Apple News - October 2026
Apple Spotlights 50+ Optimized Apps With iPhone Duo Badge
Apple is highlighting apps optimized for its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, with a new Made for iPhone Duo badge in the App Store. The badge is intended...
Apple Readies Legal Fight Over UK iPhone Tap-to-Pay Access
Apple is reportedly preparing to challenge the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over its dominance in mobile payments. The regulator is expected to...
PayPal, Epic Warn DOJ-Apple Deal May Sidestep App Store Rules and Fees
The U.S. Department of Justice and Apple are in early settlement talks over the DOJ’s 2024 antitrust lawsuit. The DOJ’s main allegations concern Apple’s...
Apple, Nvidia Each Pledged $25M to Trump’s $330M Ballroom Project
Secret documents obtained by The Washington Post show that major technology companies were among the top donors to a $330 million White House ballroom project...
Apple CEO Calls Memory Shortage a Crisis as AI Demand Surges
In his first cover interview as CEO, Apple’s John Ternus called the global memory shortage a “crisis” and said “all options should be on the table,” Time...
Apple Becomes Second Company to Close Above $5 Trillion
On October 14, 2026, Apple’s market capitalization closed at $5.01 trillion after a modest gain in the stock. It was the first time Apple had ended a trading...
Apple's Smart Home Gambit Could Unlock a New Revenue Stream — But Can Siri Actually Compete?
Shares of Apple edged up +0.7% to $343.42 as the company launched its most ambitious push into smart home hardware in years, unveiling a touchscreen-equipped...
Apple Unveils Smart Home Hub, Targets Amazon and Google
Apple held its highly anticipated Welcome Home event on October 13, 2026, announcing a new suite of smart home products. The centerpiece was a smart home hub,...
Apple Reportedly Raises Foldable iPhone Orders 30% to 10 Million
Apple has reportedly increased orders for its upcoming iPhone Duo foldable smartphone by 30%, according to the Securities Times. Orders are now estimated at...
Apple Partners With LG on LG-Branded Doorbell and Thermostat, Report Says
Apple is partnering with LG Electronics to develop smart-home accessories, including a video doorbell and a thermostat, according to sources familiar with the...
Apple Executives Sell More Than $87 Million in Shares
Regulatory filings reported on October 6, 2026, showed that Apple senior leaders sold shares on October 2. Former CEO Tim Cook sold approximately $63.8 million...
Apple Confirms AT&T Flaw, Requires Replacement of Some iPhone 18 Pro Maxes
Apple confirmed a connectivity flaw affecting a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max devices on AT&T’s network. The issue can cause phones to lose cellular...