Apple News 3 Days

Last updated: July 10, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

iPhone and Foldable Rumors Continue to Swirl

Battery specifications for the rumored suggest a lower capacity than anticipated, though reports remain conflicting, with other sources claiming a has been registered by a supplier. Apple has reportedly for the standard iPhone 17 due to rising hardware costs. Meanwhile, supply chain reports indicate no delay for the iPhone Ultra, with mass production reportedly underway and a September release expected. Code within iOS 27 suggests expanded car key support for Lucid and Xiaomi vehicles.

Apple Ecosystem and Software Updates

OpenAI is in favor of a new desktop app. iOS 27 is set to introduce several new Car Play features, alongside improvements to the Messages app that aim to make it less annoying. The upcoming OS will also and accents to Apple Translate. Apple has also started asking in its App Store Connect age rating questionnaire. In other software news, Apple is no longer, preventing downgrades after a critical security fix.

Apple TV+ Content and Events

Apple TV will take over San Diego Comic-Con's Hall H for the first time, featuring panels for "Widow's Bay," "Silo," and more. The service also for "There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy" and confirmed the premiere date for the Liev Schreiber drama series "Nocturne." Apple TV+ also received a. Meanwhile, purchases Apple are finally receiving free 4K upgrades for select TV shows.

Hardware and Accessory Developments

Apple is reportedly directly on iPhones. The company has also held meetings with Prism ML regarding this possibility. Component development for a may have been scrapped as Apple focuses on AI. Lamborghini has offering interactive looks at its car models. Apple has also stopped signing older iOS versions for certain legacy.

Market Trends and Financials

Apple grew in Q2 2026, outperforming a declining PC market. Rising memory prices are, though Apple's discounts are helping to mitigate some of the impact. India's elimination of import duties on key smartphone components is making the region. Apple's testing of memory chips from black-listed supplier CXMT is seen as a temporary fix for the RAM pricing crisis.

Deals and Discounts

Amazon is offering a significant discount on the 512GB MacBook Neo, bringing its price down to $689.99. Further deals include a $150 discount on and up to $130 off all Wi-Fi. Additional discounts include the M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM marked down by $550 to $3,049.99, and other MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max deals reaching up to $449 off.

Legal and Regulatory Matters

Apple lost in Europe, with all three of its claims rejected. The company must also continue to following the Supreme Court's denial of a request to pause enforcement. Apple has asked a judge to pause proceedings in its legal battle with Epic Games while the Supreme Court reviews aspects of the case. A lawsuit accusing Air Pods Max of a condensation defect has been largely dismissed, with a judge ruling the headphones function as intended.

Other App and Service News

Anthropic is updating Claude with a new "Reflect" feature, similar to Spotify Wrapped, to track usage. Claude Cowork is also expanding to iPhone and the web. Netflix is reportedly exploring live TV and bundles as solutions for declining engagement. DuckDuckGo's browser now on iPhone and Mac by default. Strava has introduced a new for discovering local races and group activities. Notion has launched a new iPhone app called Agents.