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🎧 AirPods with built-in cameras spotted in macOS 26.7 RC beta 🔎 A short clip found in the pre-release build of macOS 26.7 shows someone holding a book close to their face at just the right angle for the cameras built into the upcoming AirPods. 🤪 Siri's voiceover explains that all you need to do is ask her to remember something you've seen, and she'll save it. The assistant will also be able to read the surrounding environment through the cameras — for instance, giving an accurate weather forecast based on what it sees. And if your hair covers the earbuds, Siri will politely ask you to move it. 📷 The firmware also contains references to a codename, B790 which is reportedly the internal name for the upcoming camera-equipped AirPods. 🔜 The announcement is expected as early as September, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra. @iPhone

📍Apple's next Mac mini will be built in Texas 🤝 Less than a year after Tim Cook's meeting with Trump at the White House, Apple has already opened a factory in Houston, set up production lines, and started assembling Apple Intelligence servers there. 🙂 Next up: production of the new Mac mini, kicking off before the end of 2026. 📰 Cook shared these plans while opening Apple's Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston — an education hub attached to the factory that will train the next generation of American engineers. Right now it's mainly for Apple employees learning new processes, but the company plans to open it to local college students too, with lectures on PCB design and hands-on access to real equipment. 🇺🇸 Overall, Apple aims to invest up to $600B in the US economy and support 450,000 jobs nationwide. This is the pledge Cook made to Trump last year. @iPhone

😐 Leaked screen protectors for the foldable iPhone's outer display just surfaced online 📸 The photos reportedly match the device's real shape: asymmetric bezels (square on the left, rounded on the right) and a front camera tucked into the right corner, not centered or left-aligned as earlier rumors suggested. By the way, Mark Gurman recently pushed back on doubts about the "iPhone Ultra" name, saying that's simply what Apple calls it internally. 📆 On the release side, Australian outlet ChannelNews claims Apple will unveil the foldable iPhone at its September 8 event but hold off on selling it alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. Citing supply chain sources, they say production hiccups mean the U.S. will get it first, with China and Australia following later, echoing the staggered rollouts of the original iPhone and Vision Pro. ⬆️ Worth treating with some skepticism though, since the carriers and retailers may just be echoing other analysts' guesses rather than confirmed plans. @iPhone

🤪 Apple turned Siri into a sphere 🆕 After a three-week wait, Apple just dropped beta 5 and it brings fresh app icons for: • Siri – now a sphere • Safari • Preview • Settings • Remote Plus some subtle tweaks to other system apps. Apple’s still refining the Liquid Glass look ahead of the public launch next month. 📆 iOS 27's public release is expected next month, rolling out to every model starting from the iPhone 11! @iPhone

🤔 Apple rethinking the entire Watch lineup 📰 Mark Gurman writes, Apple's industrial design team has been quietly exploring a much bigger overhaul of the Apple Watch than usual and it could end up being as dramatic as the iPhone's jump to a foldable form factor. Reported directions: 🩺 A more AI-driven wearable strategy overall, including a revamped Health app reportedly overseen by Eddy Cue, backed by new sensors — among them a long-rumored blood glucose monitor for future generations. ⌚️ Watches with different screen types and sizes are being considered. A round display has apparently been discussed too, though Gurman says it's unlikely to actually ship anytime soon. 📿 A screen-free wearable is also said to be under exploration — possibly something closer to a smart pendant. 💎 On top of that, Apple has reportedly weighed adding a premium tier above the Ultra and Hermès models, plus a cheaper option below the current SE. ℹ️ None of 2026's models are expected to bring a design change – that's said to be saved for this year or next, possibly with a return of the ceramic case option. Expect new colors and bands instead, while the real focus this cycle is on health features, fitness tracking, and faster chips. @iPhone