Fifth macOS Tahoe 26.6 Beta Now Available for Developers
Apple today provided the fifth beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.6 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the fourth beta. Developers can download the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.6 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required. With macOS Golden Gate launching in just a couple months, Apple is likely focusing most of its attention on the new software. We are not expecting any major new features in ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.6.Related Roundup: macOS TahoeRelated Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases Fifth watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6 and visionOS 26.6 Betas
Apple today provided developers with the fifth betas of upcoming watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, and visionOS 26.6 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple seeded the fourth betas. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required. There's no word on what's in the software as of yet. watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS often get few features in each new beta, with updates primarily focusing on bug fixes and performance improvements.Related Roundups: Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, watchOS 26, watchOS 27Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy), Vision Pro (Neutral)Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater, Apple Vision Pro, Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Report: Apple's OpenAI Lawsuit Threatens iPhone Rival Plans
OpenAI's ambitions to build a hardware rival to the iPhone are already running into trouble because of Apple's trade secret lawsuit, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who argues the damage is showing up well before any court ruling. Apple sued OpenAI last week, accusing the company of pushing former employees, and even people it was trying to recruit, to hand over details on unreleased products. The suit also claims OpenAI coached new hires on how to dodge Apple's exit-interview security checks using a document tied to former iPhone design chief Tang Tan. Apple is asking the court to order OpenAI to stop the alleged conduct, destroy any proprietary material it obtained, and pay damages. A courtroom resolution could take years, Gurman says, but he argues the suit is doing damage now, squeezing OpenAI's ability to recruit and creating drag on its device work long before a judge weighs in. OpenAI has declined to discuss its hardware roadmap directly, though in response to the suit the company said it has "no interest in other companies' trade secrets" and remains focused on its own technology. The scale of the talent drain is a major part of why this matters to Apple. More than 400 former Apple employees now work at OpenAI, including former Apple design chief Jony Ive, and Gurman says the company poached so heavily from Apple's iPhone product design group specifically that Apple had to rebuild parts of the team. Apple has responded with bigger retention bonuses and executives personally working to keep engineers from leaving. The trade secret situation has apparently become one of Apple's biggest internal concerns of the past several months, ranking alongside tariff exposure and the ongoing memory chip shortage. In its own court filing, Apple frames the case as narrowly about trade secrets and describes OpenAI's hardware business as still nascent, arguing that discovery is needed to expose "the pervasive theft of Apple's trade secrets." The lawsuit is said to already be reshaping OpenAI's hiring, independent of anything a court eventually decides. Apple employees weighing a move to OpenAI may now think twice given the added scrutiny, and even interviewing there could draw attention from Apple's security team, which could keep more engineers at Apple and slow the flow of institutional knowledge to OpenAI. Former Apple employees are likely to grow more guarded about discussing prior work, with managers avoiding technical questions that risk touching Apple's confidential information. New legal reviews, tighter internal controls, and compliance training could pull engineers away from actual development, while senior OpenAI leadership spends time on discovery and depositions. Given Apple's leverage over Asia's consumer electronics manufacturers, suppliers may be reluctant to deepen ties with OpenAI for fear of jeopardizing bigger, longer-standing relationships with Apple or getting pulled into the litigation themselves. Bloomberg Intelligence wrote that "Apple is likely to secure targeted preliminary relief tied to OpenAI's device effort." Any such order would likely require disputed materials to be isolated, evidence preserved, and compliance certified, which could slow OpenAI's hardware plans further. In the longer term, if Apple can prove its trade secrets made it into OpenAI's products, OpenAI could be forced to redesign them. Regardless, a person familiar with OpenAI's plans told Gurman the company still expects to announce its first hardware product this year and release it in 2027, though that could shift as OpenAI reviews Apple's claims. That device is reportedly far along, but building out a wider family of products, the kind Bloomberg previously described as central to OpenAI's device ambitions, will likely get harder. OpenAI has reportedly explored categories including smart speakers and wearables with an iPhone-style device as the eventual goal, but a simpler, non-phone product is expected to ship first.Tags: Bloomberg, Apple Lawsuits, Mark Gurman, OpenAIThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's Steady iPhone Pricing Pays Off as Rivals Scramble
Apple captured a record 20% share of the global smartphone market in the second quarter of 2026, even as worldwide shipments fell 4% year-over-year amid an ongoing memory chip shortage, according to a new report from Omdia. It is Apple's best second-quarter showing on record, landing in what is normally its slowest stretch of the year. Omdia credits this to a strong iPhone 17 upgrade cycle, as well as Apple keeping prices flat across the lineup while rivals were forced to raise theirs. The firm still flagged that Apple raised prices on other products late in the quarter, which raises the question of whether iPhone pricing will follow suit later this year. The wider industry slump traces back to a memory chip shortage that has pushed component costs sharply higher, with some vendors reportedly paying several times more for memory than a year ago. Samsung was the only other major vendor to grow, holding the top overall spot at 22% share as Chinese competitors pulled back their lineups and raised prices to cope. Omdia expects the squeeze to worsen over the next two quarters as peak shopping season collides with tight supply, pushing vendors further upmarket to protect margins. That is expected to leave fewer affordable options for budget buyers, and adds another data point to observe as Apple heads into an iPhone 18 cycle already facing rising component costs of its own.Tag: OmdiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Acquiring SigScalr
In March, Apple informed the EU that it had agreed to acquire certain assets and hire employees from SigScalr, according to a notice published today on the European Commission's website. SigScalr created the open-source observability platform SigLens, which companies can use to aggregate and analyze logs, metrics, and traces at massive scales for monitoring and debugging purposes. SigLens was known for being a cost-effective and fast solution compared to many competing platforms.Tag: Apple AcquisitionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Missed the Last Apple Watch Sale? Series 11 Now $100 Off on Amazon
Amazon this week has low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. This sale includes a handful of 42mm and 46mm GPS aluminum models, but cellular devices are a bit more rare this time around. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $299.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $329.00, down from $429.00. On Amazon, you'll find four of the 42mm GPS models and three of the 46mm GPS models on sale at these all-time low prices. $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $299.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $329.00 Compared to past sales, these are both solid second-best prices on the Apple Watch Series 11 and come within $20-$30 of those previous all-time low prices. Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Plans AirPods-Like Pairing for Meta's Glasses and Quest
