Apple News 3 Days

Last updated: July 9, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Software Updates and Features

Apple is continuing to refine iOS 27 ahead of its planned September launch, with the third beta introducing several new features. Among these is the ability to fine-tune how Siri sounds, offering separate controls for speaking pace and expressivity. The Messages app is also receiving significant quality-of-life improvements in iOS, making it smarter and less annoying. Additionally, iOS 27 will add nine new languages and accents to Apple Translate, alongside keyboard and typing enhancements across multiple languages. Code found in the third developer beta of iOS 27 suggests car key support for Lucid and Xiaomi vehicles is also in development.

Apple is also seeding beta 3 for watch OS, which packs three main health-related improvements for Apple Watch users. The latest watch OS update makes it easier for users to adjust Air Pods' Adaptive mode intensity, with a new Listening Mode setting controlling ambient noise passthrough. mac OS Golden Gate is also seeing updates, with the third beta adding new Golden Gate Sunset and Golden Gate. Apple has also released the fourth public betas for iOS 26.6, iPad OS 26.6, mac OS Tahoe 26.6, and watch OS..

Hardware Rumors and Developments

Component development for a lower-cost Apple Vision Pro has reportedly been scrapped, with Samsung Display fully discontinuing the project. Reports suggest that Apple is working on a second-generation iPhone Air, expected in spring 2027, with a primary goal of improving battery life, potentially offering an 11% capacity boost. The iPhone 18 Pro is anticipated to be noticeably thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro, with both its aluminum frame and camera housing set to grow. Regulatory filings in China appear to confirm the battery capacities of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models.

Apple is expected to launch its next-generation M6 chip this fall, though rumors indicate it might skip. The company's Mac mini and Mac Studio are becoming the preferred machines for running AI agents, according to Doug Brooks, Apple's senior product manager of. Apple's testing of memory chips from CXMT, a supplier black-listed by the U.S. government, could help alleviate the RAM pricing crisis, but it is not a complete solution.

Product Sales and Deals

Amazon is offering a $150 discount on multiple models of the M5. The 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip and 48GB of RAM is discounted to $3,049.99, a $550 markdown. Amazon also has discounts on the iPad mini, with Wi-Fi models starting at $489.00. Apple's stock price target was increased to $345 by JP Morgan, which believes RAM-driven hardware cost increases will not impact long-term revenue gains.

App and Service Updates

The premiere episode of "Trying" season 5 is now streaming on Apple TV. Apple is finally extending its free 4K upgrade policy to select TV show purchases, a notable perk for the Apple TV Store. Halide 3.1 is set to introduce perspective correction, RAW-only capture, and a new Scarlet look for its photo app. WhatsApp is reportedly introducing a new green dot indicator to show when a contact is online.

Industry and Legal News

Apple has lost a major antitrust appeal in Europe, with all three of its claims being rejected. The company must continue to age-verify users in Texas after the Supreme Court denied a request to pause enforcement of the law. Apple has asked a judge to pause proceedings in its legal battle with Epic Games while the Supreme Court reviews part of the case. A federal judge has dismissed most claims in a proposed class action concerning condensation defects.

Other Apple News

Apple's Air Pods lineup is rumored to be receiving updates, with details emerging about potential future releases. Nintendo announced it is ending service for its Mario Kart Tour mobile game. Apple CEO Tim Cook and incoming CEO John Ternus attended the Sun Valley. Apple has stopped signing iOS versions for several older iPhones and iPads, preventing downgrades to those software versions. In India, Apple will soon allow App Store and iCloud users to subscribe using credit or debit cards again.