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Apple paired stronger Q3 revenue and iPhone and Mac growth with the first App Store revenue dip in years, then followed with new AI-focused Macs.
4 developments · updated August 26, 2026Apple's effort to test or buy Chinese memory chips triggered Senate pushback, then a deadline, while a trade-off emerged between lower costs and higher
7 developments · updated August 17, 2026Apple has filed new claims in its trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that former Apple engineer Chang Liu used confidential circuit schematics…
September 02, 2026John Ternus officially becomes Apple's CEO today, succeeding Tim Cook after a 15-year tenure. Ternus, a 22-year Apple veteran and former Senior Vice President…
August 31, 2026The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued an order that could ban Apple Watch imports to the U.S., citing infringement on Masimo's patents for…
August 30, 2026Apple has secured a procedural win in its antitrust case with the U.S. Justice Department, gaining access to records from 14 federal agencies, including the…
August 30, 2026Apple has increased the monthly subscription price for Apple TV in the U.S. from $12.99 to $14.99, effective August 28 for new subscribers, with existing users…
August 28, 2026Apple TV has acquired global streaming rights to the BBC's hit comedy-drama "Small Prophets," a six-part series written and directed by Mackenzie Crook. The…
August 28, 2026Apple will launch its first foldable iPhone on September 9, marking a major product debut under new CEO John Ternus. The event will take place at Apple's…
August 27, 2026The U.S. Department of Justice has disclosed a breach of internal policies in its antitrust case against Apple. DOJ staff reportedly shared personally…
August 26, 2026Apple has started rolling out ads in Apple Maps for users in the U.S. and Canada. Businesses can now pay for sponsored placements in "Suggested Places" and…
August 26, 2026Apple has launched new Mac Mini and Mac Studio models featuring its first 2-nanometer chips, the M6 and M5 Ultra. These chips enhance AI performance and energy…
August 26, 2026Apple has unveiled the M6 and M5 Ultra chips, advancing its silicon capabilities. The M6, built on a 2-nanometer process, features a 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU,…
August 26, 2026The new Mac mini, starting at $899, integrates the M6 and M5 Pro chips, offering up to 4x faster AI performance and 2x faster graphics compared to its…
August 25, 2026Apple's new Mac Studio, powered by the M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, delivers up to 4.3x faster AI performance compared to the M3 Ultra. With up to 512GB of…
August 25, 2026Apple is set to unveil its foldable iPhone Ultra around September 9, entering the foldable phone market for the first time. The device, priced above $2,000,…
August 24, 2026Apple is reportedly seeking U.S. government approval to source memory chips from Chinese suppliers CXMT and YMTC, both of which are on the Pentagon's…
August 24, 2026Apple has expanded its Wallet app to support digital driver's licenses in seven U.S. states. While the specific states were not disclosed, this marks a…
August 24, 2026Apple's $140 million annual investment in exclusive U.S. Formula 1 broadcasting rights is under scrutiny as new data shows a decline in household viewership…
August 23, 2026Apple is now facing a class action lawsuit alleging that it deliberately rendered older Apple Watch models unusable ('bricking'). The lawsuit has been filed in…
August 22, 2026The upcoming iOS 27 is being compared to Apple's "Snow Leopard" era, a time when the company prioritized performance and stability over new features. While…
August 21, 2026Apple's fiscal Q3 2026 results exceeded expectations, with earnings per share of $2.02 surpassing the $1.89 consensus estimate. Revenue reached $109.4 billion,…
August 21, 2026Apple plans to stagger the iPhone 18 launch, with premium models arriving in fall 2026 and standard models delayed to early 2027. The iPhone accounted for…
August 20, 2026OtterBox has released protective cases for the iPhone 18 Pro in U.S. retail stores weeks ahead of Apple's expected September launch, sparking speculation about…
August 20, 2026A class action lawsuit filed in California accuses Apple of prematurely ending software support for five Apple Watch models, including the Series 6, 7, and…
August 19, 2026The European Union has initiated an antitrust investigation into Apple Pay, alleging that Apple restricts access to its NFC chip technology, limiting…
August 19, 2026The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has filed an amicus brief in the Epic Games v. Apple antitrust case, urging the U.S. Court of…