Apple is developing a new API that will let third-party accessories, including Meta's Ray-Ban ‌Meta‌ glasses and Quest headsets, automatically pair across a user's Apple devices the same way AirPods and the Apple Watch do today, according to Apple's EU Interoperability Request page. The plan responds to a request ‌Meta‌ filed in October 2025 under the EU's Digital Markets Act, asking Apple to let a ‌Meta‌ device, once paired with one iPhone or iPad, automatically become available on a user's other Apple devices without extra prompts. Third-party accessories have never been able to tap into that ability, meaning owning non-Apple hardware alongside an iPhone has always involved more friction. If Apple builds this out, that gap will close, at least for whichever manufacturers get access to the new API. Apple told ‌Meta‌ on February 4 that it plans to let third-party apps access cryptographic materials that make a pairing completed on one Apple device usable on another, secured by a session key and a one-time, per-accessory user consent. Apple expects to finish development by spring 2027 and ship it "shortly thereafter," which points toward an iOS 27.x update, possibly iOS 27.4, though Apple has not yet confirmed a version. The feature runs on AccessorySetupKit and Proximity Pairing, infrastructure Apple built to comply with a March 2025 European Commission ruling and which only works in the EU today, the same infrastructure behind the proximity pairing feature already live for EU users. ‌Meta‌ has objected that adopting it would force the company to abandon Core Bluetooth, which it relies on for pairing everywhere outside Europe, and has asked Apple to decouple the two. Apple has declined so far, though it told ‌Meta‌ that support outside the EU "is something we are still considering." The request remains in phase three as of Apple's most recent update. ‌Meta‌ hasn't yet invoked the DMA's formal dispute resolution process, which would trigger a review by Apple's Interoperability Request Review Board within 30 working days. Until then, Apple's plan proceeds with a spring 2027 rollout tied to AccessorySetupKit, in the EU only.Related Roundup: AirPods 4Tags: European Union, MetaBuyer's Guide: AirPods (Caution)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Stock Hits Record Territory as Traders Sour on AI Spending
Apple shares have rallied 15 percent since their worst day on the stock market in more than a year, adding almost $600 billion in value since June 25 and returning the stock to record territory (via Bloomberg). The rebound comes as investors grow uneasy about the mind-boggling sums of cash continually being poured into the AI data center buildout, despite there being no obvious indicator for when investors will get a return on their investment. Apple's decision to sit out the data center spending spree and instead pay Google for access to its frontier AI models is being increasingly seen by traders as an asset rather than a liability. Apple is using Google's Gemini to underpin the revamped version of Siri and new Apple Intelligence features across its platforms. Apple's WWDC presentation last month of upcoming AI features in iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate initially sent the stock lower, but it has since rebounded in impressive fashion. The rally has occurred in spit of the fact that Apple is facing pressure from soaring memory chip costs, which was what prompted the company to raise prices on Macs, iPads, and its Home devices on June 25. That was the move that triggered the company's worst single-day stock drop since April 2025, with shares closing at $275.15. Apple's iPhone models were spared similar price hikes, but the company has hinted that further increases could follow. Investors are also viewing Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone, expected in September, as a potential catalyst, according to Bloomberg. Nikkei reported earlier this month that Apple told suppliers to prepare for around 10 million units this year, up from a prior forecast of seven to eight million. Apple shares are now up 16 percent in 2026, making it the best performer among the "Magnificent Seven" tech giants, which includes Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla. AAPL closed at $315.32 on Friday, just shy of its all-time high of $317.40 set in early June. In the coming days, MacRumors will be speaking with a prominent technology commentator about whether Apple's decision to avoid the AI data-center arms race is actually becoming a strategic advantage.Tag: BloombergThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Meta Pulls AI Image Feature From Instagram Days After Launch
Remember that new feature Meta announced last week that lets people use public Instagram posts and reels to generate AI content? It didn't last long. Meta pulled the feature from Instagram late on Friday, following widespread criticism over privacy concerns. "Our intent was to provide a useful creative tool and to give people control over whether their public ​content could be referenced in this way," Meta said in a statement. "We've ​heard the feedback that this feature missed the mark, so ⁠it's no longer available," the company added.Tag: MetaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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5 New Waze Features Rolling Out Now: Here Are All the Details
Google today announced that Waze is getting a handful of new features, including some Gemini-powered personalization enhancements for Conversational Reporting. Conversational Reporting already uses Gemini when users report traffic incidents like slowdowns, but now you can use it to suggest map updates like road closures or outdated addresses. Saying something like "The road is closed here" will prompt Waze to send the information to local map editors, who then verify the suggestion and update the map for everyone. Google says reporting road updates conversationally is rolling out now globally on iOS and Android. Elsewhere, Gemini is being recruited in Waze to help users who know what they need to get, but don't know where to get it. Before navigating somewhere, you can tap the search voice icon to ask questions like "Find me a coffee shop that's open right now," "Find me parking close to Grand Mall" or something more specific like "Find me a gas station nearby with the lowest prices." Google says Waze will respond with a list of options that you can navigate using your voice. The feature is also rolling out worldwide now on all platforms. In addition, Waze is getting an option to adjust to a "less chatty" mode for voice prompts, so that interacting with the app's driving directions doesn't intrude as much on a driver's music or podcast listening. Waze is also getting a new Motorcycle Mode that includes two-wheeled shortcuts and more accurate ETAs for more optimal routing. Lastly, Waze will now suggest routes based on your previous trips, augmenting its hyperlocal understanding of a city's traffic patterns. So if you prefer driving on highways over local streets with multiple stops, you'll see those suggested first. It's an optional setting that can be toggled on or off, and it's rolling out now in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru and the Philippines on Android and iOS, with more countries coming soon.Tag: WazeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Report: Apple Agreed to Intel Chips Amid White House Tariff Talks
