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Last updated: July 28, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Apple Hardware and Accessories

Twelve South with 25W Mag Safe charging. Amazon is offering discounts on Air Pods, with Air Pods 4 available for $99 and Air Pods Pro 3 for $199 as part of month-end deals. Apple Care+ monthly and annual subscriptions are in Canada, and Apple Care+ with Theft and Loss plans for iPad and Apple Watch will including Australia, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom starting August 4th. Apple Care One is also expanding to the UK, offering protection for multiple products under a single monthly payment.

iOS 27 and Software Updates

iOS 27 will with several new features for Apple Wallet and smarter Find My location sharing for Apple Watch users as detailed in the upcoming release. Siri is also receiving a major upgrade in iOS, with one aspect that. Apple has also released several system updates, including iOS 26.6 with over 75 security fixes, watch OS 26.6 for Apple Watch, mac OS Tahoe 26.6 and mac OS Sequoia/Sonoma updates, tv OS 26.6 for Apple TV 4K, and vision OS 26.6 security patches. iPad OS 26.6 is also out, preparing for Siri AI and including security patches and bug fixes for enhanced reliability.

Apple Services and Programs

Apple has officially announced its new "Apple Upgrade" leasing program for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, which allows users to acquire Apple products through low-cost monthly payments. However, Apple has stated that missed lease payments will not activate the "Restricted Mode" system. The company has also retired the iPhone Upgrade Program in favor of Klarna-backed leases. Apple TV+ announced that its sci-fi series Silo will return for a fourth and final season in summer 2027, and Ted Lasso is also gearing up for its fourth season with a new trailer released.

Financial Performance and Analyst Outlook

Goldman Sachs has hiked its AAPL price target to $370, anticipating strong third-quarter results driven by sustained purchase volumes despite hardware price increases. Apple is set to report its third-quarter financial results on July 30th, with analysts expecting highlights from Tim Cook's final earnings report as CEO as the company approaches a $5 trillion valuation. Strong iPhone demand has been a key factor in Apple's recent rebound, contributing to its historic run and touching $5 trillion in valuation driven by record revenue and a rebound in China.

Smart Home and Future Hardware

Apple is reportedly planning to release a new smart home hub. New models of the Apple TV and Home Pod mini are also said to be "nearly ready to launch" this fall. Pocket Casts has for all Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD models, offering a native way to listen to podcasts on the big screen. Meanwhile, a new patent from Apple suggests how an "Apple Ring" could.

Security and Privacy

Apple's security releases today for assisting in vulnerability research, highlighting the increasing role of AI in security. However, security researchers have demonstrated that Anthropic's Claude Cowork could and gain full access to all user files, exposing a significant gap in its security protections. This contrasts with Apple's approach to privacy, which is seen as a strength amidst concerns over data disclosure in AI chatbot sessions as noted by some publications.

Deals and Third-Party Accessories

Amazon is offering significant discounts on MacBook Pros, with a 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD reduced by $500 to $2,499, and other 2026 MacBook Pro models also seeing discounts. B&H is also offering discounts of up to $200 on both 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air laptops. For accessories, Instapaper has launched version 10 of its app with Liquid Glass, Home Screen widgets, and new fonts, alongside a redesigned web platform.