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We covered Amazon's $99 AirPods 4 deal yesterday, and today AirPods Max 2 are $100 off, bringing the over-ear headphones down to $449. Save $100 on AirPods Max 2 with Amazon's month-end sale. AirPods Max 2, which were released in 2026, are $100 off at Amazon today, with all five color options eligible for the triple-digit markdown at press time. Buy AirPods Max 2 for $449 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The 2026 iPhone lineup could divest further from Qualcomm as Apple increases use of its in-house C-series modem, though Qualcomm blames supply constraints on a faster-than-expected transition. iPhone 17e uses an Apple C-series modem Qualcomm and Apple's relationship has been in question since Apple's release of an in-house C-series modem . While a contract between the companies is set to end in March 2027 , Qualcomm is looking to use AI data centers to replace the revenue provided by Apple. Acco

Apple has told UK regulators that the plans to adopt more EU-like measures over the App Store are too restrictive, go beyond promoting competition, and amount to illegal regulation of service pricing. UK Parliament - image credit: Parliament The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering emulating the European Union, including forcing Apple and Google to open their App Stores to rivals. As the regulator's open consultation with interested parties concludes, Reuters reports how A

Apple will pay shareholders a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share on August 13, maintaining the rate it introduced earlier in 2026 after reporting its strongest June quarter on record. Apple Park The dividend will go to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 10. Apple's board approved the payment alongside the company's fiscal third-quarter earnings results. The board raised Apple's dividend by 4% from $0.26 to $0.27 per share in April. The latest declaration keeps that

Save $300 on Samsung's 32-inch M80F smart monitor at Amazon today, matching the all-time low price of $399.99. Amazon's limited-time monitor deal drives M80F down to $399.99 - Image credit: Samsung You can pick up the Samsung M80F Smart Monitor for $399.99 at Amazon thanks to a $300 month-end discount. Buy 32" Samsung M80F for $399.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple has reported its third-quarter financials for 2026, posting revenue of $109.4 billion, in what is the last full quarter under the control of current CEO Tim Cook . Current Apple CEO Tim Cook [left], CFO Kevan Parekh [right] The third quarter of Apple's financial calendar is usually the quietest of the year. For 2026, it's still something for Apple's investors to shout about. During the quarter, Apple hit revenue of $109.4 billion, which is up 16 percent year-over-year. Continue Reading on

Apple has reached 1.5 billion paid subscriptions across its platform, adding another milestone to an Apple Services business that generated record June-quarter revenue of more than $30 billion. Apple apps CEO Tim Cook disclosed the milestone during Apple's fiscal third-quarter earnings report . Apple didn't provide a breakdown showing how many subscriptions belong to its own services or third-party apps sold through the App Store . The figure represents paid subscriptions rather than 1.5 billion

Apple is backing relief efforts in both Japan and Europe, with donations announced by CEO Tim Cook . Apple donates to European wildfire relief North America isn't the only region struggling to combat the growing problem of wildfires; it's an ongoing problem in Europe as well. According to the Joint Research Centre, more than 434,976 hectares have been burnt in 1,400 fire instances in 2026 alone. Recent fires in southwestern France have burned so intensely that they created a fire-generated thund

The iMac G4 is instantly recognizable, but it's even better when you swap out its aged internals for a full-on Mac mini powered by Apple's M4 chip to create the perfect mix of iconic design and top-tier performance. This M4 iMac isn't like the ones Apple sells today. Image: moddingdome.com The iMac G4 has been around since 2002, and it's just as stunning today as it was almost a quarter of a century ago. But its IBM PowerPC chip leaves a lot to be desired at a time when Apple Silicon has changed

As it has been almost all of 2026, Apple's September-quarter growth is expected to be slowed by a lack of supply-side availability that won't be able to meet "incredibly strong demand" for iPhone , iPad, and Mac products. Supply chain constraints will impact revenue in spite of high demand If you're going to have a problem in this world, it isn't so bad to have an Apple problem. In spite of its $109 billion record breaking June quarter , analysts are already sweating about the September quarter.

Changing your home's address on Apple Maps can be almost as stressful as moving home in real life, but there's one sure-fire way to get the job done without pulling your hair out. Remember to update your home address whenever you move house. The Apple Maps app is a great way to get around, whether you're using it while driving via CarPlay or just walking. It also makes it easy to quickly get directions to the places that you visit often, like your home or where you work. But if you've moved home

A new Federal Communications Commission order goes far, far beyond banning just humanoid robots, and will leave Apple Home users with fewer new autonomous robot vacuums to choose from. A robot vacuum in Apple Home The FCC added foreign-produced "advanced robotic devices" to its Covered List on July 28, citing surveillance, remote-control and supply-chain risks. Covered devices can't receive new FCC equipment authorizations unless the Department of War grants a Conditional Approval. The ban goes