Apple faced pressure from the White House to use Intel's chipmaking plants while it was negotiating relief from semiconductor tariffs last summer, reports The Wall Street Journal ($). In August 2025, Apple CEO Tim Cook was in Washington to lobby the Trump administration to drop its proposed 100 percent tariff on semiconductor imports – a levy that would have raised costs across Apple's product line. Apple reportedly secured an exemption after pledging to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in the U.S., although many of those investments were already planned. During the meetings, president Trump and commerce secretary Howard Lutnick are said to have urged Cook to use Intel's fabrication plants to make some of Apple's chips. The link between the tariff talks and the Apple-Intel deal had not been previously reported. Almost a year later, Trump announced via his Truth Social platform that Apple would begin using Intel-made chips in some products. "We need to design and build our Chips right here in America," the president posted. The news sent Intel shares to record highs. According to a person familiar with the negotiations cited by the WSJ, Apple plans to have Intel make chips for both Mac laptops and iPhones. The report doesn't say which chips or in what volume, and Apple is expected to remain reliant on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC, for the majority of its custom silicon. Apple hasn't looked to Intel as a supplier before, both because the chipmaker has trailed rivals like TSMC and Samsung and due to the rocky history between the two companies. The report suggests the arrangement is part of a wider administration effort to prop up Intel, especially since the U.S. government converted $9 billion in federal grants into a 10 percent equity stake last year, making it the chipmaker's largest shareholder. Nvidia and SpaceX have also signed deals with Intel since then, reportedly with similar pressure applied by the Trump administration. Intel's foundry business posted $10.4 billion in operating losses over its last four fiscal quarters, and outside customers have in recent years doubted its ability to reliably produce usable silicon at a high volume. The WSJ report gives no timeline for when Intel-made chips might appear in shipping Apple products, and Apple has not commented on the arrangement.Tags: Intel, The Wall Street JournalThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Stores to Expand Use of 'Tap to Pay on iPhone'
In 2022, Apple began rolling out Tap to Pay on iPhone, a system that allows small business owners and other merchants to accept contactless payments on an iPhone, with no point-of-sale hardware required. The feature allows customers to pay by simply tapping their iPhone or Apple Watch, credit card or debit card, or other contactless payment option on the merchant's iPhone. Payment is securely completed using NFC, like Apple Pay. Some of Apple's retail employees have been using iPhone 14 units with Tap to Pay on iPhone, instead of a Bluetooth credit card reader affixed to the back of the device, and now the company apparently plans to go a step further. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today said Apple will be giving more retail employees newer iPhone 16 units to expand its in-store usage of Tap to Pay on iPhone. "The tap-to-pay system in the iPhone 14 can sometimes be finicky and not support metal cards like American Express Platinum or Chase Sapphire Reserve," he explained. "But Apple has found that the iPhone 16 does a better job and eliminates the need for store employees to carry around the specialized terminals." iOS 27 builds upon Tap to Pay on iPhone with a new "Tap to Share" feature.Tags: Apple Store, Mark Gurman, Tap to Pay on iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's M7 Ultra Chip Designed to Match a 2019 Mac Pro Feat
Apple's M7 Ultra chip coming in 2028 is designed to support up to 1.5TB of unified memory, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. However, whether such a configuration is offered may depend on the state of the ongoing memory chip shortage. In 2019, Apple released an Intel-based Mac Pro with up to 1.5TB RAM.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Two New Apple Pencils Reportedly Launching Next Year
Two new Apple Pencil models are in development for release alongside next-generation iPad Pro models next year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Specifically, he said new versions of the lower-end Apple Pencil with a USB-C port and the higher-end Apple Pencil Pro are in the works. Apple is working to satisfy upcoming EU requirements related to making batteries more replaceable, leading Gurman to believe that the new Apple Pencil models could be equipped with "new battery systems." While that wording is vague, it seems to suggest that the next Apple Pencil models could have replaceable batteries. No other details were provided, so we do not know of any potential design changes or other new features that are planned at this time. The current Apple Pencil with a USB-C port was released in November 2023, while the Apple Pencil Pro followed in May 2024.Related Roundup: iPad ProTags: Apple Pencil, Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: iPad Pro (Neutral)Related Forum: iPad AccessoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iOS 27 Public Beta Reportedly Available This Week
The first public betas of iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more will be released this week, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This aligns with Apple's promised July timeframe. If you have an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, the key new feature is Siri AI, but there is a waitlist if you want to try it.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Here's Why Apple is Reportedly Skipping M6 Pro and M6 Max Chips
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple will be releasing a regular M6 chip, but it has no plans to offer higher-end M6 Pro and M6 Max chips. In his Power On newsletter today, he said the reason for this break in tradition is AI. "Apple had been planning major neural-processing upgrades for the M7 family and ultimately decided those improvements were important enough to justify accelerating the next generation rather than completing the M6 lineup," he explained. There won't be an M6 Ultra chip either, he said. A new 14-inch MacBook Pro with a base M6 chip will be released later this year, and then Apple plans to move on to releasing the base M7 chip in the first half of 2027, M7 Pro and M7 Max chips in late 2027, and an M7 Ultra chip in 2028. He said the M7 Ultra chip in particular "dramatically upgrades AI performance," and that it may power Apple Intelligence servers starting in 2029. "AI is no longer just another feature Apple's chips need to support," said Gurman. "It is now shaping how those products are designed and when they are shipped." The current M5 Pro and M5 Max chips launched in March, and Gurman still expects an M5 Ultra chip to debut in the Mac Studio as early as this year. A summary:M5 chip: October 2025 M5 Pro and M5 Max chips: March 2026 M5 Ultra chip: Late 2026 M6 chip: Late 2026 M7 chip: First half of 2027 M7 Pro and M7 Max chips: Second half of 2027 M7 Ultra chip: 2028Related Roundups: Mac Studio, MacBook ProTags: Apple Silicon, Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Don't Buy), MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: Mac Studio, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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AirPods Pro 3 Hit Best Price Since Prime Day at $199.99
Amazon today has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $199.99, down from $249.00. This is the best price we've seen on the AirPods Pro 3 since Prime Day ended last month, coming in around $20 higher when compared to that all-time low price. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. This model of the AirPods Pro launched in September 2025 and has 2x better Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation, better audio quality, a revised fit that's meant to improve comfort and stability, Live Translation for in-person conversations, and heart rate sensing for workouts. $49 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $199.99 Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's 2026 Back to School Offer is Coming Soon
Apple's stores will be rolling out Back to School marketing materials this week, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This suggests that the offer will begin in the U.S. in the next few days. Last year, college students and educational staff could receive a free accessory like AirPods 4 or an Apple Pencil Pro with the purchase of a qualifying Mac or iPad model. The Back to School offer is in addition to the discounted prices already available through Apple's education store year-round, but it will be a bittersweet situation this year given that Apple recently raised prices on all Macs and iPads.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Score Summer-Ready Anker Accessories at Rare Low Prices This Weekend
