Today July 13, 2026
6 stories![Apple Seeds Fifth Betas of watchOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and tvOS 26.6 to Developers [Download]](/images/news/101456/101456/101456-320.jpg)
Apple Seeds Fifth Betas of watchOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and tvOS 26.6 to Developers Download
Apple has seeded the fifth betas of watchOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and tvOS 26.6 to developers for testing.
![Apple Releases iOS 26.6 Beta 5 and iPadOS 26.6 Beta 5 to Developers [Download]](/images/news/101455/101455/101455-320.jpg)
Apple Releases iOS 26.6 Beta 5 and iPadOS 26.6 Beta 5 to Developers Download
Apple has seeded the fifth developer betas of iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 to developers for testing.
![AirPods Pro 3 Back On Sale for $199.99 ($50 Off) [Deal]](/images/news/101451/101451/101451-320.jpg)
AirPods Pro 3 Back On Sale for $199.99 ($50 Off) Deal
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $199.99 today, a $50 discount from the regular $249 price.
Apple Captures Record 20% Smartphone Market Share in Best-Ever Q2
Apple captured a record 20% share of the global smartphone market in Q2 2026 as the iPhone 17 drove one of Apple's strongest upgrade cycles and competitors raised prices amid the memory shortage.
Apple Lawsuit Threatens to Derail OpenAI's Push for an iPhone Rival
Apple's trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI could disrupt the startup's hardware ambitions, complicating recruiting, product development, and supplier relationships.
Waze Updates App With 'Less Chatty' Navigation and New Gemini AI Features
Waze is updating its app with a new 'less chatty' navigation mode, personalized route suggestions, and Gemini AI capabilities for voice search.
Yesterday July 12, 2026
3 stories![Apple Expanding Tap to Pay on iPhone Across Retail Stores [Report]](/images/news/101445/101445/101445-320.jpg)
Apple Expanding Tap to Pay on iPhone Across Retail Stores Report
Apple is expanding Tap to Pay on iPhone across its retail stores, reducing reliance on dedicated payment terminals by equipping more employees with iPhone 16 devices.
![Apple Is Preparing Two New Apple Pencil Models for 2027 [Report]](/images/news/101444/101444/101444-320.jpg)
Apple Is Preparing Two New Apple Pencil Models for 2027 Report
Apple is reportedly developing updated Apple Pencil with USB-C and Apple Pencil Pro models for launch alongside refreshed iPad Pro models in the first half of 2027.
![AI Is Reshaping Apple's Mac Chip Roadmap [Report]](/images/news/101443/101443/101443-320.jpg)
AI Is Reshaping Apple's Mac Chip Roadmap Report
Apple is reportedly reshaping its Mac chip roadmap around AI, accelerating the M7 generation while laying the groundwork for more powerful Macs and AI server hardware.
Saturday July 11, 2026
3 stories
Apple Lawsuit Reveals How Former Engineer Exploited Authentication Bug to Access Secret Files
Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI alleges a former engineer exploited an authentication bug to access confidential files, revealing new details about an alleged campaign to obtain hardware trade secrets.
Apple Deals Today: AirPods 4 for $99, Beats Studio Pro 40% Off, and More
The best Apple and Beats deals available now, including AirPods 4 for $99, Beats Studio Pro 40% off, the Apple Watch SE 3, AirPods Max, and Apple Pencil Pro. Each links to our price tracker for full price history.
![Apple's Plan to Use Intel for Chip Production Came After White House Pressure [Report]](/images/news/101439/101439/101439-320.jpg)
Apple's Plan to Use Intel for Chip Production Came After White House Pressure Report
A new report says Apple's plan to use Intel for some chip production followed pressure from the White House during semiconductor tariff negotiations.
Friday July 10, 2026
6 stories
Apple Sues OpenAI for Stealing Hardware Trade Secrets
Apple has filed a massive lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the startup and former executives of stealing hardware trade secrets for unreleased devices.
Apple Watch Captures 90% of Edge AI Smartwatch Shipments
Apple accounted for roughly 90% of Edge AI-capable smartwatch shipments in Q1 2026 as on-device AI reached 25% of the global market.
Apple Mac Shipments Defy Global PC Slump With 10% Growth in Q2 2026
Apple Mac shipments grew 10.1% in Q2 2026 despite a 4.9% decline in global PC shipments, driven by strong MacBook Neo demand.
