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Apple News
Something is always happening at Apple – a hardware launch, a software update, a response to new regulation, a leadership change. This is where those stories land, sorted by importance rather than by time of publication.
Coverage includes iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, AirPods, and Vision Pro, along with every update across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. Legal battles, quarterly results, and strategic decisions are part of the mix as well – always with one goal in mind: not being first, but being the clearest.
Every story is checked against its original source before publication – Apple press releases, official documentation, industry reporters with proven track records. Aggregated reports or clickbait translations from international sources don't make it here. What matters isn't what goes viral, but what actually affects Apple users: availability, pricing, regional specifics – with a focus on the German-speaking market, but not exclusively.
App Store commission: Epic accuses Apple of delay
Apple plans to suspend its commission system, but Epic strongly disagrees. Why Apple currently charges zero percent on purchases made through third-party sellers.
Read moreDetailsApple acquires observability startup SigScalr
Apple acquired the US startup SigScalr. The deal only became public four months later – ironically, through an EU reporting requirement.
Read moreDetailsOpenAI employs over 400 former Apple employees
Apple's lawsuit reveals the number for the first time: Over 400 former Apple employees work at OpenAI. Why this specifically affects John Ternus.
Read moreDetailsiOS 26.6 Beta 5: The weekly update cycle signals the end
Apple has released iOS 26.6 Beta 5 and switched to a weekly release schedule. What this means for the release and...
Read moreDetailsApple stock: AI reluctance becomes an advantage
Apple stock rises 15 percent, recouping roughly $600 billion. Why investors are now rewarding Apple's reluctance to invest in AI.
Read moreDetailsThe EU wants to restrict social media for children under 13
The EU Commission is planning to introduce an age limit of 13 for social media. Here's what this initiative means for iPhone users in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).
Read moreDetailsTed Lasso Season 4: Fan Event with the Cast in Kansas City
Ted Lasso Season 4: Apple TV celebrates with a fan event in Kansas City. All the info on the release date, cast, and episode schedule...
Read moreDetailsApple avoided US chip tariffs thanks to a deal with Intel
Apple avoided US chip tariffs by securing an Intel contract. Why Macs, iPads, and Vision Pro still became more expensive in Germany.
Read moreDetailsApple is taking legal action against OpenAI – over AI hardware
Apple is suing OpenAI for stolen trade secrets – former employees are alleged to have obtained internal information about OpenAI's AI hardware.
Read moreDetailsApple receives royalty-free access to AI chips in the Emirates
The US is relaxing export rules for the Emirates: Apple is among eight companies that will be able to import AI chips and servers into the country license-free in the future...
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