Anker's Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has dropped to $99.74 on Amazon, down from $149.99. This is one of Anker's newest accessories, and Amazon's sale today is a match of the all-time low price that we last tracked during Prime Day. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. The Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station features Qi2.2 support, which lets a compatible MagSafe ‌iPhone‌ charge at up to 25W. It's the same speed as Apple's ‌MagSafe‌ charger, and it is 10W faster than the standard Qi2 ‌MagSafe‌ chargers. You can also simultaneously charge an Apple Watch and AirPods with the device. $50 OFFAnker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for $99.74 $60 OFFAnker SOLIX Power Station with Lantern for $189.99 Below you'll find a list of the best Anker discounts on Amazon this week, also including wall chargers, portable batteries, and more. There are a few more accessories that are matching their Prime Day prices, including Anker's SOLIX Power Station with Lantern. You can get this accessory for $189.99, down from $249.99. Wall Chargers Anker Nano USB-C Wall Charger with Smart Display - $25.99, down from $39.99 Anker 140W 4-Port GaN USB-C Charger - $79.99, down from $99.99 Anker 3-Port Prime Charger - $99.99, down from $149.99 Wireless Chargers Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station - $71.99, down from $89.99 Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible UFO Charger - $71.99, down from $89.99 Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Foldable Charging Station - $85.99, down from $109.99 Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Charging Cube - $89.99, down from $129.99 Anker 3-in-1 Prime Wireless Charging Station - $99.74, down from $149.99 Anker Prime MagSafe-Compatible 3-in-1 Charging Station - $139.99, down from $229.99 Portable Chargers Anker MagGo Power Bank 10,000 mAh - $65.99, down from $79.99 Anker Prime Power Bank 20,100 mAh - $129.99, down from $179.99 Anker Prime Power Bank 26,250 mAh - $179.99, down from $229.99 Portable Power Stations Anker SOLIX C300 Power Station with Lantern - $189.99, down from $249.00 Anker SOLIX C300 - $249.99, down from $299.99 Anker SOLIX S2000 - $599.00, down from $1,199.00 Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 - $899.99, down from $1,499.00 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Top Stories: 'iPhone Ultra' and Apple TV Rumors, iOS 27 Beta 3, and More
Apple's annual iPhone event is just two months away, but we're still not quite clear on when and in what quantities the new foldable "iPhone Ultra" will be available. It sounds like we could end up in a situation similar to that of the iPhone X where it was introduced at the September event but didn't become available for pre-orders until around six weeks later. Other news this week included a third round of developer betas for iOS 27 and related updates, some fresh iPhone 18 Pro rumors, a recap on where things stand with the next-generation Apple TV, and more, so read on below for all of the details! Top Stories 'iPhone Ultra' Likely to 'Repeat the iPhone X Story' With Delayed Launch Apple will likely "repeat the iPhone X story" by unveiling its foldable iPhone at the same time as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, but starting foldable iPhone pre-orders at a later date, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo this week said manufacturing challenges have limited early production of the foldable iPhone, which will reportedly be named iPhone Ultra. As a result, he believes the device may launch at some point after the iPhone 18 Pro models. In 2017, Apple unveiled the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X on September 12. iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus pre-orders began just three days later, while iPhone X pre-orders began six weeks later on Friday, October 27. Likewise, Kuo believes the foldable iPhone may not be available to pre-order until the fourth quarter of 2026. Everything Coming in the 2026 Apple TV 4K The Apple TV 4K hasn't been updated since 2022, and it's due for a refresh. An update is planned for 2026, but Apple is likely going to wait to launch it until Siri AI launches in iOS 27. Check out our recap of everything we're expecting for the next iteration of Apple's set-top box, from specs and feature support to pricing and a launch date. Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 3 Apple is continuing to refine iOS 27 ahead of its planned September launch, and the third developer beta released this week includes several new features. Siri is more customizable, there's a fun new wallpaper action, and there are some useful improvements to Photos and Shortcuts. On the Mac side, the new macOS beta includes gorgeous new Golden Gate-themed wallpapers that can also serve as screen savers. Public betas of the upcoming releases will be available sometime this month. Apple Intelligence Home Features Require 2TB iCloud+ Plan in iOS 27 Using Apple Intelligence camera features in the Home app will require an iCloud+ plan starting at 2TB, according to Apple. In iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate, the Home app is able to generate written summaries for motion alerts from HomeKit Secure Video cameras. It's also able to group footage from separate cameras for an overview of activity and pull out noteworthy recordings, plus it supports natural language search. Apple said at WWDC that some ‌Apple Intelligence‌ features would require an ‌iCloud‌+ plan, but it hadn't specified which tier users would need to subscribe to. For the Home features, users will need the $9.99/month 2TB ‌iCloud‌+ plan or better. iPhone 18 Pro Battery Capacities Revealed by Regulatory Filings New Chinese regulatory certification filings appear to confirm the battery capacities of Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max models. According to filings in China's C3 database, spotted earlier this week by the leaker known as "Digital Chat Station" on Weibo, the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ is seemingly rated for 4,056mAh in China and 4,288mAh in the U.S., up modestly from the iPhone 17 Pro's 3,988mAh and 4,252mAh. The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max shows a bigger jump, rated for 5,391mAh in China and 5,567mAh in the U.S., compared with 4,823mAh and 5,088mAh on the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max, an increase of nearly 500mAh. The foldable "iPhone Ultra" will reportedly include two battery cells registering at 1,921mAh and 2,962mAh, for a combined minimum rated capacity of 4,883mAh. When is Apple's 2026 Back to School Offer? It is now July and we are still waiting for Apple to begin its annual Back to School offer in countries like the U.S. and Canada — if it is still coming. In the U.S., Apple launched its Back to School offer in June from 2020 through 2025, but it has waited until July in the more distant past. Last year, college students and educational staff could receive a free accessory like AirPods 4 or an Apple Pencil Pro with the purchase of a qualifying Mac or iPad model. It is unclear what Apple plans to offer this year, but given the company recently raised prices on all Macs and iPads, this year's promotion would be rather bittersweet. MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!Tag: Top StoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Twilio Messaging Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Aug 22, 14:00 - 21:00 PDT Jul 14, 05:43 PDT Scheduled - Twilio will conduct infrastructure maintenance on the London (IE1) PoP from August 22, 2026, at 14:00 PDT until August 22, 2026, at 21:00 PDT. Overall service impact is expected to be minimal. However, there could be intermittent message delivery failures and delivery delays of up to 90 seconds during traffic reconvergence for traffic routing to and from Twilio’s IE1/London edge location. Customers with redundant connections established across other PoPs are advised to manually redirect their traffic prior to the window to ensure a seamless failover. Non-redundant connections routing directly through the affected infrastructure will experience a brief service disruption during the switch replacement.

