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Apple again the World's Most Valuable Company as shares hit new all-time closing and intraday highs

In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. (AAPL) rose $3.89 to $336.91 to hit a new all-time closing high. Apple’s all-time intraday high was also set today at $339.57. Apple’s 52-week low stands at $201.50. Today’s trading volume for AAPL shares was 45,246,885 versus Apple’s average trading volume of 55,382,396 shares. Apple’s PE Ratio currently stands at 40.79. Apple currently has a market…

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Apple TV unveils trailer for sci-fi thriller 'Dark Matter' season two

The second season of “Dark Matter” premieres Friday, August 28 on Apple TV. On Saturday, in San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H, the stars and creative team behind Apple TV’s critically acclaimed sci-fi thriller “Dark Matter” unveiled the trailer for the upcoming second season. Based on the blockbuster novel by bestselling author Blake Crouch — who also created the series and serves as showrunner —…

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Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.6

macOS Tahoe 26.6 Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.6, a minor point update to the current macOS operating system that launched in September 2025. The update arrives roughly a month after macOS Tahoe 26.5.2 and follows an extended period of developer and public beta testing. macOS Tahoe (version 26) is the twenty-second major release of Apple’s desktop operating system and the successor to macOS…

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Apple brings AppleCare One to the UK, streamlining coverage

Apple brings AppleCare One to the UK, giving customers a new way to cover multiple Apple products with one simple plan. Apple on Monday announced AppleCare One — a new way for customers to protect multiple Apple devices under one simple plan — is available in the UK. Starting at £16.99 per month, AppleCare One covers up to three products, with the flexibility to add more at any time for £4.99 per…

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Apple Original Films unveils trailer for 'Matchbox The Movie,' starring John Cena

John Cena stars in “Matchbox The Movie,” premiering October 9 on Apple TV. This weekend in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con, Apple Original Films unveiled the trailer for the upcoming action feature “Matchbox The Movie” starring John Cena, premiering globally on Apple TV on Friday, October 9th. Inspired by the iconic Mattel toys, “Matchbox The Movie” is an action-packed, globe-trotting adventure…

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Options prices currently imply an almost 4% move for Apple after July 30 earnings report

The U.S. stock market has been stuck in a two-month rut amid rising bond yields and disappointing earnings from Alphabet and Tesla, leaving bulls searching for a catalyst. Apple stands out as the only stock among the ten largest in the S&P 500 trading near an all-time high, CNBC reports. After months of stagnation, Apple shares have climbed about 20% from their late-June low and recently traded…

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Apple TV releases first teaser for cyberpunk series 'Neuromancer'

Callum Turner makes a surprise virtual appearance during Apple TV’s San Diego Comic-Con panel to debut the first teaser for the highly anticipated science fiction series “Neuromancer,” premiering globally on Apple TV on January 22, 2027. Saturday at Apple TV’s San Diego Comic-Con panel, Callum Turner made a surprise virtual appearance to unveil the first teaser for the highly anticipated new…

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Apple preps major Apple Watch refresh, full Mac overhaul, new device leasing program, and Ford Maps partnership

Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3. Apple is advancing several key product and service initiatives beyond its smart glasses efforts, according to details shared in Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter. These include refreshed Apple Watch models heading into late-stage testing, a comprehensive update across its entire Mac lineup to meet AI-driven demand,…

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After Meta Ray-Bans 'Pervert Glasses,' Apple's smart glasses must focus on privacy

Ray-Ban Meta glasses Apple’s long-rumored smart glasses face a steep uphill battle that has little to do with hardware specs or AI capabilities. The real obstacle is the privacy stigma attached to the entire category — one largely created by Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, which critics have derisively labeled “pervert glasses.” According to Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman in the Power On newsletter,…

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Apple stock surges over 3% on analyst upgrades, China AI approval, and pre-earnings optimism

Apple shares surged roughly 3.53% on Friday, closing at $333.02 after closing the prior day at $321.66. This moved the stock closer to recent record highs and pushed its market cap at $4.891 trillion. Main drivers Several factors appear to have fueled the move amid a mixed-to-weaker broader market (with pressure on some chip and other tech stocks): • Analyst support and price target increases:…

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Apple preps next-gen MacBook Neo with A19 Pro chip, more memory, and new colors amid broader Mac overhaul

Apple’s MacBook Neo in Citrus Apple is developing an updated MacBook Neo featuring more memory, an upgraded A19 Pro chip, and additional color options as part of a wide-ranging refresh of its entire Mac lineup, according to a Bloomberg News report by Mark Gurman. The original MacBook Neo, Apple’s budget-friendly entry-level laptop launched in March 2026, quickly became a huge hit. It debuted at…

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Apple's foldable iPhone to grab 25% of foldable smartphone sales this year - Counterpoint Research

3D render claiming to depict Apple’s first foldable iPhone (image: Jon Prosser) Apple is poised to make one of the most impressive debuts in recent smartphone history. According to Counterpoint Research’s latest forecast, the company’s first foldable iPhone is expected to capture a remarkable 25% share of global foldable smartphone shipments in 2026 — its very first year (really, quarter) in the…

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$250 million Siri delay settlement approved: Apple to pay select iPhone buyers

Still from an iPhone 16 ad touting Apple Intelligence Siri features A U.S. judge has given preliminary approval to Apple’s $250 million settlement of a class action lawsuit over the delayed launch of advanced, personalized Siri features that the company had heavily advertised. Eligible U.S. owners of the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, and all iPhone 16 models purchased between June 10, 2024 and March…

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Apple leans on component suppliers to keep down prices of next-gen iPhones

Apple is pressing its OLED panel suppliers for a substantial price reduction on displays destined for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max, as soaring memory chip costs force the company to seek savings elsewhere in its bill of materials. According to a report from Korean outlet The Elec, Apple has proposed paying around $70 per OLED panel for the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Industry estimates indicate the…

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How Apple TV became an awards magnet

Apple TV Apple TV has come a long way since its uneven 2019 launch, transforming into a prestige powerhouse with 89 Emmy nominations this year — trailing only HBO Max and Netflix. From early misfires to critical darlings like “Widow’s Bay,” “Pluribus,” “Shrinking,” “Slow Horses,” and “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” the streamer has refined its approach by betting on bold, idiosyncratic…

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Intel’s AI chip boom sparks rally; Apple deal rumors add extra buzz

Intel forecast stronger-than-expected third-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday, fueled by surging demand for its data-center CPUs amid the agentic AI boom. Shares jumped more than 5% after hours as the company also raised its 2026 capital-spending plans, while lingering hopes of a high-profile manufacturing partnership with Apple continue to intrigue investors. Reuters: ‎ Intel expects…

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Apple’s wafer-thin iPhone Air MagSafe Battery is 40 percent off

The new iPhone Air MagSafe Battery has a thin and light design that magnetically attaches to the back of iPhone Air to extend battery life during busier days. Apple’s wafer-thin iPhone Air MagSafe Battery is currently available at a significant discount — 40% off, dropping from its regular $99 price to $59 at Amazon. This official Apple accessory is designed as a slim, seamless power extension…

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