As it grapples with a surge in “AI slop” security reports, Apple has recently made changes to its bug bounty program. Here are the details.
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Today, Marcus co-hosts several tech-focused shows at Gigahertz FM, a Brazilian podcast network he co-founded in 2022 with 9to5Mac’s own Guilherme Rambo. Outside of Gigahertz FM, he also hosts IA Sob Controle, a podcast featuring in-depth interviews and news about artificial intelligence.
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Judge greenlights multi-billion-dollar class action over Apple Photos’ face recognition
Apple will face a class-action lawsuit alleging it violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), in a case that could cost the company more than $30 billion. Here are the details.
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A new report from The Information details how Apple’s policy of encouraging employees to mix personal and work iCloud accounts has allowed some former staffers to retain access to confidential company files long after leaving. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s contract manufacturing tax breaks in India could be extended to 2041
Reuters reports that a new draft amendment would extend by 10 years a tax break for foreign companies that supply machinery and equipment to contract manufacturers in India. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp beta for Mac tests flexible update schedules
The latest beta build of WhatsApp’s Mac app lets users choose between daily and weekly update schedules, in addition to checking manually for new updates. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV drops full San Diego Comic-Con panels for Silo, Dark Matter, Widow’s Bay, more
Apple TV’s YouTube channel has shared the full panels for Matchbox The Movie, Widow’s Bay, Dark Matter, Mayday, and Silo, from its first-ever Hall H takeover at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Watch them below.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Apple hit a record 49% share of global smartphone revenue for Q2
According to Counterpoint Research, Apple captured nearly half of global smartphone revenue during the second quarter, despite a market-wide decline in shipments. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing Apple’s Q4 2026 guidance, JP Morgan cuts its target for the company’s stock [U]
A few weeks ago, JP Morgan set a $345 price target for Apple’s stock through December 2027. Following yesterday’s quarterly results, the investment bank has slightly lowered its outlook. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseSpotify’s new ‘User Notes’ lets you add personal captions to playlist tracks
Spotify is rolling out a new feature that lets users add short notes to individual tracks on their playlists. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple stock opens down roughly 10% following mixed Q3 2026 results
Wall Street is reacting poorly to Apple’s fiscal Q3 2026 results and its outlook for the September quarter. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseYet another major Chinese car brand is preparing to support Car Keys in Apple Wallet
Following recent backend code changes pointing to Car Keys support for GWM’s Tank vehicles, Apple now appears to be preparing to expand the feature to another of the automaker’s brands. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding Close‘There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy’ now available on Apple TV
Continuing Apple’s long-running partnership with Peanuts, the newest Snoopy Presents special is now available to Apple TV subscribers. Watch the trailer below.
Expand Expanding CloseApple says App Store regulatory changes are beginning to affect Services growth
During today’s earnings call, Apple CFO Kevan Parekh said the company is beginning to feel the impact of regulatory changes to the App Store business model in the US and abroad. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseTim Cook says more memory suppliers may not necessarily mean lower product prices
During today’s conference call, Tim Cook addressed Apple’s mounting memory supply and pricing challenges, but suggested that adding more suppliers may not actually bring product prices back down. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple warns supply constraints will increase ‘significantly’ next quarter
During today’s earnings call discussing its Q3 2026 results, Apple said it is bracing for a tougher September quarter, with growing supply pressures affecting its most important products. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseTim Cook marks final earnings call as Apple CEO, confirms Ternus will take over calls
During today’s call discussing Apple’s Q3 2026 results, CEO Tim Cook took a moment to mark his final earnings call at the helm of the company, and to confirm that incoming CEO John Ternus will lead future calls. Here’s what he said.
Expand Expanding CloseApple spent a record $11.73 billion in R&D during Q3 2026
In its quarterly results, Apple reported that research and development expenses climbed to a record $11.73 billion, continuing the sharp acceleration in spending seen throughout fiscal 2026. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple reports Q3 2026 earnings: $109.4 billion in revenue, up 16% [Charts]
Apple just released its earnings report for the third fiscal quarter of 2026. The company reported $109.4 billion in revenue, $29.8 billion in net profit, and $2.02 in earnings per share. Here’s the full breakdown.
Expand Expanding CloseApple pledges support for earthquake relief efforts in Japan
Just hours after announcing Apple’s support for communities affected by wildfires in southern Europe, Tim Cook said the company will also donate to relief efforts following the Kumamoto earthquake in Japan. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how to listen live to Tim Cook’s last earnings call as Apple CEO
Apple will soon report its fiscal third-quarter 2026 earnings, followed by Tim Cook’s final earnings call as the company’s CEO. Here’s how to listen live.
Expand Expanding ClosePSA: App Store, iTunes Store and other Apple services are currently down for some users [U: Fixed]
Update, 11:00 p.m ET: Apple’s System Status pages say all the issues have now been resolved. The original story follows below.
For the second time in a week, Apple is facing a widespread outage affecting services for end users and developers. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple pledges support for communities affected by southern Europe wildfires
Tim Cook took to X tonight to announce that Apple will donate to relief efforts supporting those affected by the wildfires affecting southern Europe. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple faces bipartisan Senate pushback over plans to buy Chinese memory chips
Bloomberg reports that US senators from both sides of the aisle are urging Apple CEO Tim Cook to commit by August 21 to not using memory chips from Chinese suppliers CXMT and YMTC. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseQualcomm says supply constraints are shrinking its Apple business faster than expected
After Qualcomm released its quarterly report and projected weaker-than-expected profit for the current quarter, the company’s CEO told Reuters that supply constraints would cause its revenue from Apple products to decline faster than expected. Here are the details.
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