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For the first time in nine years, the Apple iPhone is getting a brand-new RAW engine, which is expected to significantly improve the image quality of RAW photos developed on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to cost up to $300 more to manufacture than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. A BoM analysis shows that Apple's costs are skyrocketing due to the DRAM crisis. Even a substantial price increase is unlikely to protect its margins.

Credible leaker Ice Universe has alluded to the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max as being both thicker and heavier than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The increased weight and thickness of the iPhone 18 Pro Max is reportedly due to the larger battery.

Apple has fixed a long-standing Siri limitation on the Apple Watch. In watchOS 27 beta 3, users can now ask Siri to add time to a timer that is already running. Previous versions required restating the full duration from scratch. The update also brings Apple's upgraded Siri AI experience and a dedicated Siri app to the watch for the first time.

Apple has started testing DRAM chips made by China's CXMT for devices sold in China. CXMT is on the Pentagon's 1260H list of companies linked to the Chinese military. Apple is still seeking US government clearance to use the chips. The move follows steep price hikes on Mac and iPad models tied to global memory shortage.

Following the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 in July and the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold in August, the Apple iPhone Ultra is set to launch in September. Sources in the supply chain now confirm that Apple’s first foldable flagship is on schedule, with mass production reportedly already underway.

The iPhone 18 Pro could measure between 9.9mm and 10.9mm thick, up from 8.75mm on the iPhone 17 Pro, according to a new leak. Chinese certification filings also confirm the iPhone 18 Pro's battery will be bigger coming in at 4,056mAh, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max rises to 5,391mAh. Apple has not confirmed any of the details.

Volvo drivers are getting a major entertainment upgrade. With a new over-the-air update (OTA), the Swedish automaker is integrating the Apple Music streaming service directly into more than two million cars worldwide.

A new rumor points to the iPhone Air 2 shipping with a battery above 3,500mAh, which is slightly bigger than the 3,149mAh on the iPhone Air. The phone will also reportedly feature the 2nm A20 Pro chip and dual rear cameras. Separately, YouTuber John Prosser has shared render images and specifications suggesting a titanium build, a new Lavender color option and a smaller Face ID camera, with the phone expected in early 2027.

Apple is apparently using the new smart home features in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 to market an expensive subscription, as the company has now confirmed that Apple Intelligence for Home is available only to customers who have signed up for the most expensive iCloud+ subscription.

The Apple iPhone Ultra isn't expected to be officially unveiled for another two months, but the foldable flagship smartphone is already available for pre-order in four limited editions. With 24-karat gold, silver, titanium, and leather, this Caviar limited edition is unlikely to come cheap.

Similar to the iPhone X launch in 2017, a well-known analyst predicts a very late release for Apple’s first foldable iPhone followed by scarce supply and high resale prices for an already quite pricey iPhone Ultra. Scalpers might already prepare for a profitable last quarter.

A well-known YouTuber is currently sharing render images, color options and specs for the iPhone Air 2 expected in early 2027. He also suggests that Apple could have a very exciting future planned for the thin iPhone models. What if the iPhone Air simply became the iPhone?

China’s authorities have put it in writing: Both the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max will once again feature larger battery sizes compared to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. This year the international models profit from a larger battery size increase than the eSIM-models in the USA.

The Apple Watch Series 13 is expected to feature a completely new design and advanced display technology for longer battery life. The Apple Watch Series 12, which is expected in September, could still be exciting thanks to a brand-new sensor wristband.

Back in 2024, rumors about AirPods Pros with cameras started showing up, and several leakers backed those claims. Now, it looks like Apple’s plans have changed, and we’ll have to wait indefinitely for those models.

Apple is reportedly planning a veritable flood of new products in the spring of 2027, led by a new iPad Pro that is expected to offer significantly better performance. According to Bloomberg, a MacBook Pro with a brand-new design, a second-generation iPhone Air, and additional models in the iPhone 18 series are also planned for the spring.

