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Last updated: July 30, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

Apple Software and Hardware Updates

iOS 27 is reportedly bringing five unannounced features to iPhones this fall, with one significant change from the ringer, a setting that has been tied for nearly two decades. Another upcoming adjustment in iOS 27 will allow users to, a visual effect introduced in iOS. Separately, a passion project has with modern internals, utilizing a Mac mini powered by Apple's M4 chip.

Apple Financials and Corporate Actions

Tim Cook will participate in his final earnings call as Apple CEO today, beginning at 2 p.m. Pacific Time. Apple will its fiscal Q3 earnings for the quarter ending in June. In other corporate news, Apple is donating to European wildfire relief efforts following devastating fires across the continent. Meanwhile, Apple's Air Tag 2 is currently available at an all-time low price of $89.00 for a four-pack.

Industry Trends and Rumors

The concept of the "super app" continues to gain traction, with Microsoft preparing to launch its own for Copilot soon. This follows OpenAI's recent introduction of its own super app. In a concerning development are reportedly becoming more effective than humans at executing romance scams, according to joint university research. On the hardware front, Jony Ive and Sam Altman have been teasing a new AI hardware device that sounds similar to a Home Pod. Anticipation is also building for Apple's next iPhone event, with the and iPhone Ultra expected to be unveiled this September, potentially featuring twelve changes to the flagship lineup.