SCOTUS sets hearing date for Apple’s appeal in Epic Games case
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SCOTUS sets hearing date for Apple’s appeal in Epic Games case

The U.S. Supreme Court has set oral arguments for Apple’s appeal in its dispute with Epic Games on January 11, 2027. The case stems from a 2020 lawsuit after Epic’s Fortnite was removed for using an alternative payment system. A 2021 district‑court ruling forced Apple to let developers link to external purchases but barred the company from charging commissions on those links. Apple later imposed a 27% fee and presentation limits, which the court deemed contempt of the original [...]
Apple releases new tvOS 27.2 build ahead of updated Apple TV 4K launch [U]
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Apple releases new tvOS 27.2 build ahead of updated Apple TV 4K launch [U]

Apple issued a new tvOS 27.2 build (24K154) exclusively for the upcoming fourth‑generation Apple TV 4K, which is slated for a November 13 launch and starts at $299. The build follows last week’s universal tvOS 27.2 release (24K122) that added a Shuffle screen‑saver option, finer photo‑selection controls, and American and British Sign Language support for select titles. While Apple has not published separate release notes, insiders on X reported that the new build unlocks Siri AI on the fourth‑generation device—a capability previously [...]
Apple still can’t meet iPhone Duo demand, and Ternus won’t say when it will
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Apple still can’t meet iPhone Duo demand, and Ternus won’t say when it will

Apple CEO John Ternus used the company’s Q4 earnings call on Nov. 2 to confront two headline‑making issues: a persistent shortage of the new iPhone Duo foldable and the rollout of a rebuilt Siri. The Duo sold out online and sparked lines at stores in October, yet Ternus said Apple cannot yet predict when supply will meet demand, noting a “very small percentage” of units have returned for cracked screens and are being replaced. He also cited an AI‑driven [...]
Apple reports Q4 2026 earnings: $114.5 billion in revenue, up 12% [Charts]
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Apple reports Q4 2026 earnings: $114.5 billion in revenue, up 12% [Charts]

Apple announced its fiscal fourth‑quarter 2026 results, posting $114.5 billion in revenue, a 12 percent increase year over year, and net profit of $30.71 billion. Earnings per share rose to $2.10, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $1.95. The company highlighted record iPhone sales and an all‑time high in Services revenue, driven by new subscriptions and AI‑enhanced offerings. Operating cash flow reached $28 billion, enabling a $28 billion share‑return program. CEO John Ternus previewed the upcoming “iPhone Duo” and the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max line, describing [...]
Apple’s latest giant education deal: 170,000 MacBook Neo to Philippines
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Apple’s latest giant education deal: 170,000 MacBook Neo to Philippines

Apple announced that 170,000 MacBook Neo laptops have been sold to students and teachers in the Philippines, marking one of its largest education‑sector deals. The Neo, introduced in March 2026, is the first MacBook to use the A18 Pro iPhone chip and was initially priced at $499 for education buyers before a price hike to $649 in October. Despite the increase, it remains the cheapest MacBook available directly from Apple, with the 256 GB model now costing about [...]
John Ternus addresses iPhone Duo supply constraints, display issue
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John Ternus addresses iPhone Duo supply constraints, display issue

Apple posted record fourth‑quarter earnings that beat Wall Street forecasts, but its newest product, the iPhone Duo, was absent from the results because the device launched after the reporting period. In a Reuters interview, Apple senior vice president John Ternus said the foldable’s supply remains constrained and the company cannot yet predict when demand will match production. Current Apple Store estimates still list late‑January shipments, unchanged since pre‑orders sold out on October 16. Ternus also confirmed that [...]
Over 2.5 billion active devices gives Apple Services a massive audience
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Over 2.5 billion active devices gives Apple Services a massive audience

Apple announced that its global installed base has exceeded 2.5 billion active devices, a milestone confirmed by CEO John Ternus during the November 2 earnings call. The count, which aggregates iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches and other products, marks an increase of roughly 150 million since the 2.35 billion reported in 2025. While Apple did not disclose a more precise figure, the growth underpins its Services segment, which posted a record $31.57 billion in the September quarter, up nearly 10 % year‑over‑year. The [...]