Apple News 3 Hours

Last updated: June 26, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Apple Product & Spec Rumors

Future iPhone models are reportedly set for RAM upgrades, with the iPhone 18 and its lower-end variants expected to feature 9GB of DRAM in spring 2027. This suggests an improvement over the current 8GB, potentially boosting Apple Intelligence performance in the base models. Reports also indicate that a touchscreen MacBook Pro will utilize the M5 chip, while a higher-end "MacBook Ultra" with an OLED display will stick with the M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, bypassing the upcoming M7 and M6 chips for these specific models.

Apple Services & Content

Apple's upcoming Everest drama, "Tenzing," will receive its first theatrical release of the year before debuting on Apple TV, marking a continuation of the company's strategy for cinematic releases. While Apple had a notable theatrical success last year with "F1," this year's original films have largely bypassed cinemas until now. Separately, Mac Rumors is hosting a giveaway for readers to win an iPad Air and an Apple Pencil.

Market & Pricing Dynamics

The final hours of Amazon Prime Day are offering discounts on Apple products like Air Pods and Apple Watches, with sales ending soon. This comes as Apple recently implemented price increases, leading some retailers like Amazon and Best Buy to still offer pre-hike pricing on select iPads and Macs while inventory lasts. The global memory shortage, potentially exacerbated by Apple's supplier negotiations, has contributed to industry-wide price hikes. Meanwhile, OpenAI is rolling out its GPT-5.6 models for Chat GPT and Codex, marking a significant upgrade in its artificial intelligence capabilities.