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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 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.
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 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
Mac lineup is doing so well that Apple can't keep up with demand
Apple CEO Tim Cook is thrilled at how well the new Mac lineup is doing, but that isn't good news for anyone looking to score a Mac mini.
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.
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.
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.
Grab Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 32GB RAM for $1,399, plus save on every model
Save on every new M5 MacBook Air today, with a 32GB RAM spec dropping to $1,399.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Today is the last day to save $250 on Apple's new M5 Pro MacBook Pro, best price ever
Today is the final day to grab the lowest price on record for Apple's 2026 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip.
Intel responds to MacBook Neo with 21% faster chip intended for similar devices
AppleΓÇÖs launch of the MacBook Neo ΓÇô and especially the incredible price/performance balance ΓÇô sent shockwaves through the Windows world....
Notepad++ Code Editor Comes to Mac After 20-Year Wait
The popular Notepad++ coding editor is now available as a native macOS app, following a successful open-source community port of the original Windows codebase. The Notepad replacement runs as a universal binary, so it works on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs. Notepad++ has been one of the most popular text editors on Windows for more than 20 years.
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.
M4 vs. M5 MacBook Air Buyer's Guide
Apple last month announced a new MacBook Air, introducing the M5 chip, faster wireless connectivity, double the base storage, and a more capable charger, while simultaneously discontinuing the M4 model. So how does the new machine compare? The M5 MacBook Air starts at $1,099 for the 13-inch model and $1,299 for the 15-inch, a $100 increase over the equivalent M4 models.
Amazon slashes $200 off M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro with month-end deal
Pick up Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max for $3,699 thanks to a triple-digit price cut at Amazon.
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...
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Hands-on: Satechi CubeDock packs Thunderbolt 5 and NVMe storage in a Mac mini-like design [Video]
SatechiΓÇÖs CubeDock combines Thunderbolt 5 speeds with built-in NVMe storage in a Mac mini-style design for modern desk setups.