en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:18:32 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/04/30/any-tariff-refund-apple-gets-will-be-reinvested-into-us-manufacturing?utm_source=rss

Construction is ongoing - Image Credit: Apple

In almost an afterthought at the end of the earnings conference call, Cook made a big announcement. Beyond just going through the recently-announced motions and filing for that tariff refund, Apple has a plan.

While there were no specifics, and nobody left to follow up the statement, Apple will invest what it gets back into US manufacturing.


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A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: Samsung

The consumer tech industry is struggling to deal with the cost of memory, with supplies choked by the extreme demand of AI infrastructure build-outs. While Apple has managed to stop the cost impacting the price of its products so far, even it has its limits.

Asked on the analyst conference call following its Q2 financial results release, incumbent CEO Tim Cook has revealed that pricing has affected the company's bottom line.


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iPhone 17 demand will help carry Apple through Q3

Apple just had a record-breaking March quarter that brought in $111.2 billion in revenue. It seems that momentum won't be slowing going into Q3.

Apple Chief Financial Officer Kevan Parekh shared forward-looking statements for Q3 2026 that estimate up to 14% to 17% growth year-over-year. That would mean growth from 2025's $94 billion up to $110 billion for 2026.


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iPhone 17e helped drive demand in Q2

The US government went through a period of upheaval in 2025 thanks to the new administration's aggressive, random, and now illegal tariffs. While not much has improved in that regard, the relationship between the US and China has improved somewhat in the intervening year.

According to Apple CEO Tim Cook on CNBC, that improved relationship with China was a positive development, but not the drive. He claims it is that "the product has really resonated with the customer."


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Tim Cook suspects Mac mini supply constraints into fall 2026

Apple's had a great quarter as far as Mac is concerned. And not just with returning Apple fans, but new to Mac users, too.

On Thursday, ahead of the April quarterly earnings call, Cook told CNBC:


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Apple posts its latest earnings results

"Today Apple is proud to report our best March quarter ever, with revenue of $111.2 billion and double-digit growth across every geographic segment," CEO Tim Cook said. "iPhone achieved a March quarter revenue record, fueled by such extraordinary demand for the iPhone 17 lineup."

Results for the quarter ended March 28, 2026, beat expectations, with earnings per share of $2.01, up 22% year over year. The company posted growth across every geographic segment, with iPhone revenue setting a March-quarter record on demand for the iPhone 17 lineup, while Services reached a new all-time high.


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Current Apple CEO Tim Cook [left], CFO Kevan Parekh [right]

The second quarter of Apple's financial calendar has ended, and is usually a fairly quiet affair following the blockbuster first-quarter figures. For 2026, Q2 has a fair bit of expected spice, due to the John Ternus announcement.

In the quarter, Apple's revenue hit $111.2 billion, up from the $95.4 billion reported in the year-ago quarter.


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Save on every M5 MacBook Air, with a $100 discount on a 32GB RAM config - Image credit: Apple

Apple Premier Partner Expercom is running a sale on every M5 MacBook Air, with this 13-inch configuration with 32GB of RAM and 512GB of storage marked down to $1,399 after a $100 discount.

Save on every M5 MacBook Air


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Apple colors return to Porsche

The livery revives the rainbow-striped look of a 1980 Porsche 935, marking the 75th anniversary of Porsche Motorsport and the 50th anniversary of Apple. It will appear on May 3 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

Porsche based the look on a Dick Barbour Racing Porsche 935 K3 that carried Apple branding during the 1980 season, including an entry at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Both factory-entered 963 cars will wear it for the fourth round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, limiting the tribute to a single race.

Oliver Schusser, Vice President Apple Music, Sports and Beats, said the collaboration continues a relationship that began in 1980, when a Porsche race car first carried its logo. The companies are using Laguna Seca to reconnect with today's motorsport program, but the change is limited to branding.


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Reid Wiseman looks back at Earth through Orion's cabin window during Artemis II. Credit: NASA

Astronauts aboard Orion captured images throughout the Artemis II mission, including selfies, eclipse shots, and views of Earth through the spacecraft's forward windows, with some images taken on an iPhone 17 Pro Max. One image titled "Thinking of You, Earth" shows a crew member silhouetted against the planet as Orion moved deeper into cislunar space.

