Apple News 3 Days

Last updated: July 29, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Apple Services and Outages

Apple services experienced disruptions for some users, marking the second instance within a week. This widespread outage affected applications such as Apple TV and Apple Music.

Chip Sourcing and Geopolitics

US senators voiced concerns and urged Apple to reconsider its plans for Chinese-made chips, particularly amidst an AI-driven memory shortage. A bipartisan push from senators aims to dissuade Apple from sourcing these chips for products sold in China.

Product Updates and Future Devices

Apple released updates for Safari Technology Preview, bringing bug fixes and performance improvements. Rumors suggest the 20th-anniversary iPhone, expected in fall 2027, will feature a significant redesign. Future Mac Books, including the MacBook Ultra, may feature OLED touch panels exclusively supplied by Samsung and a touchscreen design.

Financial Performance and Market Position

Goldman Sachs to $370, anticipating strong third-quarter results and sustained purchase volumes despite hardware price increases. Apple's valuation amid record iPhone revenue and a rebound in China. However, some analysts believe Apple may face challenges when the AI market corrects as predicted by Ed Zitron. Qualcomm anticipates its Apple modem revenue to, attributing it to supply constraints and Apple's increasing use of its in-house modem.

Software and Feature Enhancements

iOS 27 is set to introduce several new features, including improvements to Apple Maps with an enhanced 'Suggested Places' feature in iOS 26.5, a way to hide the Messages button that users often hit by mistake in iOS 27, and a new calendar feature for natural language input in iOS 27. mac OS, codenamed Golden Gate, will bring five new features to Macs this fall. Apple Watch will also see enhancements with watch OS 26.6, bringing security fixes and performance improvements.

New Services and Programs

Apple launched new called Apple Upgrade in the U.S. for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. This program allows users to lease devices with monthly payments, though Apple has clarified that missed payments will not trigger a "Restricted Mode" as reported by The Verge. Apple Care+ with Theft and Loss coverage is expanding to Australia, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom for iPads and Apple Watches.

App Store and Regulatory Landscape

Apple stated new would grant regulators an "intrusive" role in its business operations. Separately, a lawsuit has been filed against Apple for $1.8 million related to a crypto app fraud on the App Store, with victims citing weak App Store protections as a core issue.

Hardware and Accessories

The Studio Display XDR is now available in Apple's Certified Refurbished store, offering savings of up to $540. Amazon is offering discounts on Air Pods, with Air Pods Pro 3 available for $199.99 and AirPods Max 2 at a reduced price. A new Apple TV and Home Pod mini are reportedly this fall, while an all-new smart home hub is expected between October and early next year according to Bloomberg.

Third-Party App and Service Updates

WhatsApp has introduced enhancements for group calling, including web calling and call transfer across devices. Pocket Casts has launched a new application for Apple TV, allowing users to access the podcast player on their television starting today. OpenAI's president, Greg Brockman, commented on the lawsuit against Apple, stating that they "don't need your secrets" in a recent interview, and admitted the new Chat GPT desktop app is "kind of a mess" in another interview.

Security and Privacy

Apple released iOS with over 75 security fixes, including measures to prevent attackers from using iPhone Mirroring and Siri to gain user data. Updates for mac OS Sequoia and Sonoma have been released to provide security and maintenance support for older Macs. AI tools like Claude and Codex are being credited in Apple's security releases, indicating their growing role in vulnerability research. A flaw in Anthropic's Claude Cowork allowed it to escape its sandbox and access sensitive files on a user's Mac.

Upcoming Software and Features

iOS 27 is slated to launch this fall, featuring several new iPhone features, including smarter Find My location sharing for Apple Watch users in iOS 27 and enhancements to the Phone and Face Time apps in iOS 27. Apple Wallet support for Manchester's Bee Card is also coming to the Wallet app. Siri AI is receiving a major upgrade in iOS, with one particular area of improvement noted where it.

Industry Trends and Consumer Behavior

Support for school cellphone bans has reached a new high among Americans. Apple's continued success in the Chinese market is notable, with iPhone sales. Online scams cost Americans nearly $150 billion last year, a figure.