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Last updated: June 23, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Legal & Litigation

Apple faces a significant legal challenge in the U.K. as a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of overcharging iCloud users has been certified for trial. The suit, which seeks to recover £3 billion (approximately $3.9 , is now on track for a hearing scheduled for October 2028, potentially impacting Apple's revenue from its cloud services in the region accused of overcharging.

Deals & Discounts

The ongoing Prime Day shopping event has triggered substantial price reductions on Apple hardware. MacBook Air models featuring M3 and M4 chips are seeing discounts of up to $150, with some configurations available for as low as $799. Additionally, Apple Watch Ultra models have experienced steep markdowns, with prices dropping to $499, presenting a notable opportunity for consumers to acquire premium Apple devices at reduced costs slashed for Prime Day.

Software & Services

Apple's SVP of Services and Health, Eddy Cue, has been honored by Cannes Lions, receiving the 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year award. This recognition acknowledges Cue's leadership in driving Apple TV+'s content strategy and its broader impact on the entertainment industry honored at Cannes. Meanwhile, users of mac OS can leverage a new background replacement feature within OBS to simulate chroma key effects, offering a workaround for those unable to use physical green screens in video conferencing and streaming applications improves chroma key.