Apple News 3 Hours

Last updated: July 8, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Apple & Tech Updates

Apple TV is upgrading select TV show purchases to 4K at no additional cost, a move that mirrors a popular perk previously exclusive to movies. Separately, Apple has stopped signing older iOS versions, preventing users of several iPhones and iPads from downgrading to previous software builds starting today. In a significant move for its creative suite, Lux is rolling out Halide 3.1, introducing perspective correction and a new Scarlet look for its RAW-only capture mode. Meanwhile, Meta has enabled a new AI image generation tool that defaults to using public Instagram posts, a decision raising privacy concerns among users.

Gaming & Entertainment

Nintendo has announced it will terminate service for its mobile title Mario Kart Tour on Tuesday, marking the end of an era for the racing game. On the awards front, Apple TV+ has achieved a record-breaking 87 nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, spanning a wide array of major categories.

AI & Future Products

OpenAI has introduced GPT-Live, a new generation of voice models designed to imbue Chat GPT interactions with a more natural, conversational quality. Rumors continue to swirl regarding the next iteration of Apple's popular audio hardware, with speculation mounting about when new AirPods might be released to the market.

Software & Security

Support for encrypted Mac OS Extended (HFS+) drives is being deprecated in mac OS, though the file system will remain functional for the time being. This change impacts users with older encrypted storage solutions.