Apple Keeps Hide My Email on icloud.com After User Backlash
Apple reverses its plan to move Hide My Email addresses to private.icloud.com and will keep using the existing icloud.com domain after user concerns about easier blocking.
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Ternus Brings Back Former Hardware VP to Shape Apple’s Next Phase
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus rehires retired hardware VP Laura Legros to his direct team to manage cross-company engineering coordination.
Apple Caps Security Bug Reports After Surge in AI-Generated Submissions
Apple has limited submissions to its bug bounty program to cope with a flood of low-value, AI-generated security reports.
Apple to Build iPhone-Windows Clipboard Sync for EU Users After Microsoft Request
Apple accepted a Microsoft request under the DMA to add direct copy-and-paste between iOS devices and Windows PCs for EU users.
Apple Routes Internal Documents Through Employees’ Personal iCloud Accounts
Apple encourages new employees to attach paid work iCloud storage to their personal Apple IDs, creating a single account for internal documents.
Apple Reports Record $109.4 Billion Quarter as Cook Ends Run
Apple reported record Q3 revenue of $109.4 billion, up 16 percent, with iPhone sales rising 22 percent in Tim Cook’s final earnings call.
Apple Blames Services Shortfall on App Store Rule Changes and Gaming Weakness
Apple reported $30.7 billion in services revenue but cited App Store rule changes and weaker mobile gaming as drags on growth.
Apple Ties Services Miss to Gaming Weakness and Court-Ordered App Store Changes
Apple reported $30.7 billion in services revenue but said mobile gaming softness and App Store regulatory changes slowed growth.
Fortnite Returns to iPhone in Brazil Through Epic Games Store, With Friction Over Install Steps
Epic Games launched its store on iOS in Brazil, restoring Fortnite access, while criticizing Apple's nine-step install process for third-party stores.
Apple Posts Record $109.4 Billion Quarter on iPhone, Mac and Services Growth
Apple posted $109.4 billion in revenue for its fiscal third quarter, up 16 percent, with new records in iPhone, Mac and Services.
Apple Attributes Services Revenue Miss to Gaming Slowdown and App Store Rule Changes
Apple reported 12 percent services growth that still missed targets after regulatory changes and mobile gaming softness hit the App Store.
Fortnite Returns to iPhone in Brazil Through Epic Games Store
Epic Games opened its store on Brazilian iPhones, restoring Fortnite access while criticizing Apple's nine-step installation flow that exceeds the EU's six-step process.
Apple Reports Record June Quarter With $109.4 Billion Revenue
Apple posted $109.4 billion in Q3 2026 revenue, up 16 percent, with record profit and new highs for iPhone, Mac, and Services.
Apple Ties Services Miss to App Store Regulatory Shifts and Gaming Weakness
Apple reports services revenue rose 12 percent to $30.7 billion but missed expectations due to App Store regulatory changes and softer mobile gaming.
Apple Rejects UK Bid to Open App Store Payments
Apple told UK regulators that proposed App Store steering rules would give the CMA intrusive control over pricing and commissions.
Apple Tells UK Regulators Its App Store Rules Are Too Intrusive
Apple told the UK's CMA that proposed App Store steering rules would give regulators direct control over pricing and product decisions.
Senators Urge Apple to Drop Plans for Chips From Blacklisted Chinese Suppliers
US senators warn Apple against buying memory chips from two blacklisted Chinese suppliers, citing risks of reliance on an adversary.
Apple Rejects UK App Store Steering Rules as 'Highly Intrusive'
Apple told UK regulators that proposed App Store steering rules would give the CMA excessive control over pricing and product decisions.
Apple’s Hide My Email Still Leaks Real Addresses
A flaw reported to Apple over a year ago still lets attackers recover the real addresses hidden by iCloud’s Hide My Email service.
Apple Adds On-Device Caption Generation and Deeper Pixelmator Integration to Creator Studio
Apple updated Final Cut Pro and Pixelmator Pro with on-device caption generation and tighter cross-app image editing.
