Apple News 3 Days

Last updated: July 3, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

iOS & Software Updates

Apple is preparing for the public release of iOS, with the first public beta expected this month. This upcoming operating system update introduces significant changes, including a revamped Notification Center that breaks with 15 years of user habit iOS 27 breaks 15. New features will also enhance Apple Mail everything new Apple Mail, Apple Maps with Flyover improvements iOS 27 All New Maps, and introduce enhanced scam detection for apps working in real-time iOS 27 helps apps. Additionally, iOS 27 will offer two new perks for iCloud+ subscribers iPhone Users Pay iCloud and a new copy-and-paste feature for the iPhone keyboard iOS 27 Adds New Copy-Paste. The update is also expected to drive upgrades for users with an iPhone 15 or older, as many new features will be exclusive to newer models iOS 27 makes case. Apple has already begun testing iOS 27.4, indicating concurrent development of fall and spring releases iOS 27.4 Testing.

Hardware Rumors & Leaks

Speculation continues regarding future iPhone models, with rumors suggesting the iPhone 18 will feature 9GB of RAM, an upgrade from the iPhone 17's 8GB iPhone 18 9GB RAM. However, lower-end iPhone 18 models may still not support certain new iOS 27 features. Further leaks about the iPhone 18 Pro hint at potentially slower QLC NAND storage for high-capacity models iPhone 18 Pro SSD, though the Pro Max model is reportedly receiving a large battery upgrade iPhone 18 Pro Max Battery. Production for the rumored foldable iPhone, potentially named iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra, is reportedly ramping up significantly, with Apple increasing orders to approximately 10 million units Apple Ramps Foldable Production. This push into the foldable market is expected to fuel a rebound in shipments for foldable phone panels iPhone Fold Fuel Rebound.

On the wearable front, the Apple Watch Series 12 could feature a new health sensor integrated directly into the band, according to unverified leaks Watch Series 12 Sensor. Meanwhile, rumors of camera-equipped Air Pods Pro have been met with conflicting reports, with one leaker claiming development has been suspended Camera AirPods Suspended, while code in the latest iOS 27 beta suggests handling images from cameras, hinting at their eventual arrival AirPods Cameras.

Mac & Computing

Apple is reportedly accelerating its chip roadmap, with the M7 series of Apple Silicon chips potentially launching sooner than anticipated, possibly impacting the M6 chip's release timeline M7 Chip Coming Sooner. The M6 MacBook Pro is slated for a late 2026 release, followed by a redesigned M7 model in the first half of 2027 M6 M7 MacBook Pro. However, projected MacBook price increases are expected to contribute to a significant 13.6% drop in global laptop shipments MacBook Price Hikes Drop. A new mac OS infostealer has been identified that verifies Mac login passwords before exfiltrating data, offering attackers immediate confirmation of compromised credentials Mac Infostealer Verifies Passwords. In related news, Jamf Beacon offers businesses active Mac threat hunting capabilities to uncover sophisticated attacks New Jamf Beacon Threat.

Apple TV+ & Content

Apple TV+ continues to expand its content library with new seasons and films. The sci-fi series Silo returns for its third season, streaming exclusively on Apple TV+ Silo Season 3 Streaming, accompanied by a new promotional website Apple Launches Silo Site. Additionally, Apple TV+ has announced five new movies premiering soon Apple TV New Movies and is teasing the upcoming major sci-fi series Neuromancer Apple TV Teases Neuromancer. The popular show tracking app TV Time will be shutting down on July 15, with all user data to be deleted thereafter TV Time Shutting Down.

Business & Legal

Apple is reportedly in discussions to purchase memory chips from Chinese manufacturers CXMT and YMTC Apple Talks Chinese Memory. In Russia, Apple faces a potential $52 million fine for failing to pre-install state-required applications on iPhones Apple Faces Russian Fine. The company is also responding to a lawsuit filed by three YouTube channels alleging Digital Millennium Copyright Act violations Apple Responds YouTube Lawsuit. Separately, Jon Prosser has filed a response to Apple’s lawsuit, disputing claims about how he obtained and published product details Prosser Denies Conspiring.

Miscellaneous

Apple is reportedly considering a significant redesign for the Apple Watch, which could potentially impact band compatibility Sleeker Apple Watch Design. A new framework in iOS 27 aims to help apps detect and combat real-time social engineering scams iOS 27 Scam Detection. Meanwhile, the MLB app has introduced a new real-time scores widget for iPhone and iPad users MLB App Scores Widget. Apple's own Final Cut Camera app has been updated with improvements for Mac users, although it remains primarily designed for iPad Final Cut Camera Updates. A recent iFixit video detailed the analog process of assembling and testing an iPhone battery iFixit iPhone Battery Video. Volkswagen is planning to integrate Apple Wallet car keys into future vehicles VW Planning Apple Wallet Keys. Amidst discussions of AI, SpaceX reportedly showed investors a prototype AI device, potentially positioning itself as a competitor to Apple in AI hardware SpaceX AI Prototype Device.