Apple's gross margins and earnings per share were boosted by the tariff refunds the company received so far. Another $1 billion in tariff refunds are still unaccounted for. Tariff refunds helped boost Apple's June quarter Even as new potentially illegal tariffs affect Apple's supply chain, the company has received refunds for some of the damages done by the previous illegal ones . Apple's record-breaking quarter didn't need the help of the tariff refunds, but it does add some extra flair to the

Apple's Mac sales rose by more than 25% in the last quarter, compared to the same time period in 2025, solely on the back of the MacBook Neo that incoming CEO John Ternus championed. MacBook Neo: The Mac laptop for most people Shortly before John Ternus was announced as Apple's next CEO, it was noticeable that he was the one championing the MacBook Neo instead of Tim Cook . As well as part of handing over the reigns, though, this was because the MacBook Neo project was driven by Ternus. Now acco

Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook has presented his final earnings call, the quarterly financial phone meeting the company has with analysts, and just as at WWDC, he made a relatively quiet farewell. Apple CEO Tim Cook had already presented his final WWDC, now it's his time for him to bow out of the quarterly earnings calls - image credit: Apple In a change to the usual format of these earnings calls, Cook took a moment to talk both about himself and how the handover to John Ternus is going. Before we

Apple wants to use China-sourced chips for products sold in China during the AI-driven memory shortage, but a letter from US senators hopes to persuade Apple otherwise. US senators don't want Apple seeking help from China The hype cycle around what is basically a natural evolution of an advanced autocomplete engine has destabilized the global economy and supply chain. The ever-increasing demand for more components to build data centers has led to a global chip and component shortage . Apple has

Monetizing AI is a tricky business and it seems Apple's only plans so far are tying daily usage limits to users' iCloud+ subscription tier, but whether or not that'll be enough isn't yet known. Siri AI could get costly for Apple Apple may be prioritizing on-device AI, but the requests that need to go to Private Cloud Compute servers still cost money. Those costs will be offset by offering increased daily usage limits for higher iCloud+ tiers, but that may only be the start of Apple's AI monetiza

A top seller that's priced at a 30-day low, Amazon's M4 Pro Mac mini deal is both on sale and available to ship in 1-2 days. Apple's M4 Pro Mac mini is available at Amazon a month before Apple itself. With increased demand for headless machines to run AI agents, Apple's M4 Pro Mac mini has been sold out for much of the year. But Amazon has the M4 Pro configuration with 24GB of memory and 512GB of storage back in stock, and it's $30 off , bringing the price down to $1,569.99. Buy M4 Pro Mac mini

The writing is on the wall, so CodeWeavers is removing its reliance on Rosetta 2. A very early test version of Apple Silicon-native Crossover is now available for testing. CrossOver is finally ready for Apple Silicon Cross-platform app compatibility tool CrossOver was designed to work on Intel Macs and could only work on newer M-series models thanks to Apple's Rosetta 2 translation layer. Apple put developers on notice in June 2025, warning them that they would need to build apps designed withou

Before iCloud became the backbone of the Apple ecosystem, it spent more than a decade evolving through three distinct services: iTools, .Mac, and MobileMe. iTools, as part of Mac OS 9 | Image Credit: Matt J Fuller If you've got an iPhone , you've got an iCloud account. Sure, you might only have the base account, but you're still signed up for it. And for most of us, we probably actively engage with iCloud to some degree. After all, iCloud is what Apple uses to store your Messages, Photos, Notes,

Following price hikes across the rest of Apple's product lineup, one analyst believes that the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro could be hit with a massive $300 increase, a bump that might not be out of the question considering other recent price changes. The iPhone 18 Pro might be a hard sell for Apple. Apple increased the price of its Macs , iPads , and other products in June 2025 as a result of increasing RAM and storage costs. Some Mac models saw four-digit price hikes, although the iPhone lineup was

The Apple Upgrade program has been revealed, so it's time to discuss what leasing your Apple products actually means. Plus, your hosts discuss Apple's plan to combat the chip shortage on the AppleInsider Podcast. Apple Glasses face a privacy problem Apple Upgrade is no longer a rumor and the details match up with what was expected. While Apple won't be remotely locking iPhones when people miss payments, the lease terms are straightforward about where fees might appear. AI-driven RAM shortages ha

While price increases didn't worry the investors at JP Morgan, ongoing supply chain constraints will have a short-term impact, and thus their new price target is $340. Apple's record-breaking quarter wasn't enough to keep investors from worrying It's been a bumpy few months for Apple thanks to RAM shortages , price increases , and supply constraints. Investors expect that these problems will continue through December even if Apple finds ways to counteract their effects. In a note seen by AppleIn

Securities firm Rosenblatt is still bearish on Apple's future, seeing short term supply problems as well as difficulties matching the iPhone 17 range's success. Just the same, it has raised its price target to a still-underwater $300. iPhone 17 Pro was such a hit that Apple may have difficulty matching it Following Apple's latest earnings call , the company's shares took their usual inexplicable dip, but investment and securities firms are looking further ahead. Rosenblatt, which remains amongst