The timeline, recently published, shows life inside the cabin, including floating group shots, strapped-in seating positions, and handheld images in microgravity. It spans multiple points in the flight alongside imagery from dedicated cameras, including Nikon systems and GoPros mounted on Orion.

Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch take a selfie inside Orion during Artemis II. Credit: NASA

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'Tetris' in a new Japanese arcade setting | Image credit: Resolution Games

Tetris may not be the first video game, but it's hard to think of any other franchise that is as iconic. In fact, Tetris ranks number two on the best-selling video game franchise list, seconded only to everyone's favorite plumber, Mario.

And now you can relive the magic of classic Tetris on the Apple Vision Pro, thanks to Retrocade.


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Siri's AI revamp is only a part of Apple's strategy with iOS 27

We're only a few weeks away from WWDC 2026, so the internal leaks have begun in earnest. While I'm sure Apple Intelligence and AI will play a major role at the event, I also expect Apple to respect its user base.

Unless something dramatic has changed at Apple, and no, I'm not talking about a CEO transition, I doubt Apple's stance on AI has shifted. Ever since its first big AI event at WWDC 2024, Apple has made it clear that it views AI as a tool that should be in the background and on device.


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Using Apple Intelligence in Shortcuts

Shortcuts has always been one of Apple's most useful tools. It gives you ways to automate tasks and control your devices.

With Apple Intelligence in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26, it's becoming even more flexible. Now it can handle jobs like generating alt text or building meal plans from your grocery list.


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Iodyne Pro Data 24TB

It's not every day we get a second loaner for a review product years after the fact.

The market has changed, workflows have changed, since we first reviewed the Iodyne Pro Data. Video workflows are getting bigger and bigger with 8K HDR 3D, and so forth. A single iPod like the Lord of the Rings dailies were shuttled around on are a thing of the past.


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Apple's smart glasses will support gestures, per multiple sources.

Claims of Apple working on smart glasses date back to 2015, with analysts predicting a 2026 or 2027 release even before the Apple Vision Pro made its debut at WWDC 2023. Since then, we've continued to see new rumors about smart glasses development efforts, hardware, and features.

A MacRumors report has effectively reiterated previously rumored hardware claims, while also suggesting the device will support hand gestures. The claim about gestures aligns with what analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in June 2025.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Apple Vision Pro isn't dead

Whenever Apple releases a new product category, there seems to be this industry drive to find its weak points and jab at it until it dies. Apple Vision Pro may not be a blockbuster, but it is the entry point to Spatial Computing, which Apple still believes to be its future.

According to a report from MacRumors, Apple Vision Pro hardware as it stands in April 2026 may truly be dead. The story suggests that Apple has likely given up on the platform due to a lack of consumer interest after the M5 update.


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Visual Intelligence on an iPhone is set to be upgraded.

Apple is widely expected to be bringing more AI functionality to the iPhone during WWDC 2026, including a much-delayed update to Siri. Now, it seems that the Siri revision will also extend to the camera app in iOS 27.

According to sources of Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, there will be a new Siri mode joining the existing photo and video modes inside the camera app. The idea is that users can toggle the mode and take a photograph, which can then be used as part of a query to ChatGPT or Siri itself.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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MagSafe battery pack

A post on Chinese social platform Weibo claims Apple is internally debating whether future iPhones should continue including MagSafe and presents it as a design compromise. The claim sounds plausible at first as Apple explores thinner designs and new form factors.

But a closer look at how MagSafe fits into the iPhone shows the argument does not hold up. The claim centers on the idea that magnets force meaningful tradeoffs in hardware design, an argument that falls apart under closer inspection.


Rumor Score: 💩 B#$&(*it


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Save $250 on 2026 14-inch MacBook Pro today only - Image credit: Apple

B&H Photo has slashed Apple's new 14-inch MacBook Pro, with the standard M5 Pro model falling to $1,949 thanks to a $200 instant discount paired with a $50 in-cart coupon.

Buy M5 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,949


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F1 Miami Grand Prix

Apple TV will carry every session, including practice, qualifying, and the race, with live and on-demand access through the Apple TV app. Coverage includes up to 30 simultaneous live feeds with onboard cameras, timing data, and a Driver Tracker that shows the full field in real time.

