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AppleΓÇÖs R&D spending hits new record as AI investment ramps up
AppleΓÇÖs spending on research and development hit an all-time high in the companyΓÇÖs latest quarterly results, reflecting an industry-wide continued push into AI development.
Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?
Apple's Q2 2026 Earnings Call: 11 Key Takeaways
Apple held its earnings call for the second fiscal quarter (first calendar quarter) of 2026 today after announcing its best March quarter ever. Apple saw revenue of $111.2 billion with double-digit growth across every geographic segment and across every product category. Apple CEO Tim Cook and Apple CFO Kevan Parekh provided insight into iPhone sales, Mac sales, RAM supply issues, and more. We've rounded up the most interesting takeaways from the call.
Apple to seek tariff refunds, plans to reinvest money in U.S. manufacturing
Apple CEO Tim Cook said today that the company is seeking refunds for tariffs it previously paid under Donald TrumpΓÇÖs trade policy, after a recent Supreme Court decision ruled those measures unconstitutional.
9to5Mac Daily: April 30, 2026 – OpenAI smartphone, more 
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Any tariff refund Apple gets will be reinvested into US manufacturing
Apple CEO Tim Cook made it clear, that the company will reinvest any tariff refund it gets into new U.S. manufacturing initiatives, further funding domestic production.
Apple is predicting up to a $110 billion fiscal third quarter 2026
There are no signs of Apple slowing down in Q3 2026, as it is likely to see even more year-over-year growth in spite of a tough comparison for iPad.
Apple's memory stockpile is holding for now, but price rises still loom
Apple's ability to prevent memory prices from increasing the cost of iPhones and other products won't last forever. Tim Cook has warned that it's only going to get harder to do so.
Apple Says Mac Studio and Mac Mini Will Be in Short Supply for Months
During today's earnings call for the second fiscal quarter of 2026, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the Mac mini and Mac Studio could be hard to get for months to come. "We think, looking forward, that the Mac mini and Mac Studio may take several months to reach supply demand balance," Cook said. Apple underestimated demand for the Mac mini and the Mac Studio.
Tim Cook reveals advice heΓÇÖs given to incoming CEO John Ternus
Apple CEO Tim Cook has shared the advice heΓÇÖs given to his successor John Ternus, who will take over the role in September. Speaking during AppleΓÇÖs Q2 2026 earnings call, Cook was asked what guidance he
Apple shares June quarter guidance with 14% to 17% revenue growth outlook
Apple today provided its guidance for the June quarter of fiscal 2026, outlining expectations for revenue growth, margins, and key business trends amid the ongoing memory shortage.
Apple says supply constraints for Mac mini and Mac Studio to persist for several months
On its quarterly earnings call today, Apple CEO Tim Cook addressed the ongoing supply shortages for AppleΓÇÖs pro desktop Macs....
Apple Expects 'Significantly Higher Memory Costs' in June Quarter and Beyond
Apple had higher memory costs during the March quarter, and the impact is expected to get worse as the year goes on. Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Apple is expecting "significantly higher memory costs" in the June quarter, and beyond June, memory costs will "drive an increasing impact" on Apple's business. Cook said the higher memory costs have been partially offset because the company is selling existing inventory that it has stockpiled.
Apple confirms MacBook Neo shortages after weeks of supply rumors
Apple CEO Tim Cook has, for the first time, officially confirmed that the MacBook Neo is facing supply constraints, following weeks of reports pointing to limited availability. Speaking during AppleΓÇÖs Q2 2026 earnings call, Cook acknowledged
John Ternus speaks publicly for first time since being named Apple CEO
AppleΓÇÖs incoming CEO John Ternus has made his first public remarks since being named as Tim CookΓÇÖs successor, speaking during the companyΓÇÖs Q2 2026 earnings call. Ternus, who will take over as CEO in September, used
OpenAI may be teasing its next iPhone app launch with these clues
ChatGPT remains the top downloaded app on the App Store, and it sounds like OpenAI will launch a new iPhone...
John Ternus joins AppleΓÇÖs Q2 2026 earnings call, touts ΓÇÿincredible roadmap aheadΓÇÖ
AppleΓÇÖs Q2 2026 earnings call included a notable addition this time around, as incoming CEO John Ternus joined the discussion alongside current CEO Tim Cook and CFO Kevan Parekh.
