Apple launches second legal challenge to UK iCloud backdoor order, per report

Apple’s effort to fight back against a UK-mandated “backdoor” to encryption continues, according to a new Financial Times report.
Tim Bradshaw reports that Apple filed a new legal challenge in July against an attempt by the UK government to force access to encrypted user data.
Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in August

Apple TV subscribers will get to enjoy the long-awaited return of Ted Lasso this week, alongside a new season of sci-fi series Dark Matter , more episodes of Silo , and several other returning August shows. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV in August.
New leaks cover iPhone Ultra timing, iPhone Pro’s design next year

Apple has two substantially unique iPhone designs launching in the coming year: iPhone Ultra this fall, and its 20th anniversary Pro models next year. Leaker Fixed Focus Digital has just shared updates on both products.
A $1,399 starting price for the iPhone 18 Pro doesn’t seem credible, even for Apple

We know for sure that Apple will increase iPhone prices when the iPhone 18 Pro launches next month. The company exempted existing iPhones when it increased prices across the board to reflect higher memory prices, but that was only ever going to be a temporary reprieve.
However, two sources are now suggesting that the starting price of this year’s Pro models will be $1,399 – and I find it hard to believe even Apple would go that far …
DuckDuckGo anti-AI glasses offer zero cameras and notifications

While it’s been reported that Apple is debating whether or not the camera in its upcoming glasses product should allow users to shoot photos and videos, DuckDuckGo is going one step further …
Heavy Siri AI usage could cost more than we expected, given Cook’s comment

What seems like a deliberately vague comment by outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook during the earnings call suggests that heavy Siri AI usage could be more expensive than we’ve so far expected.
While it had always seemed clear that we wouldn’t be able to make unlimited use of Siri AI without paying for it in some way, Cook’s remarks do appear to point to some bad news …
Here’s how iPhone Ultra’s form factor could compare to other Apple products

Next month, Apple will be unveiling its first foldable iPhone – rumored to be called iPhone Ultra. It’s going to feature a 5.5-inch outer display and 7.6-inch inner display. Late last month, Samsung introduced the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 – and it comes with those same screen sizes.
Whether or not you believe Samsung only made this phone to preempt the iPhone Ultra is a different story – but one way or another, seeing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 gives us a great
HomeKit Weekly: How I use Apple Home to keep tabs on my home during summer travels

As I write this article, I am about to head out for a quick trip up north, and when I hit the road, there are a few key types of gear of my smart home setup I fully rely on to keep things running smoothly. Just remember that you will need a dedicated Apple Home hub, like an Apple TV 4K or a HomePod, to access your devices remotely to take full advantage here.
Apple’s rumored AirPods with cameras could potentially debut as soon as next month

Apple has been working on camera-equipped AirPods for quite some time, with Visual Intelligence at the forefront of the product. This product had initially been rumored for this year, then ended up getting pushed back to sometime next year .
However, there’s now a new chance that we end up seeing our first version of camera-equipped AirPods later this year anyways. Here’s why.
MacBook Air reportedly facing major supply shortages due to AI-driven memory crisis

The AI datacenter buildout around the US has wreaked havoc across the entire consumer electronics industry. All of this newly found high volume purchasing of high end HBM2 DRAM has shifted entire supply chains, making it incredibly difficult to come across consumer grade memory and storage.
SSDs and DDR5 RAM have shot up in price since the start of the year, and Apple finally had to adjust its pricing in late June – with everything becoming $100-400+ more across the board. Despite those price hikes