Report: Apple hit a record 49% share of global smartphone revenue for Q2

According to Counterpoint Research , Apple captured nearly half of global smartphone revenue during the second quarter, despite a market-wide decline in shipments. Here are the details.
iPhone 17 Pro found ‘pristine’ after surviving fall from airplane

When iPhone 17 Pro launched, Apple touted the device’s improved durability. One user just put that claim to the test—unintentionally—and came away shocked after her iPhone 17 Pro survived an airplane fall unscathed.
Following Apple’s Q4 2026 guidance, JP Morgan cuts its target for the company’s stock

A few weeks ago, JP Morgan set a $345 price target for Apple’s stock through December 2027. Following yesterday’s quarterly results , the investment bank has slightly lowered its outlook. Here are the details.
Ted Lasso returns next week with two major changes in season 4

Ted Lasso is almost back ( watch on Apple TV ), with season 4 premiering this Tuesday, August 4 at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT. Here are two major changes to expect from the new season of Ted Lasso.
iPhone Air 2 to feature smaller Dynamic Island, more: report

Apple is expected to release the iPhone Air 2 in early 2027 , with several key improvements over the first model. In a new investor note seen today by 9to5Mac , analyst Jeff Pu has the full rundown on what features and changes to expect from the iPhone Air 2 …
Spotify’s new ‘User Notes’ lets you add personal captions to playlist tracks

Spotify is rolling out a new feature that lets users add short notes to individual tracks on their playlists. Here are the details.
9to5Mac Daily: July 31, 2026 – iOS 27 features, Apple lawsuit

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Shazam launches its first ever sticker pack to celebrate Ariana Grande’s new album

The Apple-owned Shazam app today announced its first ever Artist Sticker Pack, available for free as part of the latest update to the Shazam app. The sticker pack is celebrating the global release of Ariana Grande’s new album petal .
Apple has five products launching this fall that we’ve waited a long time for

Apple has a lot of new products launching this fall, including five that have been many years in the making. Here’s what’s coming.
Deals: M5 MacBook Air $240 off straight from Apple, AirPods Pro 3, AirTag 2, transparent metal power bank, more

The July AirPods Pro 3 deal at $50 off, AirPods Max 2 at $100 off , and the ongoing all-time low on AirTag 2 are still rolling, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined Apple’s official refurb store – it has the lowest prices on the most affordable M5 MacBook Air models right now at up to $240 off , as detailed right here . Those deals join up to $500 off M5 Pro and M