Apple

Fact sheet

• Founded 1976↗ Ef20071035 8k.htm↗ Apple - Overview, News & Similar companies | ZoomInfo.com↗ Apple Inc.
• HQ: Cupertino, California, USA↗ Ef20071035 8k.htm↗ Apple - Overview, News & Similar companies | ZoomInfo.com↗ Apple Inc.
• Key products: iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, Apple Vision Pro↗ Ef20071035 8k.htm↗ Apple - Overview, News & Similar companies | ZoomInfo.com↗ Apple Inc.
• Publicly traded on Nasdaq as AAPL↗ Ef20071035 8k.htm↗ Apple - Overview, News & Similar companies | ZoomInfo.com↗ Apple Inc.
• Industry: Consumer electronics, software, and online services↗ Ef20071035 8k.htm↗ Apple - Overview, News & Similar companies | ZoomInfo.com↗ Apple Inc.
• Filed trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI (~$6.5B), alleging misappropriation of proprietary IP by former Apple employees now at OpenAI↗ Apple seeks preliminary injunction against OpenAI in trade secrets case - The Hindu · 2026-08-04↗ OpenAI's First AI Device Hits Apple Lawsuit Before 2027 Launch - Ai Insights News · 2026-07-16
• Launched Apple Maps advertising service with published Apple Advertising Services policy governing permitted ad categories↗ Apple Reveals What Ads Will Be Allowed in Apple Maps - iClarified · 2026-07-15
• Raising AppleCare+ prices for Macs and iPads by $0.50/month or $5/year for new subscribers↗ Apple Raises iPhone Prices in Japan - MacRumors · 2026-07-17↗ Apple’s reportedly raising the price for AppleCare Plus on Macs and iPads | The Verge · 2026-07-15
• In talks to settle US DOJ antitrust lawsuit (filed 2024) alleging Apple maintains a smartphone monopoly↗ Apple in talks to settle DOJ antitrust lawsuit, per report - 9to5Mac · 2026-07-17
• Raised Apple Music Individual plan price in the US from $10.99 to $11.99/month (first increase since late 2022); Apple One bundle also increased↗ Sorry, Another Streaming Price Hike Is Incoming, and This Time It's From Apple | PCMag · 2026-07-18
• Raised iPhone prices in Japan (models including iPhone 16 and iPhone 17e) following a prior worldwide Mac and iPad price increase↗ Apple Raises iPhone Prices in Japan - MacRumors · 2026-07-17
• Exploring acquisitions of specialized AI chip companies to bolster AI infrastructure, reported in talks with investment banks and semiconductor startups↗ Apple hunts AI chipmakers to close the Nvidia gap · 2026-07-18
• 2026 Back to School promotion live in the US (from July 16, 2026); no longer includes free AirPods, with a tighter buying window than prior years↗ Apple's Back to School promotion is live · 2026-07-18
• 2026 Back to School offer live in India, bundling free AirPods and Apple Pencil Pro for eligible students and educators↗ Apple Launches Back to School Offer in India, Offers Free AirPods · 2026-07-18
• Apple plans to launch over 15 new products in 2026, spanning iPhones, Macs, iPads, and new product categories (per Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)↗ Apple plans to launch over 15 new products in 2026: report | The Daily Star · 2026-07-20
• Next iPad mini expected by October 2026 with OLED display and a 'major' processor upgrade (per Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)↗ New iPad Mini With OLED Display Will Also Have 'Major' Chip Upgrade - MacRumors · 2026-07-20
• Launching 'Apple Upgrades' device leasing program on July 28 in partnership with Klarna, covering iPhones and Macs↗ 'Apple Upgrade' Program Launching on Tuesday - MacRumors · 2026-07-26↗ Apple Upgrades will let users lease iPhones and Macs with Klarna - iPhone Discussions on AppleInsider Forums
• Shelved two unreleased Mac Pro models during development, including an Intel-based variant (per Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)↗ Apple Shelved Two Mac Pro Models, Including an Intel-Based One - MacRumors · 2026-07-20
• iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 release candidates seeded to developers (as of July 20, 2026)↗ iOS 26.6 Release: Next iPhone Update Is Almost Here, Here’s The Target Date - Ireland · 2026-07-26↗ Apple Seeds iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 Release Candidates - MacRumors · 2026-07-20
