Reports suggesting Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO in early 2026 are "simply false," according to Mark Gurman. Cook is expected to remain until at least 2029.
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Google's Quick Share now works with Apple AirDrop for seamless file transfer between Pixel 10 and iPhone/Mac. Built with secure Rust for peer-to-peer sharing.
Mark Gurman reports Apple has abandoned the Mac Pro, cancelling the M4 Ultra refresh. The company now views the Mac Studio as the future of its professional desktops.
Mark Gurman says the iPhone Air 2 is cancelled, confirming Apple will shift to a split release cycle: high-end/Fold in Fall 2026, followed by standard models in Spring 2027.
Apple launched the Mini Apps Partner Program, cutting the App Store commission fee in half—from 30% to 15%—for eligible developers of self-contained web-based services.
Apple's 2026 roadmap is huge: M6 Pro/Max MacBook Pros with OLED and touchscreen, a foldable iPhone, and a new AI-powered Health+ service.
Apple is expanding iPhone satellite features beyond SOS! New capabilities include off-grid Maps, photo messaging, 5G NTN support, and seamless "natural usage."
iOS 26.2 beta code suggests Apple is enabling third-party app stores in Japan to comply with new antitrust laws. Users report accessing AltStore & Epic Games Store.
Apple will reportedly pay Google $1B annually to license Gemini AI to power the next-gen Siri's "summarizer" and "planner" functions within its Private Cloud Compute.
Apple issued a DMCA takedown to GitHub, forcing the deletion of over 8,270 repositories and forks containing the leaked App Store web front-end source code.
Apple is preparing an affordable MacBook model (codenamed J700) with a 12-inch LCD screen & A-series chip to compete with Chromebooks. Expected launch in 2026.
Apple failed to disable SourceMap in its new App Store web version, inadvertently leaking the entire Svelte/TypeScript front-end codebase to the public.
Apple unveiled a fully featured web-based App Store homepage with search, cross-platform toggles (iOS, macOS, watchOS), and a curated "Today" section.
Apple released iOS 26.1, adding a "Tinted" option to Liquid Glass for clarity, a toggle to disable the Camera gesture, and real-time translation for AirPods.
Apple’s ambitious 2026 roadmap features 15+ major products: iPhone 18, a foldable iPhone, M6 MacBooks with touchscreens, and a massive Apple Intelligence rollout.
Apple reported a record Q4 revenue of $102.47B, boosted by the iPhone 17, and promised an AI-powered Siri in 2026. China sales dipped; Services revenue surged 15.1%.
Microsoft released a Liquid Glass UI update for its iOS apps, featuring a translucent, floating navigation bar that aligns with Apple's modern design language.
iOS 26.1 introduces a new PhotoKit feature that allows third-party apps like Google Photos to upload media seamlessly in the background, even when the phone is locked.
Apple plans to add vapor chamber cooling to the M6-powered iPad Pro (expected 2027) to prevent thermal throttling during intensive professional workloads.
Apple is planning to introduce search ads in Apple Maps by 2026, allowing businesses to pay for prominent placement in a major expansion of its ad business.
A UK court ruled Apple abused its dominance by charging "excessive and unfair" App Store fees, making it liable for up to £1.5 billion in damages.