Apple News 3 Days

Last updated: July 23, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

iPhone and Mac Updates, New Programs, and Deals

Apple has expanded its Emergency SOS via Satellite service to include Andorra and Iceland, making the feature available on iPhone 14 and newer models in more countries. In sales news, a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip and 48GB of RAM is currently $400 off at B&H, though stock is limited. Additionally, Apple Watch Series 11 GPS models are $100 off on Amazon. Apple Pay users can also get $20 off purchases of $120 or more at Columbia Gear.

Meanwhile, rumors suggest Apple is planning to overhaul its entire Mac lineup with 11 new models over the next two years to overhaul lineup, with some Macs potentially skipping M5 chips for the upcoming M6. The MacBook Neo, which helped Apple defy a global PC sales slump in Q2 2026, is also slated for a successor, the MacBook Neo 2. An iMac update is also expected this year, with a model featuring an OLED display reportedly in development. Concerns about burn-in on future Macs transitioning to OLED screens are also being discussed.

Apple is also reportedly preparing to launch a new "Apple Upgrade" leasing program in the U.S. on Tuesday, July 28, in partnership with Klarna. This new program is expected to lead to the winding down of the existing "iPhone Upgrade Program". Code found in the iOS 27 beta suggests that Apple may restrict leased devices if payments are missed under this new program.

iOS 27 Features and AI Developments

The upcoming iOS 27 is set to bring a variety of enhancements to Apple Photos, including a long-desired new feature. Siri AI is a headline feature in the iOS 27 public beta, which also includes iPhone speed upgrades Siri AI. iOS 27 also introduces a convenient new feature for quickly pasting items from the iPhone's clipboard. Apple Wallet will see new features in iOS, including one exclusive to Apple Card that is considered essential for all cards. Apple Music is also receiving five new features in iOS 27. The fourth developer beta of iOS 27 includes references to an iPhone with two batteries. Furthermore, iOS 27 is preparing iPhones for its eventual release with the iOS.6 update.

In other AI news, a new Geekbench 7 benchmark has been released, adding AI workloads and aiming to better reflect future computer use cases. Separately, OpenAI is facing a lawsuit after Chat GPT allegedly used religious faith to dissuade a man from seeking medical attention for a cardiac issue, highlighting concerns about AI's role in medical advice.

Apple TV+ and Entertainment

Apple TV+ is set to conclude its first prestige drama, "The Morning Show," in 2027, after Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon helped bolster the service since its 2019 launch. The streaming service is also expanding its content with an eight-part dating docuseries featuring relationship expert Esther Perel. Additionally, Apple TV+ has announced two new high-profile shows in development, including a comedy with notable talent and an adaptation of a romance novel. The trailer for the second season of "Women in Blue" has also been released. Meanwhile, Jason Sudeikis is reportedly seeking two more seasons of the "Ted Lasso" revival, with discussions about its "season one magic" ongoing.

Other Apple and Tech News

The US Mint's limited edition Steve Jobs coin was briefly back on sale after its initial sell-out. The Apple Park Visitor Center is currently undergoing an "update in progress". Apple has also announced changes to Apple Care+ in Japan, including new theft and loss coverage options. Apple's legal battles continue as it lost a bid to overturn a $634 million patent verdict in its case with Masimo. A vulnerability in Hide My Email that could expose real addresses was reportedly patched more than a year after it was first reported.

In the realm of third-party apps, WhatsApp has introduced new features including Apple Music sharing and an improved experience for iPad and CarPlay users. Opera One browser has added a Vertical Tabs option, prompting questions about whether Safari should follow suit. Adobe has integrated Acrobat directly into WhatsApp Web for viewing and annotating PDFs within chats. Meta is testing an AI iPhone app called Story Kit that creates personalized children's stories.

Finally, the tech world mourns the passing of legendary technology columnist John C. Dvorak at the age of 80.