Apple attributed slower services revenue growth to App Store policy changes and weak mobile gaming demand. The company reported 1.5 billion paid subscriptions across its platform.

• Apple Says App Store Changes and Mobile Gaming Softness Affected Services Revenue (MacRumors)
• Apple says gaming slowdown and App Store changes hurt services growth (TechCrunch)
• Apple says App Store regulatory changes are beginning to affect Services growth (9to5Mac)

Apple is considering charging heavy users for advanced Siri AI features through an iCloud Plus tier. The company has not committed to keeping the service free indefinitely.

• Tim Cook hints at iCloud Plus tier for AI power users (The Verge)
• Siri AI might not stay free forever (Cult of Mac)
• Siri AI may require a paid subscription for heavy users (9to5Mac)
• Apple hints at higher iCloud+ storage tiers for AI power users (MacWorld)
• Apple AI compute costs will be covered by iCloud+ subscriptions, for now (AppleInsider)

Apple reported record third-quarter revenue of $109 billion, with profits rising 27 percent above Wall Street expectations. The company's current-quarter outlook disappointed investors despite the strong results.

• Apple’s Profit Increases 27 Percent, Topping Wall Street Expectations (NY Times - Technology)
• Apple reports third quarter results (Apple Newsroom)
• Apple’s Profit Is Up 27%, but Expectations for Current Quarter Disappoint (NY Times - Technology)
• Apple Reports Q3 2026 Earnings (MacStories)
• Tariff refunds bolster Apple's record-breaking June quarter (AppleInsider)

Tim Cook conducted his final earnings call as Apple CEO during the company's third-quarter 2026 financial results announcement. He thanked shareholders and analysts during the appearance.

• Tim Cook signed off on his final Apple earnings call with a warning about a ‘hundred year flood’ in memory chip pricing (Fortune)
• Tim Cook’s last quarter as Apple CEO: record iPhone sales, stock still falls (Fortune)
• One last time, this is Tim: Transcript of Apple’s Q3 2026 financial call (Six Colors)
• Tim Cook Thanks Shareholders on His Final Apple Earnings Call (MacRumors)
• Tim Cook says goodbye to analysts & shareholders on his final Apple earnings call (AppleInsider)

Apple opposes UK rules requiring alternative payment options in its App Store, calling them "highly intrusive." The company argues the regulations would compromise user security and app functionality.

• Apple Says UK App Store Steering Rules Would Be 'Highly Intrusive' (MacRumors)
• Apple pushes back against UK proposal to loosen App Store payment rules (9to5Mac)
• UK is asking for 'highly intrusive' controls over App Store, says Apple (AppleInsider)
• Apple says the UK CMA’s proposed regulations are ‘highly intrusive’ (MacTech)
• UK Consumers to CMA: Don’t Put App Store Safety and Security at Risk (MacTech)

Google launched Gemini AI dictation for Mac, allowing users to activate voice mode by pressing the function key. The feature competes with similar tools like Whisper Flow for hands-free interaction.

• Gemini for Mac takes on Wispr Flow with smarter AI dictation (Cult of Mac)
• AI leaves the chat window behind with Gemini's new Mac voice mode (AppleInsider)
• Google will let Mac users talk to Gemini simply by pressing the 'fn' key (Engadget)
• Gemini for macOS rolling out voice control and Gboard Rambler-level transcription (9to5Mac)
• Gemini for Mac Adds System-Wide Voice Dictation and Screen (MacRumors)

Apple confirmed it does not activate a restricted mode for customers who miss lease or upgrade payments. The company clarified the feature does not exist for delinquent accounts.

• Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments (The Verge)
• There’s no ‘restricted mode’ for missed Apple Upgrade payments (MacWorld)
• No, Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments (MacDailyNews)
• Apple says there’s no Apple Upgrade restricted mode for missed payments (Cult of Mac)

Granola, an AI-powered notepad app, launched on Apple Watch. The app allows users to take notes and access meeting information on their wrists.

• Granola meeting notepad comes to watchOS as Apple Watch becomes an AI device (9to5Mac)
• 'Granola' Launches on Apple Watch (MacRumors)
• Granola for Apple Watch (Hacker News)
• Granola launches an Apple Watch app (TechCrunch)
• Granola AI notepad launches on Apple Watch, bringing one-tap meeting notes to your wrist (MacDailyNews)

Apple launched Apple Upgrade, a device leasing program for iPhones, Macs, iPads and Apple Watches in the United States. The program replaces Apple's previous iPhone Upgrade Program.

• Apple Introduces Leasing Program for iPhones and Other Devices (NY Times - Technology)
• Apple Upgrade launches in the United States (Apple Newsroom)
• Apple Launches Product Leasing Program Through Klarna (Wall Street Journal)
• Apple Upgrade goes live as a new installment plan for iPhone, iPad, Mac, & Apple Watch (AppleInsider)
• Apple Upgrade leasing program launches for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch (9to5Mac)

Apple released security updates across its operating systems, including iOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, and versions for iPad, watch, TV and Vision devices. The patches address hundreds of security vulnerabilities.

• Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.6, iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, and visionOS 26.6 (MacTech)
• iOS and macOS 26.6 arrive today, paving the way for iOS and macOS 27 (Ars Technica)
• iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 and the rest are out, addressing security fixes (Engadget)
• Update Now: iOS 26.6 and macOS Tahoe 26.6 Patch Hundreds of Security Flaws (MacRumors)

Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.6. The company also released updates to Sequoia 15.7.8 and Sonoma 14.8.8.

• Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.6 (MacRumors)
• What has changed in macOS Tahoe 26.6? (The Eclectic Light Company)
• Apple has released updates to Tahoe 26.6, Sequoia 15.7.8 and Sonoma 14.8.8 (The Eclectic Light Company)
• Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.6 (MacDailyNews)
• macOS 26.6 now available, here’s what’s new (9to5Mac)

Apple released visionOS 26.6 for Vision Pro. The update prepares the device for upcoming Siri AI integration.

• Apple Releases visionOS 26.6 (MacRumors - Front Page)
• Prep for Siri AI on Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 26.6 (AppleInsider)
• visionOS 26.6 Prepares Apple Vision Pro for Siri AI (TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog))

Apple released tvOS 26.6 for Apple TV and HomePod. The update delivers stability improvements to both devices.

• Apple releases tvOS 26.6 and HomePod 26.6 (9to5Mac)
• Apple Releases tvOS 26.6 (MacRumors - Front Page)
• Apple rolls out another behind-the-scenes update with tvOS 26.6 (AppleInsider)
• tvOS 26.6 Brings Stability Updates to Apple TV and HomePod (TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog))
• What’s new in tvOS 26.6 and HomePod 26.6 (MacDailyNews)

Apple released iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 updates. The releases include iOS 27 optimizations and improved Apple Maps protection.

• Apple Releases iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 With iOS 27 Optimizations (MacRumors - Front Page)
• iOS 26.6 now available for iPhone with these changes (9to5Mac)
• Apple releases iPadOS 26.6, here’s what’s new (9to5Mac)
• Better protection for Apple Maps leads a modest iOS 26.6 update (AppleInsider)
• iOS 26.6 is a bore, but you should upgrade anyway (Cult of Mac)

Apple released watchOS 26.6 for Apple Watch. The update includes security improvements and new features.

• watchOS 26.6 available now for Apple Watch, here’s what’s new (9to5Mac)
• Apple Releases watchOS 26.6 With Security Updates (MacRumors - Front Page)
• Apple rolls out watchOS 26.6 update for Apple Watch (AppleInsider)

Apple faces bipartisan Senate opposition and Micron pushback over plans to purchase memory chips from Chinese companies. The tech giant is reportedly negotiating with three Chinese firms for chip supplies.

• Apple Memory Plan Faces Pushback From Micron (TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog))
• Apple faces bipartisan Senate pushback over plans to buy Chinese memory chips (9to5Mac)
• US senators urge Apple to abandon plans for Chinese-made chips (AppleInsider)
• Senators want Apple to commit to NOT using Chinese memory chips (MacTech)
• Micron fights to kill Apple’s Chinese memory chip plan (Cult of Mac)

Apple expanded AppleCare One to the UK, Australia, France and Germany. The service covers multiple devices under one plan.

• 'AppleCare One' Expanding to Four More Countries (MacRumors)
• AppleCare One is finally coming to the UK to help protect all your devices (The Independent - Apple)
• Apple brings AppleCare One to more countries (Cult of Mac)
• AppleCare One insurance for multiple devices finally expands outside the US (Engadget)
• AppleCare One expands to four more countries (AppleInsider)

Apple launched a monthly upgrade program for iPhones and Macs on Tuesday. The initiative allows customers to pay installments for new devices.

• 'Apple Upgrade' Program Launching on Tuesday (MacRumors)
• Apple Upgrade installment program set to go live on Tuesday (AppleInsider)
• Apple is launching a monthly payment plan for Macs and iPhones on July 28. (Mac O'Clock)
• Apple Upgrade will be great for Apple, might not be good for the buyer (AppleInsider)

Apple faces a lawsuit from customers who lost $1.8 million to a fake bitcoin wallet app on the App Store. The case alleges insufficient security measures allowed the fraudulent application to operate on the platform.

• Apple Sued by Customers Who Lost Combined $1.8 Million Through Fake Bitcoin Wallet in App Store (MacRumors)
• Apple sued after alleged App Store crypto scam cost users $1.8M (TechCrunch)
• Weak App Store protections at core of $1.8M crypto app fraud lawsuit (AppleInsider)
• Apple Responds to Lawsuit Over Fake Bitcoin Wallet Scam in App Store (MacRumors)
• Apple responds to lawsuit involving the Sparrow Wallet app in the App Store (MacTech)

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts the iPhone Ultra will face severely limited launch supply. The device may ship later than other iPhone models, similar to the iPhone X's constrained availability.

• Foldable iPhone Still Faces Production Hurdles, Report Says (MacRumors)
• iPhone Ultra timing remains unclear as ‘final production adjustments’ made (9to5Mac)
• Apple's foldable iPhone launch in question amid production hiccups (AppleInsider)