Apple Upgrade might’ve provided our first hint for what could change with Apple Card
This week, Apple launched Apple Upgrade, its new leasing program for most Apple products. It replaces the iPhone Upgrade Program entirely, and for the most part, it’s an incredible deal. The deal is so good that largely, there isn’t a great reason to use Apple Card Monthly Installments (ACMI) anymore. You still get 3% cash back using Apple Upgrade, similar to ACMI – and the leasing terms are a lot more generous than ACMI. You also don’t have to lease forever. At the end, you can purchase the device by paying the difference between the leasing cost and the MSRP. So, it’s left me wondering – will Apple Card Monthly Installments go away?

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Apple's Stock Drops Nearly 10%. How Will It Respond to Memory Shortage?
Apple's stock "fell just shy of 10% on Friday," reports Yahoo Finance, "after CEO Tim Cook warned about the impact of the global memory shortage on the company's business." During Apple's third quarter earnings call, Cook said the company paid significantly more for memory in the quarter and expects that to further increase in the current period. And while Apple is able to offset some of that price jump, it won't be able to tackle it all... The CEO said that iPhone and Mac sales outpaced Apple's own expectations and that a lack of flexibility in the supply chain is making it more difficult to keep up with demand. Yahoo Finance cited an investment analyst who predicts overall gross margins for Apple's iPhone could drop from 38% to 34.5%. But another analyst sees a scenario where Apple "raises iPhone prices, unit growth will slow, and as unit growth slows, so will user growth, which we think ultimately will slow Services growth." (Still, Yahoo Finance predicts Apple's new leasing program "could help address those concerns.") Apple has another controversial option, according to the blog 9to5Mac: Bloomberg reports that US senators from both sides of the aisle are urging Apple CEO Tim Cook to commit by August 21 to not using memory chips from Chinese suppliers CXMT and YMTC.... Apple is not required to obtain U.S. government approval to purchase chips from the companies, but doing so without the administration's support could expose it to significant political ramifications. Which is why, in an interview with The Wall Street Journal ahead of Apple's recent price hikes, Tim Cook said that "everything needs to be on the table," adding that "we should look at all supply...." More recently, the Journal reported that Apple's use of Chinese memory chips could extend beyond China, with the company seeking the administration's blessing to use components from CXMT and YMTC in products sold elsewhere outside the US. The report also detailed Micron's efforts to persuade the administration to reject Apple's request, arguing that allowing Chinese suppliers into Apple's supply chain could undermine domestic memory production... [Bloomberg's reported that U.S. lawmakers warned] other companies could follow Apple's lead, potentially undermining domestic memory production and planned investments in states such as Indiana, Idaho, New York, and Virginia... [T]he senators sought details about any information Apple has shared with CXMT during the component qualification process, noting that the transfer of controlled technical information to advanced chipmaking facilities in China may require a Commerce Department license. The blog MacRumors notes that Apple has already increased prices for Macs and iPads in June because of surging memory prices. Apple CEO Tim Cook said Thursday "we did it because we're in what I would characterize as a 100-year flood on memory pricing with exponential increases in memory prices." Cook did not comment on whether Apple plans to raise iPhone prices when the iPhone 18 Pro models and first foldable launch this September, but multiple analysts believe prices will go up. Cook said Apple is expecting to pay higher memory costs in the September quarter, though Apple will be able to partially offset it with lower costs on some non-memory components and a stockpile of inventory. Sky News points out that "It was Tim Cook's final earnings appearance before his retirement after 15 years at the helm of the company." Apple, which recently topped Nvidia as the most valuable listed company, has been largely spared the volatility in share price seen by chipmakers and big spenders on artificial intelligence. Apple continues to generate cash without the huge investment spending that its Wall St peers are dealing with "and that showed across most parts of the operation," said Thomas Monteiro, an analyst at Investing.com. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Apple @ Work: Apple says MacBook Neo is pulling schools away from Windows and Chromebooks
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. Apple’s latest earnings call included some K12 sales numbers around the MacBook Neo that are super interesting, considering how pricing is progressing in electronics. MacBook Neo is beginning to displace Windows and Chromebooks in K-12 in a rapid fashion.

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Overflight’ lets you glance at what planes are flying above you
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. If you’re an aviation geek, Overflight is a fun new app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV that shows you exactly what planes are flying above you, where they’re headed to, and everything else you’d like to know.

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I’m not convinced the 20th anniversary iPhone will be what we think, here’s why
Next year, the iPhone will be turning 20 – and Apple is heavily rumored to be working on a radical new design to celebrate. Many have expected this to come in the form of iPhone 19 Pro (more likely to be called iPhone 20 to align with the anniversary), but I think there’s one solid reason that it may not be delivered in that form.

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Mac Studio: Here’s what Apple has in store for this fall and beyond
Later this fall, Apple will be updating the Mac Studio for the first time since early 2025. That may be just over a year ago, but it’s significant for one main reason: the highest end Mac Studio is still M3 based, as Apple never made an Ultra version of the M4 chipset. Here’s what to expect with the next generation Mac Studio, as well as in the future.

