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Last updated: August 9, 2026, 11:50 AM ET

Apple Watch

Apple is reportedly overhauling its wearable strategy, with a major redesign in the works that could introduce round screens and a new form factor. While the 2026 upgrade is expected to be relatively dull, a more radical revamp is being prepared for later years, possibly including a ceramic model that could go on sale soon. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman notes that round screens and other radical designs are being actively explored, signaling a significant shift for the product line.

iPhone Fold

Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone, expected to be called the “iPhone Ultra,” may ship in silver and dark blue. New images of camera protector accessories suggest the two colorways will be silver and dark blue. The device is also anticipated to launch alongside the standard iPhone lineup in the coming year, with the dark blue option likely replacing the traditional Graphite or Space Black finishes. Leaked details indicate that the foldable will feature a book-like design.

Software & Services

Apple has scrapped a feature that would have allowed Upgrade Program members to preload their data onto a new iPhone before delivery. The company reportedly dropped the plan over concerns about privacy optics. The feature would have made the setup process far more seamless, but Apple decided the trade-off wasn’t worth the potential backlash. The decision was first detailed in Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter.

Hardware & Accessories

Apple’s Mac lineup is facing supply issues. A shortage of RAM is now affecting MacBook Air availability, with stock dwindling in recent months due to more expensive and scarce memory components. Meanwhile, a new modular controller called the Ohsnap MCON has been reviewed, which slides open to transform an iPhone into a mobile game console. The accessory was first shown at CES and promises full-featured controls.

Security & Crime

In other Apple-related news, a crime blotter details recent incidents involving stolen credit cards used at a Miami Apple Store. The report also notes an Apple Watch serving as a clue in a kidnapping case and a Senate committee obtaining Anthony Fauci’s iPhone. This highlights ongoing forensic and security challenges surrounding Apple devices.