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Emerging Service Issue – API/CLI
Jul 14, 12:21 UTC Investigating - Our team is investigating an emerging service issue affecting the API and CLI. We will share additional updates as we have more information.

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Twilio Voice Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Aug 15, 14:00 - 21:00 PDT Jul 14, 04:33 PDT Scheduled - Twilio will conduct planned infrastructure maintenance on the London (IE1) PoP from August 15, 2026, at 14:00 PDT until August 15, 2026, at 21:00 PDT. Overall service impact is expected to be minimal; however, Voice traffic routing through the IE1/London edge location may experience a brief interruption or intermittent impact of up to 90 seconds during traffic reconvergence. Customers with redundant connections established across other PoPs are advised to manually redirect their traffic prior to the window to ensure seamless failover. Non-redundant connections routing directly through the affected infrastructure will experience a brief service drop during the switch replacement.

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Twilio Messaging Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Aug 15, 14:00 - 21:00 PDT Jul 14, 04:42 PDT Scheduled - Twilio will conduct infrastructure maintenance on the London (IE1) PoP from August 15, 2026, at 14:00 PDT until August 15, 2026, at 21:00 PDT. Overall service impact is expected to be minimal. However, there could be intermittent message delivery failures and delivery delays of up to 90 seconds during traffic reconvergence for traffic routing to and from Twilio’s IE1/London edge location. Customers with redundant connections established across other PoPs are advised to manually redirect their traffic prior to the window to ensure a seamless failover. Non-redundant connections routing directly through the affected infrastructure will experience a brief service disruption during the switch replacement.

