Apple News 3 Days

Last updated: July 20, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Apple's Financial Standing and Product Strategy

Apple reclaimed title of the world's most valuable company, surpassing Nvidia in market capitalization. The company is also from a San Francisco City Attorney, who has sent cease-and-desist letters to Apple and Google demanding the removal of 13 AI "face-swap" apps capable of generating nonconsensual nude images. In a move that could impact future product development, Apple reportedly explored but ultimately decided against releasing "M2 Extreme" and "M3 Extreme" chips for the Mac Pro. Furthermore, Apple's chip supplier, TSMC, has pledged an additional $100 billion to its U.S. chip investment, bringing the total commitment to $265 billion.

iOS 27 and Software Updates

Apple released first of iOS 27 and mac OS Golden Gate this week, opening up testing to a wider audience. The iOS 27 public beta is now available and promises significant performance improvements, with Apple outlining over 30 ways the new version makes iPhones faster. Users who have installed the iOS 27 Beta may find instructions on to iOS 26 if they encounter usability or stability issues. The new iOS 27 also includes several Car Play enhancements, detailed in a guide on upgrades. Additionally, a new Recovery Assistant feature, introduced in iOS, allows malfunctioning iPhones to boot into recovery mode without a Mac or PC, a feature that continues to be refined.

iPhone Loyalty and Future Models

iPhone loyalty remains strong, with new research indicating an 87% retention rate for the first quarter of 2026. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now just two months away from their expected launch in mid-July, with similar designs to their predecessors but a list of 12 new features. However, one report suggests that consumers may not need to wait for the iPhone 18 if they are looking for the base model, as it reportedly won't be released.

Apple Services and Pricing

Apple has increased prices on a wider range of products and services beyond Macs and iPads, following earlier price hikes on its computer and tablet lines. This trend extends to iCloud+ subscriptions in several countries, with in various international markets. The question of whether Apple One remains a worthwhile subscription service in summer 2026, particularly after recent price adjustments, is under consideration. Separately, a new app called 'Passable' allows users to easily share their contact information through.

App Store and Developer Concerns

A San Francisco City Attorney has demanded the removal of 13 AI "face-swap" apps from the App Store due to their ability to generate nonconsensual nude images. In Brazil, an investigation has on the App Store that disguise gambling platforms as simple games and utilities. Meanwhile, Apple is reportedly in early settlement discussions with the US Justice Department regarding a 2024 antitrust suit concerning the iPhone.

New AI Features and Internal Development

Apple is testing a new AI-powered "Live Notes" feature at its Genius Bar locations, which can transcribe and summarize conversations between employees and customers. This tool, however, has sparked concerns among employees regarding potential monitoring and evaluation. In other AI news, 1Password has, allowing the AI service to access stored credentials without directly viewing them. Apple's exploration into AI also includes the potential benefits of for on-device processing.

Apple Hardware and Accessories

Future Great Wall Motor (GWM) Tank SUVs may feature, based on code changes in Apple's Wallet app backend. In accessory news, a giveaway is offering readers a chance to win a MacBook Neo Plus and a set of. Deals are also available on Air Pods Pro 3 for $199.99 and Air Pods 4 for $99, with other deals including significant discounts on MacBook Pro laptops, with savings of. Amazon has also slashed $200 off the 512GB M4 iPad Air 13-inch during a weekend sale, bringing the price down to $200.

Apple Retail and Content

Apple's retail presence is expanding with a set to open in Ann Arbor, Michigan, later this month. On the content front, Apple TV+ has for its upcoming docuseries, "The Dynasty: UConn Huskies."

Other App and Service Updates

YouTube is reportedly experiencing an issue where is not activating on both iPhone and Android devices. WhatsApp has begun rolling out its new username feature to, following a period of username reservation. OpenAI has also for Mac to improve chat accessibility. Meanwhile, an article explores how to make Apple's Journal app a.