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Apple’s upcoming annual product launch event will be hosted by newly installed chief executive John Ternus, with the headline product being Apple’s first foldable iPhone, priced around USD 2,000 and aimed at the premium segment. The event marks Ternus’s first major product unveiling since becoming CEO and Apple’s first move into foldable smartphones since the original iPhone debut in 2007. The launch is widely viewed as a full reshaping of the global premium smartphone market and a strategic push to defend Apple’s leadership at the very top of the market.

Apple Inc. officially announced on September 1, 2026 that John Ternus has replaced Tim Cook as Chief Executive Officer. Cook will transition to Executive Chairman with an annual compensation of $47 million.

Apple TV+ raises price for fourth time in four years to $14.99/month

Core Summary According to The Verge, Apple Maps has begun displaying ads to users. This change marks an important step in Apple’s monetization of its mapping services, bringing new growth to its services revenue segment while raising concerns about privacy protection and user experience. Event Details Apple Maps has long differentiated itself with a clean, ad-free experience in contrast to Google Maps. However, as Apple increases the proportion of services business in its overall revenue, map advertising has become an inevitable trend. ...

OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Mac desktop version adds the ability to read and reply to Apple iMessages, a breakthrough update that has sparked widespread concerns among users and privacy experts about data security. While the feature requires explicit user authorization, critics argue it could become a new channel for privacy breaches.

Apple has confirmed development of AirPods with built-in cameras, marking the evolution of smart earbuds into multi-sensory wearable platforms.

According to Bloomberg, Apple is exploring a major redesign of Apple Watch, with a circular case potentially returning to enhance traditional watch functionality.

Apple reported record quarterly revenue for the June quarter, driven by strong iPhone sales and tariff refunds. The performance exceeded market expectations, showing resilient demand in consumer electronics despite macroeconomic uncertainties.

Apple’s market capitalization surpasses $5 trillion, making it the second company ever to reach this milestone. Meanwhile, investors are pulling back from overvalued AI stocks and rotating into more stable tech blue chips.

Apple has officially released iOS 26.6 and macOS 26.6 updates with three new features, paving the way for the iOS 27 and macOS 27 major releases coming this fall.