Top Stories: Apple's September Announcements, MacBook Air Shortages, and More

Key Points:

• Apple’s annual September event will feature at least five new device announcements, including a split launch for the iPhone 18 lineup and a potential surprise release of camera-equipped AirPods.
• Analyst Jeff Pu predicts iPhone 18 Pro models could see price increases of $250–$300 due to component shortages, with Apple facing significant memory supply issues that may cause launch shortages.
• The MacBook Air is experiencing a major shortage despite a recent $200 price increase, with delivery times in the U.S. extending up to 6 weeks, especially for higher RAM configurations.
• Rumors suggest Apple is prototyping larger iPhone displays around 6.4 and 7 inches for the 20th anniversary models, with a major design overhaul planned for 2027 featuring an all-glass wraparound display.
• Security researchers found that Apple’s iCloud Private Relay can leak users’ real IP addresses via websites using passkeys, and Apple is developing cross-device copy-and-paste functionality between iPhones and Windows PCs, expected by fall 2027 in the EU.