Apple News 3 Days

Last updated: July 30, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Apple's Financials and Services Growth

Apple's Services revenue experienced a slowdown due to regulatory changes affecting the App Store business model in the US and abroad, alongside softness in mobile gaming, according to CFO Kevan Parekh. The company reached a milestone of 1.5 billion paid subscriptions across its platform, though this still fell short of Wall Street's expectations. Apple reported record of $11.73 billion in its third fiscal quarter of 2026, marking a sharp acceleration in investment. Tariff refunds provided a boost to Apple's gross margins and earnings per share in the June quarter, with an additional $1 billion in refunds pending. The company of $0.27 per share, maintaining the previous rate. Goldman Sachs to $370, anticipating strong third-quarter results and sustained purchase volumes despite hardware price increases.

Leadership Transition and Product Supply

Tim Cook as Apple CEO, thanking shareholders and confirming that John Ternus will assume leadership of future calls. Ternus is expected to continue building on the success of Apple TV and generally maintain the leadership trajectory set by Cook, rather than enacting major resets. Apple warned significant in supply constraints for the upcoming quarter, expecting them to impact revenue for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Supply-side availability the "incredibly strong demand" for iPhones during the September quarter. Tim Cook suggested that adding more memory suppliers product prices, citing a "100-year flood on memory pricing" that "reluctantly" forced price increases.

AI, iCloud, and Future Offerings

Apple planning paid for iCloud+ to allow users to increase their AI limits. Heavy users of Siri AI a paid subscription. OpenAI's president recently commented on Apple's lawsuit, stating that they "don't need your secrets," and also admitted that the new Chat GPT desktop app is "kind of a mess." OpenAI's hardware roadmap includes a smartphone expected as soon as next year, alongside a speaker and other devices. Google is assistance to the Mac with Gemini's new voice mode.

App Store and Regulatory Landscape

Apple facing new that it described as "highly intrusive," giving regulators a significant role in dictating business operations. In Brazil, Epic Games announced the launch of the Epic Games Store on iPhones, bringing Fortnite and Rocket League Sideswipe. Some users experienced outages across the App Store, iTunes Store, and other Apple services, though these issues were later resolved. The US Department of Justice for records from 14 federal agencies in an ongoing antitrust case.

iPhone and Mac Product Developments

Mac sales of over 25% in the last quarter, driven by the MacBook Neo. The iPhone 18 Pro from Qualcomm modems to an Apple-designed C2. The 20th anniversary iPhone, expected in the fall of 2027, is anticipated to feature the most substantial redesign since the iPhone X. Qualcomm expects Apple to decline faster than previously forecast. Amazon is offering discounts on various Apple devices, including and Air Pods models.

Smart Home and Software Updates

Apple is reportedly preparing an overhaul of its smart home products, with three new devices nearing launch. New models of the Apple TV and Home Pod mini are also said to be nearly ready for release this fall. iOS 27 will introduce several new features, including improvements to Apple Maps, the Messages app, and the ability to unlink alarm volume from the iPhone ringer. Other iOS 27 enhancements include smarter Find My location sharing for Apple Watch users and new options for the Apple Wallet app. Safari Technology Preview received an update with bug fixes and performance improvements.

International and Community Initiatives

Apple announced donations to support earthquake relief efforts in Japan and wildfire relief efforts in Europe. The FCC has banned new "foreign-produced advanced robotic devices," which could. Support for school cellphone bans in the US.