Apple News 3 Hours

Last updated: July 9, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Apple at Comic-Con and Streaming

Apple TV will host a two-hour panel at San Diego Comic-Con, previewing upcoming shows like Silo, Dark Matter, and Widow's Bay. This marks the first time Apple TV will take over Hall H at the event. Separately, Apple MLB announced the August schedule for Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV.

Apple's AI and Hardware

Apple is exploring ways to run larger AI models directly on iPhones, having met with Prism ML about its technology. Meanwhile, component costs for the could increase by nearly $300, according to Counterpoint Research. This follows recent price hikes announced by Apple across multiple product categories, though models remain at their pre-hike price at third-party retailers.

Manufacturing and Industry Shifts

India has made more attractive by removing import duties on key smartphone components. This move is expected to further lower costs for Apple's growing production in the country. In other tech news, OpenAI is set to announce "the next chapter for Chat GPT" today via livestream. Separately, TV Time can migrate their data to Just Watch ahead of TV Time's shutdown next week.