EU Issues Preliminary Findings Against Meta, Urges It to Disable Infinite Scroll and Autoplay
The European Commission issued preliminary findings that Meta's Instagram and Facebook design may breach the Digital Services Act, urging the company to disable infinite scroll and autoplay by default.
![iPhone 18 Pro Max BoM Could Jump Nearly $300 Due to Memory, 2nm Chip [Report]](/images/news/101431/101431/101431-320.jpg)
iPhone 18 Pro Max BoM Could Jump Nearly $300 Due to Memory, 2nm Chip Report
Counterpoint Research estimates the iPhone 18 Pro Max Bill of Materials could rise by nearly $300, driven by higher memory prices, Apple's 2nm A20 Pro chip, and new camera technology.
Foldable iPhone Battery Pack Sizes Allegedly Leaked
New supplier filings allegedly reveal the battery capacities of Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, showing a dual-cell design with a combined minimum capacity of 4,883mAh.
Thursday July 9, 2026
6 stories
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna for General Availability
OpenAI has begun rolling out the GPT-5.6 model family, bringing Sol, Terra, and Luna to ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, Codex, and the API with improved coding, knowledge work, and cybersecurity capabilities.
Apple Announces August 'Friday Night Baseball' Schedule
Apple TV will stream August 'Friday Night Baseball' doubleheaders featuring the Orioles, Rangers, Rays, Mariners, Cardinals, Cubs, Yankees, Blue Jays, and Red.
![Apple Watch Ultra 3 Drops to $659.97 on Amazon, $10 Above Record Low [Deal]](/images/news/101419/101419/101419-320.jpg)
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Drops to $659.97 on Amazon, $10 Above Record Low Deal
Apple's Apple Watch Ultra 3 is on sale for $659.97 on Amazon, saving $139.03 off its regular $799 price. The deal is just $10 above the lowest price we've tracked.
India Eliminates Import Duties on Key Smartphone Components in Boost for Apple
India has eliminated import duties on key smartphone components, including lithium-ion cells and wireless charging parts, lowering costs for Apple and other manufacturers.
Meta Launches Muse Spark 1.1 AI Model With Major Coding and Computer Use Upgrades
Meta has launched Muse Spark 1.1, a new multimodal AI model with improved coding, computer use, agentic reasoning, a one-million-token context window, and a new Model API for developers.
Apple TV Earns Record 89 Emmy Award Nominations
Apple TV earned a record 89 Emmy nominations across 15 programs, led by Widow's Bay, Pluribus, Shrinking, Slow Horses, and Margo's Got Money Troubles.
Wednesday July 8, 2026
5 stories![OpenAI Launches GPT-Live With More Natural Conversations and Smarter ChatGPT Voice [Video]](/images/news/101411/101411/101411-320.jpg)
OpenAI Launches GPT-Live With More Natural Conversations and Smarter ChatGPT Voice Video
OpenAI has launched GPT-Live, a new voice model for ChatGPT featuring full-duplex conversations, live translation, visual cards, and GPT-5.5-powered reasoning in the background.
Apple Loses Challenge to EU Digital Markets Act Gatekeeper Rules
Apple has lost its challenge against key Digital Markets Act gatekeeper designations for iOS and the App Store, while the EU court dismissed separate iMessage-related claims.
Apple Expands Broadcom Deal to Produce 15 Billion U.S.-Made Chips
Apple says a new Broadcom agreement worth over $30 billion will produce more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips and expand manufacturing in Colorado.
Tim Cook, John Ternus, and Eddy Cue Attend Sun Valley Conference
Apple CEO Tim Cook, incoming CEO John Ternus, and services chief Eddy Cue are attending the 2026 Allen & Co. Sun Valley Conference alongside top AI, media, and technology leaders.
![Samsung Display Ends Cheaper Apple XR Display Project [Report]](/images/news/101403/101403/101403-320.jpg)
Samsung Display Ends Cheaper Apple XR Display Project Report
Samsung Display is reportedly ending development of a lower-cost micro-OLED panel for a cheaper Apple XR device as Apple's hardware focus shifts toward AI-powered smart glasses.
Tuesday July 7, 2026
6 stories
Apple Releases Third Beta of New AirPods Firmware to Developers
Apple has released the third AirPods beta firmware for developers, build 9A5314b, for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2.
Apple TV Unveils First Look at 'Nocturne' Crime Drama Starring Liev Schreiber
Apple TV has unveiled a first look at 'Nocturne,' a new crime drama starring Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, and Stephen Graham that premieres October 30.