Apple Consolidates Sign in with Apple and Hide My Email Under One Domain
Apple will move Sign in with Apple and Hide My Email aliases to private.icloud.com later this summer, easing selective blocks by third-party services.
Intel Shares Surge After Trump Cites Apple Domestic Chip Deal
US stock futures rose as Intel shares jumped after President Trump said the chipmaker struck a domestic production deal with Apple.
Apple Logs Every App Store Interaction to Power New Personalized Collections
Apple’s new Personalized Collections feature in the App Store relies on tap-by-tap analytics that researchers say create detailed user profiles.
Italy Probes Apple Over Alleged iCloud Favoritism
Italy’s competition regulator has opened an antitrust investigation into Apple’s alleged preferencing of iCloud over rival cloud services.
Apple Readies Yet Another Siri Overhaul at WWDC 2026
Apple will again present its long-delayed AI Siri upgrade at WWDC 2026, two years after the original promises failed to ship.
Apple Requires Age Checks for New Texas App Store Accounts
Apple now requires age verification and parental consent for new App Store accounts in Texas under a state law effective June 4.
Apple Delays Smart Glasses to Late 2027
Apple has pushed its first smart glasses to a late 2027 launch after earlier plans for early 2027 slipped due to development delays.
Apple Marks Fifth Graduating Class at Detroit Developer Academy
Apple highlighted local app makers and marked the fifth graduating class of its Detroit Developer Academy.
Apple Readies Siri Overhaul for iOS 27
Apple is redesigning Siri for iOS 27 with interface changes shown in Bloomberg mockups based on leaks.
Apple Updates Security Pages With Additional CVE Details for macOS, iOS Releases
Apple revised security documentation for recent macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and watchOS updates to include additional CVE identifiers.
OpenAI Weighs Lawsuit Against Apple Over Underwhelming Siri Deal
OpenAI is gearing up for possible legal action against Apple, citing unmet expectations in their ChatGPT-Siri partnership from 2024.
Researchers Uncover MacOS Kernel Exploit That Bypasses M5 Memory Integrity Enforcement
Security researchers at Calif have demonstrated a macOS kernel exploit that bypasses Apple's M5 Memory Integrity Enforcement, a hardware feature designed to prevent memory corruption attacks.
Spotify Integrates Apple's Video Podcast Tech to Simplify Creator Distribution
Spotify adopts Apple's HLS tech to let creators distribute video podcasts to Apple Podcasts without workflow changes, easing cross-platform hurdles.
OpenAI Weighs Lawsuit Against Apple Over Underwhelming ChatGPT Siri Deal
OpenAI is considering legal action against Apple due to a strained partnership over ChatGPT's integration with Siri, citing insufficient promotion and limited feature depth.
Spotify Integrates Apple's Video Podcast Tools for Seamless Creator Distribution
Spotify integrates Apple's HLS tech to let creators distribute video podcasts to Apple Podcasts without workflow changes, simplifying monetization and reach across platforms.
OpenAI Weighs Lawsuit Against Apple Over Shallow ChatGPT Integration in Siri
OpenAI is eyeing legal action against Apple for not deeply integrating or promoting ChatGPT in Siri, straining their 2024 partnership and raising questions about AI collaborations.
Apple Eyes AI Agents for the App Store Ahead of WWDC
A report indicates Apple is set to announce AI agent integration for the App Store at WWDC, aiming to enhance app discovery and automation for developers and users.
Apple Begins Beta Rollout of End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging
Apple launches beta end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging for iOS 26.5 iPhones with supported carriers and latest Google Messages on Android, enhancing cross-platform security.
Apple Eyes Liquid Glass Overhaul in Upcoming macOS
Apple is reportedly updating Liquid Glass in the next macOS to fix readability issues in lists and text-heavy areas, aiding developers and users in dense workflows.
macOS 27 Leaks Suggest Interface Fixes and Auto-Tab Grouping in Safari
Leaks reveal macOS 27 will tweak the Liquid Glass interface for better readability and add an auto-group tabs option in Safari, changes rolling out across Apple's OS lineup ahead of WWDC.
