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iPhone 17 Pro leak teases longer battery life and cooler performance

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iPhone 17 Pro rumors
iPhone 17 Pro might run cooler under load.
Concept: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro family may use more efficient displays and feature improved thermal efficiency. They will seemingly also pack bigger batteries to deliver long battery life.

The information comes from a Chinese leaker known for his accurate iPhone-related leaks in the past.

Apple ups foldable iPhone shipment targets ahead of 2026 debut

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Foldable iPhone mockup
Apple expects foldable iPhone to sell in big numbers.
Photo: ChatGPT

Apple’s foldable iPhone won’t launch until at least H2 2026. Yet, the company is seemingly already optimistic about its demand, raising its shipment forecast.

A reputed Apple analyst says Apple has bumped its 2026 and 2027 shipment forecasts by a few million units.

iPhone 17 may go eSIM-only in Europe

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Apple video explains how to activate an iPhone 14 eSIM
Are you ready to go eSIM-only?
Graphic: Apple

Apple may ditch the physical SIM card in more countries with the iPhone 17. A report points to the company going eSIM-only with its upcoming iPhones in Europe this year.

Apple dropped the physical SIM slot entirely in the US starting with the iPhone 14 in 2022.

iPhone 17 Air could revive Apple’s bumper case

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iPhone 17 Air render
Would you use a bumper case with the iPhone 17 Air?
Photo: ChatGPT/Cult of Mac

Apple internally tested launching an iPhone 4-style bumper case for the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, according to an unconfirmed report. The slim case would have covered the phone’s edges, leaving the back exposed.

Such a thin case would highlight the iPhone 17 Air’s super-thin design. However, it’s unclear whether Apple will launch the case.

Foldable iPhone might bring back Touch ID

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Folding iPhone concept
A folding iPhone might be in short supply for a long time.
AI concept: ChatGPT/Cult of Mac

The first folding iPhone reportedly will utilize Apple’s in-house C2 modem, switch to an advanced display technology to improve touch accuracy and make the screen crease less visible, and bring back a classic feature: Touch ID.

Codenamed V68, the book-style foldable is on track to debut in 2026

iOS 26 unlocks faster 25W Qi2 charging on iPhone 16

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Qi2 25W will come to iPhone 16 with iOS 26.
iPhone 16 will gain support for Qi2 25W.
Photo/Graphics: Apple/Rajesh Pandey/Cult Of Mac

iOS 26 will improve wireless charging on the iPhone 16 by adding Qi 2.2 support. This will unlock faster charging speeds of up to 25W.

Apple’s current iPhones already support 25W wireless charging, but only with MagSafe chargers.

iPhone 17 desperately needs these Pixel 10 AI features

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When it comes to AI, the iPhone severely lags Google's Pixel phones. Swiping these AI features would be a great start.
Image: Cult of Mac

Google’s new Pixel 10 lineup shows just how much fun (and just how useful) AI can be on a phone. If Apple really wants the iPhone 17 lineup to shine, it should steal a few pages from Google’s playbook.

The iPhone 17 needs more than impressive new hardware to stand out from the crowd. It needs new AI features to make an impact, especially with the Pixel 10 raising the bar.

Touch ID could come to Apple Watch

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Apple Watch 10 review
Do you want Touch ID on the Apple Watch?
Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac

Apple wants to bring Touch ID to the Apple Watch. Leaked internal code indicates the company is exploring bringing biometric authentication to its smartwatch.

The idea is likely still in internal evaluation, with no clarity on if or when Apple will move forward with it.

Five Apple factories in India will build iPhone 17 for the US

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iPhone 17 and 17 Air may lack ProMotion display features
Apple continues reducing its reliance on China.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

In a first for its India operations, Apple reportedly will assemble all four iPhone 17 models in the country before their September debut.

Typically, Apple starts assembling new iPhone models in India weeks after their global launch.

iOS 26 beta 7: All the new features and changes

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iOS 26 Beta 7
The latest iOS 27 beta is light on changes.
Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult Of Mac

Apple continues testing iOS 26, releasing the seventh beta build to developers on August 18, Monday. This is the third consecutive beta from the company in three weeks.

Unlike the last few beta builds, iOS 26 beta 7 doesn’t pack any major changes. Check out everything new in the build below.

How to downgrade your iPhone from iOS 26 beta to iOS 18

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Downgrading iPhone from iOS 26 beta to iOS 18
Yep, you can always go back to iOS 18 from iOS 26 beta.
Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac

Installed iOS 26 public beta on your iPhone to try out Liquid Glass and other new features but regretting the decision due to crashes and bugs? Thankfully, you can easily remove the iOS beta and downgrade your iPhone to iOS 18.

The only catch? You will need to restore an older backup or start from scratch with your setup. If that doesn’t convince you to ride out the bugginess, follow the steps below to revert your iPhone to iOS 18 from the iOS 26 beta.

Foldable iPhone might push iPhone 18 launch to 2027

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Apple might shake up the traditional iPhone release schedule next year.
Image: Matteo Vella/Unsplash License/Cult of Mac

Apple might shake up the iPhone release schedule in a big way next year, delaying the iPhone 18 release date until the first quarter of 2027, according to a new report.

Why the big switch?  To make room for next year’s standout device: the first folding iPhone.

iPhone 17 Pro rumors: The complete rundown

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iPhone 17 Pro rumor roundup
Here's what the rumors say about the iPhone 17 Pro.
Photo: ChatGPT

In less than a month, the iPhone 17 Pro rumors will pay off — or not — when Apple takes the wraps off its iPhone 17 models. While the entire lineup will get a big revamp this year, the iPhone 17 Pro should still be the star of the show.

