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Last updated: July 8, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

European Regulatory Battles & Product Development

Apple has lost a significant antitrust appeal in Europe, with all three of its claims rejected by the courts. This ruling means the company will continue to be classified as a "gatekeeper" under the European Union's Digital Markets Act, facing stricter regulations for its services. The EU has rejected Apple’s attempts to exempt its App Store and iMessage from these regulations in a further setback. Meanwhile, Samsung has announced its next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22, where it is expected to debut foldable smartphones that will rival Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone.

Manufacturing Investments & Device Launches

Apple announced a multiyear partnership with Broadcom, committing $30 billion to design and produce more chips within the United States. This move is part of Apple's broader American Manufacturing Program, a pledge to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over four years through its manufacturing initiatives. In device news, the rumored foldable iPhone is reportedly already in mass production and is on track for a September release, despite earlier speculation about potential delays.