• iOS 27 developer beta 4 released (as of July 20, 2026), targeting a September 2026 launch↗ iOS 26.6 Release: Next iPhone Update Is Almost Here, Here’s The Target Date - Ireland · 2026-07-26↗ Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 4 - MacRumors · 2026-07-20
• Fixed a Hide My Email vulnerability that had exposed users' real email addresses for ~1 year, patched after 404 Media public coverage↗ Apple Fixes Hide My Email Vulnerability After 404 Media Coverage · 2026-07-21
• Apple preparing to refresh entire Mac lineup with 11 new models over the next two years (per Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)↗ Apple to Overhaul Mac Lineup With 11 New Models - MacRumors · 2026-07-22
• Released new developer tools enabling automakers to embed Apple Maps navigation directly into vehicle infotainment systems↗ Ford bets on Apple for its next-generation of EVs | TechCrunch · 2026-07-23
• New 10% US tariffs (effective July 24, 2026) apply to imports from ~60 countries including major iPhone and Mac assembly locations, with no clear exemptions for Apple↗ New tariffs hit Apple's supply chain, with no clear exemptions · 2026-07-24
• Agreed to pay $250 million to settle US class action lawsuit over Siri AI's alleged delayed launch; settlement court-approved July 2026, eligible iPhone owners entitled to payment↗ If You're Hoping to Collect on Apple's $250M AI iPhone Settlement, You'll Have to Wait a Year - CNET · 2026-08-09↗ Siri Settlement Approved: Apple to Pay Owners of Some iPhone Models - MacRumors · 2026-07-24
• iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone globally in Q1 2026↗ Apple Cuts iPhone 17 Production 15% as Demand Plateaus After Record Start · 2026-07-25
• Cut iPhone 17 production by ~15% in mid-2026 as post-launch demand plateaued↗ Apple Cuts iPhone 17 Production 15% as Demand Plateaus After Record Start · 2026-07-25
• Developing MacBook Ultra with hybrid OLED touchscreen and redesigned macOS controls, targeting 2026–2027 launch↗ MacBook Ultra: Apple Planning Touch-Enabled OLED Laptop for 2026-2027 - Time News · 2026-07-25
• In conflict with Micron before the Trump administration over Apple's push to use Chinese-made memory chips↗ Apple and Micron clash before Trump over Chinese memory chips - Techspertnews · 2026-07-25
• iOS 27 public beta released with AI-driven HomeKit Secure Video summaries and enhanced iCloud features↗ iOS 27 Beta Adds AI HomeKit Summaries and Enhanced iCloud Features - Time News · 2026-07-25
• Apple discontinuing acceptance of iPhone Upgrade Program trade-ins coinciding with 'Apple Upgrades' program launch↗ 'Apple Upgrade' Program Launching on Tuesday - MacRumors · 2026-07-26
• Reclaimed title of world's most valuable company (overtaking Nvidia) as of July 17, 2026, with market cap approaching $5 trillion↗ Apple overtakes Nvidia as world’s most valuable company as it barrels toward $5T - 9to5Mac · 2026-07-27
• Q3 2026 revenue and profits beat Wall Street expectations driven by iPhone and Mac sales, but September-quarter guidance came in below analyst targets due to supply chain struggles↗ Apple disappoints with forecast dogged by supply chain struggles By Reuters · 2026-07-30
• Seeking preliminary injunction against OpenAI in trade secrets case to restrain use of allegedly misappropriated IP during litigation↗ Apple and OpenAI escalate legal battle over devices | The Manila Times · 2026-08-07↗ Apple seeks preliminary injunction against OpenAI in trade secrets case - The Hindu · 2026-08-04
• Launched new legal challenge against the UK government over its attempt to access encrypted user data (August 2026)↗ Apple launches new legal challenge to UK attempt to access encrypted user data, FT reports | 93.3 The Drive · 2026-08-03
• Developing iPhone-to-Windows cross-platform copy-paste feature for EU users (in compliance with EU interoperability rules)↗ Apple is working on iPhone-to-Windows copy-paste | The Verge · 2026-08-04
