Apple News 8 Hours

Last updated: August 7, 2026, 11:58 PM ET

Apps & Software

WhatsApp is rolling out a dedicated parental controls section on iPhone, making it easier for parents to find and manage supervised accounts. Separately, OpenAI is developing a feature to let users export custom stickers created in Chat GPT directly into WhatsApp. For Car Play users experiencing random disconnections, the culprit may be radio interference rather than hardware issues. In iOS, Apple claims to have fixed the lag when switching from Wi-Fi to cellular, part of a broader responsiveness update. Meanwhile, after 326 days without one, iOS 26 has received its first jailbreak via Dopamine.

Hardware & Accessories

Apple has expanded its Made for iPhone hearing device roster, adding 43 models across 22 brands to the compatibility list. On the iPhone front, a new rumor suggests the iPhone 17 could see a price increase as soon as next week, ahead of the expected iPhone 18 Pro launch.

AI & Development

Anthropic’s Claude Code now supports cross-session messaging on mac OS and Linux, letting AI sessions share findings and coordinate tasks. Meanwhile, OpenAI has delayed its next major AI model, Astra, citing critical hacking concerns and pausing further development.

Apple TV+ & Podcasts

Actor James Marsden has been confirmed for his third Apple TV+ project, following his role in Your Friends & Neighbors. In the latest 9to5Mac Overtime episode, the hosts discuss native retro games on iPhone, including a Mario Kart 64 port and Pokémon 3D mods.