Apple News 3 Hours

Last updated: August 4, 2026, 2:32 PM ET

Streaming and Subscriptions

Spotify has officially surpassed the 300 million paying subscriber mark, a significant achievement for the audio streaming service. This milestone comes as Apple Music prepares for anticipated upgrades within iOS.

Apple Product Sales and Preparations

Amazon is currently running a significant sale on Apple products, offering discounts of up to $500. Savings are available across Mac, iPad, Air Tag, and Apple Watch models, with some prices starting as low as $27. Apple is gearing up for its traditional September event, widely expected to unveil the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Apple Services and Content

Apple Card is enhancing its loyalty rewards program through a new partnership with Booking.com. This collaboration aims to provide users with quicker access to benefits when booking through the platform. Apple TV+ show "Ted Lasso" is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, with its fourth season premiering tonight.

OpenAI Service Updates

OpenAI has announced the shutdown of its dedicated Mac web browser, Chat GPT Atlas, which will cease operations this weekend. The company has provided specific details regarding the implications of this closure for users.