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Last updated: August 3, 2026, 11:32 PM ET

App Store and Regulatory Updates

Telegram briefly disappeared from the Apple App Store in several countries, including the United States, but returned shortly thereafter. The messaging app later reappeared globally on the App Store, with the company humorously acknowledging its brief absence. Russia's antitrust regulator has initiated a formal case against Apple concerning the mandatory pre-installation of domestic apps.

New Features and Program Changes

Apple is developing a feature for cross-device copy and paste functionality between iOS devices and Windows PCs, a development prompted by a request from Microsoft through Apple's EU interoperability system. In response to an increase in security reports generated by AI, Apple has implemented changes to its bug bounty program, aiming to address the influx of "AI slop". A class-action lawsuit alleging Apple violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) over its Photos face recognition technology has been greenlit, potentially costing the company upwards of $30 billion. The new Apple Upgrade leasing program requires users to have a service plan with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon for iPhone leases.

Product and Software Enhancements

iOS 27 is bringing significant enhancements to Apple’s Photos app, including improvements to slideshows and shared albums, alongside the addition of a long-awaited camera roll feature. Google Health data from wearables like Fitbit trackers and the Pixel Watch can now sync to Apple Health, following the latest update to the Google Health app for iOS. WhatsApp's Mac app is testing flexible update schedules in its beta build, allowing users to opt for daily or weekly updates in addition to manual checks.

Company Personnel and Marketing

Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus is bringing back Laura Legros, a retired former vice president of hardware engineering, to his team. To celebrate the premiere of "Ted Lasso" season four, Apple is organizing a look-alike contest in New York, inviting fans to showcase their best Ted Lasso impersonations.