Apple News 3 Hours

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 3:05 PM ET

Rumors & Patents

A newly published Apple patent describes a real-time system for deciding when to interrupt users, aiming to improve notification summaries and the "Reduce Interruptions" Focus mode. Meanwhile, the iPhone Ultra may feature two selfie cameras placed in the same corner, addressing a lingering question about camera placement in folded and unfolded states.

Supply Chain

Apple has secured lower prices for OLED displays on the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models, according to industry sources, even as a RAM shortage persists.

Apps & Ecosystem

The Apple Wallet app is reportedly gaining a feature to save trade-in quotes for up to 90 days, based on code seen by 9to5Mac. A separate Mac Rumors report corroborates the trade-in system development. The official MLB app for iPhone has rolled out useful updates including improved Car Play and Live Activity support. Raycast now offers Screen Awareness, allowing users to bring context from their active app directly into AI Chat. The BowFlex T6 treadmill brings Apple Gym Kit support to home workouts at a $999 price point, offering seamless data exchange with Apple Watch.

Corporate

Apple has hired former American Airlines executive vice president Nick Gatten as its new vice president of government affairs, according to Bloomberg.

Competition

Google today introduced the Pixel Tag at $29, positioning it as a direct rival to Apple's Air Tag.