Apple News - March 2026

IRGC targets Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia, citing involvement in military strikes
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IRGC targets Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia, citing involvement in military strikes

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced plans to target 18 major U.S. technology and finance companies across the Middle East. Retaliatory...

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Apple Intelligence Launches in China, Partnering With Local Giants

Apple Intelligence is rolling out to users in China according to widespread reports. The launch follows an 18-month delay after the initial US release in...

Apple taps Google Gemini for custom models, prioritizing on-device privacy
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Apple taps Google Gemini for custom models, prioritizing on-device privacy

The Information reports that Apple’s partnership with Google grants the company deeper access to the Gemini AI model than previously known. Apple will host...

Samsung Integrates Apple AirDrop into Galaxy S26, Bridging Android-iOS Barriers
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Samsung Integrates Apple AirDrop into Galaxy S26, Bridging Android-iOS Barriers

Samsung is integrating Apple’s AirDrop functionality into its Quick Share service. This update enables seamless sharing of photos, videos, and files between...

Apple’s China sales surge 23%, boosted by iPhone 17 state subsidies
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Apple’s China sales surge 23%, boosted by iPhone 17 state subsidies

Apple’s smartphone sales in China grew 23% year-over-year during the first nine weeks of 2026. This performance outpaced the broader Chinese market, which saw...

Apple Cuts China App Store Fees to 25% as Antitrust Pressure Mounts
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Apple Cuts China App Store Fees to 25% as Antitrust Pressure Mounts

Apple will lower its App Store commission for developers in mainland China starting March 15. Standard commission rates for paid apps and in-app purchases on...

Apple Debuts $599 MacBook Neo to Rival Chromebooks in Education Market Pivot
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Apple Debuts $599 MacBook Neo to Rival Chromebooks in Education Market Pivot

Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo laptop line starting at $599. This launch signals a strategic shift to compete directly with Google’s Chromebooks and other...

State-Grade iPhone Hacking Tools Enter Second-Hand Market for Financial Theft
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State-Grade iPhone Hacking Tools Enter Second-Hand Market for Financial Theft

Google and iVerify researchers identified a sophisticated iPhone exploit kit named Coruna. The toolkit contains five distinct attack methods. These methods...

Apple Debuts M5 MacBook Series and High-End Displays in Major 2026 Portfolio Refresh
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Apple Debuts M5 MacBook Series and High-End Displays in Major 2026 Portfolio Refresh

Apple announced a new MacBook Air featuring the M5 chip alongside updated MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max processors. The company also unveiled the...

Apple Braces for Pent-Up Demand with M5 MacBook Launch and Retail Alerts
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Apple Braces for Pent-Up Demand with M5 MacBook Launch and Retail Alerts

Apple unveiled the iPhone 17e and an M4-powered iPad Air on March 2. Reports indicate the company will announce updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models...

Apple Challenges Android Mid-Range with $599 iPhone 17e and Doubled Base Storage
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Apple Challenges Android Mid-Range with $599 iPhone 17e and Doubled Base Storage

Apple launched the iPhone 17e today, a new mid-range smartphone starting at $599. The device utilizes the A19 chip to power Apple Intelligence AI features....