Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: May 3, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Apple Hardware & Promotions

Retail channels are offering steep discounts across the MacBook Pro lineup this month, with May deals driving prices as low as $1,949 for configurations featuring the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in 14-inch and 16-inch models. In accessories, Amazon is currently the primary source for price reductions on the recently launched Air Pods Max, listing the Midnight, Purple, and Starlight colorways for $509.99 securing a low price. Meanwhile, updates expected in watch OS 27 will reportedly simplify the Modular Ultra watch face, moving toward a less cluttered design for the Apple Watch Ultra series.

Services & Content Performance

Apple's Q2 financials were described as a "spectacular" showing for the company, which continues to leverage its content strategy, including the continued anticipation for a potential fourth season of the Apple TV+ hit series Ted Lasso. The company is also heavily invested in major sporting events, evidenced by its prominent presence during the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. Separately, consumers are being reminded about the importance of digital hygiene, with advice suggesting a "digital spring cleaning" to manage data, a process that tools like Incogni can automate.

Security & Legal Issues

Recent crime reports reveal ongoing security challenges involving Apple products and services; one case detailed how an alleged murderer's iCloud account contained explicit abusive images, leading to further investigative evidence. In separate incidents, a deputy was arrested for using an Air Tag to stalk an individual, and another individual received a 17-month sentence for crimes involving an iPad, showcasing the varied legal repercussions tied to personal technology misuse spanning theft to stalking.