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Last updated: July 9, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Apple TV at Comic-Con and New Content

Apple TV is making a significant push at San Diego Comic-Con this year, securing a two-hour panel in Hall H to preview upcoming projects. The company will also offer a first look at new shows. Separately, Apple TV released the first trailer for, and announced the August schedule for its Friday Night Baseball series with MLB.

iPhone Manufacturing and Component Costs

India's decision to eliminate import duties on key smartphone components is making the country a more attractive location for iPhone manufacturing. This move, coupled with recent tariff exemptions, is expected to further reduce expenses for Apple's growing production in the region as reported by Reuters. However, a report from Counterpoint Research suggests that component costs for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max could increase by nearly $300, potentially making it Apple's heaviest iPhone to date and impacting its overall build cost according to the estimate.

On-Device AI and Future iPhone Capabilities

Apple is reportedly exploring ways to run significantly larger AI models directly on iPhones, holding discussions with the startup Prism ML about its technology according to The Information. Prism ML specializes in shrinking AI models, which typically require servers, to enable on-device functionality as detailed by Apple Insider. This development could bring more advanced AI capabilities to iPhones without relying on cloud servers as the startup focuses on this area.

Product Deals and Legacy Device Support

Current deals include the Apple Watch Ultra 3 available for $659.97 on Amazon, representing a $140 discount. The Apple TV 4K and iPhone 17 Pro/Max models are also seeing discounts of up to $449. In related news, Apple has stopped signing older iOS versions for several legacy devices, including the iPhone 5c and iPad Mini, preventing users from restoring or downgrading to those specific software versions.

Other Tech News

OpenAI is scheduled to announce "the next chapter for Chat GPT" today via livestream as the company teases updates. Meanwhile, TV Time users can now migrate their data to Just Watch ahead of the former’s shutdown next week. Duck Duck Go's browser now blocks most YouTube ads by default on iPhone and Mac for users running the latest version. An update on the 'Siri AI' lawsuit indicates Apple will pay owners of certain iPhone models as part of a $250 million settlement.