• Limited bug bounty program submissions per researcher after surge of AI-hallucinated fake vulnerability reports↗ Apple Limits Bug Bounty Submissions After Flood of AI Slop - MacRumors · 2026-08-04
• 'Apple Upgrades' leased iPhones are technically unlocked but restricted in practice to Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T↗ Apple Upgrade iPhones lock you into the big three providers | Mashable · 2026-08-04
• OpenAI filed a motion to dismiss Apple's trade secrets lawsuit (as of August 2026), asking a U.S. judge to throw out claims of IP theft related to consumer hardware expansion↗ Apple and OpenAI escalate legal battle over devices | The Manila Times · 2026-08-07↗ OpenAI seeks dismissal of Apple's trade secrets lawsuit | Reuters · 2026-08-06
• Temporarily removed Telegram from the App Store globally after a user shared child sexual abuse material; app restored promptly after Telegram acknowledged the violation↗ Telegram says Apple suspension followed content norms violation by one user | Reuters · 2026-08-04
• Planning a major product launch event in the first half of September 2026, with U.S. retail employee lottery opened for event staffing↗ Staff lottery reveals Apple's first-half September event plans · 2026-08-04
• Released macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 with security fixes (August 2026)↗ Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 With Security Fixes - MacRumors · 2026-08-06
• Expanded trade-in program to accept Android devices from Samsung, Google, and OnePlus, and increased trade-in values↗ Apple increases trade-in offers and adds new Android devices | The Verge · 2026-08-06
• Researchers identified three IP-address leak vulnerabilities in Apple's Private Relay (iCloud+ feature) via WebKit and passkeys↗ Apple’s Private Relay is supposed to hide your IP. Researchers found three ways it doesn’t · 2026-08-06
• AirPods Ultra (with integrated cameras) expected to launch as soon as September 2026, potentially unveiled at fall product event (per Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)↗ 'AirPods Ultra' to Launch as Soon as Next Month - MacRumors · 2026-08-07
• Testing ability for eligible China users to connect Alibaba's Qwen AI model to Apple Intelligence on Mac (per Reuters, August 2026)↗ Apple Briefly Posts China Guide for Connecting Siri to Qwen AI - MacRumors · 2026-08-10↗ Reuters: Eligible China users can connect Qwen to Apple Intelligence on Mac – Apple Must
• Involved in lawsuit against leaker Jon Prosser; Apple flagged discovery delays in court filings (August 2026)↗ Apple highlights legal delays in lawsuit against Jon Prosser · 2026-08-08
• Skipping M6 Pro, M6 Max, and M6 Ultra chip variants to accelerate development of the M7 chip, prioritizing AI performance (per Bloomberg/9to5Mac, August 2026)↗ Here's why Apple is skipping its M6 Pro and M6 Max chips to accelerate M7 launch - 9to5Mac · 2026-08-08
• Completed testing of memory chips from China's Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT) and awaiting government approval to use them, amid AI-driven memory supply shortages (August 2026)↗ Apple tests China's CXMT chips for iPhones, MacBooks amid supply crunch | Tech News - Business Standard · 2026-08-10↗ Apple Turns to China's CXMT Amid AI-Driven Memory Shortage - Seoul Economic Daily · 2026-08-09
• Apple published (then pulled) a China support guide showing Mac users how to connect Alibaba's Qwen AI to Siri and Writing Tools, indicating near-launch status for the integration (August 2026)↗ Apple Briefly Posts China Guide for Connecting Siri to Qwen AI - MacRumors · 2026-08-10
• Eligible iPhone owners in Siri AI settlement expected to wait approximately one year before receiving payments due to legal/administrative processing timelines↗ If You're Hoping to Collect on Apple's $250M AI iPhone Settlement, You'll Have to Wait a Year - CNET · 2026-08-09

Connections

• Broadcom Inc. — Apple is a major long-term customer of Broadcom, with a $30 billion+ supply agreement through 2031 covering semiconductor components.↗ Broadcom's $30 Billion Apple Deal: This Chip Giant Is About More Than Just AI | Investing.com
• Google — Apple now accepts Google Android devices as trade-ins in its trade-in program.↗ Apple increases trade-in offers and adds new Android devices | The Verge
• Microsoft — Apple is developing an iPhone-to-Windows copy-paste interoperability feature for EU users, enabling seamless content sharing between Apple and Microsoft platforms.↗ Apple is working on iPhone-to-Windows copy-paste | The Verge
• Nvidia — Apple and Nvidia have been trading the title of world's most valuable company, with Apple reclaiming the top spot as of July 2026 with a market cap approaching $5 trillion.↗ Apple overtakes Nvidia as world's most valuable company as it barrels toward $5T - 9to5Mac
• OpenAI — Apple has filed a trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI (~$6.5B), alleging that former Apple employees now at OpenAI misappropriated proprietary blueprints and IP.↗ Report: Apple Sends Legal Letters to Dozens of OpenAI Employees - MacRumors
• TSMC — Apple depends on TSMC for manufacturing its mobile and Mac chips on leading-edge process nodes.↗ TSMC to build 3 more advanced packaging fabs in Chiayi Science Park - Focus Taiwan

Recent developments

• Apple has completed testing of CXMT memory chips for use in iPhones and MacBooks amid an AI-driven memory supply crunch and is awaiting government approval to use them in production devices.

  Read more ↗business-standard.com10 Aug

• Apple's $250 million Siri AI settlement, court-approved in July 2026, will result in eligible iPhone owners waiting approximately one year before receiving payments due to the pace of legal and administrative processing.

  Read more ↗cnet.com9 Aug

• Apple briefly published a support guide in China explaining how Mac users can connect Alibaba's Qwen AI to Siri and Writing Tools before pulling it entirely, confirming that the Qwen AI integration for China users has moved beyond testing to a near-launch stage.

  Read more ↗macrumors.com10 Aug

• Apple is awaiting government approval after completing tests of memory chips from China's Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT), seeking to address a supply crunch driven by surging AI-related memory demand.

  Read more ↗en.sedaily.com9 Aug

• Apple is skipping the M6 Pro, M6 Max, and M6 Ultra chips entirely in order to accelerate development of the M7 chip, reportedly to prioritize AI-related performance improvements.

  Read more ↗9to5mac.com8 Aug

• The legal battle between Apple and OpenAI has escalated, with Apple seeking an injunction and OpenAI defending its device project; both sides are engaging in additional court filings as of August 2026.

  Read more ↗manilatimes.net7 Aug

• Apple is quietly testing the ability for eligible users in China to connect Alibaba's Qwen AI model to Apple Intelligence on Mac, per Reuters, marking a step toward broader Apple Intelligence availability in China.

  Read more ↗applemust.com8 Aug

• Apple is reportedly planning to launch 'AirPods Ultra' — AirPods with integrated cameras — as soon as September 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The new model could be unveiled alongside the iPhone 17 lineup at Apple's upcoming fall product event.

  Read more ↗macrumors.com7 Aug

• Linked to Google: Apple now accepts Google Android devices as trade-ins in its trade-in program.

  Read more ↗theverge.com6 Aug

• Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, a security-focused update to its macOS Tahoe operating system, arriving just over a week after a prior release.

  Read more ↗macrumors.com6 Aug

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