NASDAQ:AAPL 27 January 2026 - 6 May 2026

AMD Stock Rally Hits a New Intel Problem After Apple Chip Deal Report
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AMD Stock Rally Hits a New Intel Problem After Apple Chip Deal Report

Intel shares jumped 13.9% after a Wall Street Journal report said the company reached a preliminary chip-making deal with Apple, though neither company confirmed the agreement. AMD closed up 11.4% following strong earnings and raised forecasts for AI server demand. Investors are watching how the Apple-Intel deal could affect AMD’s momentum and the broader U.S. chip market. U.S. markets were closed Sunday.
May 10, 2026
Vivo X300 Ultra Launch: ₹1.6 Lakh ZEISS Camera Phone Takes On iPhone, Samsung In India
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Vivo X300 Ultra Launch: ₹1.6 Lakh ZEISS Camera Phone Takes On iPhone, Samsung In India

Vivo launched the X300 Ultra in India at ₹1,59,999, featuring ZEISS-branded cameras and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, with sales starting May 14. The X300 FE starts at ₹79,999. Vivo led India’s smartphone market in Q1 2026 with a 21% share, but overall shipments may fall up to 12% this year due to rising chip costs and weaker demand for cheaper models.
May 6, 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Release Date Leak Points to Dark Cherry Color, Camera Upgrade and Foldable iPhone Debut
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iPhone 18 Pro Release Date Leak Points to Dark Cherry Color, Camera Upgrade and Foldable iPhone Debut

Apple is expected to stagger its next iPhone launch, with iPhone 18 Pro models likely in September and standard models delayed into 2027, according to supply-chain reports. A new “Dark Cherry” Pro finish, minor design tweaks, and a camera upgrade are anticipated. iPhone shipments in China rose 20% last quarter, while the overall market declined. Apple’s first foldable phone is also slated for a September debut.
April 18, 2026
Oppo Find N6 launches in Japan at ¥318,000, taking on Apple before any foldable iPhone
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Oppo Find N6 launches in Japan at ¥318,000, taking on Apple before any foldable iPhone

Oppo launched its first foldable phone, the Find N6, in Japan on Wednesday, priced at 318,000 yen for the 16GB/512GB model. The release comes as Apple holds over 60% of Japan’s mobile market and has yet to launch a foldable iPhone. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 is listed at a lower price, and reviews highlight Oppo’s improved hinge design. Foldables remain a niche, with IDC projecting under 3% market share by 2029.
April 15, 2026
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo Could Double Mac User Base Over a Decade, Analysts Say
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Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo Could Double Mac User Base Over a Decade, Analysts Say

Apple shipped 6.684 million Macs in the first quarter, up 12.7% from a year earlier, driven by demand for the $599 MacBook Neo, according to Gartner. The company’s global PC market share rose to 10.6%, but it remained behind Lenovo, HP, and Dell. Analyst Horace Dediu estimates Apple’s Mac installed base at 260 million and says it could double in a decade as Apple targets lower-priced laptops.
April 14, 2026
Apple M4 iPad Air Price Drop Hits Amazon as Reviews Praise Speed, Question Laptop Replacement
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Apple M4 iPad Air Price Drop Hits Amazon as Reviews Praise Speed, Question Laptop Replacement

Apple’s new M4 iPad Air saw discounts at major U.S. retailers Tuesday, with Amazon dropping the 11-inch model to about $552 and the 13-inch to $747-$749. The tablet, launched in March at $599 and $799, adds 12GB memory and Wi-Fi 7 but keeps its 60Hz LCD and design. Early reviews praised performance but noted software and hardware limits for pro use. Apple held 41.9% of global tablet shipments in Q4 2025.
April 14, 2026
Ex-Apple Engineers Bet a $179 iPod Shuffle-Like AI Button Can Succeed Where Humane Failed
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Ex-Apple Engineers Bet a $179 iPod Shuffle-Like AI Button Can Succeed Where Humane Failed

Button, a $179 clip-on AI device built by ex-Apple Vision Pro engineers Chris Nolet and Ryan Burgoyne, will ship to its first U.S. customers on Dec. 15. The device only listens when pressed, supports iPhone at launch, and includes three months of Button AI Pro before a $7.99 monthly fee. The launch follows the collapse of Humane’s AI Pin and ongoing efforts by Rabbit and OpenAI in AI hardware.
April 9, 2026
Technology News 19.03.2026
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Technology News 19.03.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: March 20, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT Figma stock slides as Google unveils Stitch AI design tool March 19, 2026, 11:52 PM EDT. Google rolled out Stitch, a beta AI-powered design product described as a 'design agent' that can critique work and respond to voice prompts. It sent ripples through the software market, with Figma shares dropping early this week and down about 35% this year. Figma went public last July and had agreed to use more of Google Cloud's AI services following a 2023 deal. The stock decline followed a broader pullback in cloud software names
March 19, 2026
Technology News 11.03.2026
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Technology News 11.03.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: March 12, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT Studio Display vs Studio Display XDR: which Apple monitor is right for you? A buyer's guide March 11, 2026, 7:50 PM EDT. Apple's refreshed Studio Display and the new Studio Display XDR share a 27-inch 5K panel, Center Stage camera, studio mics, six-speaker system with Spatial Audio, and Thunderbolt connectivity. The standard model remains a solid general-purpose monitor for productivity and most creative work, priced at $1,599 with a tilt-adjustable stand. The Studio Display XDR uses a mini-LED panel, offers 120Hz refresh, higher SDR and HDR brightness, more dimming zones,
March 11, 2026
Technology News 24.02.2026
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Technology News 24.02.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 25, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Apple claims record Europe market share in 2025, but Samsung remains dominant February 24, 2026, 11:56 PM EST. Apple captured a record 27% of Europe's smartphone market in 2025, shipping 36.9 million iPhones and up 6% year over year, according to Omdia. Honor joined Europe's top five with a 3% share and 3.8 million units. Samsung led shipments in Europe with 46.6 million and a 35% share, modest growth from 2024. The region's total volume fell 1% to 134.2 million amid softer demand and USB-C / eco-design regulation. Samsung's Galaxy
February 24, 2026
Technology News 20.02.2026
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Technology News 20.02.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 21, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Apple Glasses pitched as all-day AI companion February 20, 2026, 11:56 PM EST. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is developing three AI wearables-smart glasses, a pendant and camera-equipped AirPods- with the centerpiece being Apple Glasses. The glasses are described as an all-day AI companion that can interpret what a user is seeing and doing in real time. Examples cited include identifying ingredients on a plate, referencing landmarks during navigation, adding event posters to calendars, and guiding grocery lists. The concept hinges on visual intelligence from built-in cameras, offering practical assistance
February 20, 2026
Technology News 17.02.2026
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Technology News 17.02.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 18, 2026, 12:06 AM EST Apple unveils AirTag 2 with longer range, louder speaker; price unchanged February 17, 2026, 11:56 PM EST. Apple has refreshed its item tracker with the AirTag 2, adding a longer range for finding items and a louder speaker. The update, announced in a company press release, keeps the same prices: $29 for a single AirTag and $99 for a four-pack. Apple did not specify exact range figures, but described the new model as easier to locate when nearby. The AirTag 2 is available now through Apple's online store, with no
February 17, 2026
Snapdragon X2 Elite vs Apple M5: Early Windows laptop benchmarks show surprise wins — and some red flags
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Snapdragon X2 Elite vs Apple M5: Early Windows laptop benchmarks show surprise wins — and some red flags

