Today is John Ternus’s first day as Apple CEO. A new Bloomberg report has more details on other executive changes, plus tidbits on changes Ternus might make.
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Apple reveals ‘shocking evidence’ from ex-employee’s MacBook in OpenAI suit
Apple has filed a new document in its ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI as it continues to push for expedited discovery. In today’s filing, Apple says that it has new “shocking evidence” based on early forensic inspection of a laptop used by former engineer Chang Liu.
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Phil Schiller is stepping down from his role leading the App Store and Apple events, according to a new Bloomberg report. The move is the latest progression of Schiller’s tenure at Apple, which spans multiple decades.
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Today is Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO, with John Ternus set to take over tomorrow. To mark his last day in the role, Cook penned an emotional memo to Apple employees today. Read it below.
Expand Expanding CloseToday is Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO, John Ternus takes over tomorrow
After 15 years at the helm, today is officially Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO. In April, Apple announced that Cook would step down as CEO on September 1, with John Ternus set to take the reins.
Cook, of course, isn’t going away completely. Instead, he’s set to become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors.
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Apple has a lot in store for this fall, headlined by the iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro launching next month. Apple is also working on a new iPad mini, and a new report today suggests it’s coming in October.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Card keeps getting better, here’s everything new
Apple Card launched seven years ago this month, and it keeps getting better. There are new features, perks, rewards, and more. Plus, there’s one major change looming.
Here’s everything new with Apple Card lately.
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Just weeks after announcing price increases for Apple Music, Apple today announced that Apple TV is also getting more expensive. The company confirmed to 9to5Mac that the price of Apple TV is increasing from $12.99 to $14.99 per month.
The Individual tier of Apple One is also getting more expensive.
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Apple Pay is a go-to feature for iPhone users when shopping in stores, online, and in apps. Apple recently announced four new features that make Apple Pay even better. Here’s how they work, plus one major expansion that’s rolling out now.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Mac mini, new Mac Studio announced as iPhone 18 Pro event confirmed
Benjamin and Chance break down an action-packed week of news, with a new lineup of Mac mini and Mac Studio announced, invites officially going out for the September iPhone event, and even more rumors about what new products to expect later this fall.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we discuss the reasons behind a (rare) round of Apple layoffs impacting about 200 people in total. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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New Mac mini and more now available from Amazon for launch day pre-order [Updated]
Update August 27, 2026: The new Mac Studio is also now available for pre-order on Amazon.
Apple surprised us with some big Mac news today, including a new lineup of Mac Studio and Mac mini models.
If you’re in the market for some of today’s new Apple gear, you now have the choice to pre-order from Amazon as well.
Expand Expanding CloseThe best displays to pair with your new Mac mini or Mac Studio
If you’ve just purchased a new Mac, like the recently released Mac mini or Mac Studio, you might be in the market for a new external display as well.
Here are my recommendations, covering multiple product categories, price points, and more.
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Pioneer releases its first collection of iPhone accessories
Pioneer, the maker of many of our favorite CarPlay head units, is expanding into iPhone accessories for the first time. The company has launched a full lineup of in-car iPhone gear, including a MagSafe wireless charger and phone mount.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Wallet driver’s license support just launched in a new state
Apple Wallet driver’s license support has expanded to its 15th state. Starting today, people in Virginia can add their driver’s license to the Wallet app for digital access on iPhone and Apple Watch.
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Apple releases new Polishing Cloth for $9
Not to be overshadowed by the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, Apple today has also released an updated version of its Polishing Cloth. In an age of everything getting more expensive, the new Polishing Cloth is cheaper than before at $9 (down from $19). It’s also available on Amazon
Expand Expanding CloseApple announces updated Mac mini, here’s everything new
Apple today announced the first Mac mini update in nearly two years. The new Mac mini keeps the same compact design, but delivers a major performance boost with the new M6 and M5 Pro configurations.
The new Mac mini lineup is available to pre-order today, with the first orders arriving September 22.
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Alongside the new Mac mini, Apple today has announced its next-generation Mac Studio. The new Mac Studio lineup is powered by the M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips and supports up to 512GB of unified memory.
The new Mac Studio models are available to pre-order today.
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Apple has unveiled two new Apple Silicon chips today. The M6 chip debuts in a new Mac mini model and marks Apple’s first 2nm processor. The M5 Ultra launches in a refreshed Mac Studio and is Apple’s most powerful chip ever.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone Ultra is coming, but it might not have these key features
Apple’s first foldable iPhone will reportedly be announced in just over two weeks. Despite potentially being branded as the “iPhone Ultra” and priced at over $2,000, it will have several big limitations.
Expand Expanding CloseESPN streaming prices are going up, including Disney+ and Hulu bundles
Another week, another price increase for a streaming service. This week, ESPN announced that ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited are both getting more expensive, as are some associated Disney+ and Hulu bundles.
Expand Expanding CloseApple starts testing AI shopping assistant in the Apple Store app
Last month, a report suggested Apple was working on a new AI-powered shopping assistant for the Apple Store app on iPhone and iPad.
The company now appears to be rolling that out to select users as part of an “Early Preview.”
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 27 fixes three of the most annoying Messages bugs
iOS 27 focuses heavily on bug fixes and performance improvements across apps like Safari, Mail, Calendar, and more.
In the Messages app, iOS 27 fixes what I think are three of the most frustrating bugs … and the update will be released to everyone in just a few weeks.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s what people who have used the iPhone Ultra like most
We’re just a few weeks away from the rumored launch of the foldable iPhone Ultra. As we’ve written before, excitement for the device is mounting.
A new report from Bloomberg today outlines what people inside Apple who have used the iPhone Ultra love about it.
Expand Expanding CloseWhen is Apple Pay coming to your Walmart? Here’s the full schedule
Earlier today, Walmart officially announced it will finally start rolling out Apple Pay after holding out for more than a decade.
When will Apple Pay come to your Walmart location? I got my hands on the full launch plan with all that information…
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