Leaker Says Tata Leak Confirms Thicker iPhone 18 Pro Design
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature a noticeably thicker design to accommodate upgraded camera hardware, according to a supply chain leaker.
Apple TV Orders 'Guilty Creatures' True-Crime Thriller Starring Julia Garner
Apple TV has ordered Guilty Creatures, a new true-crime thriller starring and executive produced by Julia Garner. Craig Gillespie will direct the series based on Mikita Brottman's acclaimed book.
Apple Takes Second Place in China During 618 Shopping Festival as Overall Sales Drop 13%
Apple climbed to second place with an 18% market share during China's 618 shopping festival, even as overall smartphone sales fell 13% amid rising memory costs.
iPhone Air 2 Leak Claims Bigger Battery, Dual Cameras, and 120Hz Display
A new supply chain leak claims Apple's iPhone Air 2 will feature a larger battery, dual rear cameras, a 120Hz display, and a 2nm A20 chip when it launches in 2027.
Monday July 6, 2026
11 stories
What's New in iOS 27 Beta 3
Discover what's new in iOS 27 beta 3, including Siri voice customization, AirPods Adaptive Audio improvements, Photos star ratings, new interface refinements, and more.
Download Apple's 'Golden Gate Sunset' and 'Golden Gate Night' Wallpapers for Mac
Apple has added the new "Golden Gate Sunset" and "Golden Gate Night" wallpapers in the third developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate. Download the official wallpapers in high resolution.
![Apple Releases iOS 27 Beta 3 and iPadOS 27 Beta 3 to Developers [Download]](/images/news/101390/101390/101390-320.jpg)
Apple Releases iOS 27 Beta 3 and iPadOS 27 Beta 3 to Developers Download
Apple has released the third betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing.
![Apple Seeds Third Betas of watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27 to Developers [Download]](/images/news/101388/101388/101388-320.jpg)
Apple Seeds Third Betas of watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27 to Developers Download
Apple has seeded the third betas of watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27 to developers for testing.
![Apple Releases macOS 27 Golden Gate Beta 3 to Developers [Download]](/images/news/101385/101385/101385-320.jpg)
Apple Releases macOS 27 Golden Gate Beta 3 to Developers Download
Apple has released macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 3 to developers. The update brings refinements to the Liquid Glass interface, new Siri AI features, and bug fixes.
![Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.6 Beta 4 to Developers [Download]](/images/news/101383/101383/101383-320.jpg)
Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.6 Beta 4 to Developers Download
Apple has released the fourth beta of macOS Tahoe 26.6 to developers for testing.
![Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of watchOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and tvOS 26.6 to Developers [Download]](/images/news/101382/101382/101382-320.jpg)
Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of watchOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and tvOS 26.6 to Developers Download
Apple has seeded the fourth betas of watchOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and tvOS 26.6 to developers for testing.
![Apple Releases iOS 26.6 Beta 4 and iPadOS 26.6 Beta 4 to Developers [Download]](/images/news/101380/101380/101380-320.jpg)
Apple Releases iOS 26.6 Beta 4 and iPadOS 26.6 Beta 4 to Developers Download
Apple has seeded the fourth developer betas of iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 to developers for testing.
![Apple Wishes Team USA Good Luck With New Ted Lasso 'Believe' Ad [Video]](/images/news/101379/101379/101379-320.jpg)
Apple Wishes Team USA Good Luck With New Ted Lasso 'Believe' Ad Video
Apple has released a new Ted Lasso 'Believe' promo wishing the United States men's national soccer team good luck during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Regulatory Filing Suggests Massive 5,567 mAh Battery for iPhone 18 Pro Max
Chinese regulatory filings suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature a massive 5,567 mAh battery, nearly 500 mAh larger than its predecessor.
Apple and Broadcom Extend Custom Chip Partnership Through 2031
Apple has extended its partnership with Broadcom through 2031 to secure a steady supply of custom wireless and radio-frequency chips for future devices.
Sunday July 5, 2026
1 story
Saturday July 4, 2026
2 stories
The Best 4th of July Tech Deals: Up to 71% Off Smart Home, Robot Vacuums, Cameras, TVs, and More
The best 4th of July tech deals available now, up to 71% off, hand-picked across smart home, robot vacuums, DJI cameras and drones, 4K TVs, headphones, smart lighting, and gaming.
iOS 27 Beta Code Appears to Detail Visual AI for Camera-Equipped AirPods
Hidden code in iOS 27 beta 2 offers an early look at how Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods could use visual AI to process stereo images and identify real-world objects.