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Last updated: July 24, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

iOS 27 and System Updates

Apple is gearing up for the fall release of iOS 27, which will bring a host of new features and improvements to iPhones. Among the highlights are enhanced iCloud capabilities across various apps, including Apple Home and Siri. Users can also expect new functionalities in the Phone app that are an instant favorite and significant upgrades to the Photos app that users have wanted for years. Messages will also see new features in iOS 27. The Siri AI is a major focus, with early beta access showing it, and a new "Voice Pad" interface with 13 voices is being tested for mac OS 27 in a trippy new design. The Mail app on mac OS 27 is also being reworked around Siri AI, with a new compose window formatting bar that. Public beta 2 for iOS 27 is now available, offering users an early look at. Performance improvements are a key aspect of iOS, with that users will notice. For Mac users, Apple is preparing to for mac OS Sonoma 14.8.8 and mac OS Sequoia 15.7.8, continuing their extended testing period. A new mac OS update, version 28, will include, eliminating the need to decrypt drives before conversion.

iPhone and Foldable Form Factors

The iPhone lineup is set to expand this fall with the, which is rumored to feature and is expected to capture in 2026. Samsung has provided a glimpse of a creaseless display that could be used in the foldable iPhone, addressing a key concern about visible creases. However, production hurdles remain a challenge for the foldable iPhone, with final production adjustments being made by Foxconn. Meanwhile, mass production for the and Pro Max models has reportedly begun, ahead of their September launch, with Foxconn. The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature a variable-aperture camera, and new screen sizes are also slated for release this fall. Apple is also reportedly seeking a for the iPhone 18 Pro Max due to rising component costs. In other iPhone news, Emergency SOS via satellite is expanding to, and driver's licenses may soon be available in Apple Wallet for users in Utah. A new exploit affecting Apple's A12 and A13 chips has led to a lawsuit. The legal fight over an iPhone exploit is also centered on.

Apple Pay, Wallet, and Financial Services

Apple Pay is receiving to enhance its utility for in-store, online, and in-app purchases. Additionally, a promotion is offering on purchases of $120 or more from Columbia Gear. Within iOS, Apple Wallet is gaining new features, including that aims to be a standard for all cards. The banking app feature in iOS, related to Apple Card, highlights a potentially important setting that. The rumored "Apple Upgrade" leasing program has raised concerns about potential.

Third-Party Apps and Integrations

Clipboard manager Pastebot has been updated to version, introducing. WhatsApp is testing new message bubbles on iOS. The messaging app is also expanding its capabilities with the ability to, a new Car Play experience, and a standalone iPad app setup. Adobe's Acrobat is now integrated directly into WhatsApp Web, allowing users to without leaving their chats. Opera's One browser is adopting vertical tabs and has expanded its Google Lens integration in a move that prompts questions about Safari.

AI and Security Developments

OpenAI is facing multiple legal challenges: a lawsuit claims Chat GPT used religious faith to convince a man to avoid medical help, and another alleges it was used to. Chat GPT and Codex have also experienced. OpenAI is updating its Chat GPT desktop app with a GPT Voice mode for. Apple's trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI has been reassigned to a new judge. Meanwhile, a new benchmark tool, Geekbench, has been released with for CPU, GPU, and AI workloads. Researchers have discovered a method to bypass mac OS security and potentially swap trusted Mac apps with malware through a specific series of steps.

Apple Hardware and Services

A rare 1977 Apple-1 computer is expected to fetch at least $300,000 at auction. Apple is reportedly planning an, with 11 new models expected over the next two years. This includes Macs that may, and new iMacs are anticipated later this year, with one potentially featuring an. The MacBook Neo has been a resounding success, helping Apple defy a global PC sales slump in Q2 2026. Concerns are being raised about potential. Apple is also offering discounts on its and other MacBook models. The Apple Watch Series 11 GPS models are currently on Amazon. Apple Care+ in Japan is expanding its coverage to include theft and loss. The Apple Park Visitor Center is undergoing an "".

Apple TV+ and Content

Apple TV subscribers will soon see the, with rumors of a fourth season aiming to recapture the "". "The Morning Show" is slated to conclude its run in 2027. Apple TV+ is also adding new content, including a self-help dating docuseries featuring Esther Perel. Apple has promoted "Nido de Villanas," a Mexican microdrama.

Other Apple News

Apple previously agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit regarding Siri. New U.S. tariffs are impacting Apple's supply chain, with. A fire reported near Apple Park was confirmed by firefighters, but reports. Meta has launched a free "" badge to confirm real users. The Mac Rumors Show podcast discussed whether. John C. Dvorak, a legendary technology columnist, has died at the age of 80. A developer has created an.