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Today in Apple history: Macintosh SE gets supersized storage
On August 1, 1989, Apple introduced the Mac SE FDHD, which came with a versatile new SuperDrive capable of storing a massive 1.4MB of data. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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5 overlooked Mac features that save me time every day
After years of using a Mac, these overlooked macOS features have become essential to my daily workflow. They eliminate repetitive tasks. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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iOS 27 breaks 15 years of muscle memory on iPhone and iPad
Since iOS 5 in 2011, the iPhone and iPad have included Notification Center, a central place to find alerts from various apps in chronological order. Starting with iOS 27, Apple is making a major change to how users open Notification Center on iPhone and iPad. iOS 27 is currently in beta, and the behavior has changed slightly between the first two releases. However, the four developer beta and second public beta show this change will ship this fall.

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Apple weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3, Apple Studio Display $540 off, M5 MacBook Air $240 off, AirTag 2, more
Your weekend edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break is here with ongoing deals on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, AirTag 2, and a bunch more.  This weekend we are highlighting some banger deals on the official Apple refurb store, from up to $540 off Apple Studio displays, to the lowest prices around on M5 MacBook Air and M5 MacBook Pro at $300 off.  Those offers sit alongside Apple Watch Series 11 at $100 off and some notable official Apple accessories discounts from under $8. Scope it all out below. 

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Journey Nova 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station review: Simply gorgeous
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Style magazine looks Charges iPhone, Watch, AirPods 15W Qi2 iPhone charging Fast charge Apple Watch Guiding light Now in white and black Our Verdict If you value your home décor and don’t want an out-of-place ugly charger sitting by your bed or on your minimalist desk, the Journey Nova offers style-magazine looks alongside the fastest wireless charging speeds. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$139.99 Best Prices Today: Journey NOVA 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station Retailer Price Journey $139.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket We have reviewed a lot of MagSafe and compatible magnetic chargers ever since the first wireless iPhone 8 and later magnetic wireless iPhone 12. Check them out in our best MagSafe chargers roundup. Some have been useful as phone stands, some have folded into pocketable travel companions, while others have included built-in power banks to save you on the road. But few have been able to grace a bedroom nightstand or designer desk without incongruously looking exactly like something there do charge your devices. That’s where the Journey Nova stands out, and a new black model adds a touch of sultry class. Design The Journey Nova looks like no other wireless charger and is sure to grace the pages of your favorite home-style magazine. Journey has directly tried to find an “anti-tech aesthetic” that it believes will complement decors “much like a vase, chair, or pot plant might”. Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry Its 6-inch vertical hollow block gives it a feeling of both weight and lightness while taking up little space with its small footprint: 3.2 x 3.6 inches (8 x 9.2cm). The split-material—with either wood grain or what Journey calls “Sparkle Gray” below a matte Corian-like white and now black—look gives it a Skandi design identity. The look won’t be for everyone, but there’s no denying the striking pose it cuts on a desk or table. The iPhone magnetically connects to the 15W Qi2 wireless charging space above the hollow 5W Qi pad for AirPods charging. Inside that hollow is a guiding night light that can be switched on or off with a light touch under the roof. Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry At the back you can flip out the 5W Apple Watch charger module, keeping it both hidden and protected when not in use. That means each device gets as fast a wireless charge as can be got outside of Apple’s unique (iPhone 16-only) 25W MagSafe Charger. Additionally, the Apple Watch module is certified by Apple for fast Watch charging, and 5W is plenty for a swift AirPods power-up. A new black model has joined the white Nova.Journey If there anyone out there who owns an Apple Watch and AirPods but an Android phone (unlikely given the Watch doesn’t play well with Android and AirPods work best with an iPhone), Journey includes a magnetic ring to update non-MagSafe smartphones to work with Qi2. Journey Price The Journey Nova costs $139.99 / £119.99 / AU$189.99. This is not a huge extra expense on some of our favorite 3-in-1 wireless chargers such as the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe, which is more flexible but looks utilitarian in comparison to Nova. The Mophie StealthCharge 4-in-1 Wireless Charge Stand (also available as a 3-in-1) is a speedier 25W charger with a spare retractable USB-C cable for your MacBook, but it doesn’t have the interior design chic of the Nova. There are certainly cheaper 3-in-1 chargers but none would grace the style section of the Sunday newspapers with the possible exception of the squatter but still lovely Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Dock. Journey What you get is a bold, décor-friendly look allied with top-end charging tech that features just one cable to power all your mobile and wearable gadgets in a style sympathetic to the smartest homes. Journey Verdict If you value your home décor and don’t want an out-of-place ugly charger sitting by your bed or on your minimalist desk, the Journey Nova offers style-magazine looks alongside the fastest wireless charging speeds, and now a new black model if you prefer your chargers dark and moody.

