Foldable iPhone to use Touch ID as Apple bets on AI-led growth in 2026

Foldable iPhone to use Touch ID as Apple bets on AI-led growth in 2026

It is fascinating to watch how Apple operates when the rest of the tech world is tapping the brakes. While most smartphone manufacturers are bracing for a tough year in 2026, Apple seems to be preparing for yet another victory lap. A fresh investor note from analyst Jeff Pu gives us a rare peek behind…

Apple and tech hardware stocks face ‘crisis’ as memory prices soar – The Mercury News

Apple and tech hardware stocks face ‘crisis’ as memory prices soar – The Mercury News

(Bloomberg/Ryan Vlastelica) — Soaring prices for memory and storage components have turned companies like Sandisk Corp., Micron Technology Inc. and Western Digital Corp. into the hottest stocks in the market over the past year. But they’re causing headaches for many of their customers. Hardware companies from Apple Inc. to HP Inc. are under pressure, as…

Apple launches Creator Studio with creative apps and AI tools

Apple launches Creator Studio with creative apps and AI tools

Apple announced Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle that brings together several of its creative and productivity apps for video, music, imaging and document creation. The service combines apps including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro with Apple’s productivity tools such as Keynote, Pages, Numbers and Freeform. The iOS manufacturer said the…

Apple introduces ‘Creator Studio’ app bundle for $12.99 per month with AI-powered tools

Apple introduces ‘Creator Studio’ app bundle for $12.99 per month with AI-powered tools

Amid an aggressive push beyond hardware into AI-powered software and digital services, Apple is rolling out Creator Studio, a $12.99 per month bundle that packages its pro-level creative tools into a single subscription. The plan brings together apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro, along with advanced utilities and AI-powered features across…

Apple to Overhaul AI Efforts, Siri With Google Gemini

Apple to Overhaul AI Efforts, Siri With Google Gemini

Following months of speculation, the iPhone maker picked Google’s Gemini generative AI technology to revamp its sluggish Apple Intelligence and Siri AI systems. In a joint statement on Monday, the two tech giants said Gemini will be the foundational platform on which Apple AI models will be based and that a “more personalized” Siri voice…