Apple hails 'extraordinary' iPhone demand as boss Tim Cook heads out
Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm and hand over to John Ternus.
Google Meet now lets you choose whatΓÇÖs included in your meeting notes
Google MeetΓÇÖs note-taker tool now lets you customize sections and track decisions.
Apple says iPhone 17 lineup is its most popular ever
Apple says the iPhone 17 lineup has become the most popular in the companyΓÇÖs history, according to comments shared with the Financial Times via 9to5Mac. Speaking following AppleΓÇÖs latest earnings results, CFO Kevan Parekh said demand
China demand hinges on good products that resonate with customers, Cook says
Apple had a record-breaking March quarter partially thanks to excellent performance in China, but there's more to the story than just basic demand.
Even Microsoft Seems to Know Gaming on Windows 11 Isn't Great These Days
It's no secret that gaming on Windows 11 has been a little rough in recent years. Performance and usability problems have been plaguing the OS for a while now, but it seems like Microsoft is finally trying to do something about it. Microsoft has kicked off an internal initiative codenamed Windows K2, according to Windows Central. Rather than being a version of Windows itself, this project seems to aim to change the design philosophy of future Windows updates instead. Over the past several years, Microsoft has been focused on releasing new features as fast as possible, which has led to some incredibly awful updates. Just look at Recall, a Copilot+ feature which uses AI to save screenshots of literally everything you do on your PC so that you can reference them later. Back in 2024, Microsoft tried to rush that out super quickly, only to have to hold it back due to obvious security issues. With K2, Microsoft slowing things down a bit and trickling out updates with a higher bar of quality. We've already seen evidence of this program, with the recent AutoSR update coming to the Xbox Ally X nearly six months after its release. Microsoft could have just shipped the feature without making sure it worked properly ΓÇô after all, it's been available for Windows ARM systems for more than a year. Hopefully this means that Microsoft will have some semblance of restraint when comes to shoving new features into Windows 11. Or, at the very least, less frequent updates that make you restart your gaming PC.Microsoft Wants PC Gaming BackPC gaming on Windows is obviously still huge, with Microsoft's operating systems making up for 92% of gaming PCs, according to the latest Steam Hardware Survey. While Windows does have a comfy majority, Linux gaming is growing at an incredible rate, thanks in large part to the Steam Deck, and other handhelds that are now running SteamOS or Bazzite. Just last month, the amount of people running Linux on their gaming PCs has gone up 3% to 5.33% of Steam's install base. Certainly a big part of that is there are more devices out there that come with SteamOS these days, but right now Linux just has better gaming performance than Windows, especially on low-end hardware. It seems like Microsoft is aware of this. As Windows Central reports, Microsoft is now looking at SteamOS as the benchmark for gaming performance, trying to match its performance with comparable hardware. Hell, even in my testing, I've definitely noticed that handheld gaming PCs running on Valve's operating system have a bit of a lead, which is why the Lenovo Legion Go S can still hold its own against the Xbox Ally X and the Legion Go 2 despite having a slower chip. Microsoft paying more attention to its operating system's efficiency and performance is a good sign, but it'll be some time yet before we see whether or not this renewed push for quality pays off. However, Windows 12 is lurking somewhere on the horizon, so hopefully Microsoft carries this K2 initiative forward to its next major OS launch.Jackie Thomas is the Hardware and Buying Guides Editor at IGN and the PC components queen. You can follow her @Jackiecobra
iPhone 17 Is Apple's Most Popular Lineup Ever
Apple's iPhone 17 models are its most popular iPhones to date, Apple CFO Kevan Parekh told the Financial Times. Both Parekh and Apple CEO Tim Cook attributed Apple's stellar Q2 2026 performance to iPhone sales. "The iPhone 17 family is now the most popular line-up in our history... we believe we gained market share during the quarter," said Parekh. Cook told Reuters that iPhone demand was "off the charts," and that supply was constrained despite the impressive sales.
Apple says iPhone 17 lineup is officially the ΓÇÿmost popularΓÇÖ in its history
Apple reported another record-breaking quarter of earnings today, and it came with a big announcement about the iPhone 17 lineup:...