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Last updated: July 2, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Apple Ecosystem & Software Updates

Apple's upcoming iOS 27 is poised to encourage new iPhone purchases, with older models like the iPhone 15 and earlier missing out on significant new features iOS 27 makes a strong case. The first public beta for iOS 27 is expected in July, allowing users to prepare their devices for the update public beta available month. Meanwhile, tv OS 27 is also on the horizon, with new features anticipated to coincide with updated Apple TV 4K hardware launching this fall tv OS 27 features coming soon. Car Play in iOS 26 also received a long-overdue new setting CarPlay added new setting.

Hardware & Product Rumors

Speculation continues around future iPhone models, with the iPhone 18 Pro rumored to feature slower QLC NAND storage on high-capacity variants, echoing a similar report from the iPhone 16 generation iPhone 18 Pro rumor. The iPhone 18 Pro may also adopt different modem chips based on region, with Qualcomm potentially supplying units for the US and C2 for other markets iPhone 18 Pro could. Battery capacity leaks suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max will sport a significantly larger battery iPhone 18 Pro Max. In the foldable market, Apple's anticipated entry with an "iPhone Fold" could drive up average foldable phone prices by 18% in 2026, according to Counterpoint Research iPhone Fold could raise.

Apple Services & Deals

Apple Arcade has expanded its game library with four new titles, including "Pocket City 2+" Apple Arcade gets new. Apple TV+ is also set to premiere five new movies soon, bolstering its content offerings Apple TV has new movies. Despite recent price hikes on Macs and iPads due to rising component costs, which initially impacted Apple's stock, the company's shares have shown signs of recovery stock recovers after price. Holiday sales continue, with deals on Air Tags, iPads, and Mac Books available, though some may be impacted by recent price adjustments Best July 4th Apple. Notably, Air Pods 4 are available at nearly 25% off, and a 4-pack of Air Tag 2s remains at its all-time low of $89 AirPods 4 nearly 25%.

Apple Wallet & Automotive Integration

Apple Wallet is expanding its Car Key functionality to more automakers, with Volkswagen reportedly planning to integrate the feature into future vehicles VW planning Apple Wallet keys. This follows recent additions of support for other major car brands Car Keys coming.

Manufacturing & Security

An iFixit video offers a look at the surprisingly analog process involved in assembling and testing an iPhone battery iPhone battery manufacturing shown. Separately, security researchers have identified malware spreading through sponsored advertisements on the X platform Malware found on X.