Apple News 3 Hours

Last updated: May 18, 2026, 11:44 AM ET

Apple Wearables Added hypertension alerts to watch OS 26 this fall, expanding the Apple Watch’s health suite to flag high‑blood‑pressure events, while a separate leak confirms the upcoming Apple Watch Ultra 4 will arrive with two major hardware upgrades as part of a broader rollout of more than 15 new products slated for this autumn. At the same time, analysts note that the forthcoming Siri redesign will default to auto‑deleting conversational data, a move Apple touts as a privacy‑first safeguard for its new AI chatbot.

Hardware Production & Accessories Production stalled on the long‑rumored foldable iPhone—codenamed “iPhone Ultra”—after engineers encountered persistent hinge reliability problems during trial runs, pushing back the timeline for mass manufacturing. The setback arrives as third‑party accessory maker Anker slashed the price of its Prime 3‑in‑1 Wireless Charging Station to $104.99 on Amazon, marking the lowest‑ever discount for the device and underscoring strong consumer demand for Apple‑compatible charging solutions.

Streaming & Services Launched discount for AMC+ Premium at $29.99, a 74 percent reduction on the first year’s subscription, bundling streaming titles from Shudder, BBC America and other partners. The aggressive pricing is aimed at capturing cord‑cutters ahead of the holiday season and could pressure competing bundles that include Apple TV+ content.

Security Threats Identified new infostealer dubbed SHub Reaper that masquerades as official Apple security tools on mac OS, harvesting passwords and cryptocurrency wallet credentials. Security researchers warn that the malware’s use of legitimate‑looking Apple binaries makes detection difficult, prompting a swift advisory from Apple to verify the authenticity of any system utilities before installation.