Should you buy now?
Full buyer's guideBased on time since the last release versus each product's typical update cycle.
iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max
Update imminent
4 sources report an imminent update
10 months since release · 86% of cycle
iPhone Air
Update imminent
4 sources report an imminent update
10 months since release · 86% of cycle
iPhone 17
Update imminent
4 sources report an imminent update
10 months since release · 86% of cycle
iPad Pro
Update imminent
3 sources report an imminent update
9 months since release · 51% of cycle
iPad Air
Update imminent
2 sources report an imminent update
16 months since release · 100% of cycle
Watch Series 11
Update imminent
4 sources report an imminent update
10 months since release · 86% of cycle
Watch Ultra 3
Update imminent
4 sources report an imminent update
10 months since release · 86% of cycle
Watch SE 3
Update imminent
4 sources report an imminent update
10 months since release · 43% of cycle
MacBook Pro
Update imminent
3 sources report an imminent update
9 months since release · 77% of cycle
MacBook Air
Update imminent
3 sources report an imminent update
4 months since release · 37% of cycle
AirPods Pro 3
Update imminent
3 sources report an imminent update
10 months since release · 43% of cycle
AirPods 4
Update imminent
3 sources report an imminent update
22 months since release · 93% of cycle
Vision Pro
Update imminent
2 sources report an imminent update
9 months since release · 40% of cycle
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AppleInsider · News
Apple AI compute costs will be covered by iCloud+ subscriptions, for now
Monetizing AI is a tricky business and it seems Apple's only plans so far are tying daily usage limits to users' iCloud+…
8h ago
9to5Mac · News
Yet another major Chinese car brand is preparing to support Car Keys in Apple Wallet
Following recent backend code changes pointing to Car Keys support for GWM’s Tank vehicles, Apple now appears to be preparing to expand…
8h ago
9to5Mac · News
‘There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy’ now available on Apple TV
Continuing Apple’s long-running partnership with Peanuts, the newest Snoopy Presents special is now available to Apple TV subscribers. Watch the trailer below.
9h ago
MacRumors · Rumors
MacBook Ultra's New Design Won't Stay Exclusive for Long
The touchscreen and the OLED panel have dominated discussion about Apple's next high-end laptop, but the redesign wrapped around them may prove…
9h ago
9to5Mac · Software
Apple says App Store regulatory changes are beginning to affect Services growth
During today’s earnings call, Apple CFO Kevan Parekh said the company is beginning to feel the impact of regulatory changes to the…
10h ago
MacRumors · Software
Apple Says App Store Changes and Mobile Gaming Softness Affected Services Revenue
Softness in mobile gaming and Apple's changes to the App Store business model in some countries impacted the performance of the App…
10h ago
MacRumors · News
Apple Plans Paid iCloud+ Upgrades for Heavy AI Users
Apple is planning to let users pay to increase their AI limits, with upgrade possibilities available through iCloud+. During today's earnings call…
11h ago
AppleInsider · Rumors
High iPhone demand won't be met by supply during September quarter
As it has been almost all of 2026, Apple's September-quarter growth is expected to be slowed by a lack of supply-side availability…
11h ago
9to5Mac · News
Tim Cook says more memory suppliers may not necessarily mean lower product prices
During today’s conference call, Tim Cook addressed Apple’s mounting memory supply and pricing challenges, but suggested that adding more suppliers may not…
11h ago
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AppleInsider · News
JP Morgan lowers Apple price target on supply constraint worries, still bullish long-term
While price increases didn't worry the investors at JP Morgan, ongoing supply chain constraints will have a short-term impact, and thus their…
6h ago
AppleInsider · News
Apple AI compute costs will be covered by iCloud+ subscriptions, for now
Monetizing AI is a tricky business and it seems Apple's only plans so far are tying daily usage limits to users' iCloud+…
8h ago
9to5Mac · News
Yet another major Chinese car brand is preparing to support Car Keys in Apple Wallet
Following recent backend code changes pointing to Car Keys support for GWM’s Tank vehicles, Apple now appears to be preparing to expand…
8h ago
9to5Mac · News
‘There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy’ now available on Apple TV
Continuing Apple’s long-running partnership with Peanuts, the newest Snoopy Presents special is now available to Apple TV subscribers. Watch the trailer below.
