Apple News 3 Hours

Last updated: May 12, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

CONSUMER TECH & RETAIL EXPANSION

Apple Pay expands its footprint into Africa as the company announced the launch of Tap to Pay on iPhone in South Africa, immediately allowing local merchants to accept contactless payments without additional hardware. This move follows a period of internal reevaluation for other consumer electronics firms, as iRobot reemerged with eight new, smaller Roomba models shortly after filing for bankruptcy protection a few months prior. Separately, the legacy internet platform Digg resurfaced following its acquisition by a group of bots, attempting a relaunch after the disastrous 2010 redesign sent its user base to competitors like Reddit.

ENTERPRISE & HISTORY

Looking toward enterprise management, the latest Apple @ Work Podcast detailed 2026 trends surrounding device deployment and security, sponsored by Mosyle’s unified platform. This focus on modern infrastructure contrasts with deep dives into the company’s past, such as examining the four-decade relationship between Apple and Intel, which extends far beyond the high-profile 2006 CPU transition and includes decades of advertising campaigns mocking the chipmaker.