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Last updated: August 6, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Apple's Product Pipeline and Upcoming Releases

Apple is gearing up for a significant product launch event in September, expected to unveil at least five new devices, including the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, alongside an entirely new model. The highly anticipated iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to feature three long-awaited upgrades and is expected to launch very soon. Another significant upcoming device is the foldable iPhone, which is on schedule for a September release after manufacturing issues have been resolved. Rumors suggest that the 20th-anniversary iPhone may adopt a glass-heavy design similar to the iPhone Air, incorporating enhanced cooling systems. There are also indications that next year's iPhone models could feature larger displays, with prototypes of a roughly 6.4-inch screen being developed for the 20th-anniversary iPhone. Apple Watch Ultra 4 is also slated for a launch next month, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. poised to bring substantial enhancements across Apple's ecosystem, including a major upgrade to Siri, which will be a highlight of the new operating system. However, the advanced Siri AI capabilities will only be available on newer Apple devices. iPad OS 27 is also set to launch next month, introducing two new features for the iPad, with improvements expected in apps like Notes. iOS 27 will continue to expand Lock Screen customization options, offering four new ways to control the design. The Messages app in iOS 27 is receiving a significant overhaul, with a new feature designed to save users time, and other improvements are also included. FaceTime is also getting a powerful new feature in iOS. The Photos app in iOS 27 will also see a major update, with improvements to slideshows, shared albums, and the addition of a long-needed camera roll feature. Apple is also testing a fourth beta firmware for Air Pods Pro, Air Pods Pro, and Air Pods, which includes features from iOS. security company Abode has expanded its Apple Home-compatible product line with two new sensors designed for monitoring garage doors, gates, and sheds. A new Home Pod mini is also expected soon, potentially bringing further smart home updates from Apple. Apple TV+ can look forward to new content in August, including the return of "Ted Lasso" for its fourth season, which is available to stream now. Apple is also highlighting the upcoming start of the Leagues Cup on Apple TV, an annual competition featuring teams from Major League Soccer and Liga MX. The company has also launched a new experience for browsing and purchasing accessories on the Apple Online Store and within the App Store app, making it easier to find compatible products. are offering savings of up to $172 on various Apple Watch models, including the SE, Series, and Ultra 3 styles. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has seen discounts of $99, and deals are also available for the Series 11 starting at $299. In terms of Macs, Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max chip and 40-core GPU is $500 off, and the 15-inch M5 MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM is available for $1,499 after a $200 discount. Best Buy's Back to School sale includes discounts on MacBook Pro models, Air Pods, and more. Amazon is also offering up to $500 off Macs and iPads, with M4 iPad Air models seeing discounts of up to $69. Air Pods Pro 3 are available for $60 off, and Air Tag 2 is at an all-time low price. It is worth noting that Apple recently increased prices across many of its products, and further price hikes for iPhones and other items are anticipated next month. The starting price for the iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to be around $1,399, though this figure may be exaggerated. fake Uber emails claiming that payment methods have expired, with the intention of stealing payment information. Security researchers have found that Apple's paid iCloud Private Relay feature, designed to mask users' IP addresses, is not always effective and can leak real IP addresses. Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit in Brazil alleging that children can access casino-style games on the App Store without proper age verification, seeking approximately $59 million in damages. A separate class-action lawsuit, potentially worth over $30 billion, is proceeding against Apple over allegations that its Photos face recognition technology violates Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act. Apple is also engaged in a legal dispute in the UK concerning a mandated "backdoor" to encryption, and is pursuing a second legal challenge against this order. In Russia, the antitrust regulator has initiated a formal case against Apple regarding the mandatory preinstallation of domestic apps. Furthermore, Apple is reportedly working on a feature to enable copy and paste functionality between iPhones and Windows PCs, a development spurred by a request from Microsoft through the EU's interoperability system. Muse Code, a terminal coding agent for mac OS, with pricing that is up to 20 times less expensive if users allow Meta to train on their data. Disney is reportedly considering introducing a free, ad-supported tier for Disney+. Global foldable shipments are projected to increase by 20% this year, partly driven by Apple's anticipated entry into the market with its first foldable iPhone. Spotify has surpassed 300 million paying subscribers, marking a significant milestone in its competition with Apple Music. Mac Paw is developing an on-device AI technology stack for Mac applications in partnership with Liquid AI, starting with its AI assistant Eney. Wispr Flow introduced Notetaker, an AI-powered meeting assistant that goes beyond simple dictation, integrating with calendars and other apps. OpenAI has announced that Chat GPT Atlas, its dedicated web browser for Mac, will be shut down this weekend. (REF:2, 84, 66, 33, Other Notable News