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

Apple is preparing for a major September event where it is expected to launch the iPhone 18 lineup, potentially featuring price increases due to component shortages. Additionally, the company is facing supply chain issues affecting MacBook Air availability.
Why it matters
Apple's product launches and supply chain health significantly impact the global consumer electronics market and investor sentiment.
Apple's annual September iPhone event is just about a month away, and things are going to be a little bit different this year with Apple moving to a split launch for the iPhone 18 lineup, so make sure you're up to date on everything we may see at the event.
This week also saw word that Apple is experiencing shortages of the MacBook Air due to the ongoing memory crunch, while the software side saw a significant issue with iCloud Private Relay disclosed and progress from Apple on a cross-platform clipboard, so read on below for all of the details!
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