A dedicated Podium feed follows the top three drivers throughout each session. Multiview lets viewers build custom layouts or select preset viewing options across supported devices.


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John Ternus will be Apple's next CEO in September

The arrival of John Ternus as Apple CEO in September will be a big event for Apple, but it will also include some tough early choices. Some that will affect how Apple's massive supply chain operates in the future.

At present, Apple is dealing with the industry-wide problem of memory pricing, with RAM skyrocketing in cost and affecting the price of electronics in general. So far, Apple has managed to insulate itself from the problem through strategic contracts with suppliers, but it won't last forever.


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Epic's '1984' ad depicting Apple as Big Brother

The Apple vs Epic saga is years long and could easily fill a book at this point, but it hasn't ended yet. The latest update comes after Apple won a stay against going back to the Circuit Court as it appealed the Supreme Court.

That stay was short-lived, as Epic immediately appealed the stay and 9to5Mac shared that it has won. The US Ninth Circuit Court has reversed the stay it placed on enforcing a mandate that would require Apple to return to court and work with Epic on deciding what commission would be fair.


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Getting Markdown in and out of Notes is incredibly easy with iOS 26

The Notes app has come preinstalled on all iPhones since the first one launched in 2007. But in recent years, it's received some significant updates, and the release of iOS 26 was no different.

One of the key updates means that people who write in Markdown can now more easily import and export their notes.


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Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K review

Keychron continues to pump out new keyboards at a breakneck pace. The Q1 Ultra 8K is the latest model to sit at the top of Keychron's lineup, replacing the Max.

I've reviewed a lot of Keychron's keyboards, and with the exception of the unique Q3 Pro SE, I believe the Q1 series is my favorite layout. I love that it has all the keys I need while remaining compact yet dense.


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Apple TV gets six nominations across three properties

Apple TV debuted in 2019 with a handful of exclusive, original shows and films. While it took some time for it to gain momentum, it is regularly celebrated across the awards industry.

The latest nominations come from the Gotham Television Awards, which will be held on June 1. Three Apple TV shows received six nominations total.


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The Apple Vision Pro has proven to be a useful tool for cataract surgery.

Priced at $3500, the Apple Vision Pro was never going to be a hit consumer product. Still, Apple's spatial computing device has found limited success in the healthcare industry, a market the company had in mind from the get-go.

Surgeons have praised the Apple Vision Pro for its high-resolution images and ergonomics. The headset has been used in all sorts of medical and surgical procedures, including colonoscopies, a shoulder arthroscopy, and it's now even proven to be useful for cataract surgeries.


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The existing Clean Up tool comes to the Photos app

Apparently, Apple is developing a new suite of tools powered by Apple Intelligence. The tools, which will be made available on iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, are slated for release this fall, according to Bloomberg.

Currently, Apple only offers a single AI-powered feature: Clean Up. The feature has debuted to somewhat mixed reviews, with some users complaining that it often creates artifacts or fills areas with inaccurate detail.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/04/28/apple-is-gearing-up-to-overhaul-the-photos-app-with-ai-tools-in-ios-27 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:08:07 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/04/28/tim-cook-attends-white-house-as-king-charles-iii-visits-the-us?utm_source=rss Tim Cook has paid a visit to the White House as President Donald Trump greets the UK monarch, King Charles III.

Tim Cook during a previous White House visit to meet President Donald Trump

King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the UK are conducting their first state visit to the United States. As part of the welcome, the pair arrived at the White House with a formal reception, including crowds and a speech from President Trump, as well as an address to Congress and a state dinner.

For such a big occasion, you would expect the attendance of many leaders from across the United States. Obviously, that also includes Tim Cook, who is still CEO of Apple until September.


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Save $200 on Apple's M5 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch.

Amazon's month-end 2026 MacBook Pro sale is in effect, with triple-digit savings on multiple models. This M5 Max 16-inch configuration is enticing at $200 off, bringing the price down to $3,699.

Buy 16" MacBook Pro M5 Max for $3,699


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Image Credit: Apple TV

In season 4, Ted makes his way back to Richmond to coach a second-division women's football team. The task will challenge both Ted and his team, encouraging them to take chances they never thought they would.

In preparation, Apple TV has shared a minute-long teaser, in addition to finally giving us a premiere date: August 5.


