Apple News 3 Days

Last updated: July 26, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

iPhone and Foldable Futures

Apple is reportedly preparing for the iPhone 18 Pro launch this September, though the entire iPhone 18 lineup will not debut simultaneously. The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max is also seeing Apple amid rising component costs. In anticipation of the iPhone 18 Pro, and it's suggested that the foldable iPhone Ultra will in 2026. The company is also seeking to secure a 20% price reduction on OLED panels for the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Separately, Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft.

Apple Watch and Wearable Developments

The Apple Watch is, with minor updates expected for the September 2026 lineup. In software, watch OS 27 is set to through proactive battery extension notifications. On a less positive note, an argument about an Apple Watch was cited in a crime blotter report.

Mac and iPad Evolution

Apple's first high-end MacBook redesign in five years, the "MacBook Ultra," is. B&H is offering, and a guide to highlights increasingly affordable Mac options. In related news, a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip and 48GB of RAM is. Researchers have identified a method that could, though it requires a specific set of circumstances. On the iPad front, the upcoming iPad mini will reportedly be.

iOS, Software, and Services Updates

iOS 27 is, including enhancements to the Notes, Wallet, and Photos apps, with the latter receiving a long-desired feature. The upcoming iOS 27 will also feature a new Siri that aims to deliver on user expectations, and mac OS 27 is reportedly reworking the Mail app's compose window around Siri AI. Apple Pay is to enhance its functionality, and a promotion is offering. Additionally, a new Apple Card feature in iOS 27. Emergency SOS via satellite is expanding to Andorra and Iceland.

Apple TV+ Content and Strategy

Apple TV is such as "Matchbox," "Neuromancer," and "Dark Matter." Subscribers can also look forward to the return of "Ted Lasso" in August and a new eight-part dating docuseries featuring Esther Perel. The award-winning drama "The Morning Show" is set to conclude its run in 2027. In a separate report in a new digital signage study.

Smart Glasses and Future Hardware

Despite expected challenges with public trust, Apple Glass is still anticipated for a 2027 launch. This comes as Meta has to confirm user authenticity, potentially in response to growing concerns about online identity.

Legal and Security Matters

Apple is facing a new lawsuit from three customers who due to a fake Bitcoin wallet app in the App Store. A federal judge has also ordered an iPhone exploit to be taken offline following a dispute over security research ownership. Furthermore, a lawsuit has been filed after. In a separate legal development, a district judge has been assigned to oversee. A class-action lawsuit settlement will result in Apple paying owners of certain iPhone models.

Supply Chain and Tariffs

New U.S. tariffs are, with no clear exemptions provided. This comes as Micron is reportedly pressing the Trump administration to block Apple's use of Chinese memory chips.

Other Apple News and Deals

A functioning 1977 Apple-1 is expected to fetch at least $300,000 at auction. Apple is also reportedly planning to launch a new device leasing and financing program, alongside potential price increases on services like Apple Music. A fire was reported near Apple Park, but dispatch records. In the realm of third-party accessories, the Meirro Pro 6K is being highlighted as a potential. For Mac users, Pastebot, a popular clipboard manager, has been updated to version 3 with. The Geekbench 7 benchmark has been released, offering for various workloads.