Regulatory filings show that Tim Cook has once again increased his stake in Nike, bringing his holdings to 130,480 shares. Here are the details.
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Canva AI 2.0 introduces memory, connectors, and automated workflows
At Canva Create today, the company is making its biggest push yet into the agentic design field with the release of the research preview of Canva AI 2.0. Here’s what’s new.
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Opera extends the Browser Connector functionality to Opera One and Opera GX
Following last month’s launch of MCP compatibility in Opera Neon, Opera is now bringing its browser connector feature to Opera One and Opera GX. Here’s what that means.
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Following last week’s release of iOS 26.4.1, Apple today stopped signing iOS 26.4. Here’s what that means.
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Update, April 16, 1:28 p.m. ET: Apple reached out to 9to5Mac with more information, which you can find below the original post.
The Tech Transparency Project (TTP) has followed up on its January report that revealed dozens of “nudify” apps on the App Store with a new investigation focused on how Apple’s own search and ad systems may be helping users find them. Here are the details.
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According to a new Counterpoint Research report, Apple is expected to play a key role in driving OLED notebook display growth in 2026, even as the broader OLED market faces pressure from rising memory costs and softer smartphone demand. Here are the details.
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The Information reports that a group of Apple engineers who are working on Siri will be sent to a “multi-week bootcamp to learn to code using AI.” Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple says Jon Prosser has only partially complied with subpoenas in iOS 26 leak case [U]
Update, April 15, 2:41 p.m. ET: Jon Prosser has filed a separate status report. Details below.
In a joint status report, attorneys for Apple and Michael Ramacciotti updated the court on the latest developments in the trade secrets lawsuit over the leak of iOS 26 design details. Here’s what’s new with the case.
Expand Expanding CloseAdobe’s new Firefly AI Assistant will handle multi-step tasks across Creative Cloud apps
Available in public beta soon, Adobe Firefly AI Assistant will take a user’s prompt and then orchestrate multi-step workflows across multiple Creative Cloud apps. Here are the details.
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Developers behind vibe coding app Anything detail next steps after months-long fight with Apple
Following a dispute that led to two removals from the App Store, the developers behind the vibe coding platform Anything are publicly accusing Apple of shutting out a new generation of app creators through outdated app review guidelines. Here are the details.
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Apple TV subscribers can now watch the first three episodes of comedic drama Margo’s Got Money Troubles, starring Elle Fanning (Predator: Badlands), Michelle Pfeiffer (Scarface), and Nicole Kidman (The Hours). Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple reportedly threatened to remove Grok from the App Store over sexualized deepfakes
In a letter obtained exclusively by NBC News, Apple told U.S. senators how it worked behind the scenes to address the viral surge of sexualized deepfakes generated by Grok earlier this year. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple pulls fake Ledger app and Freecash in rough day for App Store review [Update]
Update, April 15, 2.06 p.m. ET: Apple reached out to 9to5Mac with more information, which you can find below the original post.
Just as CoinDesk reported that a fake Ledger app had drained millions from App Store users, TechCrunch revealed that another app had been harvesting sensitive user data. Apple pulled both today. Here are the details.
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Dope Thief’s Brian Tyree Henry joins upcoming Apple Original Films feature
Apple TV confirmed today that Brian Tyree Henry, who recently starred alongside Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent, Elite Squad) on Dope Thief, is joining a new feature film from Apple Original Films. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseiCloud backups targeted in hack-for-hire operation using fake Apple pages
A new investigation shows that hackers are still relying on old tricks to break into iPhones and Android devices. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Japan launches fun new App Store spring campaign with local artists
Apple’s marketing efforts have been on a tear lately. While the MacBook Neo campaign has been getting most of the attention, a new spring campaign in Japan has been promoting the App Store with fun commissioned ads. Watch them below.
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Apple is rolling out the second wave of developer betas for macOS 26.5 and its counterparts. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApp Store fight continues as Apple and Epic clash over court-ordered stay
Apple and Epic have filed new requests over whether the court should keep or lift a recent stay in their ongoing App Store legal battle. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Apple tops global smartphone market for first time in Q1 as overall shipments drop
Counterpoint Research has published its latest report on global smartphone shipments for Q1 2026, showing that strong demand for the iPhone 17 helped Apple take the top spot in the market for the first time in a first quarter. Here are the details.
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Apple confirmed today that it will present three studies at the ACM Human-Computer Interaction Conference 2026 later this month, including work on AI-powered UI generation, accessibility, and the research behind the redesign of the AirPods Pro 3. Here are the details.
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VSCO report explores how photographers perceive, adopt, and actually use AI
VSCO has published a new report exploring how photographers are using AI, based on responses from both professionals and enthusiasts. Here’s what the report shows.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp is bringing Status updates to the top of the Chats tab
The new WhatsApp build on TestFlight includes references to an upcoming change that will bring Status updates (which is the app’s version of Instagram’s Story format) to the Chats tab. Here are the details.
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Survival horror game Cronos: The New Dawn coming natively to Apple Silicon Macs
Bloober Team announced today that its award-winning game Cronos: The New Dawn will launch on Apple silicon Macs with native support on April 28. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Apple saw 9% growth in Mac shipments during Q1 2026
A new report from IDC shows that while the overall PC market posted slight year-over-year shipment growth in the first quarter, Apple saw one of the strongest gains among its peers. Here are the details.
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