Apple News - August 2026

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Baillie Gifford More Than Doubles Stake in Apple (AAPL)

In a recent 13F filing from August 6, 2026, Baillie Gifford revealed a significant increase in its Apple holdings. The firm boosted its position by over 152%,...

Oura Targets $16 Billion IPO, Seeking $3 Billion in September Debut
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Oura Targets $16 Billion IPO, Seeking $3 Billion in September Debut

Smart ring maker Oura Health Oy plans a U.S. initial public offering as early as September. The listing could value the company at more than $16 billion. Oura...

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Viking Global Exits Apple, Sells $912M Stake

Andreas Halvorsen's Viking Global sold its entire position in Apple (AAPL) during the second quarter of 2026, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm...

Apple Lays Off VR Team, Shifting Focus to Smart Glasses and AI
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Apple Lays Off VR Team, Shifting Focus to Smart Glasses and AI

Apple laid off at least 60 employees from a dedicated virtual reality development team within its Vision Products Group. This move signals a strategic pivot...

Apple Admits Regulatory Pressure is Hurting its High-Growth Services Business
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Apple Admits Regulatory Pressure is Hurting its High-Growth Services Business

Apple has conceded in its latest SEC filing that regulatory changes aimed at loosening its control over the App Store are having a negative effect on its...

Apple shares slide on Jefferies downgrade, cites canceled all-glass iPhone
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Apple shares slide on Jefferies downgrade, cites canceled all-glass iPhone

Apple shares fell more than 2% in pre-market trading following a rating cut from Jefferies. The firm downgraded the stock from Hold to Underperform and reduced...

Apple sues OpenAI for trade secret theft, targeting consumer hardware push
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Apple sues OpenAI for trade secret theft, targeting consumer hardware push

Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and former executives Tang Tan and Chang Liu in July 2026. The legal action alleges a coordinated effort to steal...