What's Coming in September: New iPhones, Apple Watches and More

Apple will introduce at least five new devices at its iPhone-centric event next month, and it's also possible we'll get devices waiting on Siri AI like the Apple TV.

'iPhone Ultra' Could Face Staggered Market Rollout, US Only at Launch

Apple's upcoming foldable "iPhone Ultra" may see a staggered country-by-country launch over several months, with initial availability limited to the U.S. market, according to an Australian publication.

Apple Wallet in iOS 27 adds clever new way to use its many features

Apple Wallet is getting several upgrades in iOS 27, including a new ‘Discover’ section that was just added in beta 5 this week. Here’s what it does.

Apple Says iPhone X is Now Obsolete

Apple today added the iPhone X and the 2018 model of the 15-inch MacBook Pro to its obsolete products list, according to an updated support document

Report: Apple Seeks Publisher Deals to Give Siri AI Better Access to Current Events

The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple has been pursuing content deals worth up to nine figures to improve Siri AI’s access to current news and information. Here are the details.

Report: US smartphone sales fell 5% in Q2 2026 as prices keep climbing

According to Counterpoint Research, combined US smartphone sales for Apple, Samsung, Motorola, and Google fell 4% year over year in Q2 2026, while sales across the rest of the market plunged 45% as smaller manufacturers struggled with rising component costs.

iPhone 18 Pro: Apple Secures Lower Display Prices Amid RAM Shortage

Apple has secured lower prices for OLED displays for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models, according to industry sources cited by South Korea's DealSite.

iPhone Ultra's Two Selfie Cameras Could Sit in the Same Corner

With Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra there's been a lingering question over the exact placement of the selfie cameras in the device's folded and unfolded states – but today we may have stumbled upon the answer.

iPhone 18 Pro: Three New Camera Upgrades Are Coming

iPhone 18 Pro is just a few weeks away, and rumors indicate it could bring an especially noteworthy batch of camera upgrades. Here are the three main camera features currently rumored.

AirPods Pro 3 and more just got new public beta firmware

Apple released iOS 27 public beta 3 today, and now new beta firmware has also arrived for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and more.

iPhone 18 Pro Will Reportedly Start With 256GB of Storage

While the iPhone 17 Pro has double the base storage compared to the iPhone 16 Pro, there will apparently be no further increase this year.

Apple Now Stockpiling More Components Amid Rising Prices

In response to rising component prices, Apple has extended how long it holds OLED display panels in reserve, according to a report from ETNews, citing industry sources in South Korea.

Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 5

We're a little over a month away from the launch of iOS 27, and Apple is continuing to make changes.

Apple Testing Chinese Memory Chips in iPhones and MacBooks

Apple has been testing memory chips from China's ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) across product lines including iPhones and MacBooks, according to a report today from The Wall Street Journal ($).

Apple Cutting Back 2026 Hardware Shipments Due to Memory Shortage

Apple is scaling back its hardware shipment plans in 2026 due to DRAM shortages, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said today.

iOS 27 Beta 5 Brings New Icons for Siri, Safari, Settings and More

In the fifth beta of iOS 27, Apple is continuing to make design tweaks. There are updated Liquid Glass icons for Safari, the Siri app, Settings, Remote, App Store, and Preview.

iPhone 17 set to break a record no flagship has touched in 15 years

When Apple released the iPhone 17 last September, the timer started for the new flagship model breaking a record set 15 years ago.

Ceramic Case Could Return With Apple Watch Series 12

Apple is planning to reintroduce its striking ceramic Apple Watch casing as soon as this year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.

Apple Watch Rethink Could See Debut of Round Model, Screenless Fitness Tracker, and More

Apple is re-evaluating the Apple Watch lineup and considering a host of radical new designs, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Foldable 'iPhone Ultra 3' Rumored to Feature Larger Displays

Apple is already making plans for its third-generation foldable iPhone, with launch expected as early as 2028, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

iOS 27 Hints at All-New Home Product Launching Soon

iOS 27 includes hints about the new iPhone Ultra, but it also points to an all-new Apple Home product likely launching soon: a security camera.

iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable iPhone Could Sell Out Fast Due to Memory Shortage

The iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and foldable "iPhone Ultra" could be in short supply this year, leading to long wait times and an initial sellout during preorders.

Original iPhone Loses Its Last Cellular Network as T-Mobile Kills 2G

T-Mobile retired its 2G GSM network on Monday, August 3, which means all three major carriers in the United States have now ended 2G service.

Apple holds 65% of the premium smartphone market as segment reaches record high

Counterpoint Research says Apple captured 65% of the premium smartphone market in the first half of 2026, as the segment grew to a record 29% of global smartphone sales.