Apple News 8 Hours

Last updated: July 13, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Developer Betas and OS Updates

Apple released fifth for iOS 26.6 and mac OS 26.6, continuing the testing cycle for its upcoming operating systems. Developers can also now install the fifth beta for iPad OS 26.6, tv OS 26.6, and watch OS 26.6, with these updates before final release. mac OS Tahoe.6 also for developers. Separately, owners of the Apple Watch can anticipate over 50 improvements in watch OS, including advancements beyond Siri AI features.

Apple's Market Position and Competition

A new report indicates Apple in the second quarter of 2026, even as the overall market experienced a significant decline. iPhone shipments, defying the smartphone market's worst second quarter in 13 years, with global shipments falling 11% to their lowest point since 2013. This strong performance is partly attributed to Apple's. In other competitive news, Meta is pushing Apple to implement Air Pods-like pairing for its third-party devices, including its glasses and headsets. Apple is reportedly developing a new API to allow automatic pairing for accessories like Meta's Ray-Ban Meta glasses and Quest headsets across devices.

Legal Battles and Acquisitions

Apple has, accusing the company of trade secret theft, with a significant number of former Apple employees reportedly now working at OpenAI. This lawsuit may for an iPhone rival. However, OpenAI's hardware timeline is reportedly unchanged by the lawsuit, with plans to unveil its first product this year and release it in 2027. Apple has also Sig Scalr, the company behind the Sig Lens observability app, which will provide Apple with a tool to monitor and debug large-scale applications.

App Ecosystem and Developer Relations

WordPress has called WordPress TV, bringing video content to the platform. Meanwhile, Epic Games is actively fighting Apple's request to pause App Store commission proceedings while the Supreme Court reviews a portion of the case. In a separate development, Meta has from Instagram just days after its launch.

Hardware and Accessory Deals

Deals are available on Apple accessories, with, marking their lowest price since Prime Day. The Apple Watch Series 11 is also seeing significant discounts, with some models.

Security and Utility Software

A new Mac infostealer malware, dubbed 'Crash Stealer', has been documented to steal passwords and Mac data. On the utility front, a new free Mac app called What Cable is available to help users identify the capabilities of their USB-C cables, addressing the common confusion surrounding their varied specifications.