August 19, 2026Apple is facing heightened regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. over its App Store commission policies. A court recently ruled that Apple's revised system, charging…
August 19, 2026Apple has disclosed in a regulatory filing that antitrust pressures are undermining its App Store commission model, a key driver of its $100 billion services…
August 18, 2026Two Michigan residents have filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging that AirTags were used to stalk them and that Apple's safety features failed to prevent…
August 17, 2026The Trump administration's restrictions on Chinese memory suppliers like CXMT and YMTC have increased Apple's AI-related production costs while benefiting U.S.…
August 17, 2026Apple's foldable iPhone, rumored to launch in September as the iPhone Ultra, may face a staggered global rollout due to production delays and unresolved…
August 17, 2026Apple TV's fourth season of "Ted Lasso" has set a new streaming record, with 296.6 million minutes viewed in its first two days, translating to an estimated…
August 15, 2026Apple is reportedly working with Alibaba to develop a localized AI model for the Chinese market. This initiative aligns with China's strict data and AI…
August 14, 2026Apple has launched its Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in Houston, a facility designed to train small- and medium-sized businesses in smart manufacturing.…
August 13, 2026U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick has announced that Apple will establish a Mac mini factory in Texas, with further details to be revealed Thursday. This move…
August 12, 2026Apple's September event is expected to unveil a folding iPhone, potentially named iPhone Ultra. Updates to the Apple Watch lineup are also anticipated. This…
August 12, 2026Rivernorth Capital Management acquired 3,147 shares of Apple stock in Q1 2026, valued at approximately $799,000. This follows Apple's strong Q2 results, which…
August 12, 2026A federal judge denied Apple's request to pause proceedings on its 27% commission for external app purchases, requiring the company to submit cost…
August 12, 2026Apple's $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over alleged false advertising of AI features in iPhones 15 and 16 has been preliminarily approved.…
August 11, 2026Apple is launching live 3D MLB games on its Vision Pro headset, starting August 28 with a Red Sox-Yankees game. Weekly broadcasts through September will…
August 11, 2026Apple TV has announced "Ascension," a psychological thriller series from Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón, starring Caitríona Balfe. Based on Adam…
August 10, 2026Jefferies analyst Edison Lee downgraded Apple to "Underperform," cutting its price target to $263.66 from $285.56. The downgrade stems from the cancellation of…
August 10, 2026Apple is under bipartisan pressure from seven U.S. senators to exclude memory chips from Chinese firms CXMT and YMTC, which are linked to China's military. The…
August 10, 2026Apple's reported testing of CXMT memory chips reflects an effort to diversify its supply chain amid geopolitical tensions. However, CXMT's pricing offers no…
August 10, 2026Apple has introduced a leasing program for iPhones and other devices, offering flexible payment plans to customers. Initially launched in the U.S., the program…
August 09, 2026Apple has signed a $15 billion multi-year agreement with Broadcom for custom silicon components, including radio frequency chips critical to its devices. This…
August 03, 2026The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Samsung, overturning a $399 million penalty for infringing Apple's iPhone design patents. The court determined that…
August 02, 2026Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) have called on Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop testing and avoid using memory chips from Chinese firms CXMT…
July 31, 2026Apple reported record Q3 FY26 revenue of $109.4 billion (+16% YoY) and profits of $29.8 billion (+27%). iPhone sales surged 22% to $54.3 billion, while Mac…
July 31, 2026Apple's Q3 earnings revealed that supply shortages are constraining its ability to meet demand, with Q4 revenue growth guidance of 9-11% falling short of…
July 31, 2026The DOJ has requested a federal court to reconsider a ruling that allowed Apple access to procurement data from U.S. agencies like the Pentagon and CIA. The…
July 30, 2026Apple's U.S. manufacturing strategy is advancing, with semiconductor production beginning at TSMC's Arizona plant and AI server assembly underway in Houston.…
July 30, 2026U.S. senators, including Chuck Schumer, have urged Apple to avoid sourcing memory chips from Chinese firms CXMT and YMTC, citing links to Beijing's military…
July 30, 2026Apple's fiscal Q3 2026 earnings, set for release on July 30, are projected to reflect strong iPhone 17 sales, which grew 22% year-over-year in Q2. iPhone…
