Today August 12, 2026
6 stories
SpaceXAI Launches Grok 4.6, Matching GPT-5.6 Sol on AI Index
SpaceXAI has released Grok 4.6, claiming frontier AI performance for agents, coding, and visual work. API pricing starts at $2 per million input tokens.
Google Unveils Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag Ahead of Made by Google 2026
Google unveiled the Pixel 11 series, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag tracker, and new Gemini features ahead of its Made by Google 2026 presentation.
Pegatron Signals Apple's Standard iPhone 18 Delay Until 2027
Pegatron has lent further support to reports that the standard iPhone 18 won't launch this September.
![Apple Employees Call Foldable iPhone 'Ultra' Internally [Gurman]](/images/news/101752/101752/101752-320.jpg)
Apple Employees Call Foldable iPhone 'Ultra' Internally Gurman
Apple employees widely use the 'iPhone Ultra' name internally for the company's upcoming foldable device, though the final branding remains unconfirmed.
OpenAI Releases ChatGPT Desktop App for Linux in Preview
OpenAI has released a preview of its ChatGPT desktop app for Linux, bringing support for Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora systems.
Apple in Early Talks for U.S. Broadcast Rights to Golf's Open Championship
Apple has held preliminary talks with the R&A about acquiring U.S. broadcast rights to golf's Open Championship, as it continues expanding its live sports lineup.
Yesterday August 11, 2026
9 stories
Apple Releases Third Public Betas of iOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and More
Apple has released the third public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and HomePod Software 27.
Longtime Apple Pay Chief Jennifer Bailey to Retire in October
Jennifer Bailey, Apple's vice president of Apple Pay, is retiring in October after more than 25 years. Eddy Cue announced the departure in a staff memo.
![Apple Extends OLED Display Inventory to Six Weeks as Memory Costs Reshape Supply Chain [Report]](/images/news/101742/101742/101742-320.jpg)
Apple Extends OLED Display Inventory to Six Weeks as Memory Costs Reshape Supply Chain Report
Apple has extended its OLED display panel inventory from four weeks to six weeks starting in Q2 2026 as memory-driven cost pressures mount.
iOS 27 Beta 5 References Six Unreleased iPhones
iOS 27 beta 5 references six upcoming iPhones by internal codename, indicating Apple is preparing support for devices expected to launch across fall 2026 and spring 2027.
![Apple Watch Series 11 Titanium Cellular Drops to $639 ($160 Off) [Deal]](/images/news/101736/101736/101736-320.jpg)
Apple Watch Series 11 Titanium Cellular Drops to $639 ($160 Off) Deal
The 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 with cellular and a slate titanium case has dropped to $639 at Amazon, $160 off Apple's $799 price.
Block Blast!+ and Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles+ Join Apple Arcade on September 3
Apple Arcade is adding Block Blast!+ and Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles+ on September 3, alongside NFL Retro Bowl '27 and two other games.
![Apple TV Debuts Trailer for Australian Thriller 'Last Seen' Starring Patrick Brammall [Video]](/images/news/101733/101733/101733-320.jpg)
Apple TV Debuts Trailer for Australian Thriller 'Last Seen' Starring Patrick Brammall Video
Apple TV has released the official trailer for 'Last Seen,' an Australian thriller starring Patrick Brammall as a dispatcher who believes he has found his missing daughter. Premieres September 9.
![Apple's Glass-Centric 20th Anniversary iPhone Redesign Remains on Track for 2027 [Report]](/images/news/101731/101731/101731-320.jpg)
Apple's Glass-Centric 20th Anniversary iPhone Redesign Remains on Track for 2027 Report
Apple reportedly remains on track to deliver a glass-centric iPhone Pro overhaul for the device's 20th anniversary in 2027.
BOE Seeks Secondary OLED Supplier Role for Apple's 2027 iPad Air
BOE is developing OLED panels for Apple's 2027 iPad Air as it seeks a secondary supplier role alongside Samsung Display. A qualification decision is expected by year's end.
