Apple News 24 Hours

Last updated: May 26, 2026, 11:39 AM ET

Pricing & Hardware

Apple's M5 MacBook Air slashed to a record-low $899.99 on Amazon as the retailer's month-end sale shaved $200 off the 512GB 13-inch model, a price that now undercuts the outgoing M4 lineup by a significant margin. The discount hitting $899.99 signals Amazon's aggressive push to clear inventory ahead of what could be a major MacBook Pro refresh, as rumors point to a larger overhaul of the MacBook Pro line Separately, Bank of America set a $380 price target for Apple, one of Wall Street's most aggressive calls, betting that AI features will become the company's next major growth driver rather than just an iPhone add-on.

iPhone Development

Apple's foldable iPhone faces mass production issues tied to circuit board assembly, with a Weibo leaker reporting yield problems at the pre-assembly stage that have reportedly stalled the timeline. The setbacks complicate an already ambitious rollout, though iPhone 18 Pro rumors already list 10 new features for a September launch. Meanwhile, the Pro models are unlikely to return to a titanium chassis, according to the same leaker, because the heat generated by on-device AI processing makes aluminum the more practical material choice. The design constraint could reshape what consumers expect from the next premium tier.

Health & Wearables

Apple has reported encouraging progress on noninvasive glucose monitoring for the Apple Watch, a project that has reportedly been in development for several years. The update, detailed in a Bloomberg report, suggests the company is closer to integrating continuous health tracking without finger-prick tests, which would mark a significant expansion of the Watch's clinical utility. The advancement arrives alongside a broader push into health data that could support Apple's growing services revenue.

Apple TV & Content

Apple TV launches June with several new series already airing, including "Widow's Bay" and "Maximum," as the platform continues to invest in original programming to compete with streaming incumbents. The slate builds on Apple's strategy of acquiring high-profile talent for exclusive content rather than relying solely on catalog rights.

Legal & Regulatory

The DOJ antitrust case against Apple has hit a procedural wall, with the government now accused of attempting to escape the discovery process it initiated. Apple is asking a federal judge to compel the U.S. government to produce documents from 14 federal agencies that could support its defense, arguing that the administration is stalling on its own obligations. The standoff adds friction to a case that the Department of Justice spent years preparing.

Other

CEO Tim Cook posted his annual Memorial Day tribute on X, honoring U.S. service members in a tradition he has maintained for years. Meanwhile, a Virtual OS Museum project lets users run classic Apple operating systems including Mac OS, A/UX, and NeXTSTEP, offering a nostalgic look at four decades of the company's software history. On the enterprise side, Apple discussed the future of security training in its Apple @ Work podcast, partnering with Mosyle to promote unified device management across corporate fleets.