Top Stories: MacBook Ultra, Vision Pro, and iPhone Ultra Rumors

Key Points:

• Apple is reportedly planning a major redesign of its higher-end MacBook Pro models by early 2027, potentially branded as "MacBook Ultra," featuring up to six new upgrades including an OLED display, touch capabilities, a Dynamic Island, advanced M6 chips, a thinner design, and built-in cellular connectivity.
• Apple has largely abandoned the Vision Pro after the M5 chip update failed to boost consumer interest, with the Vision Pro team being reassigned to other projects such as Siri, led by former Vision Pro chief Mike Rockwell.
• The upcoming foldable "iPhone Ultra," expected to cost around $2,000, may lack several features found in the iPhone 18 Pro models, including MagSafe, the Action Button, Face ID, and a Telephoto camera lens, according to recent dummy model leaks.
• Apple introduced a new App Store subscription option allowing developers to offer monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment, providing discounted pricing similar to annual subscriptions but with monthly payments; this option is available globally except in the U.S. and Singapore for now.
• For its 20th-anniversary iPhone, Apple is working with Samsung to create a custom micro-curved OLED display that is brighter and thinner, potentially featuring a bezel-less design with shallow curves on all four edges, marking a significant redesign for the milestone device.