Apple News 3 Days

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

Operating System Updates and Beta Releases

Apple has for iOS, iPad OS, mac OS 27 Golden Gate, watch OS, vision OS, and tv OS. Public beta testers can now in mac OS 27 Golden Gate, including enhancements to Siri. iOS 27 public beta is also available, with users advised to after updating. The watch OS 27 public beta introduces Siri AI and smarter Apple Watch features, while developers are receiving version 2 updates for iPad OS 27 and mac OS 27 beta. Additionally, Apple has issued the fifth developer betas for iOS 26.6 and mac OS 26.6, alongside the fifth betas for watch OS 26.6, tv OS 26.6, and vision OS 26.6. Rare fifth release candidates for mac OS Sonoma 14.8.8 and mac OS Sequoia 15.7.8 have also been rolled out to the public.

AI and Hardware Developments

OpenAI is reportedly, a portable smart speaker without a display, with its hardware timeline remaining unchanged despite legal challenges. Prism ML has confirmed it is in discussions with Apple regarding its AI model-shrinking technology, suitable for iPhones, and has also released its Bonsai 27B model. Apple's upcoming M7 and M8 chips are rumored to have benefited from research conducted for the Apple Car project, focusing on AI performance. The M6 era is expected to be short, with Apple pushing for an AI-focused M7 chip.

Productivity and Design

Canva has unveiled Canva Code 2.0, an AI-powered platform for building and visually editing websites, apps, and interactive experiences with features like visual editing and real-time collaboration. Mac Whisper 14 has launched with a redesigned transcript editor and improved performance for its AI-powered transcription app. Satechi is offering color-matching hubs and mice for the port-limited MacBook Neo. The design of the rumored 20th-anniversary iPhone, or "iPhone," is expected to feature an all-glass design, aligning with former design chief Jony Ive's vision for a "single slab of glass."

Legal and Regulatory Matters

A proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Apple of failing to prevent child sexual abuse material on iCloud has been dismissed by a judge. Apple has responded to Epic's opposition to pausing legal proceedings over App Store commissions while the Supreme Court reviews aspects of the case. Meta and Apple are reportedly in a dispute over Apple's implementation of EU-mandated third-party device interoperability. Separately, an online safety regulator has stated that tech companies, including Apple, need to do more to combat sextortion. The European Commission has revised battery regulations, exempting devices like the Apple Watch from user-replaceable battery requirements.

App and Service Updates

Opera has seen significant growth in its iOS browser user base, with monthly active users increasing by 93% in the UK and 50% in the US during Q2 2026. WhatsApp is developing an alternative to iCloud for iPhone chat backups. WordPress has launched a new Apple TV app, WordPress TV, offering video content. Waze is rolling out new features, including Gemini-powered personalization enhancements. Apple Stores are expanding their use of "Tap to Pay on iPhone" for contactless payments.

Deals and Pricing

Several deals are available for Apple products. The Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game Bundle is discounted by $49, bringing it to $449.99. Air Pods Pro 3 are on sale for $199.99, and Air Pods 4 are priced at $99.00. The Apple Watch Series 11 is seeing discounts of up to $130 on Amazon, with some models available for $184 off. Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch has fallen to $1,849 due to a price war between retailers.

Other Notable News

Apple stock has rallied 15%, returning to record territory as investors appear to favor caution regarding AI spending. A new Mac infostealer called "Crash Stealer" has been documented, posing as an Apple tool to steal passwords and Mac data. Apple has acquired Sig Scalr, the maker of Sig Lens, a tool for monitoring and debugging large applications. Apple's iPhone shipments in China grew by 24.4% year over year in Q2 2026, bucking a market-wide decline. Apple is rumored to have agreed to use Intel chips amid White House tariff talks. Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition marks the return of Madden to Mac after a 19-year absence, launching on Apple Arcade in August. An OLED iPad mini is potentially still on track for a late 2026 launch, possibly utilizing an 8.4-inch 60Hz display panel. Apple TV+ has released the first trailer for its action-comedy "Mayday" starring Ryan Reynolds. The smart home standard Matter is noted for falling short of its promise to fix complexity for users.