Apple’s big developer week is just around the corner, and that means WWDC 2026 will once again give everyone their first look at what Apple has in store for iOS 27, macOS 27 and more later this year.
Other notable Apple news this week includes the launch of the budget MacBook Neo, the status of the new Apple TV and HomePod mini models, iOS 26.5.1 and macOS 26.5.1 bug-fix updates, and more, so read below for all the details!
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What to Expect at WWDC 2026: Gemini-Powered Siri, iOS 27, macOS 27 and more
Apple’s annual developer conference WWDC returns in 2026 next week, so be sure to check out our complete guide to everything we can expect to see at Monday’s landmark event.
Apple this week teased the event with the tagline “All apps are glowing”, a play on the phrase “all apps are moving,” and may be showing the rumored new design for Siri in iOS 27. Both the dedicated Siri app and the new “Search or Ask” feature on the iPhone’s Dynamic Island were reported to have a black color scheme with glowing features last week, as shown last week.
Apple also shared new WWDC 2026-themed wallpapers, an Apple Music playlist, and a “Get Ready” video to help developers prepare for more at next week’s conference.
MacBook Neo Is So Popular That Apple Reportedly Doubles Production
In an earnings call in late April, Apple CEO Tim Cook said customer response to the MacBook Neo was “off the charts,” and the laptop’s popularity reportedly led the company to expand production.
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this week said he believes Apple’s MacBook Neo shipments have doubled from an initial target of 5 million units to 10 million units by 2026 sometime after the laptop’s launch in March.
The MacBook Neo is quickly reshaping the low-cost laptop segment, with companies like Acer, ASUS, and Dell responding to the change and in some cases already launching their own competing products.
New Apple TV and HomePod Mini ‘Soon’ to Launch, New Siri Remote and Rumors
The new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models are “almost ready to go,” according to the latest word Bloombergby Mark Gurman.
Both devices have been ready for “months,” but Apple is holding off on launching them until a personal version of Siri is available, he said.
“I’m told that the hardware for the next Apple TV set-top box and the HomePod mini have been in the works for months and that both devices are already working among employees at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California,” Gurman wrote.
Apple Releases iOS 26.5.1 to Fix Charging Problem on iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Models
Apple this week released iOS 26.5.1, a bug-fixing update available only for the iPhone Air and all models in the iPhone 17 lineup. According to Apple’s release notes, the update fixes a charging issue previously documented with the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models.
macOS Tahoe also received release 26.5.1 this week, and it fixes an issue that could affect some business users on Macs equipped with the latest M5 chip.
First ‘Confirmed’ Alleged iPhone Ultra Color Revealed in Leaked Image
Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone later this year. Rumors suggest that the “iPhone Ultra” will come in two color options, and a leaker shared an image this week that allegedly shows one of them.
Posted on Weibo by a Chinese leaker known as Ice Universe, the image is said to offer the first glimpse of a white foldable Apple. The device is believed to have entered early mass production, but the model shown may be a dummy. Regardless, one leaker of Instant Digital said white is so far the only “confirmed” device to be available.
The iPhone Ultra will reportedly feature vapor chamber cooling and a liquid metal hinge, with production efforts said to be ramping up now following reports of some delays due to various challenges with the complex storage mechanism.
iPhone 18 Pro Battery Capacity Allegedly Leaked
The battery capacity of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is said to have already surfaced, and the numbers suggest a slight increase over the iPhone 17 Pro.
According to the highly-regarded Weibo-based Digital Chat Station, Apple is testing the iPhone 18 Pro with different batteries for the Chinese and US versions of the device, similar to last year’s iPhone 17 Pro models. The Chinese model is said to have a 4,056 mAh battery, while the US model is said to have a 4,288 mAh battery.
In other iPhone 18 Pro rumors, the new variable aperture camera will reportedly cost Apple 50% more than the corresponding unit in the current iPhone 17 Pro, while other new dummy units also preview the expected colors of this year’s Pro models.
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