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Last updated: August 6, 2026, 9:45 PM ET

iPhone 18 Pro Supply and Pricing

The iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and foldable "iPhone Ultra" could sell out fast this year due to a memory component shortage. The lineup is expected to be announced within a month, featuring an upgraded camera system and the A20 Pro chip. Pricing questions open, with analysts speculating how much more the new Pro models could cost. Supply concerns and pricing speculation headline today's 9to5Mac Daily podcast recap.

iPad Slump and Premium Dominance

Apple's iPad revenue fell 5% year over year in the June quarter, and new data shows iPad shipments dropped 8% in Q2 2026 amid a global tablet market decline. Meanwhile, Apple 65% of the premium smartphone market for devices over $600, growing 9% year over year in the first half of 2026. Chinese brands are nonetheless making a dent in local market share, even as Apple's premium dominance persists globally.

Apple Health and 2G Retirement

Apple Health app is far more powerful than many realize, tracking everything from Apple Watch data to records imported directly from physicians. Users can medical records, monitor trends, and manage wellness data all in one place. T-Mobile retired its 2G GSM network on August 3, meaning all three major US carriers have now ended 2G service. original iPhone has consequently lost its last cellular network, marking the end of an era for the device that started the smartphone revolution.