• Tim Cook says goodbye to analysts & shareholders on his final Apple earnings call

    Tim Cook says goodbye to analysts & shareholders on his final Apple earnings call
    Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook has presented his final earnings call, the quarterly financial phone meeting the company has with analysts, and just as at WWDC, he made a relatively quiet farewell.
    Apple CEO Tim Cook had already presented his final WWDC, now it's his time for him to bow out of the quarterly earnings calls - image credit: Apple
    In a change to the usual format of these earnings calls, Cook took a moment to talk both about himself and how the handover to John Ternus is going.Before we
  • Apple hits 1.5 billion subscription milestone, still falls short of Wall Street wants

    Apple hits 1.5 billion subscription milestone, still falls short of Wall Street wants
    Apple has reached 1.5 billion paid subscriptions across its platform, adding another milestone to an Apple Services business that generated record June-quarter revenue of more than $30 billion.Apple apps
    CEO Tim Cook disclosed the milestone during Apple's fiscal third-quarter earnings report. Apple didn't provide a breakdown showing how many subscriptions belong to its own services or third-party apps sold through the App Store.The figure represents paid subscriptions rather than 1.5 billion ind
  • Tariff refunds bolster Apple's record-breaking June quarter

    Tariff refunds bolster Apple's record-breaking June quarter
    Apple's gross margins and earnings per share were boosted by the tariff refunds the company received so far. Another $1 billion in tariff refunds are still unaccounted for.
    Tariff refunds helped boost Apple's June quarter
    Even as new potentially illegal tariffs affect Apple's supply chain, the company has received refunds for some of the damages done by the previous illegal ones. Apple's record-breaking quarter didn't need the help of the tariff refunds, but it does add some extra flair to the a
  • A $0.27 dividend follows Apple's strongest June quarter yet

    A $0.27 dividend follows Apple's strongest June quarter yet
    Apple will pay shareholders a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share on August 13, maintaining the rate it introduced earlier in 2026 after reporting its strongest June quarter on record.Apple Park
    The dividend will go to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 10. Apple's board approved the payment alongside the company's fiscal third-quarter earnings results.The board raised Apple's dividend by 4% from $0.26 to $0.27 per share in April. The latest declaration keeps that h
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  • Ternus's MacBook Neo pushes Mac sales to unexpected Q3 heights

    Ternus's MacBook Neo pushes Mac sales to unexpected Q3 heights
    Apple's Mac sales rose by more than 25% in the last quarter, compared to the same time period in 2025, solely on the back of the MacBook Neo that incoming CEO John Ternus championed.
    MacBook Neo: The Mac laptop for most people
    Shortly before John Ternus was announced as Apple's next CEO, it was noticeable that he was the one championing the MacBook Neo instead of Tim Cook. As well as part of handing over the reigns, though, this was because the MacBook Neo project was driven by Ternus.Now accord
  • Apple blows away Wall Street guess-work again with record-breaking earnings

    Apple blows away Wall Street guess-work again with record-breaking earnings
    Apple has reported its third-quarter financials for 2026, posting revenue of $109.4 billion, in what is the last full quarter under the control of current CEO Tim Cook.
    Current Apple CEO Tim Cook [left], CFO Kevan Parekh [right]
    The third quarter of Apple's financial calendar is usually the quietest of the year. For 2026, it's still something for Apple's investorsto shout about.During the quarter, Apple hit revenue of $109.4 billion, which is up 16 percent year-over-year.
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  • Apple pledges on-ground wildfire relief for Europe, earthquakes in Japan

    Apple pledges on-ground wildfire relief for Europe, earthquakes in Japan
    Apple is backing relief efforts in both Japan and Europe, with donations announced by CEO Tim Cook.
    Apple donates to European wildfire relief
    North America isn't the only region struggling to combat the growing problem of wildfires; it's an ongoing problem in Europe as well. According to the Joint Research Centre, more than 434,976 hectares have been burnt in 1,400 fire instances in 2026 alone.Recent fires in southwestern France have burned so intensely that they created a fire-generated thunder
  • Amazon launches $399 Samsung 32" M80F monitor deal, now $300 off