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Adobe Firefly AI | Image credit: Adobe

Allow me to pull back the curtain on the inner workings of AppleInsider, just a peek, so that you may understand how the sausage gets made.

I show up, five days a week, to a digital office of sorts: the fabled "Work Slack." And, on many of those days, my compatriots have taken to showing me, specifically, "some AI bullshit."


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/04/28/adobe-firefly-ai-assistant-is-in-open-beta-its-not-great Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:14:37 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/04/28/liquid-glass-display-may-kill-iphone-bezel-with-optical-trickery?utm_source=rss iPhone screen is rumored to be called the "Liquid Glass Display," with an all-glass design that bends light to minimize the bezel.

Apple's next iPhone screen overhaul could use a lot more curved glass.

The iPhone display has been the topic of rumors for a while, with most attention on the flexible version in the iPhone Fold. However, Apple is always looking to create screens that take advantage of new technologies, shaking up the aesthetics of its premier models.

According to a Monday tweet by leaker Ice Universe, Apple's next generation of screen will be called a "Liquid Glass Display." The leaker insists it's not a traditional quad curved display, nor will it be like the curved displays seen on Android devices.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/04/28/liquid-glass-display-may-kill-iphone-bezel-with-optical-trickery Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:06:11 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/inside/ios-26/tips/inside-preview-in-ios-26---how-to-edit-pdfs-sign-documents-and-scan-files?utm_source=rss iOS 26 turns your iPhone into a quick workspace when a document needs attention. Here's how to edit your PDFs with the app.

How to use Preview on iOS 26

The new Preview app fixes a long-standing gap on the iPhone. Document tools scattered across Files, Mail, and third-party apps never felt consistent or easy to manage. Preview brings everything together, which makes common tasks feel easier to handle.

The app supports PDFs, images, and scans without pushing you through separate workflows. You can correct small issues on a page, add a signature, or clean up a document before sending it back. Many routine jobs finally feel manageable on a smaller screen.


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Bambu Lab H2C 3D printer

It's been a minute since I've done any 3D printing. A couple of years ago, I got to try out the Ender 3 Neo, which I thought was neat, but ultimately couldn't justify keeping around.

I thought maybe 3D printing wasn't for me. As it turns out, I was very, very wrong.


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Apple is making it easier to get annual subscription discounts

Subscription revenue has become an integral part of Apple Services. Developers have a few ways to draw customers into long-term usage and bigger payouts, but they require big up-front financial commitments.

Apple has revealed a new payment option that could help developers offer better discounts while still getting a long-term commitment from the user. It works by offering the user an annual discount that is paid for over 12 months.


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More than 20 community-driven events will be held before and after WWDC 2026.

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is held in June each year, at Apple Park in California. The company uses its annual event to preview new versions of its major operating systems, with iOS 27 and more expected to debut on June 8.

In-person WWDC attendees are selected through a lottery program, but even those who didn't win will have access to conference-adjacent and community-hosted events.


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Apple Park at night

The tech giants are frequently the target of legislators and regulators, trying to prevent them from being too dominant. One recent attempt to curtail the influence of Apple and Google failed to become a problem because of a massive and successful lobbying operation.

Senator Scott Wiener (D-CA) sponsored "Based Act," a bill to prevent tech companies from favoring their own apps and services when providing users with apps in the App Store and the Google Play Store, reports Bloomberg. The intention was to allow other apps to become more visible, instead of the platform owner's own services.


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Toy Story book

Nate D. Sanders Auctions will auction a rare Steve Jobs artifact on April 30, in Los Angeles. Bidding will start at $20,000, targeting seasoned collectors of high-end Apple and film memorabilia.

A first-edition copy of "Toy Story: The Art and Making of the Animated Film" signed by Steve Jobs and John Lasseter anchors the lot. Their signatures tie together Pixar's financial backing and creative leadership at a pivotal moment in the company's history.

An original "Toy Story" promotional brochure housed in a red leather case is also included. Added material presents the offering as a complete display piece with stronger historical context.


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Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple

The fourth developer betas for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 arrive after the third, which came out on April 20. The second appeared on April 13.

The first round was distributed on March 30, but Apple re-released the developer beta for iOS 26.5 on March 24, complete with a new build number.