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Twilio Interconnect Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Aug 15, 14:00 - 21:00 PDT Jul 14, 04:48 PDT Scheduled - Twilio will conduct planned infrastructure maintenance on the London (IE1) PoP from August 15, 2026, at 14:00 PDT until August 15, 2026, at 21:00 PDT. Overall service impact is expected to be minimal; however, Interconnect Services through the IE1/London edge location may experience a brief interruption or intermittent impact of up to 90 seconds during traffic reconvergence. Customers with redundant connections established across other PoPs are advised to manually redirect their traffic prior to the window to ensure seamless failover. Non-redundant connections routing directly through the affected infrastructure will experience a brief service drop during the switch replacement.

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AMS (Amsterdam) on 2026-07-23
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jul 23, 00:30 - 06:00 UTC Jul 14, 11:56 UTC Scheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in AMS (Amsterdam) datacenter on 2026-07-23 between 00:30 and 06:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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Twilio Authentication Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Aug 15, 14:00 - 21:00 PDT Jul 14, 04:54 PDT Scheduled - Twilio will conduct planned infrastructure maintenance on the London (IE1) PoP from August 15, 2026, at 14:00 PDT until August 15, 2026, at 21:00 PDT. Overall service impact is expected to be minimal; however, Authentication Services (Verify and/or Lookup) through the IE1/London edge location may experience a brief interruption or intermittent impact of up to 90 seconds during traffic reconvergence. Customers with redundant connections established across other PoPs are advised to manually redirect their traffic prior to the window to ensure seamless failover. Non-redundant connections routing directly through the affected infrastructure will experience a brief service drop during the switch replacement.

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Twilio Voice Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Aug 14, 14:00 - 21:00 PDT Jul 14, 04:28 PDT Scheduled - Twilio will conduct planned infrastructure maintenance on the London (IE1) PoP from August 14, 2026, at 14:00 PDT until August 14, 2026, at 21:00 PDT. Overall service impact is expected to be minimal; however, Voice traffic routing through the IE1/London edge location may experience a brief interruption or intermittent impact of up to 90 seconds during traffic reconvergence. Customers with redundant connections established across other PoPs are advised to manually redirect their traffic prior to the window to ensure seamless failover. Non-redundant connections routing directly through the affected infrastructure will experience a brief service drop during the switch replacement.

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Twilio Messaging Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Aug 14, 14:00 - 21:00 PDT Jul 14, 04:38 PDT Scheduled - Twilio will conduct infrastructure maintenance on the London (IE1) PoP from August 14, 2026, at 14:00 PDT until August 14, 2026, at 21:00 PDT. Overall service impact is expected to be minimal. However, there could be intermittent message delivery failures and delivery delays of up to 90 seconds during traffic reconvergence for traffic routing to and from Twilio’s IE1/London edge location. Customers with redundant connections established across other PoPs are advised to manually redirect their traffic prior to the window to ensure a seamless failover. Non-redundant connections routing directly through the affected infrastructure will experience a brief service disruption during the switch replacement.

