Apple News 3 Days

Last updated: July 31, 2026, 11:43 AM ET

Apple's Financials and Executive Transition

Apple reported Q3 with $109.4 billion in revenue and a $29.8 billion profit, exceeding Wall Street expectations and boosted by tariff refunds. The company also, though this fell short of some analyst targets. Research and development expenses in the quarter. Outgoing CEO Tim Cook, with John Ternus set to take over CEO duties on September 1. Apple will of $0.27 per share on August 13.

iPhone and Product Pricing Concerns

The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro of $1,399, potentially facing a $250-$300 price hike due to increased silicon and memory costs according to analysts. This follows price increases across Apple's product lineup, with one analyst suggesting the iPhone 18 Pro could see a massive jump. Tim Cook attributed the price increases to a "100-year flood on memory pricing,". Despite strong demand, Apple will significantly impact product availability in the September quarter for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

New Leasing Programs and App Store Dynamics

Apple launched new, which allows customers to lease iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches with monthly subscription costs. This program replaces the older iPhone Upgrade Program. Apple's CFO stated that regulatory changes to the App Store business model are beginning to, with softness in mobile gaming also impacting performance. Additionally, Apple faces demands from U.S. Senators to.

iOS 27 and Software Enhancements

iOS 27 is set to introduce a range of new features, including an expanded landscape mode that hints at an upcoming, and a long-wished-for mail search functionality that "just works". The operating system will also bring improvements to iPhone Mirroring for Mac users in mac OS 27, and five new, unannounced features are rumored to be included in iOS 27. Users can expect a change to alarm volume no longer being linked to the ringer volume in iOS 27, and the ability to hide the Messages button that is often pressed by mistake in iOS 27.

Smart Home and Ecosystem Expansion

Apple is reportedly preparing for a major overhaul of its smart home products, with three new devices nearly ready to launch. A new smart home hub is expected between October and early next year according to Bloomberg. The company is also expanding Car Keys support to more Chinese automakers, with another brand preparing to. Furthermore, Manchester's Bee Card is slated to, and Apple is preparing to expand iPhone driver's license support to a 15th U.S. state as reported.

Deals and Product Availability

Deals on Apple products are surfacing for the back-to-school season. The M4 Pro Mac mini is, though supply is limited. Significant discounts are available on Air Pods, including Air Pods 4 for $99 and Air Pods Pro 3 for $199 at Amazon as reported. Air Pods Max 2 are also seeing price drops, available for $449 at Amazon. MacBook Pro models are also on sale, with a 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD discounted by $500. Air Tag 2 is available for an all-time low price of $89 for a 4-pack according to reports.