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The iPhone Ultra, Apple’s rumored first foldable high-end iPhone, is said to launch over $2,000 but will reportedly drop key features including a telephoto camera, Action button/mute switch, Face ID, MagSafe, and a physical SIM, in favor of Touch ID in the side button and eSIM-only support.
James Blunt says he is not the unnamed, undressed man Hayden Panettiere described on a yacht when she was 18. A Substack piece by Dean Piper argues the timeline doesn’t fit, noting photos of Blunt and Panettiere from 2009 show she was 19 (almost 20) at the time, not 18. Blunt shared Piper’s debunking on X, while Panettiere had previously described the disturbing incident; she died last week at 36.
Early impressions from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggest Apple’s first foldable iPhone Ultra impresses testers with a passport-style form factor, durable hinge, and an iPad-like internal layout (roughly a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch cover). Testers praised its use as a camera viewfinder and strong performance in gaming, productivity, and entertainment, but noted potential drawbacks like the absence of a telephoto lens and a switch back to Face ID/Touch ID considerations. The device is expected to be unveiled Sept. 8 alongside iPhone 18 Pro models, with limited initial supply and a price above $2,000, and Apple may raise prices on other iPhones due to rising memory costs.
Jiri Prochazka has not confirmed his next fight and is pushing back on internet rumors, saying he’ll announce it once he’s ready and that his preparation will be thorough. Following his KO loss to Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327, rumors linked him to a bout with Paulo Costa, but he stated the fight isn’t booked yet. With several UFC events left in 2026, his next appearance could come on a fall card, but no date has been set.
Rumors place a 16-celebrity DWTS Season 35 cast in the spotlight, including two pro-dancers; ABC will officially reveal the lineup on Good Morning America on Sept. 2. The season launches with a two-night premiere on Sept. 15–16 on ABC and Disney+, with episodes streaming the following day on Hulu.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is prepping an updated 24-inch iMac with an M6 chip and new color options, likely keeping the current design; Apple is reportedly also developing a 24-inch iMac with an OLED display for the future, but that model isn’t arriving for several years, with launch expected before year’s end.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is developing an M6-powered iMac with new color options, aiming for a year-end release and marking a major 2nm-gen chip for Macs. The refresh may ride alongside updates to MacBook Pro models, Mac Studio, and Mac mini, but Apple isn’t expected to introduce M6 Pro/Max/Ultra, instead reportedly accelerating the later M7 lineup.
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 (Aug 25, Cologne) is shaping up as a two-hour showcase with a slew of confirmed appearances, led by The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past bridging to The Witcher 4, plus heavy hitters like Final Fantasy 7: Revelation, Metro 2039, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Gears of War: E-Day among others. The event also fuels anticipation with a long list of rumored titles—Alien: Isolation 2, Fable, an Xbox IP revival, Hogwarts Legacy 2, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and several others—suggesting a mix of big exclusives and surprises alongside potential PS5/Xbox/Forza reveals. Insiders note a roughly two-hour runtime and expect multiple world premieres and new IP alongside ongoing franchises, with fans invited to predict what could drop at ONL.
Mashable’s iPhone 18 rumor roundup says the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are slated for a fall 2026 launch, with the standard iPhone 18 and 18e likely arriving in early 2027; prices are expected to rise, with iPhone 18 Pro around $1,399 and estimates of $250–$300 increases across the lineup. Colors for the Pro models are tipped to include light blue, silver, dark gray, and dark cherry. Internally Apple is rumored to standardize 12GB RAM, introduce A20/A20 Pro chips, a C2 modem, 5G satellite support, and an N2 Wi‑Fi chip, plus a 5,000mAh battery; design tweaks include a potentially smaller Dynamic Island and a slightly bulkier Pro Max. The Pro camera is said to get major upgrades, including a larger aperture and possibly variable aperture, while iOS 27 will bring Siri AI improvements; a foldable iPhone Ultra is also teased for later. As with all leaks, take it with caution.
Apple is rumored to launch the MacBook Ultra this fall with a thinner, lighter redesign, M5 Pro/Max chips (not M6 yet), the Mac’s first touchscreen, an OLED display, a Dynamic Island-style UI around a punch-hole camera, and a potential cellular option via a future modem.
Apple reportedly won’t launch a base iPhone 18 in September. Instead, three models—iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and Ultra—are expected this fall, while the base iPhone 18 and two additional models (18e and Air 2) are pushed to early 2027, likely arriving by March.
MacRumors reports that the macOS 26.7 Release Candidate includes references to more than 10 unreleased Apple products, including AirPods with infrared cameras for Visual Intelligence, a foldable iPhone, OLED MacBook and iPad mini variants, an updated Siri Remote for a next‑gen Apple TV, and a new Home Hub, hinting at multiple launches ahead of Apple’s upcoming event.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports OtterBox is already selling iPhone 18 Pro cases at Best Buy, and packaging suggests iPhone 18 Pro cases will fit iPhone 17 Pro models (and vice versa). While Gurman didn’t confirm the sizing, rumors indicate the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will largely resemble the iPhone 17 Pro design, though leaks suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max could be thicker and heavier due to a larger battery.
The next-gen Apple TV 4K is said to include an upgraded Siri Remote, per macOS 26.7 code findings. Details on the remote changes aren’t disclosed, but the new model is expected to run on an A17 Pro chip or newer and debut around September or October.
A macOS 26.7 RC code leak uncovers references to an unreleased Apple TV remote and a next‑gen Siri Remote (ATVRemote1,5), reinforcing rumors of a fall Apple TV 4K refresh that could include tweaks to the remote and potentially an Ultra Wideband chip to help locate it. While specifics aren’t confirmed, the timing aligns with an expected launch around Apple’s fall events.