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- Thursday May 07
- 10:48 pmMore refunds possible for Apple as Trump's 10% global tariffs found illegal too
The nearly universal 10% tariffs enacted by Trump have been declared illegal, pending appeal, so Apple may get even more cost reduction across its supply chain and additional refunds.Liberation Day tariffs and their follow up are both illegalThe so-called "Liberation Day" on April 2, 2025 hit Apple's supply chain like a ton of bricks. A year later, those "reciprocal" tariffs were declared illegal and new global tariffs were put in place immediately.President Trump attempted to utilize a never-before-used provision to enact the 10% tariffs without congressional approval, but that has backfired. On Thursday, the Court of International Trade has found those new global tariffs were also illegal. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:22 pmApple expands environmental initiatives in India with new partnerships
Apple announced today an expansion of its environmental initiatives in India, with three projects focused on clean energy, plastic pollution, and green entrepreneurship. Here are the details. more…09:34 pmTrump set to invite Tim Cook and other CEOs to upcoming China trip
Semafor reports that Tim Cook is among the CEOs likely to be invited to an upcoming trip to China. Whether he goes could shape his remaining months as Apple’s CEO. Here are the details. more…09:30 pmAttention investors: Apple’s MacBook Neo is bigger than you think
Apple unveiled its new budget-friendly laptop, the MacBook Neo, in March — welcome news for investors. Starting at $599 with… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:27 pm9to5Mac Daily: May 7, 2026 – MacBook Neo production rumors, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Make your life easier with Bitwarden, featuring a secure, open source password manager with end-to-end encryption and seamless autofill across all your devices. more…09:22 pmLogitech announces two new keyboard cases for iPad
Logitech today iPad (10th generation): the Rugged Combo 4c and Rugged Combo 4c Touch. In a press release, Logitech touts that these new cases offer a “fully sealed keyboard and a versatile USB-C port that enables students to charge iPad and use a wired headset at the same time.” more…09:11 pmAirPods Ultra could be Apple’s first AI device
Look ahead to AirPods Ultra, featuring cameras for enhanced awareness in a new era of AI-friendly wearables. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:47 pmApple CEO Tim Cook expected to get invite to go to China with Trump
President Trump wants to show off the executives he has behind him on a trip to China, where he will discuss trade with President Xi Jinping. Still-CEO Tim Cook is rumored to be among the invitees.Apple CEO Tim Cook knows how to manage political environmentsIf there's one well-understood policy held by the Trump administration, it's to show up when requested. One of the few times that Apple CEO Tim Cook didn't show up resulted in a special tariff just for iPhones in May 2025.It's time for Cook to pick up the phone again, as President Trump is headed to China to speak to President Xi Jinping about trade. The discussions will likely be of little relevance to Apple, according to a report from Semafor, but Trump likes to have powerful individuals surround him on such trips. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:42 pmApple showcases four new MAMI shorts shot on the iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple has published an in-depth look at four emerging filmmakers who used iPhone 17 Pro Max to shoot new short films as part of the latest MAMI Select: Filmed on iPhone program. Watch them below. more…08:38 pmNew Pride wallpapers, $599 Mac mini goes away, Apple earnings call tidbits
Benjamin and Chance give their opinions on the new Pride wallpaper and watch band lineup for 2026, as well as talk about a new watch face supposedly coming with watchOS 27. Also, in our seemingly-recurring segment on Mac desktop supply constraints, Apple stopped selling the $599 Mac mini altogether this week. Also, the company shares some curious tidbits about its future strategy in its first quarterly earnings call to feature incoming CEO John Ternus. And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple loves to talk about the customer satisfaction numbers for its products, but we give our personal takes on how the product lines stack up. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Bartender: Organize and control your Mac’s menu bar so it stays clean and uncluttered. Visit macbartender.com/happyhour and use code HAPPYHOUR to save 10% on Bartender 6. Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by IM8: Go to IM8HEALTH.com/happyhour and use code happyhour to get a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, and 10% off your order. more…08:36 pmApple’s rumored camera-equipped AirPods are for Siri, not for you
