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Last updated: May 15, 2026, 11:44 PM ET

Apple Services Disruption & Consumer Hacks An outage hits Apple Cash for a subset of U.S. iPhone users, leaving transactions stalled for several hours and prompting a surge in support tickets. While the issue rolls out, Mac enthusiasts can mitigate unrelated pet interruptions with a new keyboard‑blocking device that detects feline weight and disables keystrokes, a niche but growing accessory market. At the same time, a roundup of hidden iPhone features reminds users that shortcuts such as back‑tap gestures and customized focus modes can be enabled without a software update, offering immediate productivity gains amid the cash service hiccup.

Legal Maneuvering Around AI Antitrust In the latest twist of the xAI antitrust case, a federal court has added Craig Federighi as a document custodian, expanding Apple’s exposure in the lawsuit that also targets OpenAI. The ruling spares CEO Tim Cook from direct deposition but obliges the software chief to produce internal communications, a move analysts say could reveal Apple’s strategic AI collaborations and influence future regulatory scrutiny.

Market Reaction & Peripheral Comfort Shares of Apple closed above $300, setting a new price record as investors cheered a 13% jump in Services revenue and a $100 billion share‑repurchase program, outweighing lingering concerns over AI competition. The upbeat market sentiment coincides with the launch of the LiberNovo Maxis ergonomic chair, marketed toward tall professionals who often pair high‑end workstations with Apple devices, underscoring a broader push to enhance the physical ergonomics of extended Mac and iPhone use.