Apple's base model iPhone 18 is probably not going to arrive until spring 2027, but the rumor mill already has a lot to say about the device. Here's what you need to know. The iPhone 18 is set to debut in the spring of 2027. September marks the arrival of new-and-improved iPhone models, from the standard variant to the high-end Pro and Pro Max. Though the premium models always get the latest features, even the base model gets some well deserved attention now and then. With the iPhone 17 range, t

Morgan Stanley has pared its Apple price target from $364 to $360 after slowing Services growth and higher memory costs weakened its earnings outlook, despite strong demand for the company's products. John Ternus and Tim Cook The investment bank kept its Overweight rating on Apple, but analyst Erik Woodring said two of the three factors that usually support the stock are under pressure. Morgan Stanley identified those factors as the iPhone , Services, and gross margins. The iPhone remains the st

Despite raising its Apple price target just days before earnings, investment bank Goldman Sachs has recalibrated its forecasts and while still mostly positive, has now pulled the target back down to $360. Analysts believe Apple will do well in the Q3 results. That possibly premature rise before the report saw Goldman Sachs take its price target from $340 to $370 . So its new value of $360 is still up on what it had been since May 2026, and the company's analysts believe that Apple is taking the

Apple has spent 12 years strengthening Beats without folding it into AirPods, preserving a separate brand that can reach Android users, compete at lower prices, and sell products that wouldn't fit under Apple's own name. Here's what it looks like inside the Beats lab. Beats headphones The strategy emerged from a rare look inside Beats' Culver City operations. Executives described how the company combines its original design and marketing culture with Apple's engineering resources. Apple complete

A Canadian artist dropped her iPhone 17 Pro from a plane at 3,600 feet, then found it sitting face-up and virtually untouched in a canola field. Here's why this is more common than you'd think. iPhone 17 Pro survives 3,600-foot fall from a plane Heather Cline, a mixed-media artist from Saskatchewan, Canada, routinely takes to the skies with her husband, David, in their small plane. The goal is to gain inspiration for her artwork, which often depicts the Canadian landscape from aerial perspective

Apple captured 49% of global smartphone revenue in the second quarter despite accounting for only 23% of shipments, showing how much more money the iPhone generates per device than competing smartphones. iPhone 17 Pro The company's iPhone revenue climbed 22% year over year in the second quarter, the fastest increase among the five largest brands, according to preliminary data from Counterpoint Research. Its share of global smartphone revenue reached a second-quarter record of 49%, up from 44% a

Google is bringing voice-first AI assistance to the Mac , letting Gemini turn spoken requests into finished text without pulling users out of the app they're already using. Macs could finally get a Gemini app Gemini's default intelligent dictation mode transcribes speech at the cursor and automatically removes verbal fillers such as "ums" and "ahs." Google said the feature produces polished text directly where the user is already working. Users can also enable screen-aware reasoning, which lets

Since its founding, Sam Altman's OpenAI has been at the center of multiple controversies, with Apple's intellectual property theft suit being just the latest chapter. Here's the story so far about what's been alleged over the last decade. Sam Altman of OpenAI The artificial intelligence development wave has greatly affected the tech industry. As usual, this also includes accusations, threats, and lawsuits. OpenAI is no different, as it has attracted many different lawsuits in its short existence

New figures from China show that the overall smartphone market has declined, yet sales for foreign models like the iPhone have soared. Apple is seeing increased iPhone sales again in China Ahead of the next Apple earnings call on July 30, 2026, there is a report that iPhone sales have again gone up in the crucial Chinese market. According to Reuters , the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) has released certain figures for June smartphone sales. There is very littl

Twelve South updated its luxe Valet MagSafe charger and catch-all with better performance and a new size, helping it fit into even more homes. Twelve South Valet 4.25-inch review: The tray is a wonderful catch-all for a few EDC items The Valet is a clever device, and something I'm surprised we don't see more of in the space. It combines a MagSafe charger with a leather-lined tray to hold your daily essentials. When I reviewed the original Twelve South Valet, I had one primary criticism. While th

Apple is presenting John Ternus as the steady continuation of Tim Cook 's leadership, with the incoming CEO praising the company's momentum while declining to reveal how he intends to reshape it. John Ternus Cook and Ternus appeared together July 27 at the Los Angeles premiere of the Apple TV series Ted Lasso , giving Apple an unusually public setting to present its approaching leadership handoff. The event was Cook's final Apple TV premiere as CEO and Ternus' first since Apple named him as Cook

Month-end Apple deals are in full effect at Amazon, with AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max 2 discounted by up to $100. Grab AirPods for as low as $99 at Amazon today - Image credit: Apple Those looking for the lowest AirPods price this week can take advantage of Amazon's $99 special on AirPods 4, reflecting a $30 price cut off MSRP. Buy AirPods 4 for $99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums