would have preloaded users’ data on upgrade iPhones, citing privacy concerns — the Apple Upgrade data preload plan was nixed, and a separate report notes this scrapped Apple Upgrade feature would have made setup much more seamless. In the Sunday Reboot, the newsletter discusses AI device worries and Ted Lasso cheapness, touching on the nightmare scenario of an OpenAI hardware leak.

Industry & Supply Chain

Price hikes are forcing Apple to reconsider its upgrade cadence — Apple price hikes may now spur more frequent product refreshes. Meanwhile, RAM shortages are affecting MacBook Air availability, with dwindling supply due to expensive memory.