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Last updated: July 12, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Apple Software and Services

iOS 27 are reportedly launching this week, alongside betas for mac OS Golden Gate. Stores expanding their use of Tap to Pay on iPhone, a system that enables merchants to accept contactless payments. EU regulations could compel Apple to upgrade its Apple Pencil models with more easily replaceable batteries by early 2027.

Apple Silicon and Hardware

The M6 chip era is expected to be short, lasting only six months as Apple reportedly pushes toward an AI-focused M7 processor. Research Apple is said to have influenced the development of the M7 and M8 chips, with fruits of that labor appearing in AI performance. The M7 Ultra chip may feature up to 1.5TB of RAM, matching the 2019 Mac Pro’s capacity. Series 11 is on sale for $299 on Amazon, a $100 discount. AirPods Pro are also available for $199.99, their best price since Prime Day.