Monday August 10, 2026
10 stories
What's New in iOS 27 Beta 5: Updated Icons, Siri Voices, and More
iOS 27 beta 5 adds refreshed Liquid Glass app icons, expanded Siri voice customization, new Search controls, and several smaller interface refinements.
![Apple Trims 2026 Shipments as DRAM Shortage Continues [Kuo]](/images/news/101723/101723/101723-320.jpg)
Apple Trims 2026 Shipments as DRAM Shortage Continues Kuo
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple has scaled back 2026 hardware shipment plans due to DRAM shortages, while disputing claims that TSMC is holding $1 billion in unfinished 2nm chips.
![Apple Releases macOS 27 Golden Gate Beta 5 to Developers [Download]](/images/news/101722/101722/101722-320.jpg)
Apple Releases macOS 27 Golden Gate Beta 5 to Developers Download
Apple has released the fifth beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate to developers for testing.
![Apple Seeds Fifth Betas of watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 to Developers [Download]](/images/news/101719/101719/101719-320.jpg)
Apple Seeds Fifth Betas of watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 to Developers Download
Apple has released the fifth betas of watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 to developers for testing.
![Apple Releases iOS 27 Beta 5 and iPadOS 27 Beta 5 to Developers [Download]](/images/news/101718/101718/101718-320.jpg)
Apple Releases iOS 27 Beta 5 and iPadOS 27 Beta 5 to Developers Download
Apple has released the fifth betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing.
Apple Tests CXMT Memory for iPhones and MacBooks Amid Supply Crunch
Apple is testing CXMT memory chips in iPhones and MacBooks while seeking White House approval to use them in devices sold in China amid a global memory shortage.
Apple Announces First Live Apple Immersive 'Friday Night Baseball' Broadcasts
Apple has unveiled its first live Apple Immersive Friday Night Baseball broadcasts for Vision Pro, beginning August 28, alongside the September schedule.
LG Display Developing Five-Layer OLED Panel to Combat Burn-In for Future iMac
LG Display is reportedly developing a five-layer OLED panel for Apple's future OLED iMac, adding a third blue emitting layer to boost brightness and reduce the risk of screen burn-in.
Today's Best Tech Deals: AirPods Pro 3 for $189.99, Sony WH-CH720N for $86.95, and More
Today's best tech deals: AirPods Pro 3 at $189.99, Sony's WH-CH720N at $86.95, Blink's Outdoor 2K+ at $48.99, and LG's 27-inch 4K monitor at $199.99.
![iPhone 18 Pro Bill of Materials Jumps 38% as Memory Costs Dominate [Report]](/images/news/101709/101709/101709-320.jpg)
iPhone 18 Pro Bill of Materials Jumps 38% as Memory Costs Dominate Report
The iPhone 18 Pro's bill of materials will reportedly rise about 38% year over year, driven by soaring memory prices, with Apple potentially sacrificing margins to limit price hikes.
Sunday August 9, 2026
2 stories
Apple Scrapped 'White-Glove' Setup Feature for Apple Upgrade Over Privacy Concerns
Apple considered preloading iCloud data on new iPhones for its Apple Upgrade program, but the white-glove concept never made it into the final service after raising privacy questions.
Apple Explores Round and Screen-Free Apple Watch Models
Apple is exploring a sweeping redesign of the Apple Watch that could include round displays, screenless fitness bands, and new premium and budget models.
Saturday August 8, 2026
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xAI Launches 'Imagine Image 2.0' With Advanced Editing Tools for Grok
xAI has launched Imagine Image 2.0 for Grok, bringing precise image editing, smart resizing, and improved typography rendering to the web and iOS app.
Today's Best Monitor Deals: LG UltraFine 6K $1,099.99, Samsung Odyssey G9 $699.99, and More
Today's best monitor deals: LG's 32-inch UltraFine 6K at $1,099.99, Samsung's 49-inch Odyssey G9 at $699.99, and a 27-inch 5K for $589.99.