9h ago
Latest Rumors
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MacRumors · Rumors
MacBook Ultra's New Design Won't Stay Exclusive for Long
The touchscreen and the OLED panel have dominated discussion about Apple's next high-end laptop, but the redesign wrapped around them may prove…
9h ago
AppleInsider · Rumors
High iPhone demand won't be met by supply during September quarter
As it has been almost all of 2026, Apple's September-quarter growth is expected to be slowed by a lack of supply-side availability…
11h ago
MacRumors · Rumors
Tim Cook: Apple 'Reluctantly Raised Prices' Due to '100-Year Flood on Memory Pricing'
Apple didn't want to raise its prices but was forced to do so because of exponential increases in memory costs, Apple CEO…
11h ago
MacRumors · Rumors
Apple Warns of Growing Supply Constraints for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple is expecting supply constraints to have a much bigger impact on revenue during the September quarter, Apple CEO Tim Cook said…
12h ago
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9to5Mac · iPhone
Siri AI may require a paid subscription for heavy users
On Tim Cook’s final earnings call before formally resigning as Apple’s CEO, artificial intelligence was a hot topic of conversation. The investor…
11h ago
MacRumors · iPhone
Fortnite Returns to iPhone in Brazil as Epic Games Store Launches
Epic Games today said that the Epic Games Store can now be downloaded on iPhones in Brazil through the Epic Games website.…
14h ago
9to5Mac · iPhone
iPhone 18 Pro could introduce new Apple solution for cellular, hints report
iPhone 18 Pro could make a major transition away from Qualcomm modems in favor of an Apple-designed C2. Here’s the latest update…
15h ago
9to5Mac · iPhone
9to5Mac Daily: July 30, 2026 – iOS 26.6, Apple’s smart home plans
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts…
16h ago
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AppleInsider · Mac
G4 meets M4: This project fuses an iconic iMac with a Mac mini
The iMac G4 is instantly recognizable, but it's even better when you swap out its aged internals for a full-on Mac mini…
20h ago
9to5Mac · Mac
Studio Display XDR hits Apple’s refurb store, saving you up to $540
There’s a new addition to Apple’s popular Certified Refurbished store. Apple has started selling the Studio Display XDR in refurbished condition, offering…
1d ago
MacRumors · Mac
Pastebot 3 for Mac Adds Rule-Based Organization, Powerful Paste Filters
Tapbots recently launched Pastebot 3, the newest version of its popular clipboard management software. Like prior versions of Pastebot, Pastebot 3 records…
1d ago
9to5Mac · Mac
macOS 27 adds five new Mac features I’ve been loving
macOS 27, also known as Golden Gate, is coming this fall with a variety of improvements for the Mac. Here are five…
1d ago
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MacRumors · iPad
Senators Demand Apple Commit to Not Buying Chinese Memory Chips
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer has teamed up with several of his Senate colleagues to demand Apple commit to not purchasing chips from…
15h ago
MacRumors · iPad
Here Are All the Changes to AppleCare+ This Month
July has been a busy month for AppleCare+ news. We have recapped all the changes to AppleCare+ and the AppleCare One bundle…
1d ago
AppleInsider · iPad
Beyond Preview: How UPDF brings PDF editing, conversion, OCR, and AI to Mac and iPad
While Preview can do a lot to a PDF, sometimes you need more. UPDF can help with more advanced PDF capabilities, as…
2d ago
AppleInsider · iPad
Early Siri indexing gives iPadOS 26.6 a bigger job than it looks
iPadOS 26.6 is now available for iPad, beginning under-the-hood preparation for Siri AI while delivering security patches, bug fixes, and reliability improvements.iPadOS…
3d ago
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MacDailyNews · Apple Watch
Granola AI notepad launches on Apple Watch, bringing one-tap meeting notes to your wrist
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18h ago
9to5Mac · Apple Watch
