MacDailyNews presents live notes from Apple’s Q326 Conference Call with analysts starting at 2pm PDT / 5pm EDT today, July 30, 2026…
Apple reports blockbuster third quarter results
Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 third quarter ended June 27, 2026. The company posted quarterly revenue of…
Apple’s AirTag 2 four-pack hits record low of $89
Apple’s second-generation AirTag is currently available at its lowest price ever: $89 for a four-pack, down from the usual $99…
Daily usage of Siri among iPhone owners is currently 17%; that will change – Gene Munster
Only about 17% of U.S. iPhone users engage with Siri on a daily basis, a notably low figure given that the average iPhone is interacted with…
Granola AI notepad launches on Apple Watch, bringing one-tap meeting notes to your wrist
AI note-taking startup Granola has expanded its popular meeting notepad to the Apple Watch, letting users capture and transcribe…
Apple pledges support as wildfires ravage southern Europe
Apple’s outgoing CEO Tim Cook expressed solidarity with communities hit by the ongoing wildfires across southern Europe and confirmed…
Apple’s earnings report puts its AI safety premium to the test
Apple has emerged as Wall Street’s preferred Big Tech refuge this year as investors grow wary of heavy artificial intelligence spending…
Berkshire Hathaway still holds $60 billion in Apple shares — and the stake keeps quietly growing
Despite heavy – and rather ill-timed – selling that reduced Berkshire Hathaway’s Apple position and sparked talk of a shift under new CEO…
Qualcomm forecasts weak quarterly profit, sees faster drop in Apple revenue
Qualcomm forecast fourth-quarter profit below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday and said revenue from Apple products would decline…
Tim Cook and John Ternus discuss CEO transition and Apple TV’s legacy and future
Apple’s Tim Cook and incoming CEO John Ternus stepped onto the red carpet together at the Ted Lasso Season 4 premiere, matching…
Apple TV announces ‘Silo’ season 4 is coming summer 2027
Apple TV has officially confirmed that the fourth and final season of its acclaimed dystopian sci-fi series “Silo” will premiere next summer…
What’s new in tvOS 26.6 and HomePod 26.6
Apple released tvOS 26.6 and HomePod Software 26.6 on July 27, 2026, as part of a broader wave of point updates that also included iOS 26.6…
What Wall Street expects from Apple’s Q3 earnings on Thursday
Apple is scheduled to report fiscal third-quarter 2026 results (the June quarter) after the market close on Thursday, July 30th…
Apple-led foreign phone shipments in China jump 66% in June as overall market shrinks
Shipments of foreign-branded smartphones in China, overwhelmingly dominated by Apple’s iPhones, surged 66.3% year-on-year…
Apple poised for strongest June-quarter sales growth in five years
Apple is on track for its strongest June-quarter sales growth in five years after holding iPhone prices steady amid rising component costs…
No, Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments
Apple will not limit the functionality of devices enrolled in its new Upgrade leasing program if customers miss payments or default…
Apple shares hit new all-time closing and intraday highs
In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. rose to hit a new all-time closing high. Apple’s all-time intraday high was also set today…
What’s new in Apple’s iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6
Apple released iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 to the public on July 27, 2026. These are maintenance updates focused on stability, security, and…
Apple TV hosts the world premiere for the fourth season of ‘Ted Lasso’
Apple TV celebrated the world premiere of the upcoming fourth season of its Emmy Award-winning, juggernaut comedy “Ted Lasso.” Red carpet…
Apple briefly hits $5 trillion market cap, becoming only the second company to reach the milestone
Apple’s market value briefly crossed the $5 trillion mark for the first time on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, making the iPhone maker only the…
Apple faces lawsuit over fake Bitcoin wallet left on App Store after massive losses
Apple is facing a new lawsuit accusing the company of allowing a fraudulent Bitcoin wallet app to remain on its App Store for more than…
Apple TV series ‘Ted Lasso’ returns to the pitch in season four trailer
Apple TV on Tuesday unveiled the trailer for the fourth season of its hit series “Ted Lasso,” starring and executive produced…
