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Abstract cover art for Tim Cook's October 2026 visit to China

Business & Law

12 Oct 20263 min read

Tim Cook visits China for the third time in 2026, his first trip there as Apple's executive chair

Tim Cook visited Guangzhou on 10 and 11 October, meeting Guangdong's governor, before a Tsinghua advisory board meeting in Beijing on 13 and 14 October.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for memory costs pushing up notebook prices

Business & Law

10 Oct 20264 min read

TrendForce sees memory costs raising laptop prices and cutting shipments in 2027, the pressure behind Apple's June rises

TrendForce forecasts lower notebook shipments in 2027 as DRAM and CPU costs rise. Apple raised Mac and iPad prices in June for the same reason.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for the reported iPhone 18 Pro component order cut

Business & Law

9 Oct 20264 min read

Nikkei Asia reports Apple cut October iPhone 18 Pro component orders by at least 15 per cent, after a $100 price rise

Nikkei Asia says Apple cut October component orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max by at least 15 per cent, with suppliers blaming higher prices.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for Apple's hiring and licensing deal with Huxe

Business & Law

9 Oct 20264 min read

Apple can hire Huxe's team and use its AI audio technology, an EU filing shows, after the podcast app shut down

An EU register shows Apple gained the right to hire Huxe staff and a non-exclusive licence to its AI audio technology. Apple notified it on 9 June.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for Apple's mergers and acquisitions reshuffle

Business & Law

8 Oct 20263 min read

Bloomberg reports Apple has named Steve Smith head of mergers and acquisitions, and Carson Oliver to run the App Store

Steve Smith replaces Adrian Perica as Apple's M&A chief and reports to the CFO, while Carson Oliver is made App Store vice president, Bloomberg reports.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for Tim Cook's interview about John Ternus

Business & Law

8 Oct 20264 min read

Tim Cook says he is not meddling with John Ternus, in his first interview since stepping down as Apple CEO

Tim Cook told The Independent he is focused on worldwide policy and is not meddling with John Ternus, and that he left before the iPhone Duo to help him.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for the Apple v. Prosser trade secrets case

Business & Law

8 Oct 20265 min read

Jon Prosser's lawyer says Apple's iOS 26 trade secrets are now public, as Apple still waits for his YouTube revenue

A 7 October court filing shows Prosser now argues Apple's iOS 26 secrets are public, while Apple chases his YouTube revenue and Ramacciotti asks for an end date.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for Tim Cook's visit to the European Parliament

Business & Law

7 Oct 20263 min read

Tim Cook welcomes a Europe-wide child safety framework in Strasbourg, as the EU KIDS Act heads into negotiation

Tim Cook met European Parliament president Roberta Metsola on 6 October and said the EU KIDS Act had started a constructive conversation.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for the Apple x King's Trust Creative Labs

Business & Law

7 Oct 20263 min read

Apple and The King's Trust launch Creative Labs, a workshop programme for 18 to 30 year olds in London

Apple and The King's Trust have started Creative Labs, workshops for up to 20 people aged 18 to 30, beginning at Apple Music Hall in Battersea.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for the EU's CORE company levy

Business & Law

7 Oct 20264 min read

The EU considers widening its CORE company levy so Apple and other big firms pay more, the FT reports

Brussels may rework CORE, its planned annual levy on firms with over EUR 100m turnover, to raise more from Apple, Google and Meta without a digital tax.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for Tim Cook's share sale and Apple's quarterly results date

Business & Law

7 Oct 20263 min read

Tim Cook sells $63.8 million of Apple stock, as Apple sets 2 November for John Ternus's first results

Tim Cook sold 191,753 Apple shares on 2 October under a pre-set plan. Apple reports on 2 November, and Counterpoint puts it top of Europe's carrier sales.

Pinkesh Gajera

Abstract cover art for the Masimo Apple Watch patent interest ruling

Business & Law

6 Oct 20263 min read

Apple owes Masimo $184 million in interest on the Apple Watch patent verdict, taking the bill to about $818 million

A federal judge has added $184 million of prejudgment interest to Masimo's $634 million Apple Watch patent win. What the ruling says, and what it does not.

Pinkesh Gajera

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Tim Cook visits China for the third time in 2026, his first trip there as Apple's executive chair

TrendForce sees memory costs raising laptop prices and cutting shipments in 2027, the pressure behind Apple's June rises

Nikkei Asia reports Apple cut October iPhone 18 Pro component orders by at least 15 per cent, after a $100 price rise

Apple can hire Huxe's team and use its AI audio technology, an EU filing shows, after the podcast app shut down

Bloomberg reports Apple has named Steve Smith head of mergers and acquisitions, and Carson Oliver to run the App Store

Tim Cook says he is not meddling with John Ternus, in his first interview since stepping down as Apple CEO

Jon Prosser's lawyer says Apple's iOS 26 trade secrets are now public, as Apple still waits for his YouTube revenue

Tim Cook welcomes a Europe-wide child safety framework in Strasbourg, as the EU KIDS Act heads into negotiation

Apple and The King's Trust launch Creative Labs, a workshop programme for 18 to 30 year olds in London

The EU considers widening its CORE company levy so Apple and other big firms pay more, the FT reports

Tim Cook sells $63.8 million of Apple stock, as Apple sets 2 November for John Ternus's first results

Apple owes Masimo $184 million in interest on the Apple Watch patent verdict, taking the bill to about $818 million

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