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite outperformed Apple’s M5 in early multi-core and real-world benchmarks, including Cinebench and Blender, according to tests on pre-production Asus laptops. Apple’s M5 kept a single-core lead and outpaced the X2 Elite in gaming stability, while battery life remains untested. Reviewers used early firmware and drivers, with first X2 Elite laptops expected in February and March.
February 10, 2026
Technology News 10.02.2026
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Technology News 10.02.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 11, 2026, 12:06 AM EST Gotion High-tech, BASF join forces on solid-state battery R&D February 10, 2026, 11:50 PM EST. Gotion High-tech and BASF signed a strategic cooperation memorandum to jointly develop next-generation solid-state battery technology, focusing on high-performance materials across core components and clearing commercialization bottlenecks. The deal extends a 13-year partnership between the firms. Gotion operates a 0.2 GWh pilot line for its Gemstone all-solid-state battery, reporting a yield above 90% and an energy density of 300 Wh/kg. Gemstone was unveiled May 17, 2024, and small-scale production and vehicle testing are planned for
February 10, 2026
iPhone battery dying by afternoon? A 2026 audit points to one Wi‑Fi tweak — plus 4 privacy switches
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iPhone battery dying by afternoon? A 2026 audit points to one Wi‑Fi tweak — plus 4 privacy switches

Restricting Background App Refresh to Wi‑Fi only increased mid-afternoon battery life on an iPhone 15 Pro from about 40% to nearly 60%, according to a week-long user test. Apple says iPhone 15 batteries retain 80% capacity after 1,000 cycles, while iPhone 14 and earlier manage 500. Blocking tracking and disabling analytics also affected battery use, reports show.
February 2, 2026
Average smartphone price tops $400 for the first time as premium phones lift revenue
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Average smartphone price tops $400 for the first time as premium phones lift revenue

Global smartphone revenue reached a record $135 billion in Q4 2025 as the average selling price topped $402 for the first time, according to Counterpoint Research. Shipments rose just 4%, but premium models drove higher prices. Apple captured 57% of industry revenue, while Samsung’s shipments climbed 17% but its average price fell. Analysts warn rising memory chip costs could squeeze margins in 2026.
February 1, 2026
Technology News 28.01.2026
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Technology News 28.01.2026

Samsung previewed a pixel-level privacy feature for the upcoming Galaxy S26, allowing users to obscure screen content and notifications in public. Patreon will require Apple subscription billing by Nov. 1, 2026, after Apple renewed its App Store mandate. Meta beat Q4 estimates with $59.89 billion revenue, while Reality Labs posted a $19.1 billion loss for 2025.
January 28, 2026
Intel Panther Lake vs Apple M5: Early benchmarks show Intel ahead in multi-core — but not in everything
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Intel Panther Lake vs Apple M5: Early benchmarks show Intel ahead in multi-core — but not in everything

Intel’s new Panther Lake laptop chips outperformed Apple’s M5 in initial multi-core and graphics benchmarks, according to early reviews. Apple retained a lead in single-core performance. Reviewers noted results varied by workload, and pricing and thermal data remain unknown. Benchmarks surfaced ahead of the chips’ broad market release.
January 27, 2026
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  • UK Dairy Farms See Surge in ‘Battery Cow’ Intensive Farming Amid Cost Pressures
    May 26, 2026, 8:36 AM EDT. The UK has witnessed a more than doubling of intensive 'battery cow' dairy farms, which confine cows indoors year-round, rising to at least 180 units from 70 in 2015. The number of 'mega dairies' with over 700 cows also doubled to 40, driven by farmers facing soaring costs and selling milk below production cost, around 40p per litre. Despite environmental and welfare concerns linked to pollution, these large farms lack regulatory environmental permits. Major dairy processors like Arla, Müller, and Saputo profit amid struggling farmers. The trend reflects pressures on the dairy sector with calls for better oversight on factory-style production, concentrated mainly in regions like Devon, Cornwall, and Cheshire.