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Last updated: July 17, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Apple's Hardware Pipeline and Pricing Adjustments

Apple has reportedly increased its orders for vapor chamber cooling components, signaling potential use in upcoming foldable iPhone and 20th-anniversary iPhone models. In parallel, the company has, with Apple Care+ for Macs and iPads now experiencing a price hike. Apple is also featuring the A17 Pro chip at a discount in the U.S. and Canada. Meanwhile, a new entry-level iPad, previously expected this year, may be delayed according to recent reports.

Promotional Offers and Retail Policies

Apple has launched its annual Back to School promotion in select Asian countries, including China, India, and Malaysia. The company has also updated its website to detail products eligible for upcoming sales tax holidays across 10 U.S. states. In a shift of its retail policy, Apple will soon for iPhones purchased on payment plans through T-Mobile and Verizon, ending a loophole that allowed for the purchase of unlocked devices.

Software Updates and AI Integration

The first public beta for mac OS 27 Golden Gate has been ahead of its official fall release. In the realm of third-party applications, 1Password has, enabling the AI service to access stored credentials without direct user visibility of passwords.

Industry News and Chip Manufacturing

Apple's primary chip supplier, TSMC, has for U.S. chip plant investments, bringing its total commitment to $265 billion. Separately, the European Commission has to grant rival AI applications the same level of access to Android device features as its own Gemini. Apple has also that will restrict certain ad categories from appearing within its Maps application.