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Last updated: July 21, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

iPhone and iOS Updates

Apple is preparing users for potential issues with iPhones and iPads by highlighting, which offers a more accessible first step for troubleshooting without a computer. code within the iOS 27 beta indicates Apple may introduce a system to if payments are missed. On the hardware front, speculation is mounting about the upcoming, with an unveiling expected this fall. Further rumors suggest Apple is also developing a second-generation, potentially addressing current model limitations.

Developer Tools and Content Creation

Developers can now test iOS applications more efficiently within the Mac app Claude Code. The latest update integrates with, allowing for live, interactive testing of iOS apps in a dedicated pane, provided Xcode with the iOS platform is installed. Apple itself is also promoting creative content made with its hardware, showcasing "Nido de Villanas," a entirely shot on the iPhone 17 Pro and available as 14 YouTube Shorts. Additionally, Apple TV has released the trailer for the second season of "Women in Blue," slated to premiere Apple Services and Legal Matters

Apple is expanding its Apple Care+ offerings in Japan, introducing new options including and additional plan choices. In the app ecosystem, Apple Invites has been updated with two new features for managing RSVPs, allowing hosts and guests to react with emoji. Test Flight also received an update, adding a search field to help users quickly find beta-tested apps, alongside general performance improvements and bug fixes. Meanwhile, Apple's legal challenges continue, as the company lost a bid to overturn a $634 million patent verdict from Masimo, with a new trial also being denied. A security vulnerability has also been identified where a could expose a user's Apple Account address through Mac Mail.