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Last updated: August 23, 2026, 8:36 AM ET

Leak Week

It was a big week for leaks in the Apple world, with Apple itself revealing information on upcoming products within a mac OS Tahoe 26.7 build and retailers leaking details on new Beats 360 headphones. The leaks also point to camera-equipped Air Pods and other surprises hidden in the software, suggesting a packed hardware roadmap ahead.

Touchscreen MacBook

After over a decade of not adopting touch displays on its Mac notebook lineup, Apple will finally be rolling out its first touchscreen MacBook in just two months. The device is expected to blend mac OS with a responsive touch interface, though questions remain about how the company will handle the transition without cannibalizing iPad sales.

Pixel 11 Camera

Earlier this month, Google unveiled its new Pixel 11 lineup. The phones were rather similar compared to the previous Pixel 10 line, but one camera feature stands out as something Apple should copy. The feature uses computational photography to deliver results that could pressure Apple to innovate in its own camera software.

Event Timeline

When should we expect the iPhone 18 Pro event, and when will Apple officially announce the date? Apple hasn't sent invitations yet, but its announcement history gives a remarkably consistent window over the last six years, pointing to a mid-September reveal.

IT and AI

Most IT leaders want AI to help manage their Macs, but few are ready for it, according to new research. The findings suggest a gap between ambition and infrastructure readiness, with Apple @ Work examining how enterprises can bridge that divide.

Cloud Gaming

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This week's featured app, CloudGear, brings all cloud gaming platforms into one tv OS app, unifying services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now into a single interface for Apple TV users.

Crime Blotter

In crime news, bail was revoked in the Hingham Apple Store crash case, where iPhones stolen in the incident ended up in a second location. An iPhone and MacBook were seized from a disgraced ex-Congressman, and police arrested a man for AirTag stalking, highlighting ongoing legal issues around Apple's tracking devices.