Given the extensive Tata leak, we can now safely assume that Apple will not only upgrade the main camera of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with a variable aperture but also a completely new image sensor. The 630 GB data leak also indicates a regionally very different modem strategy for the new iPhones.

The most affordable MacBook Pro is expected to get a brand-new design along with the Apple M7, and much sooner than previously anticipated. The Apple M6 will apparently remain on the market for only a few months.

While the battery of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is expected to be only slightly larger, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is set to receive a more significant battery upgrade, according to the latest rumors. A leaker has now revealed the battery storage capacity of both variants of the next-generation flagship in advance.

Apple released iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS 26.5.2 earlier than planned. Some of the security fixes were originally scheduled for version 26.6. Speaking to Reuters, Apple said the move was prompted by AI-assisted hacking tools that shorten the path from vulnerability to attack.

The Apple Watch Series 11 uses an outdated processor and has not received any design updates. While Apple is expected to focus primarily on the Apple Watch Ultra 4 this year, a leaker suggests that a comprehensive design upgrade is on the horizon.

(Update: Evan Blass is not Evan Blass) Arguably the biggest leak in the Apple universe in years led to exciting insights into the near future of the iPhone 18 and other Apple products. The focus is currently on leaked drop test videos, which are said to show the iPhone 18 Pro design already. Teardown images, such as X-rays of the internal components also provide exciting insights into the new features of the next iPhone generation.

Apple's MacBook Pro has supported the DCI-P3 color space for a decade. The switch to a tandem OLED panel is expected to usher in a new era of vibrant displays, replacing DCI-P3 with the much larger BT.2020 color space.

Apple's long-rumoured touchscreen MacBook will reportedly launch with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips rather than waiting for the M7 generation, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported. The 14-inch and 16-inch models are expected between late 2026 and early 2027. Beyond the touch display, the new MacBook will bring Dynamic Island from the iPhone, an OLED panel, and a redesigned chassis.

Apple is selling the iPhone 17e as a "value packed" deal, but in many ways, it’s anything but. While even the cheapest Android phones have had 120 Hz OLED displays for years, Apple is apparently going to sell next years iPhone 18e with below-average specs. A reliable leaker is currently also revealing new displays specs of the iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 plus he mentions the iPhone Ultra 2 and the iPhone 20 Pro.

Over the past few months, the Mac Studio has seen its maximum RAM capacity reduced from 512 GB to just 96 GB. Behind the scenes, however, Apple is reportedly already working on the next two generations of the Mac Studio. With the Apple M7 Ultra, the mini-tower could also receive a design upgrade.

September traditionally brings a lot of news for Apple fans—this time, even a new CEO. However, John Ternus’s first keynote will also be quite different from previous ones. For instance, this time there won’t be a successor to the iPhone 17 yet. Well-known Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman has now revealed exactly when the iPhone 18 Pro and the first foldable iPhone will most likely be unveiled.

Apple's latest price hike has already affected the official price of the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro, but Amazon has yet to fully reflect the increase. However, recent price history indicates that the remaining stock may not stay at current pricing for long.

Apple is seeking clearance from the Trump administration to purchase memory chips from CXMT, a Chinese chipmaker on the Pentagon's 1260H list of companies believed to be linked to the People's Liberation Army, according to the Financial Times. The approach comes two days after Apple raised prices across its Mac and iPad lines by between 17% and 25%, citing a global memory shortage driven by AI data centre demand. Apple currently sources memory from Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix. Adding CXMT would diversify supply, but the move has already drawn sharp criticism from Congress.

A leaked package layout of Apple's A20 Pro hints at several notable upgrades for the iPhone 18 Pro series. The next-gen SoC is said to feature a wider 96-bit memory interface, a redesigned packaging approach for improved thermals, and a larger Neural Processing Unit (NPU).

