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Last updated: July 13, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Apple's Market Position and Financials

Apple captured record of the global smartphone market in the second quarter of 2026, despite a 4% year-over-year decline in worldwide shipments. This growth allowed Apple's iPhone shipments to rise 3% in the same quarter, while the broader smartphone market experienced its worst second quarter in 13 years, falling 11% to its lowest point since 2013 according to a report. In financial news, returning to record territory and adding nearly $600 billion in value since June 25, as investors.

Product Development and Acquisitions

Apple is reportedly developing a new API that will enable third-party accessories, including Meta's Ray-Ban Meta glasses and Quest headsets, to automatically pair with Apple devices, similar to Air Pods. In a separate development, a company known for its Sig Lens application. This acquisition will provide Apple with a tool to monitor and debug large-scale, interconnected applications and services according to reports.

Legal and Competitive Landscape

Meta has been pressing Apple for nine months to open its device pairing technology to rivals, seeking an Air Pods-like experience for its glasses and headsets. Meanwhile, Games fighting to pause App Store commission proceedings while the Supreme Court reviews a related aspect of the case. Furthermore, OpenAI's hardware following Apple's trade secret theft lawsuit, with plans to unveil its first product this year and release it in 2027. This lawsuit is not the first controversy surrounding OpenAI's hardware ambitions as noted by reports.

Consumer Products and Software Updates

offering Apple for $100 off. Owners of the Apple Watch can anticipate over 50 improvements in watch OS, extending beyond AI features to include numerous enhancements for the wearable's operating system as detailed in a report. In other software news, a new Mac infostealer called 'Crash Stealer' has been documented, which to steal passwords, browser data, and cryptocurrency credentials by masquerading as a system process.

Industry Trends and Other News

A free Mac application called What Cable has been released to help users identify the capabilities of their various USB-C cables. Separately, agreed use amid White House tariff negotiations last summer, according to The Wall Street Journal. In a lighter note, the Apple Card is celebrating its seventh anniversary, with its first major change being its move to JP Morgan Chase as highlighted in a retrospective. The Smart Home Insider podcast this week reviewed an innovative light that operates via coaxial cable.