OpenAI's Astra Model Hits 'Critical' Cybersecurity Threshold, Prompting Safety Pause
OpenAI has paused some internal Astra development activities after evaluations found the company cannot rule out that the model has reached its Critical cybersecurity capability threshold.
Friday August 7, 2026
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Dopamine 3.0 Jailbreak Released With iOS 17.3.1 Support, iOS 26 on A12/A13
Dopamine 3.0 adds Titan and momentarius bypasses, bringing iOS 17.3.1 support across supported devices and iOS 26.0.1 support to A12/A13.
Cloudflare Launches Kitesurf, a Browser Built for AI Agents
Cloudflare has introduced Kitesurf, a cloud-hosted browser designed specifically for AI agents. The lightweight browser uses less CPU and memory than Chromium for agentic tasks like screenshots and HTML extraction.
Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition Launches Exclusively on Apple Arcade
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition arrives on Apple Arcade, the first full Madden title on the service, offering ad-free football across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Vision Pro.
Today's Best Apple Watch Deals: Series 11 Cellular $327, Ultra 3 $669.97, and More
Today's best Apple Watch deals: the 42mm Series 11 with cellular at $327, its lowest in 90 days, GPS models from $299, and the Ultra 3 from $669.97.
Apple Holds Tablet Lead Despite 8% iPad Shipment Decline in Q2 2026
Apple shipped 13.5 million iPads in Q2 2026, retaining a 38% share of the global tablet market as shipments fell 10% amid component supply constraints and rising prices, according to Omdia.
Thursday August 6, 2026
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Apple Captures 65% of Premium Smartphone Market as Segment Hits Record High
Apple captured 65% of the premium smartphone market in H1 2026 as the $600+ segment hit a record 29% of global sales.
![OpenAI's First AI Device May Be a Doughnut-Shaped Smart Speaker With Moving Parts [Report]](/images/news/101688/101688/101688-320.jpg)
OpenAI's First AI Device May Be a Doughnut-Shaped Smart Speaker With Moving Parts Report
OpenAI's first hardware device is a doughnut-shaped smart speaker with moving parts, priced between $300 and $400 and designed in collaboration with Jony Ive's LoveFrom studio.
Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, Sequoia 15.7.9, Sonoma 14.8.9 to Fix Screen Sharing Vulnerability
Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, along with macOS Sequoia 15.7.9 and Sonoma 14.8.9, fixing a Screen Sharing authentication vulnerability.
OpenAI Improves GPT-5.6 Sol, Expands ChatGPT Free Tier With Unlimited Text Chats
OpenAI is improving GPT-5.6 Sol in ChatGPT while expanding Free and Go access with unlimited text chats and a new Think button for harder questions.
Apple Boosts Trade-In Values Across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
Apple has increased U.S. trade-in values for most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models, while adding several newer Android phones to its trade-in list.
![Apple AirPods Pro 3 Drop to $189.99, Lowest Price in a Month [Deal]](/images/news/101682/101682/101682-320.jpg)
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Drop to $189.99, Lowest Price in a Month Deal
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 have dropped to $189.99 at Amazon, $59.01 off the $249 list price and the lowest they have been in a month.
Wednesday August 5, 2026
4 stories
Meta Launches Muse Code AI Coding Agent for macOS and Linux
Meta launches Muse Code, a terminal-based AI coding agent for macOS and Linux powered by Muse Spark 1.2, with pay-as-you-go pricing and an optional low-cost Contributor tier.
Researchers Warn WebKit Flaws Let iCloud Private Relay Leak Real IP Addresses
Researchers say three WebKit flaws can bypass iCloud Private Relay, exposing a user's IP address or DNS traffic through passkey requests, DNS prefetching, and WebTransport.
