Apple News 3 Days

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 2:51 AM ET

iPhone 18 Pro and Ultra Lineup

A new rumor suggests the iPhone 17 may see a price increase, but attention is on the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. Apple is rumored to launch three new Ultra products by early next year, including a foldable iPhone. New AirPods with cameras could launch next month. The iPhone 18 Pro release event is expected around September 9, 2026, with under-display Face ID and a 2nm A20 chip. The iPhone Air 2 may change after a difficult first year. A 9to5Mac Daily episode discussed iPhone Fold hype and mac OS updates. A poll asks whether readers plan to buy the iPhone 18 Pro or foldable iPhone Ultra. The iPhone 18 Pro price could increase by $250–$300. Apple is preparing for a more focused iPhone 18 launch with expanded reach. RAM supply issues are reportedly delaying iPhone 18 Pro assembly. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is coming next month with three new features. The iPhone event may not be live but could be “livelier” this year. The iPhone Ultra name sounds justified by its software experience. AI fuels Foxconn record profits ahead of iPhone 18 production. T-Mobile launches a 3-year plan amid rising iPhone prices. Foldable smartphone sales are expected to rise 20% due to the iPhone Ultra.

Software Updates and iOS 27 Features

Apple is testing iOS 26.6.1 internally. In iOS, Apple has finally fixed the Wi-Fi to cellular lag. watchOS 27 may upgrade Apple Watch hypertension alerts. iOS 27 adds physical pass import to Apple Wallet. A new compact clock in iOS 27 gives wallpapers room to breathe. iOS 27 brings GymKit to iPhone and AirPods. AirPods Pro 3 get new features. Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.6.1. CarPlay in iOS 27 adds two features. iOS 27 hints at a new Apple Home product. Siri AI limited to newer devices. iPadOS 27 adds two features. iOS 27 adds four Lock Screen options. iOS 27 Messages gets one-tap suggestions. CarPlay connection issues may be due to radio interference.

Legal and Security

Apple's latest macOS updates address a serious Screen Sharing vulnerability. Apple's iCloud Private Relay is leaking users' real IP addresses. Apple flagged discovery delays in its lawsuit against Jon Prosser, and in a new court filing Apple noted Prosser's response delays. A Mac malware can steal crypto wallet funds. The biggest backdoor yet found in Chinese routers. Beware of the scam Uber email making the rounds. Apple's bug bounty changes finally make sense. A teen died after TikTok turned off safety controls. Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI says iCloud mess didn't play a role. The Security Bite podcast explains why scammers love Face Time. The unsafe Sunbird iMessage app for Android is still around.

AI and Developer Tools

Claude Code now lets sessions talk to each other on mac OS. OpenAI delayed its Astra model over hacking concerns. Users may soon export ChatGPT stickers to WhatsApp. Claude Code auto mode becomes default next week. OpenAI's first device is a doughnut-shaped speaker. The new ChatGPT version has a 'Think' button. GPT-5 turns one as OpenAI introduces Agent Plugins. Adobe integrates with ChatGPT for AI creation. Meta's new Muse Code coding agent costs less if you let Meta train on data. MacPaw partners with Liquid AI for on-device AI. Wispr Flow launches Notetaker, an AI meeting assistant for Mac.

Apple Services and Entertainment

WhatsApp makes parent-managed accounts easier on iPhone. James Marsden confirmed for his third Apple TV project. Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition is now on Apple Arcade. Apple TV's fall lineup reveals new shows and movies. Widow's Bay is coming to theaters for one night. The Bonfire of the Vanities series was dropped by Apple TV. Ted Lasso season 4 is now streaming. WhatsApp channel admins can flag AI-generated media. Ted Lasso is back along with Slow Horses and Dark Matter.

Hardware, Health, and Accessories

Apple added 43 new Made for iPhone hearing devices across 22 brands. SK Hynix is making a $38B bet on AI memory that won't cut iPhone prices. MacBook Pro users will have two new upgrade options this fall. Apple expanded its refurb store with rare M5 MacBook Pro configs. The Apple Account Card expanded to four new countries. The Mac Pro turns 20 years old, five months after Apple killed it. Apple's Mac Pro was discontinued earlier this year. Apple Health has powerful features. T-Mobile killed 2G, making the original iPhone lose its last cellular network. iPad shipments fell 8% in Q2 2026. M5 MacBook Air deals are ending soon. Apple raised trade-in values for many devices. Amazon has up to $190 off M5 MacBook Air. Apple's attempt to use Chinese chipmaker CXMT backfired. August Apple Watch deals offer up to $172 off. Favorite Apple Watch accessories of 2026 are listed. HomePod mini 2 is expected with smart home updates. Apple Watch Ultra 3 deals return at $99 off. Surgeons praise Apple Vision Pro as a bargain for surgery. The M5 Max MacBook Pro is $500 off. CarPlay comes to Crest & Balise pontoons. Newton's 1993 launch foreshadowed iPad and iPhone. The RAM supply crisis is worsening. Never put a hot iPhone in the fridge. Best Buy's Back to School event discounts MacBook Pro, Air Pods. A jailbreak allows running macOS on iPad for specific combos.

Podcasts and Multimedia

The 9to5Mac Overtime 076 podcast discussed native retro games on iPhone, including a Mario Kart 64 port. The AppleInsider Podcast covered AI costs, freezing iPhones, and avoiding scams. The 9to5Mac Daily from August 5 discussed iPhone event clues. Another 9to5Mac Daily covered Apple earnings, universal clipboard, and iPhone event chatter.

Miscellaneous News

iOS 26 gets its first jailbreak thanks to Dopamine. Tesla, Rivian, and GM still don't support Car Play. Apple seems to have abandoned Cinematic mode on iPhone. Apple captured 65% of the premium smartphone market. BBEdit is a 34-year-old Mac app legend. X Money FAQ addresses account suspensions and APY. Lutron Caseta integrates with Sonos voice control. AirPods Pro 3 deals at 25% off. Samsung pre-order deals end today. Abode launches Apple Home-compatible sensors for garages and gates. Disney+ could get a free ad-supported tier.