    Amazon launches $399 Samsung 32" M80F monitor deal, now $300 off
    Save $300 on Samsung's 32-inch M80F smart monitor at Amazon today, matching the all-time low price of $399.99.
    Amazon's limited-time monitor deal drives M80F down to $399.99 - Image credit: Samsung
    You can pick up the Samsung M80F Smart Monitor for $399.99 at Amazon thanks to a $300 month-end discount.Buy 32" Samsung M80F for $399.99
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  • Apple pledges aid as wildfires devastate southern Europe

    Apple pledges aid as wildfires devastate southern Europe
    As wildfires continue to devastate southern Europe, Apple is backing relief efforts with a donation announced by CEO Tim Cook.
    Apple donates to European wildfire relief
    North America isn't the only region struggling to combat the growing problem of wildfires; it's an ongoing problem in Europe as well. According to the Joint Research Centre, more than 434,976 hectares have been burnt in 1,400 fire instances in 2026 alone.Recent fires in southwestern France have burned so intensely that they creat
  • It's not just humanoid robots, new robot vacuums face a US blockade

    It's not just humanoid robots, new robot vacuums face a US blockade
    A new Federal Communications Commission order goes far, far beyond banning just humanoid robots, and will leave Apple Home users with fewer new autonomous robot vacuums to choose from.A robot vacuum in Apple Home
    The FCC added foreign-produced "advanced robotic devices" to its Covered List on July 28, citing surveillance, remote-control and supply-chain risks. Covered devices can't receive new FCC equipment authorizations unless the Department of War grants a Conditional Approval.The ban goes wa
  • G4 meets M4: This project fuses an iconic iMac with a Mac mini

    G4 meets M4: This project fuses an iconic iMac with a Mac mini
    The iMac G4 is instantly recognizable, but it's even better when you swap out its aged internals for a full-on Mac mini powered by Apple's M4 chip to create the perfect mix of iconic design and top-tier performance.
    This M4 iMac isn't like the ones Apple sells today. Image: moddingdome.com
    The iMac G4 has been around since 2002, and it's just as stunning today as it was almost a quarter of a century ago. But its IBM PowerPC chip leaves a lot to be desired at a time when Apple Silicon has changed
  • How to change your Home address in Maps on iPhone

    How to change your Home address in Maps on iPhone
    Changing your home's address on Apple Maps can be almost as stressful as moving home in real life, but there's one sure-fire way to get the job done without pulling your hair out.
    Remember to update your home address whenever you move house.
    The Apple Maps app is a great way to get around, whether you're using it while driving via CarPlay or just walking. It also makes it easy to quickly get directions to the places that you visit often, like your home or where you work.But if you've moved home
  • US senators urge Apple to abandon plans for Chinese-made chips

    US senators urge Apple to abandon plans for Chinese-made chips
    Apple wants to use China-sourced chips for products sold in China during the AI-driven memory shortage, but a letter from US senators hopes to persuade Apple otherwise.
    US senators don't want Apple seeking help from China
    The hype cycle around what is basically a natural evolution of an advanced autocomplete engine has destabilized the global economy and supply chain. The ever-increasing demand for more components to build data centers has led to a global chip and component shortage.Apple has lo
  • Apple's reliance on Qualcomm could decline faster than expected after Q4 2026

    Apple's reliance on Qualcomm could decline faster than expected after Q4 2026
    The 2026 iPhone lineup could divest further from Qualcomm as Apple increases use of its in-house C-series modem, though Qualcomm blames supply constraints on a faster-than-expected transition.
    iPhone 17e uses an Apple C-series modem
    Qualcomm and Apple's relationship has been in question since Apple's release of an in-house C-series modem. While a contract between the companies is set to end in March 2027, Qualcomm is looking to use AI data centers to replace the revenue provided by Apple.Accordi

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