Apple News 8 Hours

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

Apple's Financial Performance and Market Position

Apple surpassed Nvidia to reclaim the title of the world's most valuable publicly traded company. This market shift occurred as Apple's valuation edged out that of its competitor. In Japan following recent worldwide price increases on Macs and iPads. Additionally, increased iCloud+ in eight countries, including Japan, Nigeria, and New Zealand, impacting subscription costs for users in those regions.

Software Updates and User Experience

The iOS 27 is now available, offering users a glimpse into upcoming features. This beta includes improvements to CarPlay, with for users who have updated. For those who have installed the beta and are experiencing issues, a guide on from iOS 27 Beta to iOS 26 is available. The Recovery Assistant feature, introduced in iOS, continues to allow iPhones to boot into recovery mode without a Mac or PC, and to a new iPhone Recovery Screen.

Product and Service Integrations

Apple's Car Keys feature is expanding its compatibility to include future TANK SUVs from Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor. In other integration news, the password manager 1Password has, allowing the AI service to access stored credentials. Apple One, despite recent price increases on Apple Music and certain tiers, still offers substantial savings for users who regularly utilize its bundled services.

Legal and Competitive Landscape

Apple and the US Justice Department are reportedly regarding a 2024 antitrust suit concerning the iPhone. Meanwhile, remains high, with research indicating that 87% of iPhone owners are sticking with the platform, hindering Google's efforts to convert users to Android. In Europe, the European Commission has formally ordered Google to as its own Gemini service.

Hardware and Deals

Apple's chip supplier, TSMC, has pledged an additional $100 billion for US chip plants, bringing its total US investment to $265 billion. Currently, deals available, with a $50 price drop, and Air Pods 4 with ANC are at their best price in months. Additionally, a is $200 off at Amazon. A giveaway is also underway for a chance to win a MacBook Neo and Satechi accessories.

App Updates and Features

OpenAI has released an update for its ChatGPT app for Mac, improving chat accessibility. WhatsApp has begun rolling out its new username feature, with some users reserving their names and others now seeing the full feature activated. Apple's Hide My Email feature, while easy to bypass to find a real email address, is still effective as a spam filter when used as intended.