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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.
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 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.
Deals: M5 MacBook Air up to $219 off, iPad Air $300 off, 24GB M5 MacBook Pro, Apple Watch Series 11 $160 off, more
The AirPods Pro 3 deals are flying alongside AirPods 4 from $99, but todayΓÇÖs 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by...
Apple Launched AirTag 5 Years Ago Today
Apple's AirTag item tracker turns five years old today, with the $29 accessory having spent half a decade as the best-selling item tracker in the world. The AirTag launched on April 30, 2021, alongside the M1 iMac, a new iPad Pro, and a new Apple TV 4K.
OnePlus Pad 4 takes on Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and iPad Pro with beefier battery and better price
OnePlus's latest tablet packs a faster Elite processor, a larger battery, and refreshed accessories, and it has iPad Pro in its crosshairs.
YouTube Bringing Free Picture-in-Picture to iPhone Users Outside the U.S.
YouTube's picture-in-picture mode on the iPhone and iPad is expanding to more users worldwide, YouTube said today. Picture-in-picture (PiP) will be rolling out globally, so it will no longer be limited to those in the U.S. and Premium subscribers. Non-Premium users worldwide will be able to use PiP for longform, non-music content on iOS and Android. This has already been available in the U.S. and to Premium subscribers globally, so there will be no change for those users.
Apple Has Likely Abandoned 'iPad Ultra' Plans
Apple has reportedly abandoned plans for a foldable "iPad Ultra" following years of disappointing sales performance for the iPad Pro. The claim predominantly comes from the Weibo leaker known as "Instant Digital," who posted the remark in response to a question about whether the iPad would join a rumored "Ultra" series of Apple devices.
Apple Reportedly Questioning Whether iPhone Should Drop MagSafe
A leaker claims Apple is currently embroiled in an internal debate over whether MagSafe should remain a standard iPhone feature. The Weibo leaker known as "Instant Digital" says that when MagSafe was first introduced, the mood inside Apple was reportedly aggressive about its expansion. MagSafe for the iPhone was introduced with the iPhone 12 lineup in 2020, bringing a ring of magnets to the back of the device for snap-on charging and accessory attachment.
Get Up to $100 Off the M4 iPad Air on Amazon
Amazon this week has multiple discounts on the M4 iPad Air, providing up to $100 off these brand new models. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Specifically, Amazon has up to $90 off the 11-inch M4 iPad Air and up to $100 off the 13-inch M4 iPad Air. All of these discounts have been automatically applied and do not require a coupon code or a Prime membership.
iOS 27 to Add New Apple Intelligence Photo Editing Tools
Apple will add new Apple Intelligence photo editing tools to the Photos app in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, reports Bloomberg. On-device Apple Intelligence will be able to make subtle changes to image quality, positioning, and focus, with the new capabilities joining Clean Up, the sole AI editing feature that Apple has released to date. The Photos app in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 will have an Apple Intelligence Tools section when editing an image.
DonΓÇÖt fall for the Verizon ΓÇÿloyaltyΓÇÖ scam thatΓÇÖs putting $1,500 iPads in the mail
Scammers used Verizon's own app to trick a man into almost mailing them an iPad Pro.
Perplexity just gave its Comet AI browser an upgrade for iPad users with these features
Perplexity has been early to the AI-browsing space with its Comet web browser. TodayΓÇÖs Comet update includes some welcome features...
Deals: M3 iPad Air up to $300 off, 24GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro $250 off, M5 MacBook Air, AirPods, more
TodayΓÇÖs 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Amazon delivering MacBook Neo as early as tomorrow from $590 and the ongoing...
Apple releases beta 4 for iPadOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and more
Apple moves its lineup of 26.5 software updates closer to launch today, with beta 4 available now for iPadOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and more.
Apple Seeds Fourth iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the third betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 do not include new Siri capabilities, suggesting any Siri updates are being held until iOS 27.
Major new Apple products get fresh updates: AR glasses and iPad Fold
This weekend Mark Gurman offered updates on two major new Apple products in the works: AR glasses and a foldable iPad.
Apple's AI push alone will generate three new hardware categories
The long-awaited Apple Home Hub and more will finally arrive thanks to the revamped Apple Foundation Models trained by Google Gemini. The release window is still in question, though.
Giant folding iPad may remain an unreleased experiment
While the iPhone Fold is nearing launch, the future of the often-rumored folding iPad is still in question, as it may never actually make it to consumer hands.