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Last updated: August 10, 2026, 6:00 AM ET

Upcoming Mac and iPhone Releases

Apple is expected to unveil a new MacBook Pro and iMacs in October, likely featuring M6 chips, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 is on track to break a 15-year record for the longest gap between flagship redesigns. However, global price hikes driven by the memory crisis — the iPad Air rose from $599 to $749, and the M5 MacBook Pro from $1,699 to $1,999 — may force Apple to accelerate product upgrades. The ongoing RAM shortages are now affecting MacBook Air availability, with supply dwindling across the lineup.

Apple Watch Evolution

Apple is planning to reintroduce its striking ceramic case for the Apple Watch Series 12 as soon as this year. More broadly, a major Apple Watch rethink could lead to round models, screenless fitness trackers, and other radical designs as the company re-evaluates the lineup.

Foldable iPhone Rumors

The third-generation foldable, the iPhone Ultra 3, is rumored for a 2028 launch with larger displays. The first foldable, the iPhone Fold, may ship in silver or dark blue. Meanwhile, the foldable iPhone Ultra is expected in the same two colors, based on camera protector accessory images.

Upgrade Program and Setup

Apple reportedly evaluated an Apple Upgrade plan that would preload users’ data onto new iPhones, but dropped the idea over privacy optics. The scrapped Apple Upgrade feature would have made setup much more seamless, according to the Power On newsletter.

Home Automation and Accessories

The Eve Weather sensor is a must-have for Apple Home automations in 2026, providing local weather data for routines like dripping faucets during freezes. Meanwhile, the Ohsnap MCON modular controller slides open to transform an iPhone into a mobile game console, and has earned positive hands-on impressions.

Odds and Ends

In this week’s Sunday Reboot, the nightmare scenario of OpenAI’s hardware leak and the cheapness of Ted Lasso promotions are discussed. Finally, a crime blotter reports thieves using stolen credit cards at a Miami Apple Store, an Apple Watch as a clue in a kidnapping case, and a Senate committee obtaining Anthony Fauci’s iPhone.