Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: August 13, 2026, 6:10 PM ET

iPhone and Foldables

Apple has officially declared the iPhone X and the 2018 MacBook Pro obsolete, meaning hardware service is no longer available. The iPhone X and 2018 MacBook Pro join the vintage list. the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to be unveiled at Apple’s September event, alongside the base model. The foldable iPhone Ultra may launch initially only in the U.S., similar to the Vision Pro. Meanwhile, the base iPhone 18 is tipped to receive 12GB of RAM and a Dynamic Island, bringing Pro-level features to the standard model. Questions remain about whether the iPhone Ultra can avoid the dust and durability issues that have plagued Samsung’s foldables.

Apple TV+ and Streaming Content

Ted Lasso season 4 drew nearly 300 million U.S. viewing minutes in its first two days, making it Apple TV’s biggest premiere ever. The Ted Lasso season 4 premiere shattered previous records, and Apple’s Eddy Cue has hinted at a fifth season. Apple TV has also added a classic movies collection that subscribers can stream at no extra cost. You can watch classic movies free with an Apple TV subscription, and Apple TV adds free classic movies to its library. Additionally, a Stillwater season 5 trailer has been released on the platform.

Mac and Deals

Rumors indicate the MacBook Neo 2 will get a 12GB RAM upgrade, addressing its biggest limitation. Apple’s 1TB M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM has dropped to $1,649 at Amazon and B&H, a $150 discount. Amazon discounts every 2026 MacBook Pro with up to $500 off select models. Apple’s Back to School promotion is now live across Europe, offering education discounts.

Apple Services and Software

Chase recently added free Apple TV and Apple One perks to its popular Sapphire Preferred card. The latest WhatsApp beta for iOS includes references to chat themes with animated wallpapers. OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Mac now offers an opt-in Computer History feature that learns from activity outside the app, replacing Chronicle. iOS 27 Wallet adds a clever new Discover section to help users find features. iOS 27 Photos finally brings slideshow and shared album upgrades. WhatsApp username support is rolling out for creating new contacts. Apple is in talks to pay publishers for news content to power Siri AI.

App Store and Security

App Store review is failing to catch problematic apps, forcing users to act as testers. A fake GitHub download has been found to steal Keychain data from Safari and Chrome on Mac. “Obvious” App Store ratings fraud is going undetected by Apple, according to the Stop The Madness developer.

Apple Retail and Manufacturing

Apple has opened its Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston, Texas, ahead of Mac Mini production. The Apple Advanced Manufacturing Center opening was celebrated today. Apple will close its Basingstoke store in November as the nearby Reading location undergoes a major expansion.

Apple Wearables and Future Products

A podcast covers Apple wearables, iOS 27 beta, and iPhone 20 details, including a fresh look at fitness wearables. A new patent shows Apple Glasses could emit a recording chime audible only to the wearer. The new Apple TV 4K is expected this fall with a much faster chip and possibly a redesigned remote.

Competitors and Industry

iFixit’s Galaxy Z Fold8 teardown offers a preview of the challenges Apple will face with its own foldable. Google’s $100 Pixel price hike hints at what Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro plans might be. Everything Google announced includes the Pixel 11 lineup, Pixel Tag, and Pixel Watch, stepping up competition.

Accessories and Deals

Matic Cues brings voice and gesture control to the robot vacuum and mop via a software update. Amazon is discounting up to $190 off Beats and Nomad accessories, with some iPhone cases as low as $19. Two affordable iPhone 17 Pro accessories — a case and screen protector — are worth trying without a big commitment.

Tips and Podcasts

You can set different default languages for Mac apps in System Settings, a hidden but useful feature. The 9to5Mac Daily podcast recaps Apple exec changes and Back to School deals.