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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 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.
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...
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.
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.
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:...
AppleΓÇÖs iPhone revenue jumps to $57 billion despite chip shortages
Apple still had a record quarter.
Record quarter leads to new $100B share buyback, increased dividend
Apple reported $111.2 billion in revenue for its fiscal second quarter on April 30, and with it a new $100 billion share buyback, and $0.27 per share dividend.
Tim Cook says iPhone 17 demand is ΓÇÿoff the chartsΓÇÖ, but supply constraints impacted sales
Apple just announced its quarterly results, including $56.99 billion in iPhone revenue. This number is slightly below the average of...
Apple Reports Record-Breaking 2Q 2026 Results: $29.6B Profit on $111.2B Revenue
Apple today announced financial results for the second fiscal quarter of 2026, which corresponds to the first calendar quarter of the year. For the quarter, Apple posted revenue of $111.2 billion and net quarterly profit of $29.6 billion, or $2.01 per diluted share, compared to revenue of $95.4 billion and net quarterly profit of $24.8 billion, or $1.65 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter.
Apple reports record $111.2 billion revenue in Q2 2026 as iPhone and Services drive growth
Apple has reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, posting its best-ever March quarter with strong growth across the business. The company generated $111.2 billion in revenue for the period ending March
iOS 27 to bring AI inside the Camera app, Tim Cook’s biggest mistake, iPhone shutdown problem 
Benjamin and Chance discuss whether bringing visual intelligence inside the Camera app is a good idea, as rumored for iOS...
Discover Dropping Two Apple Wallet Features
Discover is planning to eliminate some of the Apple Wallet integrations that it introduced in 2023, according to letters that cardholders are receiving. As of June 4, 2026, Discover users will no longer be able to see their total card balance and transaction history in the iPhone's Wallet app, or use the Pay with Rewards feature in Apple Pay.
HereΓÇÖs how to listen live to AppleΓÇÖs Q2 2026 earnings call
Later today, Apple will release its Q2 2026 earnings, where component shortages, the iPhone 17 line's ongoing success, and low availability for Mac desktops are expected to play a bit part. HereΓÇÖs how you can listen in live.
iOS 26 upgraded one of AppleΓÇÖs best Home Screen widgets in two ways
Recently in iOS 26, Apple upgraded its very popular Photos widget with two new features: Spatial Scenes and a Full Color option.
Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 3
Apple today released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 3. The firmware has a version number of 8B40, up from 8B39. There is no word on what's included in the new firmware, but Apple has a support document with limited notes. Most updates are limited to bug fixes and performance improvements. To get the updated firmware, make sure your AirPods Pro are in range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and are connected via Bluetooth.
Apple Pay Users Can Get $20 Off Flowers for Mother's Day
Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 10, and for those who want to order flowers, Apple has a $20 discount available. Apple Pay users in the U.S. can get $20 off a purchase from 1-800-Flowers when spending $49.99 or more on a Mother's Day flower bouquet and other select merchandise. The discount is available through May 9 with the promo code APPLEPAY. To get the deal, iPhone users will need to make a purchase on the 1-800-Flowers website and pay with Apple Pay.
Some iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air Users Experiencing a Charging Issue
Earlier this week, 9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo reported on an apparent charging issue affecting at least some of Apple's latest iPhone models. In short, Mayo said that when he attempted to charge his iPhone Air with a USB-C cable just seconds after the device ran out of battery, it failed to turn on and did not display the usual red battery icon that indicates charging is occurring.
iOS 26.4 improved AppleΓÇÖs Health app, and bigger upgrades are coming soon
AppleΓÇÖs Health app got a pair of welcome improvements in iOS 26.4, and rumors indicate Apple has major upgrades coming soon in iOS 27.
'AirPods Ultra' Rumored to Feature a Major Upgrade Over AirPods Pro
In a social media post this week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated that Apple is planning to release new AirPods with cameras "for Siri". Last month, Gurman said these AirPods will likely be priced above the current AirPods Pro 3, which Apple sells for $249. As a result, he said Apple is likely considering using "AirPods Ultra" branding for the camera-equipped AirPods. "AirPods Ultra" would not have typical cameras for capturing photos and videos.
Apple Leads Global Market for Satellite-Connected Smartphones
Apple remains the top manufacturer of satellite-capable smartphones globally, with such devices projected to reach 46% of all smartphone shipments by 2030, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research. The firm's Smartphone Satellite Connection Report finds that Apple kickstarted the satellite phone trend when it partnered with Globalstar to bring Emergency SOS via satellite to the iPhone 14 in 2022 and has maintained a clear lead since.
Timeline of Artemis II photos shows how astronauts captured life inside Orion
NASA released Artemis II images from Orion's Moon-bound leg, and this interactive timeline organizing them shows how an iPhone 17 Pro Max and other onboard cameras were used throughout the mission.