Apple released iOS 27 Beta 5 to developers Tuesday. The update includes new app icons for Siri, Safari and other applications.

• iOS 27 beta 5 adds new app icons for Siri, Safari, and more (9to5Mac)
• Apple Seeds Fifth iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers (MacRumors - Front Page)
• Fifth developer betas of iOS 27, macOS 27 land as testing continues (AppleInsider)
• Apple releases beta 5 for iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and more (9to5Mac)
• iOS 27 Beta 5 Brings New Icons for Siri, Safari, Settings and More (MacRumors)

Apple TV ordered a horror thriller series "Ascension" from director Alfonso Cuarón. Caitriona Balfe stars in the project.

• ‘Ascension’ Thriller From Alfonso Cuaron Lands at Apple TV, Caitriona Balfe Starring (Hollywood Reporter)
• Apple TV orders a horror series dubbed ‘Ascension’ (MacTech)
• Apple TV Orders Alfonso Cuarón Cult Horror Thriller ‘Ascension,’ ‘Outlander’ Alum Caitríona Balfe to Star (Variety)

Apple TV+ will stream live MLB games in immersive video on Apple Vision Pro starting Aug. 28. The tech giant and Major League Baseball announced a September schedule for Friday Night Baseball.

• Apple, MLB announce September “Friday Night Baseball” schedule (Apple Newsroom)
• Friday Night Baseball Goes Immersive August 28 on Apple Vision Pro (MacStories)
• Apple will stream Friday Night Baseball live in Vision Pro (The Verge)
• Apple announces live Immersive Video MLB games for Vision Pro (9to5Mac)
• Friday Night Baseball season will stream key games live in Apple Immersive (AppleInsider)

Tech leakers detailed a rumored "Dark Cherry" color option for the unreleased iPhone 18 Pro. The new shade remains unconfirmed by Apple.

• Dark Cherry iPhone 18 Pro is still a rumor mill favorite (AppleInsider)
• Leaker Weighs in on Correct Shade for 'Dark Cherry' iPhone 18 Pro (MacRumors - Front Page)
• iPhone 18 Pro’s flagship new color detailed by leaker (9to5Mac)

Apple is expected to release an OLED iMac in 2029 with a brighter display. The panel may include technology to prevent screen burn-in.

• OLED iMac May Arrive in 2029 With Brighter Display (TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog))
• iMacs with OLED screens now predicted for 2029 (AppleInsider)
• OLED iMac Panel Could Include Extra Layer to Fight Screen Burn-In (MacRumors)

Apple is reportedly planning a third-generation foldable iPhone before launching its first model. The device, potentially called "iPhone Ultra 3," is rumored to feature larger displays.

• Apple Eyes Third-Gen iPhone Fold Before First Model Launch (TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog))
• Of course, Apple's already planning a third-gen iPhone Fold (AppleInsider)
• Foldable 'iPhone Ultra 3' Rumored to Feature Larger Displays (MacRumors)

Apple is considering a round screen design and ceramic case return for future Apple Watch models. The redesign could debut as early as 2026, alongside a screenless fitness tracker variant.

• Apple Watch Rethink Could See Debut of Round Model, Screenless Fitness Tracker, and More (MacRumors)
• Apple considers round screens and more radical designs for future Apple Watch revamp (9to5Mac)
• 2026 Apple Watch upgrade will be dull, but a big redesign is in progress (AppleInsider)
• Ceramic Case Could Return With Apple Watch Series 12 (MacRumors)
• Ceramic Apple Watch may return as soon as September (AppleInsider)

Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, patching a Screen Sharing security vulnerability. The update addresses the flaw affecting the system's screen sharing feature.

• macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 patches nasty Screen Sharing security hole (Cult of Mac)
• Apple fixes Screen Sharing vulnerability with macOS 26.6.1 update (MacWorld)
• Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 With Security Fixes (MacRumors)

Surgeons using Apple Vision Pro as a primary display completed tear duct procedures 20 percent faster. The mixed-reality headset displayed surgical imagery directly in the surgeon's field of vision.

• The use of an Apple Vision Pro as a surgeon’s main display speeds up tear duct procedures (MacTech)
• Surgeons enthuse about what a great bargain Apple Vision Pro is (AppleInsider)
• Apple Vision Pro Speeds Up Surgery by Almost 20% (MacRumors)

Apple TV released season four of "Ted Lasso" after a three-year hiatus, featuring women's sports storylines. Reviews were mixed, with critics divided on whether the show's return justified the lengthy break.

• Apple TV welcomes back Ted Lasso with a clever new commercial (9to5Mac)
• ‘Ted Lasso’ Stars on How Women’s Sports Was the Perfect Storyline to Bring Back the Hit Apple TV Show for Season 4 (Variety)
• Return of Apple TV’s ‘Ted Lasso’ after three-year break feels pointless and cynical – The Independent (MacDailyNews)
• The Kansas City Mayor Didn’t Watch ‘Ted Lasso’ — Until Ted Lasso Came to Town (Hollywood Reporter)
• How Ted Lasso pays tribute to beloved characters who don’t appear in season four (The Independent - Apple)

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro production has stalled due to a DRAM shortage. The memory chip deficit threatens to limit device availability at launch.

