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Last updated: July 29, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Service Outages and Consumer Tech

Apple services including the App Store and iTunes Store experienced an outage for some users, marking the second such disruption within a week. Separately, the company models, offering savings of up to $540.

Regulatory Scrutiny and Chip Manufacturing

US senators plans for Chinese-made chips amid concerns over the AI-driven memory shortage. This bipartisan pushback, reported by Bloomberg, aims to persuade Apple against sourcing chips from China for products sold within the country. In the UK, Apple would grant regulators an "highly intrusive" role in its business operations. The Department of Justice, meanwhile for records from 14 federal agencies in an ongoing antitrust case. The US government also announced an update to its banned foreign-made products list, which will now include advanced robotic devices, impacting future robot vacuums.

Future Products and Developer Updates

Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone, anticipated for fall 2027, is expected to feature its most significant redesign since the iPhone X will arrive in the fall of 2027. In development news, Apple for Safari Technology Preview, version, incorporating bug fixes and performance enhancements. Apple Maps in iOS 27 is set to improve its 'Suggested Places' feature.

Business Partnerships and Financial Outlook

Qualcomm expects Apple faster than previously anticipated, with CEO Cristiano Amon citing supply constraints as a factor in the shrinking business relationship. This trend suggests Apple's reliance on Qualcomm could than expected after Q4 2026, as the company increases its use of in-house modems.

Company Philanthropy and Third-Party Software

Tim Cook for relief efforts aiding communities affected by wildfires in southern Europe via a post on X. On the software front, OpenAI president Greg Brockman against the company, stating they "don't need your secrets," and admitted the new Chat GPT desktop app is "kind of a mess" while teasing a tab-free design. Tapbots recently for Mac, a new version of its clipboard management software featuring rule-based organization and paste filters. The daily *9to5Macpodcast, including discussions on iOS 26.6 and Apple's smart home plans.