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Twilio Interconnect Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Aug 14, 14:00 - 21:00 PDT Jul 14, 04:46 PDT Scheduled - Twilio will conduct planned infrastructure maintenance on the London (IE1) PoP from August 14, 2026, at 14:00 PDT until August 14, 2026, at 21:00 PDT. Overall service impact is expected to be minimal; however, Interconnect Services through the IE1/London edge location may experience a brief interruption or intermittent impact of up to 90 seconds during traffic reconvergence. Customers with redundant connections established across other PoPs are advised to manually redirect their traffic prior to the window to ensure seamless failover. Non-redundant connections routing directly through the affected infrastructure will experience a brief service drop during the switch replacement.

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Twilio Authentication Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Aug 14, 14:00 - 21:00 PDT Jul 14, 04:52 PDT Scheduled - Twilio will conduct planned infrastructure maintenance on the London (IE1) PoP from August 14, 2026, at 14:00 PDT until August 14, 2026, at 21:00 PDT. Overall service impact is expected to be minimal; however, Authentication Services (Verify and/or Lookup) through the IE1/London edge location may experience a brief interruption or intermittent impact of up to 90 seconds during traffic reconvergence. Customers with redundant connections established across other PoPs are advised to manually redirect their traffic prior to the window to ensure seamless failover. Non-redundant connections routing directly through the affected infrastructure will experience a brief service drop during the switch replacement.

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Gateway List updates using CSV not applied
Jul 14, 11:55 UTC Identified - Cloudflare is aware of and investigating an issue where changes applied via CSV to Gateway Lists are not being applied. More updates to follow shortly.

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AMS (Amsterdam) on 2026-07-24
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jul 24, 00:30 - 06:00 UTC Jul 14, 10:30 UTC Update - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in AMS (Amsterdam) datacenter on 2026-07-24 between 00:30 and 06:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status. Jul 14, 10:28 UTC Scheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in AMS (Amsterdam) datacenter on 2026-07-24 between 01:00 and 06:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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AMS (Amsterdam) on 2026-07-21
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jul 21, 01:00 - 06:00 UTC Jul 14, 10:20 UTC Scheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in AMS (Amsterdam) datacenter on 2026-07-21 between 01:00 and 06:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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Network Performance Issues in Haikou, China (HAK)
Jul 14, 06:00 UTC Resolved - Earlier today Cloudflare experienced network degradation in Haikou, China that affected some users. The period of impact was roughly between 14th July 2026, 05:45 - 06:07 UTC. Those issues have been resolved.

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Meko 2-in-1 Touchscreen Stylus Pen 2-Pack for $14 + free shipping w/ $35
A useful pickup if you frequently navigate a touchscreen and prefer not to use your fingers, and at $14, it's $1 off the list price. Buy Now at Walmart Features Universal compatibility with all touchscreens Battery-free design never requires charging 2-in-1 disc and rubber tips for versatile tasks Rotating design protects disc tip without caps Magnetic body attaches to tablets for secure storage

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Geak iPad 11th & 10th Generation Keyboard Case with Touchpad for $36 + free shipping
A keyboard case with a built-in touchpad is worth considering if you use your iPad for writing or productivity tasks and want to avoid carrying a separate mouse or keyboard. At $36, that's $9 off the $45 list price. Buy Now at Walmart Features Designed for 10.9-inch iPad 10th Gen, 11-inch iPad 11th Gen Quick and stable Bluetooth connectivity Full row of laptop-like iPad shortcut keys

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Vinci iPad 10.2-inch Keyboard Case for $31 + free shipping w/ $35
Suits iPad users who want a physical keyboard without carrying a separate accessory, since the case doubles as both protection and a typing surface for the 10.2-inch model. Buy Now at Walmart Features Customizable RGB keyboard backlighting Seven-color cycling backlight mode Fast Bluetooth pairing connectivity Compatible with iPad devices Dedicated media and function keys

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Antier Stylus Pen for iPad for $16 + free shipping w/ $35
Designed for iPad users who want basic stylus functionality without spending on an Apple Pencil, this pen covers palm rejection and tilt support at $10 below the list price. Buy Now at Walmart Features Full charge in 13 minutes for 9 hours use Palm rejection prevents accidental screen touches Strong magnetic attachment to iPad side Tilt sensitivity for varying line thickness Compatible with iPads released 2018 or later

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Dogain Stylus Pen Tips 4-Pack for $10 + free shipping w/ Prime
Replacement tips for stylus pens wear down faster than most people expect, so having a 4-pack on hand saves you from hunting for a single replacement when yours starts skipping or dragging across the screen. Buy Now at Amazon Features Compatible with DOGAIN iPad stylus Includes 4 replacement pencil tips Active stylus nib design Durable white finish

