The Feed July 23rd

Merge 104.8  |  23 July 2026

Apple is reportedly planning a new subscription-style upgrade program that would let you pay monthly for devices like the iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch instead of buying them outright. The report suggests Apple may also be able to remotely limit financed devices if you fall behind on payments.

 

A new global survey has found that many people no longer believe hard work is enough to build a better life. Gen Z and Millennials are the least convinced. Many entered the workforce during economic downturns, faced rising housing costs, took on record levels of student debt, and saw wages struggle to keep pace with the cost of living.

 

Instagram are rolling out an update you might find handy. You can now replace the music on your published feed posts and carousels without deleting the post or losing all your likes, comments, and shares. Just tap the three dots on your post, hit Edit, and swap the audio. Simple as that.