Apple News 3 Days

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

iOS 27 and iPad OS Updates

Apple's Mail app is receiving significant upgrades in iOS, with improvements to search and the introduction of new AI features. iOS 27 also brings a complete overhaul to the Messages app, with substantial changes under the hood. Additionally, iOS 27 beta 3 has been released, alongside discussions about Siri AI on Apple Watch and features for. The operating system will also introduce eight new Car Play features to enhance the in-car experience. On the iPad, iPad OS 27 is still in need of simpler multitasking, with suggestions for improvements.

Rumors and Future Products

The upcoming "iPhone Ultra" is a subject of ongoing rumors, with questions surrounding its release date and production volume. Component costs for the iPhone 18 Pro Max could increase by nearly $300 compared to the iPhone 17 Pro. Apple has reportedly lowered demand forecasts for the standard iPhone 17 due to. The iPhone Fold faces speculation regarding its battery capacity, with rumors suggesting it might be less than initially expected. There's also discussion about whether Air Pods will eventually include cameras.

Apple's AI and Chip Strategy

Apple is exploring methods to run larger AI models directly on iPhones, reportedly meeting with Prism ML about their technology. The company is among eight U.S. firms now permitted to bring advanced computing chips and server technology into the UAE without individual export licenses. Separately, Meta has removed a feature that allowed users to generate AI images from. Apple's potential involvement in a chip supply deal with Intel is speculated to have influenced a 100% tariff exemption from.

Apple Watch and Smart Home

Apple Watch accounts for approximately 90% of all shipments for smartwatches capable of Edge AI in the first quarter of 2026. The upcoming watch OS 27 update will remove the Walkie-Talkie app, transitioning to a push-to-talk functionality. For smart home enthusiasts, the LNDU HK01W lock offers Apple Home Key and Wi-Fi support at a budget-friendly price. However, not all smart home technology proves genuinely useful, with some users finding it more practical to stick.

Deals and Retail

Weekend deals are available on various Apple products, including Air Pods, Apple Watch Ultra, and Mag Safe chargers. Significant discounts are also being offered on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, with some deals keeping prices at pre-hike levels. A 32-inch LG Ultra Fine evo 6K Thunderbolt 5 monitor is available for $700 off, making it cheaper than Apple's own Studio Display. Two Apple retail stores in the U.S. are scheduled to relocate within the month.

Manufacturing and Business

India is becoming a more appealing location for iPhone manufacturing due to import duty reductions on essential smartphone components. Luxshare, an Apple supplier founded by a former assembly-line worker, has seen significant growth. Apple's credit card service, Apple Card, is undergoing its first major change with its move to JP Morgan Chase. The company has also added new age rating questions to App Store Connect concerning apps with social media features.

Apple TV+ and Content

Apple TV+ will be taking over Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con for the first time, hosting a two-hour panel and previewing shows like "Widow's Bay" and "Silo" 40. The service has also released the first trailer for "There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy". The August schedule for "Friday Night Baseball" on Apple TV has been announced. Netflix is reportedly exploring live TV and bundles to address declining engagement, with integration into the Apple TV app being a possibility.

Other App and Service Updates

Duck Duck Go's browser now blocks most YouTube ads on iPhones and Macs by default. Spotify has introduced new listening filters to make its Release Radar more. Letterboxd, the movie-tracking app, is reportedly exploring a sale. TV Time users can now migrate their data to Just Watch before the former service shuts down next week. Strava is adding an Events tab for discovering local races. Indie app "Route 25" is highlighted as a social app.