Global DRAM Production Sold Out Through 2027 as AI Demand Tightens Supply
Global DRAM and HBM production for 2027 has already sold out, with NAND capacity close behind as AI demand continues to tighten memory supply across the electronics industry.
MacPaw and Liquid AI Partner to Build On-Device AI for the Mac
MacPaw and Liquid AI are partnering to build an on-device AI stack for macOS, starting with Eney and eventually expanding to MacPaw apps and Setapp developers with private, offline AI capabilities.
Tuesday August 4, 2026
6 stories
Apple Releases AirPods Firmware 9 Beta 4 to Developers
Apple has released AirPods Firmware 9 beta 4 for developers, bringing support for the redesigned AirPods settings interface, Adaptive mode slider, custom EQ, and Siri AI features in iOS 27.
Today's Best Headphone Deals: Beats Studio Pro $169.95, Sennheiser HD 620S $189.94, and More
The best headphone deals now: Beats Studio Pro at $169.95, Sennheiser HD 620S at $189.94, AirPods 4 for $99, and the Sony WH-1000XM5 at $248.
Apple Opens Retail Employee Lottery to Staff September Product Unveiling
Apple is opening a lottery for U.S. retail employees to help staff its September product unveiling, where the company is expected to introduce new iPhones, Apple Watches, and more.
iPhone 20 Pro Models Could Feature Larger 6.4-Inch and 7-Inch Displays
A new leak claims Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone Pro models could feature 6.4-inch and 7-inch displays with a nearly bezel-free four-curved design.
Apple Seeks Preliminary Injunction Against OpenAI, Requests Expedited Discovery
Apple is seeking a preliminary injunction and expedited discovery after its investigation raised concerns about additional former employees now working at OpenAI.
OpenAI Calls Apple's Trade Secrets Lawsuit 'Careless, Aggressive and Oddly Personal'
OpenAI has published emails and iMessages challenging Apple's trade secrets lawsuit, accusing the company of pursuing a 'careless, aggressive and oddly personal' case.
Monday August 3, 2026
6 stories
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus Rehires Former Hardware VP Laura Legros
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus has rehired former hardware engineering VP Laura Legros, bringing a trusted deputy out of retirement to join his leadership team ahead of his September 1 transition.
India Plans to Extend Apple Manufacturing Equipment Tax Break Through 2041
India has proposed extending tax exemptions for contract manufacturing machinery through 2041, offering long-term certainty for Apple as it builds more iPhones in the country.
Apple Files New Legal Challenge Against UK iCloud Backdoor Order
Apple has filed a new legal challenge at the UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal against a government demand for access to encrypted iCloud backups belonging to British users.
Today's Best Smart Home Deals: Blink Outdoor 4 XR $164.99, Yale Assure Lock 2 $139.50, and More
Today's best smart home deals: Blink cameras from $54.99, Yale Assure Lock 2 at $139.50, an Arlo 2K doorbell for $49.99, and robot vacuums from $279.99.
Apple Acquires Czech Materials Science Firm PlasmaSolve
Apple acquired Czech materials science firm PlasmaSolve in April 2026 to improve plasma-based manufacturing processes used for device coatings, according to a European Commission filing.
All 62 Leagues Cup Matches Stream on Apple TV Beginning August 4
All 62 matches of the 2026 Leagues Cup will stream on Apple TV beginning August 4, with 18 MLS clubs and 18 Liga MX clubs competing.
Sunday August 2, 2026
2 stories
Apple Deals Today: Apple Watch Series 11 Cellular $349.97, Beats Studio Pro $169.95, and More
Today's best Apple deals: Apple Watch Series 11 cellular at $349.97, GPS at $299, Beats Studio Pro $169.95, iPad Pro $799.91, and AirPods 4 at $99.
Global Memory Shortage Now Hitting Apple's MacBook Air
Apple's MacBook Air is facing worsening supply shortages as the global memory crunch spreads, with shipping delays stretching into September and retail inventory tightening.