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Last updated: August 25, 2026, 9:23 AM ET

Hardware & Design

Apple’s next premium laptop may debut under a new name. Rumors suggest the high-end model could be called the MacBook Ultra, featuring a touchscreen, OLED display, and an M5 chip. The device may also include other notable design changes. Meanwhile, a third-party accessory aims to revive cable security for modern laptops, offering a way to tether devices to table legs in coffee shops.

Fitness & Trade-Ins

The upcoming Apple Watch Series 12 is expected to bring fitness tracking upgrades, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. On the trade-in front, a new study shows iPhone values have slid ahead of the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone launch next month. This decline may reduce the credit offers users receive when upgrading.

Software & Security

When iOS 27 launches next month, users should prepare for the same Siri AI waitlist that beta testers experienced, which staggers access to the new assistant features. Apple’s bug bounty program now includes a cap and cool-down period, a change discussed in the Apple @ Work podcast. The update may affect how promptly security researchers can report and re-submit findings.