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Antier Stylus Pens 2-Pack for $10 + free shipping w/ $35
Stylus pens like these work well for navigating tablets or touchscreens without fingerprints or smudging the display, and at $10, you're getting two for $3 less than the $13 list price. Buy Now at Walmart Features Precise small rubber tips for accurate selection Durable stainless steel and aluminum construction Universal compatibility with all capacitive touchscreens Replaceable tips to extend product lifetime Includes two styluses and ten replacement tips

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DTTO iPad 11th Gen 11-Inch and 10th Gen 10.9-Inch Business Folio Case for $16 + free shipping w/ Prime
Designed for people who use their iPad for work or travel, this folio case covers both the front and back, adds a built-in stand, and keeps things looking clean without the bulk of a rugged case. Buy Now at Amazon Features Model: A3354 Auto wake and sleep functionality Adjustable multi-angle stand with hand strap Drop protection with premium synthetic leather Integrated Apple Pencil storage slot

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Brvlsoc 2-in-1 Stylus Pens 6-Pack for $5.30 + free shipping w/ Prime
A decent grab if you use a touchscreen tablet or phone regularly and want a stylus on hand without spending much — having six means you can stash them in different bags, at your desk, or hand them off without worrying about losing one. Buy Now at Amazon Features No charging or Bluetooth pairing required Dual-tip design for precision and touch control High sensitivity for lag-free input without scratches Universal compatibility across all touchscreen devices Natural paper-like writing feel for enhanced accuracy

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Mixoo 2-in-1 Disc and Fiber Tip Stylus Pen for $10 + free shipping w/ Prime
Useful for anyone who switches between handwriting notes and navigating apps on a tablet, since the disc tip gives you more precision for writing while the fiber tip works better for general tapping and scrolling. Buy Now at Amazon Features Dual-tip design with disc and fiber High precision for accurate writing and drawing Universal compatibility with all capacitive touchscreens Ergonomic rubber grooved grip Includes extra replacement tips

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Universal Capacitive Stylus Pen for $7 + free shipping w/ Prime
Handy for anyone who finds fingertip tapping on a touchscreen imprecise, particularly for note-taking, sketching, or navigating smaller UI elements. Buy Now at Amazon Features Universal compatibility with all touch screen devices High-precision transparent disc tip for accurate writing Dual-tip design with disc and rubber options Battery-free, instant-on functionality with no charging required Durable, lightweight alloy construction for comfortable use

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ZoneFoker Rugged Shockproof Case for iPad 10th/11th Gen for $16 + free shipping w/ Prime
Designed for kids or anyone who tends to drop their tablet, this case adds corner reinforcement and shockproofing to the iPad 10th and 11th Gen at $4 off the $20 list price. Buy Now at Amazon Features Military-grade dual-layer drop protection Built-in adjustable vertical and horizontal kickstand Integrated storage slot for Apple Pencil Precise fit for iPad 11-inch 2025 and 10.9-inch 2022 Model: A3354, A3355, A3356, A2696, A2757, A2777

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Nokbabo iPad 11th & 10th Generation Keyboard Folio Case for $10 + free shipping w/ Prime
Nokbabo's keyboard folio case bundles a Bluetooth keyboard with a protective case for the iPad 10th and 11th generation, which is a practical setup if you do a lot of typing on your tablet and don't want to carry a separate keyboard. At $10, it's half the $20 list price. Buy Now at Amazon Features Detachable magnetic keyboard design Three adjustable viewing angles up to 130 degrees Built-in secure Apple Pencil storage holder 60-hour battery life with 2-3 hour fast charging Model: A3354/A3355/A3356, A2696/A2757/A2777

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Refurb Apple MacBook Air M1 13.3″ Laptop w/ 256GB SSD (2020) for $399 + free shipping
Walmart offers the refurbished Apple MacBook Air M1 13.3″ Laptop w/ 256GB SSD (2020) for $399. That’s $219 off and the lowest prce we coudl find. Buy Now at Walmart Features Apple M1 3.2GHz 8-Core Chip (7-core GPU) 13.3″ 2560×1600 Retina display 8GB RAM & 256GB SSD macOS 11.0.1 (Big Sur) Model: MGN63LL/A

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Apple iPad Air M3 11″ 128GB WiFi Tablet (2025) for $499 + pickup
This 11″ M3 iPad Air is $499 at Best Buy. You’d pay at least $100 more elsewhere. It’s available in Space Gray only. It’s available at this price for pickup only.  Buy Now at Best Buy Features M3 chip 11″ 2360 x 1640 Liquid Retina display 128GB storage 12MP Center Stage front camera 12MP Wide […]

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2-in-1 Touch Screen Stylus Pen 7-Pack for $10 + free shipping w/ Prime
Handy to keep around if you frequently lose styluses or share devices with others, since buying a 7-pack brings the per-unit cost down significantly compared to replacing them one at a time. Buy Now at Amazon Features No charging or Bluetooth pairing required Precise, lag-free writing and drawing experience Universal compatibility with all touchscreen devices Durable and lightweight alloy construction Pen-like feel for note taking and creative work

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