The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air featuring the M5 chip, 16 GB of unified memory, and a 1 TB SSD is currently available at a substantial discount on Amazon. Interestingly, some colour variants have not yet been affected by Apple's recent price increases, although stock may be limited.

Following Apple's major price increase, the MacBook Neo now costs at least $699. Just one day after the price increase, the Apple Store is offering the MacBook Neo as a refurbished model for the first time, but the discount barely offsets the price increase; the budget MacBook is still available at a lower price on the open market.

The Apple MacBook Ultra will either be released with the older Apple M5 Max, or its launch will be significantly delayed. This is because Apple is said to have halted development of the Apple M6 Pro and M6 Max in order to focus on the M7 series instead, which is expected to offer significantly stronger AI performance.

Apple's first major price increase since the start of the DRAM crisis is here. At the Apple Store, prices now start at up to $249 for an Apple TV 4K, $799 for a MacBook Neo, and at least $2,999 for a 16-inch MacBook Pro.

The MacBook Neo, along with a bunch of other Apple devices, has seen a price adjustment. Apple's most affordable laptop now starts at $699 instead of $599, which puts it closer to most entry-level Windows laptops on the market.

The Apple iPhone Ultra is set to be officially unveiled in a few months. Even before the launch of Apple's first foldable, the tech giant is said to have already begun developing its successor. The fate of the iPhone Air, on the other hand, hangs in the balance.

Both the iPad mini (A17 Pro) and the 11-inch iPad Air (M4) have received sizeable discounts as part of Amazon Prime Day. The deals are a timely opportunity amid warnings of potential Apple price increases.

Amazon Prime Day 2026 has a wide range of record-low discounts on Apple and Beats audio gear on offer, starting with the AirPods Pro 3 at $179.99, AirPods Max at $399 and Beats Solo 4 at $99.95. These deals are available exclusively to Prime members from June 23 to June 26.

While analysts had expected even the most affordable Apple iPhone 18 Pro to cost $1,399, analysts at J.P. Morgan relieve that fear at least to some extent. Production costs for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 19 Pro are not expected to rise as sharply as previously anticipated.

The noisy iPhone Ultra hinge issues have reportedly been resolved, and production of the first foldable iPhone will begin in July. Apple, however, may delay the iPhone 18 release for several months to feast on early iPhone 18 Pro and Ultra adopters.

A £3 billion class-action lawsuit against Apple over alleged iCloud lock-in has been cleared for trial in the UK, potentially covering around 40 million customers who used the service between November 2018 and June 2026.

A highly reliable leaker has corroborated various past rumors about a major upgrade to the iPhone’s camera in 2026. According to his contacts in the Apple supply chain, he has found clear indications of a significantly improved main camera in Apples camera flagship of the year.

Amazon is offering the Apple Watch 11, Watch Ultra 3, and Watch SE 3 at their lowest-ever sale prices for a limited time. Apple's best watches offer convenient health tracking, message notifications, and upcoming Siri AI.

The iPhone 18 will adopt the current iPhone 17 Pro design—featuring a wide camera bar—in early 2027. This seems to be a done deal, judging by the latest leaks on Ex-Twitter and Weibo, which are primarily based on alleged images of a real iPhone 18.

Apple has already confirmed that prices for iPhones, iPads, and Macs will increase due to the DRAM crisis. According to the latest information from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, these price increases are expected very soon.

Apple's new CEO John Ternus will begin his tenure in September with a wave of new products that will bring Apple fans many exciting new releases. Well-known Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman has listed the most important new products coming our way after the summer break, including the first ones potentially bearing the “Ultra” moniker.

The Intel Core 3 304 has been spotted on Passmark, and its benchmark scores are close to those of the Apple A18 Pro in the MacBook Neo.

While watchOS 26 could still be installed on the Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 27 doesn't even run on the Apple Watch Ultra. Apple explains the reasons behind this decision, and, unsurprisingly, AI is responsible for the shorter software support period.