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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, …

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-par…

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-…

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 ra…

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 han…

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 investors to shout about. During the quar…

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 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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 fir…

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 F…

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 cent…

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 dire…

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 f…

The Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station is a fantastic portable charger that is MagSafe -compatible, delivering up to 25W of power to your iPhone, while simultaneously charging your AirPods and Apple Watch. Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station review: The perfect travel accessory With the launch of Qi2.2 , we've started to see a trickle of chargers that have embraced the latest s…

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 M…

We covered Amazon's $99 AirPods 4 deal yesterday, and today AirPods Max 2 are $100 off, bringing the over-ear headphones down to $449. Save $100 on AirPods Max 2 with Amazon's month-end sale. AirPods Max 2, which were released in 2026, are $100 off at Amazon today, with all five color options eligible for the triple-digit markdown at press time. Buy AirPods Max 2 for $449 Continue Reading on Appl…