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus vows to build on movie and TV momentum
Apple’s incoming CEO, hardware chief John Ternus, said he was committed to building on the company’s momentum in the entertainment…
Apple prepares major smart home push with new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini, and Siri AI hub
Apple, long viewed as a laggard in the smart home market, is preparing a significant expansion into the category with a slate of new devices…
‘Apple Upgrade’ launches in the U.S.; new product leasing program for iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and iPad
Apple today announced Apple Upgrade, a new product leasing program provided by Klarna for iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and iPad…
Apple again the World’s Most Valuable Company as shares hit new all-time closing and intraday highs
In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. rose to hit a new all-time closing high. Apple’s all-time intraday high was also set today…
Apple TV unveils trailer for sci-fi thriller ‘Dark Matter’ season two
On Saturday, in San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H, the stars and creative team behind Apple TV’s acclaimed sci-fi thriller “Dark Matter” unveiled…
Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.6
Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.6, a minor point update to the current macOS operating system that launched in September 2025…
Apple brings AppleCare One to the UK, streamlining coverage
Apple on Monday announced AppleCare One — a new way for customers to protect multiple Apple devices under one simple plan — is available…
Apple Original Films unveils trailer for ‘Matchbox The Movie,’ starring John Cena
This weekend in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con, Apple Original Films unveiled the trailer for the upcoming action feature “Matchbox…
Options prices currently imply an almost 4% move for Apple after July 30 earnings report
The U.S. stock market has been stuck in a two-month rut, but Apple stands out as the only stock among the ten largest in the S&P 500 trading…
Apple TV releases first teaser for cyberpunk series ‘Neuromancer’
“Neuromancer,” based on the award-winning novel of the same name by William Gibson, is a 10-episode series stars Callum Turner…
Apple preps major Apple Watch refresh, full Mac overhaul, new device leasing program, and Ford Maps partnership
Apple is advancing several key product and service initiatives beyond its smart glasses efforts. These include refreshed Apple Watch models…
After Meta Ray-Bans ‘Pervert Glasses,’ Apple’s smart glasses must focus on privacy
Apple’s long-rumored smart glasses face a steep uphill battle that has little to do with hardware specs or AI capabilities. The real…
Apple stock surges over 3% on analyst upgrades, China AI approval, and pre-earnings optimism
Apple shares surged roughly 3.53% on Friday, closing at $333.02 after closing the prior day at $321.66. This moved the stock closer to…
Apple preps next-gen MacBook Neo with A19 Pro chip, more memory, and new colors amid broader Mac overhaul
Apple is developing an updated MacBook Neo featuring more memory, an upgraded A19 Pro chip, and additional color options as part…
Apple’s foldable iPhone to grab 25% of foldable smartphone sales this year – Counterpoint Research
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to capture a remarkable 25% share of global foldable smartphone sales in 2026, its very first…
$250 million Siri delay settlement approved: Apple to pay select iPhone buyers
A U.S. judge has given preliminary approval to Apple’s $250 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit over the delayed launch of advanced…
Apple leans on component suppliers to keep down prices of next-gen iPhones
Apple is pressing its OLED panel suppliers for a substantial price reduction on displays destined for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max…
How Apple TV became an awards magnet
Apple TV has come a long way since its uneven 2019 launch, transforming into a prestige powerhouse with 89 Emmy nominations this year…
Digital driver’s licenses and IDs in Apple Wallet may soon arrive in Utah
Utah residents may soon be able to store their driver’s licenses and IDs in Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch. References to a Utah ID…
Intel’s AI chip boom sparks rally; Apple deal rumors add extra buzz
Intel forecast stronger-than-expected third-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday, fueled by surging demand for its data-center CPUs amid…