Leaks and rumors already revealed quite a lot about the iPhone 17 Pro, giving us a solid idea of what’s in store. Here’s a quick refresher of what to expect.

iPhone 17 Air, M5 MacBook Air to use Apple-made wireless chips

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iPhone 17 Air render
iPhone 17 Air will be the second iPhone to use Apple's custom modem.
Photo: ChatGPT/Cult of Mac

Apple will reportedly expand the use of custom chips in its future devices. This will start with the upcoming iPhone 17 Air using its in-house modem.

The M5 MacBook Air will allegedly then follow, using a new in-house wireless chip, likely combining Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality into one.

Faster chip will bring Apple Intelligence to next-gen iPad

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iPad is getting a speed boost.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

The 2026 version of the budget iPad will be able to use Apple Intelligence thanks to an A18 processor, according to information leaking out of Apple. And the next Apple TV 4K refresh could feature Apple’s A17 Pro chip. The company is working on an iPad mini update with an A19 Pro chip, too.

Internal code accidentally shared by Apple revealed key details about these upcoming devices and their processor upgrades.

iPhone 17 Pro may break Apple’s long-standing $999 streak

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iPhone 17 and 17 Air may lack ProMotion display features
The debate continues over whether all four iPhone 17 models will get ProMotion display, or if two of them will just be 120Hz.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Apple may charge an extra $50 for the iPhone 17 Pro. But it could also finally increase the 128GB base storage in favor of a roomier option.

A $50 price bump means the iPhone 17 Pro will cost $1,050 in the U.S. before taxes.

Apple’s $599 MacBook could debut before 2025 wraps up

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MacBook Pro deal
Apple's MacBook lineup could get its most-affordable addition yet this year.
Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac

Apple’s upcoming affordable MacBook could launch as early as later this year. And it may only cost $599.

The new entrant to the MacBook lineup will supposedly use an A18 Pro chip, the same one that will power the upcoming iPhone 17.

Smarter Siri might finally bring true iPhone voice control

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Apple taps software veteran to fix Siri and Apple Intelligence
Revamped Siri's best feature may not work with banking apps.
Photo: Apple

Apple’s long-delayed next-gen Siri won’t just be smarter. It will use App Intents to let you control iPhone apps with your voice.

However, due to reliability concerns, Apple may limit this feature’s rollout to select third-party apps.

Japan takes aim at Apple’s browser lockdown on iPhones

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Safari app shortcut on iOS 18 dock
Japan followed Europe’s lead in a requiring a fundamental change to the Safari web browser.
Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac

A new act in Japan will force Apple to open the iPhone’s App Store to non-WebKit browsers later this year. Apple currently only allows non-WebKit browsers in the EU App Store, all due to the Digital Markets Act.

Yet, all major iPhone browsers, including Chrome and Firefox, use the same WebKit engine as Safari on iOS. This is despite them using a different engine on desktop.

Apple teams up with Samsung for next-gen chip manufacturing in US

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Samsung foundry will make chips for Apple in the US.
Apple turns to rival Samsung for making chips in the US.
Image: Apple/Samsung/Cult of Mac

As part of its additional $100 billion investment in US domestic manufacturing, Apple is entering into a chip manufacturing partnership with Samsung. The Korean company will fabricate next-gen chips for Apple at its Texas foundry.

The companies will work together to “launch an innovative new technology for making chips, which has never been used before anywhere in the world.”

Apple Watch Ultra 3 may feature slightly larger screen

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 Rumors
Apple Watch Ultra 3 may sport thinner bezels.
Photo: Apple

An image discovered in iOS 26 beta 5 suggests the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will feature a slightly higher-resolution display. This hints at a modest screen size bump as well.

The leaked resolution of 422 × 514 is only slightly higher than the Ultra 2’s screen resolution of 410 × 502. Assuming the same pixel density, this would mean a 1.97-inch display, up from a 1.92-inch display.

Google Pixel 10 teaser roasts Apple over Siri’s long wait

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Google Pixel 10 teaser taking a potshot at failed Siri 2.0
Google takes a dig at Apple's failed smarter Siri rollout.
Photo: Google on X

Google’s newest teaser for its upcoming Pixel 10 lineup mocks Apple’s failed rollout of a new, smarter Siri. “If you buy a new phone because of a feature that’s coming soon, but it’s been coming soon for a full year, you could change your definition of soon,” says Google in the ad.

It recommends frustrated users to “just change your phone” and gives a glimpse of the Pixel 10 at the end.

Apple begins building its ChatGPT rival

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AI safety guidelines -- Apple Intelligence
AppleGPT incoming?
Photo: Apple

Apple’s new internal team, “Answers, Knowledge and Information,” is apparently developing a ChatGPT-like search tool. It will reportedly use an “answer engine’ that will crawl the web to answer simple search queries.

The tool is still in the early stages of development, so it won’t go live anytime soon.

What I want from Apple’s first foldable iPhone

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A folding iPhone might look something like this concept.
Apple needs to ensure the folding iPhone stands out.
AI concept: ChatGPT/Cult of Mac

The folding iPhone rumored to arrive in 2026 might mark a major turning point for foldable devices. But to pull that off, Apple’s first folding phone needs to do more than just look good — it needs to nail the fundamentals.

From durability and design to software and camera performance, here’s everything I want to see in the foldable iPhone.