Apple News 8 Hours

Last updated: July 22, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Apple Software Updates and Features

Apple has released the second public beta for iOS 27 and other enhancements. This beta also includes a convenient new clipboard pasting feature for iPhones that users will appreciate. Concurrently, iPad OS 27 public beta 2 has also arrived, bringing its own set of new features to the tablet. In other software news, Android 17 now by enabling more data transfer wirelessly.

Apple Hardware and Rumors

The next Mac Mini is reportedly being tested with a combination of. Apple is also said to be working on an updated iMac, with a model featuring an OLED display potentially in the works for a later release. Furthermore, Apple is developing a new MacBook Neo that will include an A19 Pro chip and increased RAM. These updates are part of a larger plan to refresh the entire Mac lineup with over the next two years.

iPhone Production and Deals

Foxconn has begun hiring a large number of workers to assemble the and Pro Max models, signaling their entry into mass production ahead of an anticipated September launch. This production ramp-up is also noted by other sources. In related news, deals on Apple devices are available, with Amazon offering the 11-inch iPad at a low price of $399, and discounts also appearing on Air Pods Pro, Air Pods Max, and Air Tags in various promotions. The iPhone Ultra is also expected to launch this fall with new screen sizes and features.

Apple TV+ and Entertainment

Apple TV+ has announced two new high-profile shows in development, including a comedy with significant talent attached and an adaptation of a popular romance novel by a well-known author. The popular Apple TV+ comedy "Ted Lasso" is reportedly being revived for a fourth season, with the star hoping for a return to its original magic. Jason Sudeikis, the show's star, is looking forward to.

App Updates and User Features

WhatsApp has introduced several new features, including Apple Music sharing for its users and an improved Car Play experience. The messaging app has also made it easier to set up WhatsApp for iPad. Additionally, WhatsApp Web now offers direct integration with Adobe Acrobat for viewing and annotating PDFs within chats. A new iOS 27 beta feature will allow Apple’s upgrade program users to have their iPhones locked if payments are missed, a move that has raised concerns about the new leasing contract reported yesterday.

Security and Other Apple News

Millions of car owners with dealer-installed KARR alarms are advised to update their iPhone app due to a security flaw that could allow attackers to unlock or immobilize vehicles if exploited. Meanwhile, the Apple Park Visitor Center in Cupertino is currently undergoing an "update in progress" according to its website. U.S. lawmakers have also reached out to President Donald Trump, urging him to investigate the E.U.'s Digital Markets Act, which they describe as.