• Apple Scrambling to Secure Memory Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro Launch (MacRumors)
• iPhone 18 Pro could have limited availability right after launch: report (9to5Mac)
• RAM supply holding up iPhone 18 Pro assembly is another bad sign (AppleInsider)
• Apple is allegedly scrambling to get enough RAM for the iPhone 18 Pro (MacWorld)
• iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable iPhone Could Sell Out Fast Due to Memory Shortage (MacRumors)

OpenAI filed a motion to dismiss Apple's trade secrets lawsuit. The company claims Apple failed to adequately investigate before filing.

• OpenAI seeks dismissal of Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit (MacDailyNews)
• OpenAI Asks Judge to Dismiss Apple's Trade Secrets Lawsuit (MacRumors)
• OpenAI asks for Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit to be dismissed, says it was filed without ‘adequate investigation’ (9to5Mac)
• OpenAI says Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit is ‘rotten to its core’ (The Verge)
• OpenAI accuses Apple of using a lawsuit to hide its AI failures (The Independent - Apple)

Apple's CarPlay arrives on Crest and Balise pontoon boats. MasterCraft integrates the system with Android Auto for on-water navigation.

• Apple’s CarPlay is coming to Crest and Balise pontoon boats (MacDailyNews)
• Set sail with Apple CarPlay on Crest & Balise pontoon boats (AppleInsider)
• MasterCraft brings CarPlay and Android Auto to its pontoon boats (Engadget)
• Apple CarPlay expands to select pontoon boats with on-water navigation (9to5Mac)
• CarPlay is Coming to Pontoon Boats (MacRumors)

Apple's iCloud Private Relay is leaking users' real IP addresses due to WebKit vulnerabilities, researchers say. The flaw affects proxy browsers and compromises the service's privacy protections.

• Apple's ‘Private Relay’ Is Exposing Users' Real IP Addresses (404 Media)
• Apple's iCloud Private Relay is Leaking Users' Real IP Addresses (MacRumors)
• iCloud Private Relay might be leaking your real IP address, researchers say (9to5Mac)
• IP and DNS leaks in WebKit are affecting proxy browsers and iCloud Private Replay (MacTech)
• IP and DNS Leaks in WebKit Affecting Proxy Browsers and iCloud Private Relay (Hacker News)

Apple released beta firmware for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. The update integrates iOS 27 features across multiple AirPods models.

• AirPods Pro, AirPods Max get another iOS 27 beta firmware release (AppleInsider)
• AirPods Pro 3 just got new firmware release in beta, more models too (9to5Mac)
• Apple Releases New AirPods Beta Firmware With iOS 27 Features (MacRumors)

Apple Card partnered with Booking.com to accelerate loyalty rewards for cardholders. The collaboration fast-tracks perks on travel bookings made through the platform.

• Apple Card Now Fast-Tracks Booking.com Perks With Just One Trip (MacRumors)
• Apple announces an Apple Card promo with booking.com (MacTech)
• Apple Card partners with Booking.com to speed up loyalty rewards (AppleInsider)

Apple seeks a court injunction blocking OpenAI from using alleged trade secrets. The company claims multiple former employees transferred confidential information to the AI firm.

• Apple claims that even more ex-employees may have given trade secrets to OpenAI (Engadget)
• Apple seeks court order to block OpenAI from using alleged trade secrets in hardware ambitions (MacDailyNews)
• Apple says more ex-employees may have taken confidential data to OpenAI (TechCrunch)
• Apple has asked a US judge to bar two former employees and OpenAI from its confidential info (MacTech)
• Apple moves for preliminary injunction in OpenAI trade secrets lawsuit (9to5Mac)

Apple's India sales reached a record $10 billion annually for the first time. The milestone reflects the company's expanded retail presence in the country.

• Apple’s India sales top $10 billion on widening retail push (MacDailyNews)
• Apple hits a record $10B in annual retail revenue in India (AppleInsider)
• Apple exceeded $10 billion in annual sales in India for the first time in its last fiscal year (MacTech)
• Apple's Annual India Sales Surpass $10 Billion for First Time (MacRumors)
• Apple hit $10B in sales in India despite pricing higher than USA (9to5Mac)

OpenAI publicly rebutted Apple's injunction request, stating "Apple is getting this wrong" in a filed response. The company disputed Apple's trade secrets lawsuit allegations with detailed documentation.

• Sam Altman’s OpenAI publishes brutal critique of Apple lawsuit: ‘Apple is getting this wrong’ (Fortune)
• OpenAI has hit back at Apple's lawsuit — with receipts (Business Insider)
• OpenAI Responds to Apple’s Lawsuit and Motion for Preliminary Injunction: ‘Apple Is Getting This Wrong’ (Daring Fireball)
• OpenAI: “Apple is getting this wrong” ↦ (Six Colors)
• OpenAI Posts Public Rebuttal to Apple's Trade Secrets Lawsuit (MacRumors)

Brazil's justice ministry is investigating gambling apps disguised on Apple's App Store, citing child protection concerns. The probe questions how Apple and Google prevent minors from accessing betting applications.

• A public civil action in Brazil calls on Apple to protect children from casino games on the iPhone  (MacTech)
• Apple sued over alleged lack of age checks for casino games in Brazil (9to5Mac)