Macworld The latest report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman describes that the oft-rumored “AirPods with cameras” are nearing completion. He says the product has reached a new milestone, and is now in the late stages of development, where the prototypes have the “near-final design and capabilities.” This is the point where they make a few final tweaks and adjustments and finalize the software before entering production. The next stage is Product Validation Testing, where a limited production run is made and used for internal testing before being announced and sold to customers. Of course, the product hasn’t yet been announced and could still be cancelled or delayed. However, given the stage of development they’re at, they could be on shelves by the end of the year—assuming the new Siri launch goes according to plan. Apple has to be happy with the quality of the new Visual Intelligence features before bringing these AirPods to market. The new Siri, now expected to be part of the OS 27 updates, is reportedly a central component of these AirPods, because that’s what the cameras are for. According to Gurman’s report, the cameras are located on each earbud stem, which will be slightly longer than the current AirPods Pro, and provide low-res information for Siri, rather than being designed to take photos or videos for users. They would allow you to simply look at things and ask Siri about them, from looking at a bunch of ingredients and asking what meal you could make (a scenario AI companies seem obsessed with for some reason), using landmarks when giving directions, or adding information from a poster to your calendar. Essentially, it’s the same experience you would get invoking Visual Intelligence on your iPhone, without having to pull out your phone, hold it up to something, and take a picture. These new AirPods will appear similar to AirPods Pro 3, but with longer stems to accommodate the cameras and a visible LED light that will illuminate when visual data is being uploaded to the cloud. We don’t know what these AirPods will cost or Apple will call them, but might we suggest AirPods Ultra? Gurman says they have been in development for around four years and are part of a wave of AI-centered products, which include a pin/pendant and smart glasses as well. The new AirPods are further along in development than those.08:30 pmThis single-step Apple Shortcut might quickly become your new favorite
Apple’s Shortcuts app offers tremendous power, especially with iOS 26’s additions around AI. But my own most-used shortcuts tend to be extremely simple, including one shared by Quinn Nelson for opening an app’s settings. more…08:29 pmSharePlay is not why co-streaming app Rave was kicked off the App Store
Rave has had very poor user content moderation for years, so Apple booted it off the App Store. Now, it's suing Apple, but it's not telling the whole story.Image Credit: RaveIn August 2025, Apple had removed Rave from its App Store. According to Rave, Apple never gave the developers the exact reason for doing so."11.4 million users locked out," reads SaveRave.com, "Apple disabled Sign in with Apple for Rave, locking users out of accounts they'd used for years." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:00 pmRave sues Apple in five countries over App Store removal
Rave Inc., the developer of the popular cross-platform co-viewing app Rave, has filed antitrust lawsuits against Apple in the United States,… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:29 pmApple Notes is a killer app, and iOS 27’s rumored upgrade excites me for more
Apple Notes has long been one of my most-used apps, and iOS 27 is rumored to add a powerful new capability that I know will quickly become a go-to feature for me. more…07:23 pmNew Philips Hue Sports Live software syncs smart lights to the action
In time for the World Cup, new Philips Hue Sports Live software can sync smart lights to action onscreen, no hardware setup required. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:12 pmFormula 1 Apple TV switch didn't get the fan backlash executives feared
Apple and Formula 1 executives say streaming races on Apple TV has boosted U.S. viewership and engagement, easing fears that the switch from ESPN would drive fans away.Apple has big plans for its F1 streaming service. Image source: AppleLiberty Media CEO Derek Chang said that Formula 1 hasn't faced the "outlash" executives feared after shifting U.S. broadcast rights to Apple TV in 2026. Chang reported stronger engagement, higher viewership, and positive consumer reaction during early race weekends despite the transition from traditional cable distribution."The initial results have been promising," Chang said during a Wall Street analyst call. He credited Apple's "tech-forward platform" and new viewing tools, including multiview layouts, data feeds, and onboard camera features, for helping create a more immersive Formula 1 experience.The comments arrive just months after Apple replaced ESPN as Formula 1's exclusive U.S. broadcaster under a five-year agreement reportedly worth between $140 million and $160 million annually. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:00 pmApple doubles MacBook Neo production, orders fresh batch of A18 Pro chips
Apple has been facing a welcome dilemma: surging demand for the MacBook Neo has far exceeded expectations. Hence, the company… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:53 pmAirPods Pro with cameras probably aren't arriving in 2026, but they are close
While a release date still isn't clear, Apple's AI-enhanced AirPods Pro with cameras may be closer to release than recently rumored, but later than original rumors about the product expected.New AirPods Pro with cameras are expected to look like AirPods Pro 3, shown hereThe report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman on Thursday afternoon claims that there are prototypes with a near-final design working and being tested. They are said to be in the design validation (DVT) testing stage.DVT is the second to last step before production, with the phase of testing generally lasting three to six months. The next stage is production validation test (PVT) units, where the devices are manufactured in larger quantities to test assembly procedures. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:43 pmApple hits milestone in development of AirPods with cameras: report
Apple just reached a major milestone in its development of AirPods with cameras, a new report says. Bloomberg reports today that Apple’s work on AirPods with built-in cameras has “entered a phase where prototypes feature a near-final design and capabilities.” more…