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Last updated: May 17, 2026, 8:38 PM ET

Apple Strategy & Products

Tim Cook is heading back to China for another high-profile visit as Apple deepens its manufacturing and supply chain relationships in the region, while the Liquid Glass interface design received an industry award this week, marking a milestone in its rollout. Apple's 2026 AI push will keep privacy and data security at its core as the company relaunches Apple Intelligence and Siri with new foundation models, even with Google involved in the development.

Audio & Consumer Tech

The AirPods Max 2 are facing competition from the Heavys H1H, which positions itself as rock-tuned headphones for guitar-heavy audiophiles, testing whether Apple can hold its premium positioning. Separately, Spotify's disco ball app icon has been confirmed as a temporary change, with the regular logo returning after user complaints about the celebratory redesign.