Apple News 3 Days

Last updated: July 3, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Legal & Litigation

Apple is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by three YouTube channels, arguing that publicly available YouTube videos can be lawfully used as defense material in the case. The company contends that accessing these videos falls under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and YouTube's own Terms of Service public videos used. Separately, Apple is responding to a lawsuit filed nearly a year ago against You Tuber Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti concerning the alleged theft and publication of confidential product details. Prosser has formally disputed Apple's account in his response, blaming Ramacciotti for the leak of information related to the Liquid Glass design Prosser denies conspiracy. In a related matter, Apple is seeking to pause proceedings in its long-standing dispute with Epic Games, pending a Supreme Court ruling on a related appeal Epic Games proceedings paused. The Supreme Court has indeed agreed to hear Apple's appeal regarding a contempt ruling in the Epic Games App Store battle Supreme Court hears appeal.

Product Development & Rumors

The foldable smartphone market is anticipated to see an 18% increase in average sale prices for 2026, partly driven by Apple's entry with a new foldable iPhone. Reports suggest Apple has increased production orders for this device, potentially branded as the "iPhone Fold Ultra," to approximately 10 million units foldable phone prices rise. This device is expected to capture a significant share of foldable phone screen orders, driving a rebound in panel shipments foldable screen orders. In other hardware developments, Apple is reportedly accelerating its roadmap for the M7 series of chips, potentially impacting the release of M6 chips. This accelerated timeline might see M6 MacBook Pro models launching in late 2026, followed by a redesigned M7 model in the first half of 2027 M7 chip coming sooner. New iPad Pro models and an entry-level MacBook Pro with an M7 chip are also slated for release in early 2027, with new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models expected in spring 2027 new iPad Pro models.

Rumors continue to circulate regarding the iPhone 18 Pro, with reports suggesting it may utilize different modem chips depending on the region, potentially using Qualcomm or Apple's C2 chip in various markets iPhone 18 Pro modem. Leaks also indicate that some higher-capacity iPhone 18 Pro models might employ slower QLC NAND storage, mirroring a trend seen in previous models iPhone 18 Pro SSD. The iconic notch design, introduced with the iPhone X, may see its gradual retirement with the iPhone 18 Pro iPhone X design retiring. Reports also point to a dark cherry color option for the iPhone 18 Pro, with potential leaks of the sim tray revealing the rumored finish iPhone 18 Pro color. The iPhone 17 lineup, however, may be seeing production cuts amid softening demand iPhone 17 production cut.

Software & Services

iOS 27 is set to introduce a framework that enables apps to detect and combat social engineering scams in real-time, across voice calls, texts, and emails iOS 27 scam detection. The upcoming iOS 27 public beta is expected to be released this month, providing users with an early look at the new features. This update is noted for potentially encouraging upgrades, as some features will be exclusive to newer iPhone models, leaving older devices like the iPhone 15 and earlier with a reduced feature set iOS 27 public beta. Significant changes are also coming to Notification Center in iOS, altering a feature that has been consistent since iOS 5 iOS 27 notification change. Additionally, iOS 27 will bring new features to Apple Mail and Maps, with Maps receiving updates to its Flyover functionality new Apple Mail features. Users who subscribe to iCloud+ plans will receive two new perks at no additional cost with iOS 27 iCloud+ perks. A new copy-and-paste feature is also included in iOS, streamlining the process for text, photos, and links iOS 27 copy-paste.

Safari Technology Preview 247 has been released, featuring an MCP server designed to facilitate AI agent integration for inspecting and debugging websites Safari MCP server. Apple is also reportedly considering acquiring RAM from two Chinese suppliers, Chang Xin Memory Technologies (CXMT) and Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC), despite their blacklisted status, as a measure to curb rising component costs amid a global memory shortage Apple eyes Chinese RAM.

Content & Entertainment

The third season of the sci-fi series Silo is now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, accompanied by a new promotional website titled "How Did We Lose This World?" Silo season three streams. Apple TV+ is also teasing the upcoming major sci-fi series Neuromancer new sci-fi series teased. Several new movies are also slated to premiere on Apple TV, alongside the return of Silo new Apple TV movies. Apple Arcade has expanded its library with four new games, including Pocket City 2+ and Family Feud Pocket, with four more titles expected later in the week Apple Arcade adds games.

Deals & Pricing

Amidst recent price increases on Macs, iPads, and other products, significant deals are available on Apple devices. Air Tags are available in a 4-pack for $89, and various iPad models, including the M4 iPad Air and M5 iPad Pro, are seeing discounts of up to $350 and $400 respectively AirTag 2 deal. MacBook Pro models are also available at reduced prices, with the M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD discounted by $450 MacBook Pro deals. Air Pods 4 are available for approximately 25% off, with some deals on Apple accessories starting at $15 AirPods 4 deal.

Regional & Regulatory

Apple is facing renewed pressure from Russia, with the country threatening a fine of up to $52 million for failing to preinstall Russian applications on devices sold within the country Russia threatens fine. In the European Union, Apple CEO Tim Cook held "constructive" talks with EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen regarding the compliance of Siri AI with the bloc's digital regulations, potentially impacting the service's launch in Europe Tim Cook meets EU official.

Security & Privacy

A vulnerability in Apple's Hide My Email service has been present for over a year, potentially allowing individuals to uncover the real email address behind generated aliases Hide My Email bug. Apple is reportedly accelerating its delivery of security updates to counter the increasing speed at which AI is being used to discover and exploit vulnerabilities AI hackers prompt faster updates. Meanwhile, Jamf has launched Jamf Beacon, a new service providing managed threat hunting capabilities for enterprise Mac fleets, designed to detect advanced threats targeting Apple environments Jamf Beacon threat hunting.

Industry & Market

Apple's stock experienced a decline following significant price increases on its products, though it has since begun to recover stock recovers after hikes. These price increases are expected to contribute to a 13.6% drop in global laptop shipments, according to a Trend Force report MacBook price hikes impact. The company is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2026 financial results on July 30th, an event anticipated to generate considerable discussion Q3 earnings report.

Miscellaneous

The iPhone Photography Awards have announced their 2026 winners, with many notable images captured using older iPhone models, demonstrating the continued capability of earlier devices iPhone Photography Awards. The popular show tracking app, TV Time, is scheduled to shut down on July 15th, with user data to be deleted thereafter TV Time shutting down. In a nod to classic gaming, the game "Bolo" has been revived for modern Macs and is available for free on Steam, with an iPhone version planned for the App Store classic game Bolo returns.