Top Stories: 'iPhone Ultra' Rumors, Mac Mini and Mac Studio Shortages, and More

Key Points:

• Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a foldable iPhone called the "iPhone Ultra" with improved screen quality and durability, aiming for a fall 2026 release despite production delays.
• Supplies of Mac mini and Mac Studio models with higher RAM configurations are tightening, with some versions now unavailable for order and others facing shipping delays of up to three months due to global RAM shortages.
• Apple is testing four styles of smart glasses made from high-end acetate material, featuring designs ranging from large rectangular frames to smaller, refined oval shapes, aiming to differentiate from competitors through superior design.
• Amazon is acquiring Globalstar, Apple's current satellite connectivity partner, and has signed an agreement to support and potentially expand Apple’s satellite services using Amazon’s Leo satellite network for features like Emergency SOS and Find My.
• NASA astronauts used the iPhone 17 Pro Max to capture photos during the Artemis II mission around the Moon, with Apple executives publicly praising the device’s role in the successful space mission.