Global Scans · Apple · Weekly Summary

• [New] The iPhone Ultra's 5,400-5,800 mAh battery will be the largest Apple has ever put in an iPhone, edging out the iPhone 17 Pro Max's ~5,088 mAh battery. Back Market
• [New] Apple plans to launch its first touchscreen MacBook Pro later this year, utilizing On-Cell touch technology. tradingkey.com
• [New] Apple plans to introduce a multi-model provider selection mechanism within the Apple Intelligence ecosystem, allowing users to freely switch between different AI models to support functions like Siri, writing tools, and image generation. tradingkey.com
• [New] Apple will not be launching its first smart glasses model until the end of 2027. Engadget
• [New] Apple will ship 3 to 5 million iPhone Fold units in its first year, with second-generation volumes potentially reaching 20 million by 2027. Tech Insider
• [New] Apple is betting that tight integration with its ecosystem, combined with a privacy-focused approach, will make Siri a practical AI interface for everyday computing tasks. Campus Technology
• [New] The 2026 iPad Pro will almost certainly use a newer Apple silicon generation than the last Pro update. TechYorker
• [New] Apple is planning to release its first AI-focused wearable - a pair of camera-equipped AirPods - in late 2027. Fortune
• [New] Apple said its new AI-powered Siri will not launch on iPhones and iPads in the European Union because of disagreements over how the Digital Markets Act's interoperability requirements should apply to AI assistants. MarketingProfs
• Apple confirmed that tvOS 27 will introduce a systemwide text size setting, allowing users to enlarge text across the entire Apple TV interface for the first time. Access Information News
• Apple wrote online that Siri AI will be available on Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhones, like the iPhone 16 Pro, later in 2026. CNet
• The upcoming iPhone might be the first Apple cellphone to embrace silicon anode batteries. CNet

Last updated: 05 July 2026