Apple Rumor Pushes Samsung to $1 Trillion Valuation Milestone
A report on Apple's potential diversification of chip suppliers to include Samsung propelled the company's market valuation past $1 trillion for the first time.
Apple Settles Siri Lawsuit for $250 Million After Delaying Promised AI Upgrades
Apple agrees to a $250 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over delayed AI features for Siri, with US iPhone 15 and 16 owners eligible for up to $95 per device.
Supreme Court Denies Apple's Stay in Epic Antitrust Battle
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Apple's stay request, allowing the Epic Games antitrust case to proceed to district court for decisions on App Store commission rates.
Apple Settles Class Action Lawsuit Over Delayed Siri AI Features for $250 Million
Apple agrees to a $250 million settlement in a class action suit over delayed Apple Intelligence features for Siri, offering up to $95 per device to affected iPhone 15 and 16 buyers in the US.
Supreme Court Rejects Apple's Bid to Pause Epic Games Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Apple's request to pause a lower court order in its antitrust fight with Epic Games, paving the way for proceedings on App Store commission fees.
Apple Limits RAM Configurations on Mac Studio and Mac Mini as Memory Shortage Deepens
Apple has eliminated high-RAM options for Mac Studio and Mac Mini models due to a deepening global memory shortage, with delivery waits stretching to 10 weeks and CEO Tim Cook warning of months-long supply issues.
Apple Settles Siri Delay Lawsuit for $250 Million
Apple agrees to a $250 million settlement in a class action suit over delayed Siri AI features, offering up to $95 per device to US iPhone 15 and 16 buyers.
Apple Limits RAM Configurations on Mac Mini and Mac Studio as Memory Crunch Deepens
Apple has removed 32GB and higher RAM options from Mac Mini and Mac Studio models due to a worsening global memory shortage, extending delivery waits to 9-10 weeks.
Apple Restricts RAM Options on Mac Studio and Mac Mini as Chip Shortage Persists
Apple has further limited RAM options on Mac Studio and Mac Mini models due to a worsening global memory chip shortage, with delivery waits stretching to ten weeks and key configurations unavailable.
Apple Brings End-to-End Encryption to RCS in iOS 26.5
Apple's iOS 26.5 update adds end-to-end encryption to RCS messages between iPhones and Android devices, enhancing privacy for cross-platform chats while keeping the feature in beta.
Apple Explores Intel and Samsung as Backup Chip Suppliers in the US
Apple is holding early talks with Intel and Samsung to produce chips in the US as backups to TSMC, aiming to diversify its supply chain amid global risks.
Apple Eyes Intel and Samsung for US-Based Chip Production
Apple is in early discussions with Intel and Samsung to produce its device processors in the US, seeking alternatives to longtime partner TSMC amid supply chain diversification efforts.
Apple Hands CEO Role to Hardware Chief John Ternus as Tim Cook Moves to Chairman
Apple announces Tim Cook stepping down as CEO to become executive chairman, with John Ternus taking the role, as discussed on Daring Fireball's The Talk Show podcast.
Tim Cook's Tariff Refund Playbook
Apple CEO Tim Cook pledges to reinvest any tariff refunds into U.S. innovation during an earnings call, blending financial recovery with political savvy.
Tim Cook's Tariff Refund Gambit Keeps Apple in Washington's Good Graces
Tim Cook pledges to reinvest any Apple tariff refunds into U.S. innovation, a move that dodges political backlash while leveraging vague prior commitments for flexibility.
Apple Quietly Drops Entry-Level Mac Mini, Bumping Base Price to $799
Apple has discontinued its entry-level Mac mini, raising the starting price to $799 with 512GB storage and potentially sidelining budget-conscious developers.
Apple Raises Mac Mini Starting Price to $799
Apple has discontinued the $599 Mac Mini with 256GB storage, raising the starting price to $799 amid CEO Tim Cook's warnings of chip shortages affecting supply for months.