Apple News

Apple — Week of 2026-04-04 to 2026-04-10#

Week in Review#

This week’s news was dominated by concrete leaks surrounding the highly anticipated foldable “iPhone Ultra” and the massive market success of the budget-friendly MacBook Neo. On the software and AI fronts, Apple deployed critical fixes for Apple Intelligence and iCloud, while reportedly preparing a standalone, Gemini-powered Siri app for iOS 27.

Top Stories#

Foldable “iPhone Ultra” Enters Trial Production · Hardware Leaks Apple’s highly anticipated foldable device, tentatively named the “iPhone Ultra,” has reportedly entered trial production and is slated for a September launch. Leaks reveal an ultra-thin 4.5mm titanium, passport-style chassis that sacrifices Face ID for a side-button Touch ID, utilizing exclusive Samsung OLED panels. The premium device is expected to command a price tag crossing the $2,000 threshold.

2026-04-06

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Apple Ecosystem Digest — 2026-04-06#

Highlights#

Today’s Apple news is headlined by literal out-of-this-world imagery, with astronauts capturing Earth from orbit using an iPhone 17 Pro Max. Back on Earth, Apple faces new legal scrutiny regarding its AI training data collection methods, while the highly anticipated iPhone Fold reaches a critical production milestone. Meanwhile, AI coding tools are fueling a massive surge in App Store submissions, signaling a profound shift in independent app development.