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Last updated: August 11, 2026, 3:05 PM ET

Software Updates

Apple has released the third public betas of its major operating systems, including iOS 27, which brings Siri AI and iPhone speed upgrades. The company also shipped public beta 3 for iPadOS 27. It also released macOS Golden Gate. Additionally, the third public betas of tvOS 27 and watchOS 27 are available. The latest watch OS update will upgrade the popular Modular watch face with new color options, according to a leak.

The fifth developer beta of iOS, released earlier this week, introduces redesigns for multiple app icons, including Siri, Safari, and Settings. It also lets users make Liquid Glass more transparent than ever, as detailed in a 9to5Mac report. Additional changes in beta 5 include new “Before Searching” settings and updated app icons. iOS 27 will also celebrate friends’ birthdays with fireworks during calls, as noted by AppleInsider. Apple is also working on a way to authenticate that a photo came from an iPhone camera, with references found in the latest beta by 9to5Mac. Meanwhile, the third public beta of iOS 27 brings new perks for iCloud+ subscribers with at least 2TB of storage, as reported by MacRumors.

New beta firmware has also arrived for Air Pods, as reported by 9to5Mac. Apple released AirPods Pro 3 public beta firmware with build number 9A5336b, available for Air Pods Pro, Air Pods Pro, and other models. For a full recap of the latest updates, the 9to5Mac Daily podcast covers iOS 27 beta 5 and glass iPhone rumors in its August 11 episode. A separate episode from August 10 discusses Apple Watch rumors on 9to5Mac Daily. The latest iOS 27 beta also references six unreleased iPhone models, hinting at the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup.

Apple Pay & Services

Apple Pay chief Jennifer Bailey is retiring in October, according to multiple reports. She has been Vice President of Internet Services and Apple Pay for 12 years, overseeing Apple Pay and Wallet. The news was first reported by Bloomberg. It was confirmed by AppleInsider. It was also confirmed by 9to5Mac. In other Apple Pay news, the service is set to launch in India by October, as reported by MacRumors. Apple is also facing a proposed class action lawsuit over alleged fraud and false advertising regarding a security flaw in iCloud Private Relay, per MacRumors.

iPhone & Hardware Rumors

Conflicting reports about next year’s 20th anniversary iPhone have emerged, with 9to5Mac helping make sense of the conflicting glass design reports. The iPhone 18 Pro will reportedly start with 256GB of storage, which may lead to a price increase, according to MacRumors. The iPhone Ultra is expected to have two features that Pro users will love, as detailed by 9to5Mac. In component news, Apple is stockpiling more OLED panels amid rising prices, as reported by MacRumors. The iPad Air OLED panel orders could be split with BOE in 2027, per MacRumors. China is now even less likely to solve Apple’s memory crunch, according to 9to5Mac. Meanwhile, Apple’s legal battle with Epic continues: Apple fails to delay filing new App Store fees to court, as reported by AppleInsider. Apple also settled a lawsuit over alleged discrimination against a Jewish employee, paying $150,000, per 9to5Mac.

Deals & Accessories

Amazon is offering the Air Pods Max 2 for $100 off in all five colors, bringing the price to $449.00, as noted by MacRumors. Other Air Pods deals include Air Pods 4 at $99, Air Pods Pro 3 at $189, and Air Pods Max 2 at $449, all still available on Amazon, per AppleInsider. A roundup from 9to5Mac highlights deals on AirPods Pro 3 25% off, AirPods Max 2 $100 off, MacBook Pro, Anker 25W MagSafe car charger, and more. LG’s Back to School sale includes major discounts on OLED TVs and monitors, with savings up to $5,000, as reported by MacRumors. Additionally, you can save up to $5,000 on LG OLED TVs and get a 32" Ultra Fine 6K monitor for $1,099, per AppleInsider. The TESSAN AERO 5000 Mag Safe battery with a titanium finish is highlighted in a MagSafe Monday post. An Air Tag 2 accessory extends battery life to 10 years, as covered by 9to5Mac. Apple’s official refurb store has top picks of the week with savings, per 9to5Mac.

Apple TV & Entertainment

Apple TV has unveiled a new crime thriller “Last Seen” that kicks off its big fall lineup, with a trailer released, as reported by 9to5Mac. Apple TV has also teamed up with Academy Award-winning director Alfonso Cuarón for the second time on a series called “Ascension,” per 9to5Mac. Two new games are coming to Apple Arcade’s puzzle catalog: “Block Blast!+” and “Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles+,” as announced by MacRumors. An Apple @ Work podcast discusses Chrome OS vs mac OS after 300 devices, available at 9to5Mac.

Other News

A Zoom flaw discovered with AI allowed attackers to take over devices, including iPhone and Mac, as reported by 9to5Mac. Bluesky now lets you hide reposts from specific users in your feeds, per MacRumors. Chat GPT users can now book tables and join restaurant waitlists through Yelp, as covered by 9to5Mac. WhatsApp’s latest beta for iOS adds references to an in-chat search tool, per 9to5Mac. Sonos is planning Ace Ultra headphones with a big AI push, according to a report by 9to5Mac. The Grok Bot is an all-new iPhone and Mac app from Space XAI and Cursor, as detailed by 9to5Mac. Finally, your iPhone can capture the Perseids meteor shower with the right tools, as explained by AppleInsider.