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Last updated: June 3, 2026, 8:38 AM ET

Regulatory Developments

Apple has agreed to cooperate with India's antitrust regulator after initially resisting demands for financial disclosure, potentially reducing the maximum $38 billion penalty in a case that has dragged on for years. The concession comes as the company hands over financial data to the competition watchdog, moving the investigation closer to a potential penalty decision that could reshape Apple's App Store operations in one of its largest international markets.

Services & Partnerships

Apple Music Classical partnered with London's Wigmore Hall to relaunch the venue's live recordings as a digital-only platform, with recording royalties passed directly to performers. The move expands Apple's classical music catalog amid intensifying competition from Spotify and Amazon Music for premium content partnerships.

Software Compatibility Issues

Users running mac OS 26.5 report performance lag possibly linked to AI-powered photo scanning features, with some experiencing persistent beachball delays during routine operations. Separately, Microsoft will drop support for older Mac and iPhone versions in Microsoft, Office 2019, and Office 2021 starting next month, preventing legacy device users from creating or editing documents in its productivity suite.