Prototype smart ring cracks the holy grail of non-invasive blood sugar measurement
A prototype smart ring developed by engineers at the University of California appears to have cracked one of the holy grails of…
1d ago
MacRumors · Apple Watch
Apple Upgrade: 20 Things to Know Before Leasing an iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Apple retired the iPhone Upgrade Program in favor of a new Apple Upgrade leasing option made available in partnership with Klarna. Apple…
2d ago
MacRumors · Apple Watch
'Granola' Launches on Apple Watch
Granola, an app that can transcribe Zoom meetings and then create AI-generated notes with key points, is now available on Apple Watch…
2d ago
Latest Vision Pro
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MacRumors · Vision Pro
AppleCare+ Changes Introduced in Canada
As noted by MobileSyrup, monthly and annual AppleCare+ subscriptions are now available for a wider range of products in Canada, including the…
2d ago
AppleInsider · Vision Pro
Prep for Siri AI on Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 26.6
The end-of-cycle updates are often devoid of anything user-facing, but that doesn't mean you should delay updating to visionOS 26.6. Security patches…
3d ago
9to5Mac · Vision Pro
Apple releases tvOS 26.6 and HomePod 26.6
New Apple software updates are rolling out today, including tvOS 26.6, HomePod 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and more.
3d ago
MacRumors · Vision Pro
Apple Releases visionOS 26.6
Apple today released visionOS 26.6, the sixth update to the visionOS 26 operating system that launched in September. visionOS 26.6 comes over…
3d ago
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9to5Mac · Software
Apple says App Store regulatory changes are beginning to affect Services growth
During today’s earnings call, Apple CFO Kevan Parekh said the company is beginning to feel the impact of regulatory changes to the…
10h ago
MacRumors · Software
Apple Says App Store Changes and Mobile Gaming Softness Affected Services Revenue
Softness in mobile gaming and Apple's changes to the App Store business model in some countries impacted the performance of the App…
10h ago
MacRumors · Software
FCC Bans New Foreign-Made Robot Vacuums, Threatening Future Matter and HomeKit Models
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9to5Mac · Software
PSA: App Store, iTunes Store and other Apple services are currently down for some users [U: Fixed]
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1d ago
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AppleInsider · Deals
Ternus's MacBook Neo pushes Mac sales to unexpected Q3 heights
Apple's Mac sales rose by more than 25% in the last quarter, compared to the same time period in 2025, solely on…
13h ago
9to5Mac · Deals
This MacBook Pro just fell below its pre-price-hike MSRP (Save $500)
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15h ago
MacDailyNews · Deals
Apple’s AirTag 2 four-pack hits record low of $89
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16h ago
AppleInsider · Deals
Amazon launches $399 Samsung 32" M80F monitor deal, now $300 off
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18h ago
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MacRumors · Buying Guides
AirPods Pro 3 Still Available for Best Price Since Prime Day at $199.99
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1d ago
MacRumors · Buying Guides
5 Reasons to Buy a MacBook Air Now Instead of Waiting
Apple's next MacBook Air is several months away, but if you've been holding off on an upgrade, here's why now could actually…
2d ago
9to5Mac · Buying Guides
Granola meeting notepad comes to watchOS as Apple Watch becomes an AI device
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2d ago
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9to5Mac · Buying Guides
Hands-on: The Meirro Pro 6K might be the best Apple Studio Display alternative yet [Video]
Earlier this year, Apple decided to completely discontinue its Pro Display XDR, which was an amazing piece of hardware but hadn’t been…
5d ago