Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” Event Set for 9 September 2026

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Apple has announced its annual iPhone event for 9 September 2026. The “Surprise and Shine” event will be CEO John Ternus’s first product launch, with rumors pointing to a foldable iPhone alongside iPhone 18 Pro updates, new Apple Watch models, and the expected iOS 27 release.
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David Pogue Presenting on Apple’s First 50 Years at NMUG

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On 2 September 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT, veteran tech journalist David Pogue discusses his latest book, “Apple: The First 50 Years,” at a free NMUG presentation.
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Apple’s Q3 2026 Earnings—Record Revenue and Marketing to the Street

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In Tim Cook’s final earnings call as CEO, Apple posted a record $109.4 billion quarter, but behind Apple’s AI hype and “phenomenal” reviews lie supply constraints driven by poor predictions, skyrocketing memory costs, and a Siri AI that’s still finding its feet.
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Apple Upgrade Replaces and Extends iPhone Upgrade Program

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Apple’s new Apple Upgrade program, run through Klarna, lets US customers lease iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and Macs for monthly fees. It replaces the iPhone Upgrade Program, but unlike that program, it doesn’t include AppleCare, which must be purchased separately. Be sure to read the FAQ and fine print for all the details!
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Apple Increases Apple Music, Apple One, and AppleCare+ Prices

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Apple has raised prices for Apple Music and most Apple One bundles, citing rising licensing costs. AppleCare+ prices also increased, presumably to keep pace with rising component costs.
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Apple Raises Prices for Many Products

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Apple finally pulled the trigger on the price increases Tim Cook telegraphed last week. The hikes average 20% across most of Apple’s lineup, with the Apple TV taking the biggest percentage hit and the iPhone and Apple Watch spared for now.
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Tim Cook Confirms Apple Will Raise Prices Due to Memory and Storage Costs

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Outgoing CEO Tim Cook has confirmed to the Wall Street Journal that Apple is being forced to raise prices due to skyrocketing costs of memory and storage chips. What might that mean for your next Apple device purchase?
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WWDC26 Keynote Shows Apple’s Tacit Acknowledgment of External Pressures

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Apple spent the entirety of its WWDC26 keynote responding to external pressures, including user complaints about Liquid Glass, community and regulatory worries regarding child safety, and the embarrassment of Siri delays and Apple Intelligence weaknesses.
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Former Apple Design Chief Jony Ive’s First Car Is a €550,000 Ferrari

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Jony Ive’s first post-Apple car design—a ludicrously expensive Ferrari EV—underscores just how far his work has strayed from products “for the rest of us.”
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Apple Settles “More Personalized” Siri Delay Lawsuit for $250 Million

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Apple will pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over delayed Siri features. Owners of iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models purchased between June 2024 and March 2025 may receive $25–$95 per device. Here’s how the math works out.
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