MacDailyNews presents live notes from Apple’s Q126 Conference Call with analysts starting at 2pm PT / 5pm ET today, January 29, 2026…
Apple destroys the Street with all-time record Q1 revenue of $143.8 billion
Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter. The company posted all-time quarterly revenue of…
Apple buys Israeli startup Q.ai for nearly $2 billion, its second largest acquisition ever
Apple has made one of its largest acquisitions in history by purchasing Israeli AI startup Q.ai for nearly $2 billion, according to sources…
Apple acquires Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai
Apple announced on Thursday that it has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli startup specializing in artificial intelligence technologies for audio…
Apple TV inks deal for ‘Cosmere,’ Brandon Sanderson’s literary fantasy universe
Apple TV is betting big on the next major fantasy franchise, securing the screen rights to Brandon Sanderson’s expansive “Cosmere” universe…
Ahead of earnings after the bell today, Apple stock is suffering its worse stretch since 1993
Apple’s stock is under pressure as investors grapple with the impact of sharply rising memory chip prices on the company’s profitability…
Apple sued by Camo app maker over ‘Continuity Camera’
Reincubate sued Apple, accusing the company of stealing patented features from its Camo app and using them in iOS’s Continuity Camera to…
Evercore remains bullish on Apple stock as channel checks point to upside ahead of earnings
Apple continues to draw strong support from Wall Street analysts, with Evercore ISI reiterating its positive outlook on the stock just hours…
Apple CEO Tim Cook writes he’s ‘heartbroken by the events in Minneapolis’ in memo to employees
In a memo to Apple employees, company CEO Tim Cook has weighed in on the death of a man in Minneapolis who was disrupting federal agents…
Apple TV shares first look and premiere date for second season of ‘Criminal Record’
Today, Apple TV unveiled a first look at the anticipated season two return of “Criminal Record,” the critically hailed crime thriller…
Apple TV’s hit comedy series ‘Ted Lasso’ returns this summer
Apple TV on Wednesday announced that the fourth season of global hit series “Ted Lasso” will officially make its global debut in summer 2026…
Apple Creator Studio now available for $12.99/month or $129/year
Apple Creator Studio, a collection of creative apps designed to put studio-grade power into the hands of everyone, is now available…
Strong iPhone sales expected to power record Christmas quarter for Apple
Apple is set to report its strongest iPhone sales growth in four years on Thursday – and likely the company’s best quarterly revenue to date…
Apple likely to keep starting price for iPhone 18 flat – Ming-Chi Kuo
Apple’s current strategy for the second-half 2026 iPhone 18 lineup prioritizes avoiding significant price increases wherever possible…
Apple TV renews ‘Shrinking’ for season four ahead of its season three premiere
Today, Apple TV announced an early season four renewal for the beloved hit comedy “Shrinking,” starring Emmy Award nominee Jason Segel…
Apple seeds third public beta of macOS Tahoe 26.3 to testers
Apple has pushed out the third public beta of macOS Tahoe 26.3 to participants in its Apple Beta Software Program. The update follows…
Apple delivers Hypertension notifications on Apple Watch to seven more countries
Apple on Tuesday announced that hypertension notifications are now available on Apple Watch and iPhone in Australia, marking a significant…
How Apple glassmaker Corning inked a $6 billion AI deal with Meta
As Meta races to build data centers, the company is relying on 175-year-old glassmaker Corning for critical support…
Apple Watch Precision Finding does not support original AirTags
You can add an item to Control Center then use Precision Finding to find a nearby AirTag (2nd generation). Apple’s original AirTags are not…
Apple to unveil new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro/Max chips as soon as tomorrow
Apple is currently hosting an “Apple Experience” event in Los Angeles for creators, fueling rumors that a new MacBook Pro with M5 Pro/Max…
Morgan Stanley expects Apple’s earnings to beat expectations
Consensus estimates project Apple to report approximately $138.4 billion in revenue for the December quarter (fiscal Q1 2026), along with…
Richard Gere joins Apple TV limited series ‘The Off Weeks’
Richard Gere has joined the cast of The Off Weeks, Apple TV+’s eight-episode limited series starring and executive produced by Jessica…
Apple stock surges ahead of key holiday earnings report
Apple’s stock rose notably on Monday as investors looked ahead to the company’s fiscal first-quarter earnings report, buoyed by renewed…
Apple CEO Tim Cook attends VIP White House screening of ‘Melania’ film with President Trump
Melania Trump opened the White House for the screening this past Saturday for her friends, family, and assorted VIPs, including Tim Cook…
Apple releases iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 with AirTag 2 support
Apple today released iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1, minor point updates to its mobile and wearable operating systems that primarily…
Apple is distributing $95 million Siri settlement payouts under ‘Lopez Voice Assistant’
Apple customers who filed claims in a long-running class action lawsuit over allegations that Siri eavesdropped on private conversations…
Apple preps new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio models
2026 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for Apple’s Mac lineup, with numerous significant updates, fresh designs, innovative features…
JPMorgan boosts Apple price target to $315 ahead of earnings, citing strong iPhone 17 demand
JPMorgan has raised its price target on Apple stock to $315 from $305, maintaining its overweight rating, as the bank expresses optimism…
Apple unveils new Black Unity Apple Watch band, honoring Black History Month
Apple today revealed the new Apple Watch Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop, which the company says “honors Black History Month” and…
Apple unveils new AirTag with expanded finding range, louder speaker, and Apple Watch integration
Apple today unveiled a new generation of AirTag, the popular item tracker, featuring expanded range, enhanced Precision Finding capabilities…
Apple said to unveil new Google Gemini-powered Siri in mid-late February
Apple is reportedly just weeks away from revealing the outcome of its expanded collaboration with Google’s Gemini team, which will power…
Glowing acclaim: ‘Shrinking’ season 3 on Apple TV racks up stellar reviews
As “Shrinking” returns for its third season on Apple TV, premiering January 28, 2026, critics are once again praising the series for its…
TikTok forms majority American-owned venture with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX
In a major resolution to years of intense regulatory scrutiny and national security debates, TikTok has finalized a transformative agreement…
Apple to roll out more ads in App Store search results starting March 2026
Apple has informed developers that it will expand advertising in the App Store by adding multiple sponsored placements throughout search…
Apple eyes Intel partnership for future iPhone chips
Analyst Jeff Pu of GF Securities has reiterated his forecast that Intel could begin manufacturing chips for select iPhone models as early as…
Apple assembler Pegatron targets end-of-March completion for first American factory in Texas
Pegatron, a key supplier to Apple and other tech giants, has announced that construction of its first American factory in Texas is on track…
Apple hardware chief John Ternus now overseeing design team in latest sign of CEO candidacy
Apple’s hardware engineering chief John Ternus has been quietly assigned oversight of the company’s renowned design teams. This move…
Apple accuses EU Commission of ‘political delay tactics’ amid App Store policy disputes
Apple has accused the European Commission (EC) of employing “political delay tactics” to stall the implementation of new app policies…
Apple gets six Academy Award nominations
Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced nominations for the 98th annual Academy Awards, with Apple scoring six noms…
U.S. economy powers ahead: Q3 GDP revised upward to strong 4.4% growth
The U.S. economy continues to showcase impressive resilience and momentum, as the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) confirmed on…
Apple bets big that AI models will become commodities; may offer hot-swappable Siri
As Apple integrates more AI features across its ecosystem (like Apple Intelligence), the company appears to be positioning itself around…
Apple’s next-gen Apple TV 4K may be coming soon
Apple’s next-gen Apple TV 4K may be imminent. Rumors point to an early 2026 launch (possibly spring), featuring major upgrades like…
