Apple News 3 Days

Last updated: July 14, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

iOS 27 Public Beta and System Updates

Apple released first of iOS, iPad OS, mac OS, watch OS, vision OS, and tv OS. The iOS 27 public beta and other iPhone speed upgrades. watch OS 27 also and an additional 50 improvements for the Apple Watch. Developers are also testing the fifth betas of iOS 26.6 and mac OS 26.6, which may be some of the last releases in that cycle. Additionally, mac OS Sonoma 14.8.8 and mac OS Sequoia 15.7.8 received rare, with public RCs also made available.

Apple's Market Performance and Legal Battles

Despite a general decline in China's smartphone market, Apple in Q2 2026, making it the fastest-growing brand. Apple's stock, reaching record territory after a significant drop post-WWDC. The company is from OpenAI, with former design chief Jony Ive potentially being drawn into a lawsuit. Apple is also suing OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft. In the EU, Meta is for third-party device interoperability. Epic Games is also to pause App Store commission proceedings.

New Features and App Updates

Navigation app Waze is to its iPhone and Android apps, including personalized features. WhatsApp is developing a for iPhone chat backups, offering an alternative to iCloud. Google Chrome's Gemini AI features to Mac and PC users in the UK. WordPress has launched a new with thousands of free videos.

Hardware and Accessories

Apple's M7 and M8 chips may have originated from Apple Car research, with the M6 era expected to last only six months before a shift to AI-focused M7 processors. The Twelve South Power Bug eliminates the need for a charging cable for Mag Safe accessories. Air Pods Pro 3 are on sale for $199.99, a price not seen since Prime Day, and Apple Watch Series 11 also has significant discounts. A SANDISK Phone Drive is being highlighted as a solution for.

Security and Safety

An online safety regulator has stated that Apple needs to improve its efforts to combat sextortion. iOS.6 will reportedly. A new Mac infostealer called 'Crash Stealer' has been documented, which to steal passwords and data.

Apple @ Work and Developer Sessions

A recent IDC PC shipment report is being broken down on the Apple @ Work Podcast. Apple will also host an online session on July 23, 2026, targeting product managers and engineering leads to discuss implementing and other advancements in their apps for iOS. Apple has also acquired Sig Scalr, the maker of Sig Lens, to aid in.

Other Notable News

Apple is reportedly facing pressure from the White House to use Intel chips amid tariff negotiations. An iPad Pro with M6 is expected in early 2027, and EU regulations with easier-to-replace batteries. Apple Stores are expanding their use of ''. A stolen iPad was instrumental in the arrest of an alleged bank robber. Apple TV+ has a coming soon. A new Mac app called WhatCable.