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Finally, a PDF editor that doesn’t charge you every month — AcePDF is a one-time $24
Macworld TL;DR: Stop paying monthly just to edit a PDF. AcePDF Converter & Editor gives you lifetime access to conversion, editing, OCR, form creation, and document management tools for just $23.97 through August 2 (MSRP $99.99). PDFs have a special talent for becoming uncooperative the second you need to change something. Suddenly you’re converting files, taking screenshots, or signing up for yet another subscription just to move a paragraph. AcePDF Converter & Editor fixes that problem with an all-in-one toolkit, and a lifetime license is on sale for just $23.97 through August 2 (MSRP $99.99). Convert PDFs into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, and more without wrecking the formatting. Built-in OCR lets you pull editable text from scanned documents, while editing tools make it easy to merge, split, compress, annotate, password-protect, and organize files in just a few clicks. It now fully supports both Windows and Mac, including Apple Silicon. It’s easy to see why it’s popular, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot. If PDFs are part of your daily workflow, this is one of those tools you’ll wonder how you managed without. Get a lifetime license to AcePDF Converter & Editor for just $23.97 through August 2 (MSRP $99.99). AcePDF Converter & Editor: Lifetime LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Apple’s iPhone hits record 49% global smartphone revenue share in Q2 2026
Apple's iPhone captured its highest-ever second-quarter global smartphone revenue share of 49% in Q2 2026, according to… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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9to5Mac Overtime 075: Thoughts on Apple Upgrade
Fernando and Jeff discuss Apple Upgrade in depth, including Apple’s motivation, the major players involved, how it may affect the used and refurbished market, and how it might open up the company’s upcoming foldable iPhone to a much wider audience. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring an Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade security tools that help you manage credentials with confidence. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

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Apple TV drops full San Diego Comic-Con panels for Silo, Dark Matter, Widow’s Bay, more
Apple TV’s YouTube channel has shared the full panels for Matchbox The Movie, Widow’s Bay, Dark Matter, Mayday, and Silo, from its first-ever Hall H takeover at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Watch them below.

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Apple loses some $400 billion in a single trading day
Apple shares dropped nearly 10% on Friday following a disappointing outlook that highlighted the company’s struggles to secure enough components amid an AI-driven data center boom straining global supply chains. The decline represents the stock’s worst single-day performance since the pandemic-driven selloff in March 2020. It erases some $400 billion from Apple’s market capitalization and […] The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Nearly half of smartphone revenue goes to Apple despite 23% shipment share
Apple captured 49% of global smartphone revenue in the second quarter despite accounting for only 23% of shipments, showing how much more money the iPhone generates per device than competing smartphones.iPhone 17 ProThe company's iPhone revenue climbed 22% year over year in the second quarter, the fastest increase among the five largest brands, according to preliminary data from Counterpoint Research. Its share of global smartphone revenue reached a second-quarter record of 49%, up from 44% a year earlier.Apple's growth came from higher shipments and a more expensive sales mix. Counterpoint's latest report estimated that shipments rose 13% from a year earlier, while Apple's average selling price increased 8% to $946.Counterpoint attributed the performance to sustained demand for the iPhone 17 lineup, particularly the base iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Demand for the two models helped keep Apple's product mix concentrated on premium devices without requiring the steep price increases imposed by some competitors. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Another iPhone 17 Pro plummets from plane, and found intact
A Canadian artist dropped her iPhone 17 Pro from a plane at 3,600 feet, then found it sitting face-up and virtually untouched in a canola field. Here's why this is more common than you'd think.iPhone 17 Pro survives 3,600-foot fall from a planeHeather Cline, a mixed-media artist from Saskatchewan, Canada, routinely takes to the skies with her husband, David, in their small plane. The goal is to gain inspiration for her artwork, which often depicts the Canadian landscape from aerial perspectives.Recently, during an outing above Regina, Heather decided to use her new iPhone 17 Pro to help gather inspiration for a new project. Her husband wasn't so sure about her choice. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple slides after supply shortages hurt sales forecast
Apple tumbled in late trading after component shortages weighed on the company’s sales forecast, signaling that industrywide supply… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Inside Beats lab: Outside Apple, because AirPods can't do everything well
Apple has spent 12 years strengthening Beats without folding it into AirPods, preserving a separate brand that can reach Android users, compete at lower prices, and sell products that wouldn't fit under Apple's own name. Here's what it looks like inside the Beats lab.Beats headphonesThe strategy emerged from a rare look inside Beats' Culver City operations. Executives described how the company combines its original design and marketing culture with Apple's engineering resources.Apple completed its $3 billion acquisition in 2014. Many employees who worked at Beats before the deal remain with the company.Matthew Costello, Apple's vice president of hardware engineering, told TechRadar that Beats was developed to complement AirPods rather than duplicate them. The company sells colorful headphones, fitness-focused earbuds and lower-cost products with support for both Apple and Google platforms. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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