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• [New] The A20 Pro chip is expected to be Apple's first processor built on a 2-nanometer process, which would make it the most efficient chip Apple has ever shipped in an iPhone. Back Market
• [New] Apple is planning to introduce its smart glasses at WWDC 2027. Knoxlabs
• [New] Beyond the usual annual updates to iPhones and Apple Watches in September, Apple's all-new smart home hub is expected to debut later in 2026. MacRumors
• One of the biggest disadvantages of buying an Apple TV 4K is the hole it's going to leave in your wallet. BGR
• Apple has confirmed that the advanced AI features for its HomeKit Secure Video system will require a 2 TB iCloud + subscription or an Apple One Premier plan. Blogger
• TrendForce forecasts Apple will ship approximately 23.1 million notebooks in 2026 as MacBook price increases begin to reach end markets in the third quarter and consumer demand softens. Yahoo! Finance
• Travel will accept major credit and debit cards, digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, and potentially cryptocurrency payments. eVTOL.Travel
• Apple's long-rumored smart home push may finally be nearing launch, with Bloomberg reporting that a new home hub, refreshed Apple TV, and updated HomePod mini could roll out over the coming months. Digital Trends
• Two of the biggest tech giants are locked in a head-to-head legal battle, with Apple claiming OpenAI stole trade secrets as the AI start-up plans its first hardware devices. The Week
• Apple refined haptic feedback until a sheet of glass could convincingly acknowledge a virtual button press, and Volkswagen recently bowed to consumer pressure and announced that physical buttons would return to future models. New Atlas
• Apple is widely expected to enter the foldable category, while Chinese OEMs have already pushed hard on thinner hardware, larger batteries and aggressive pricing. Laptop Outlet
• Companies including G42, Core42, Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle and xAI will gain easier access, reflecting the UAE's growing role as a regional AI hub and strategic US technology partner. More News From NowHere
• Apple is expected to unveil a next-generation iPhone 18 model next spring alongside a new iPhone 18 e and iPhone Air 2, as part of a new split-launch strategy. MacRumors
• Apple will look to break its regular yearly cycle of iPhone launches as smartphone development slows. Stuff
• The memory components alone for the iPhone 18 Pro could cost Apple $145, versus roughly $39 for the equivalent iPhone 17 Proa 272% increase driven by the AI-driven DRAM shortage. Tech Times
• Apple said that its Health app's cycle-tracking feature will support both menopause and perimenopause. CNet
• Joining the Apple ecosystem in 2026 is the new iPhone 18 lineup, which might include a folding phone, Apple Watch Series 12, iPad mini 8, HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K, a touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro, a new Home Hub, and a Smart Home Camera. www.iphonelife.com/
• Major technology companies, including Google, Amazon, and Apple, are investing substantially in voice commerce capabilities, creating ecosystem opportunities for AI sales assistant software vendors to integrate with emerging voice-enabled retail platforms. Persistence Market Research
• Apple (AAPL. US) rose 4.84% after Nikkei reported a plan for at least five new iPhone models between the second half of 2026 and the first half of 2027, adding about 34 basis points to the S&P on its own. Swingfolio
• Apple will launch a clamshell iPhone Flip by 2028. Tech Insider
• Subscription Maturation: The potential for an Apple Prime bundle-combining hardware and all services into a single monthly subscription - could drastically increase Lifetime Value per user. / India FinancialContent

Last updated: 23 August 2026