July 29, 2026Apple has introduced "Apple Upgrade," a leasing program in the U.S. for devices like iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks. Starting at $17.99 per month, customers can…
July 29, 2026Apple has launched the "Apple Upgrade" program in the U.S., offering iPhones for $17.99 per month through a partnership with Klarna. The program replaces the…
July 29, 2026Apple has become the first company to surpass a $5 trillion market capitalization, a milestone driven by robust iPhone sales and growing adoption of its…
July 29, 2026The Apple Upgrade program offers U.S. customers unlocked devices but requires carrier selection at checkout. Leasing terms include no late fees for missed…
July 28, 2026Apple has rolled out a Digital ID feature for U.S. passport holders, allowing them to create a credential in Apple Wallet for use at TSA checkpoints and with…
July 28, 2026Apple has rolled out a new leasing program in the U.S. for iPhones, Macs, and other devices, replacing its iPhone Upgrade Program. The initiative, in…
July 28, 2026Apple is reportedly lobbying U.S. officials for permission to use Chinese-made memory chips in products sold outside the U.S., a move opposed by Micron.…
July 28, 2026John Ternus, Apple’s incoming CEO, has spotlighted Apple TV as a cornerstone of the company’s future growth. Ternus praised the platform’s success with…
July 28, 2026Apple has regained its position as the world’s most valuable public company, with a market capitalization of $4.94 trillion, overtaking Nvidia. This milestone…
July 27, 2026A Piper Sandler survey finds 88% of teens own an iPhone, with 25% planning to upgrade to the iPhone 17, expected this fall. Social media usage is central to…
July 25, 2026AlpenGlobal Capital LLC acquired 5,965 shares of Apple, valued at $1.51 million, during Q1 2026. This follows significant activity from other institutional…
July 25, 2026Apple is actively lobbying to source memory chips from Chinese manufacturers ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) and Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) for…
July 25, 2026Apple’s iOS 27 developer beta 4 introduces several updates aimed at improving functionality and aesthetics. Highlights include a redesigned volume HUD with a…
July 24, 2026Hegarty Advisors LLC acquired 6,553 shares of Apple, valued at $1.66 million, during Q1 2026. This positions Apple as the 25th largest holding in the firm’s…
July 24, 2026A U.S. District Court has finalized a $634 million judgment against Apple, ruling in favor of Masimo over claims that Apple infringed on four health-monitoring…
July 24, 2026Apple will debut "Apple Upgrade," a hardware leasing program, in the U.S. on July 28 in partnership with Klarna. Customers can lease iPhones, Macs, iPads, and…
July 23, 2026Apple is leveraging tax holidays in nine U.S. states, including Florida and Massachusetts, alongside its Back to School promotion to boost hardware sales.…
July 22, 2026Apple is reportedly planning to launch 'Apple Upgrade,' a leasing-style program, in the U.S. on July 28. The program is expected to cover iPhones, Macs, iPads,…
July 22, 2026Apple has proposed a $250 million settlement in a class action lawsuit related to iPhone 16 defects, including battery drain, overheating, and unresponsive…
July 22, 2026Apple will launch its Apple Upgrade leasing program in the U.S. on July 28, allowing customers to lease iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. The program,…
July 22, 2026A U.S. judge has upheld Apple’s obligation to pay $634 million to Masimo, stemming from a patent infringement case related to the Apple Watch’s blood-oxygen…
July 21, 2026Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Card in the U.S. in partnership with Barclays, directly competing with Apple Card. The Galaxy Card integrates with Samsung’s…
July 21, 2026Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro in early-to-mid September 2026. While the exact date is uncertain, the announcement is likely to follow Apple’s…
July 21, 2026Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) over alleged misuse of Face ID technology. If found liable,…
July 21, 2026At WWDC 2026, Apple debuted major updates to App Store subscriptions, including cross-developer bundles and enhanced retention tools. Developers can now…
July 21, 2026Samsung has entered the U.S. credit card market with the "Galaxy Card," developed in partnership with Barclays. The card offers up to 5% cashback on Samsung…
July 21, 2026Amazon has dropped the price of AirPods Max 2 by $100, bringing them to $449 - their lowest price since launching in March 2026. The AirPods Max 2 feature…
July 20, 2026The U.S. International Trade Commission has dismissed Masimo’s attempt to ban Apple Watch imports over alleged patent infringements. This follows a March…
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