Apple News 8 Hours

Last updated: June 24, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Apple Product Deals & Rumors

Amazon's Prime Day event continues to offer significant discounts on Apple products, with the AirPods Max 2 available for $399 and the 46mm cellular Apple Watch Series 11 hitting a record low of $379. The iPad mini 7 is also seeing notable price reductions, with multiple configurations dropping to $399.99. MacBook deals are also prominent, with savings of up to $430 on various MacBook Air and Pro models featuring M5 chips available through day two. Additionally, consumers can explore historical biographies about Apple and Steve Jobs with discounts reaching up to 65% during the sale.

Rumors persist regarding Apple's first foldable device, with reports indicating that the iPhone Ultra will begin production in late July, despite earlier concerns about hinge durability. The hinge issues are now reportedly resolved, fueling speculation that the foldable iPhone will launch in September alongside other new models. While CEO Tim Cook has previously suggested that price increases are unavoidable due to factors like RAM shortages, one report suggests the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro might launch at a lower price point than anticipated.

Apple Software & Services

Apple is enhancing its support resources, with an updated guide providing more detailed advice for stolen iPhones. In the realm of operating systems, the latest mac OS 27 beta appears to have closed a workaround that allowed users to bypass the Siri AI waitlist. Security researchers have identified a new technique in mac OS that could potentially allow standard user accounts to disable certain security tools without administrator privileges. Furthermore, Apple has acquired the Swift Package Index, which will continue to operate as an open-source search engine for third-party code under its new ownership. Apple Services Head Eddy Cue has indicated that more content is coming to Apple TV+.

Retail & Other Apple News

Apple's retail presence is expanding, with the Apple Store in Ann Arbor, Michigan's Briarwood Mall set to relocate to a larger space by the end of July. Law enforcement agencies are reportedly upgrading their surveillance technology to include license plate readers capable of identifying and tracking iPhones and AirPods in public spaces. Meanwhile, the latest iOS 27 is bringing new features to applications including Apple Wallet and Messages. Discussions around Apple's product connectivity continue, with an examination of whether USB4 cables offer savings over Thunderbolt 4.