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IAM Union lobs Unfair Labor Practice charge at Apple after alleged discrimination against unionized Towson workers | Image Credit: IAM

On Monday, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Union officially filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge against Apple. The charge, which has been submitted to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), alleges that the company unlawfully discriminated against unionized workers at its Towson, Maryland retail location.

Towson, Maryland was the first unionized Apple retail location in the United States. It was also one of three locations Apple would be closing permanently in June.


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Render of the rumored iPhone Fold/Ultra

The company is preparing to expand its Ultra branding beyond watches and Apple Silicon into a new top tier for its most expensive hardware, according to a report published April 27. The plan includes a foldable iPhone and a high-end MacBook positioned above the Pro lineup.

Apple plans to launch products aligned with the upcoming iPhone and Mac cycles through 2027. The naming is obvious as it follows Apple's established pattern, using "Ultra" for its most expensive devices.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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Smart Home Insider Podcast

In the news this week, we had a rare improvement on pricing. Ecovacs has announced that due to tariff reversals, they were able to drop prices on its vacuums by as much as $400.

DJI has also received its first Matter certification from the CSA. It's for a robotic vacuum with Matter version 1.4.2, which could be the existing Romo P, A, and S models that have already been released.


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Jony Ive & Sam Altman | Image Credit: OpenAI

OpenAI is already in the process of working with former Apple design chief Jony Ive on an AI hardware project. However, OpenAI has the potential to take on the smartphone market and try to rival Apple with an AI-centric version.

In an X post on Monday, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote that OpenAI is working with MediaTek and Qualcomm on a new generation of smartphone processors. The report frames this as OpenAI moving into the smartphone space.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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John Ternus, the DOJ, and the Apple Vision Pro

Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.

This week, Apple Music users aren't listening to AI-generated music that's now flooding the service, Apple won't benefit from the tariff refunds for months, and the company faces a $38 billion fine in India as part of an App Store antitrust investigation.


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Apple CEO Tim Cook

The Q2 2026 financial results will be shared by Apple in a press release on April 30. A short time after, at 5 P.M. Eastern, it will hold its usual analyst and investor conference call.

That call will involve both current CEO Tim Cook and CFO Kevan Parekh discussing the quarter and providing guidance for future quarters. There will also be questions from analysts about the quarter and expectations for Q3 and beyond.


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Apple's Home Hub tablet will attach to various products via magnets

There have been rumors about various AI-centered products for years. However, their release has been pushed back with each Apple Intelligence upgrade delay.

According to the Power On newsletter, Apple is focused on releasing three AI-powered smart home products. This is repeat information shared on Thursday with details that have been repeated ad nauseam since the products have been ready for production for some time.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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What a large folding iPad could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsider

The rumor mill has been infatuated by the idea of the folding iPhone, which is widely believed to be on the way later in 2026. However, Apple has also been working on another foldable device with less chance of becoming a reality.

Writing in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, the foldable iPad is a real thing being developed behind closed doors. Described as a tablet with a super-sized 20-inch display, it has been a priority of incoming CEO John Ternus while in his hardware chief role.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Save $200 on popular M5 MacBook Air 15-inch configurations.

B&H's month-end 15-inch MacBook Air sale is going on now, and the Apple Authorized Reseller is slashing $200 off several best-selling configurations with memory upgrades and/or bumps up in storage.

Save $200 on 15" MacBook Air


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iVanky FusionDock Ultra

In March 2024, AppleInsider reviewed the iVanky FusionDock Max 1. While we enjoyed the massive amount of ports, but its nosebleed pricing at the time and very limited selection of ideal host computers made it not the best option.

A lot has happened since then, not the least of which is Thunderbolt 5 on Mac.


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Sensor on Apple Watch Series 9

The USITC's (United States International Trade Commission) decision to deny a reinstatement of a ban on the Apple Watch has turned into a hurdle for Masimo in its long-running blood oxygen patent lawsuit against Apple. In an April 24 filing by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, a complaint against the USITC about a ban has been dealt with.

The filing, detailing a complaint between Masimo and the ITC, as well as U.S. Customs and Border Protection, explains a brief history of the court's dealings with the ITC. While it doesn't mention the Apple Watch directly, it's all about the patent infringement suit with Apple and the implementation and dismissal of a ban.


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