Apple's fiscal Q4 earnings showed inventory, led by computer memory, rising 31.1% quarter-over-quarter to $14.54 billion and 154.3% year-over-year from $5.72 billion. Executives said higher memory costs will pressure gross margin, forecasting 45%-46% for the December quarter versus 47.9% in September. CEO John Ternus called current memory pricing conditions 'unprecedented' and said purchase obligations rose $33 billion from June to September.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-11-02
In a Reuters interview following Apple's record fourth-quarter earnings, which excluded Duo sales since the foldable launched in October, COO John Ternus said the iPhone Duo remains supply-constrained and that Apple cannot predict when supply will meet demand. He also confirmed that a small percentage of units have been returned over cracked displays, with Apple replacing them.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-11-02
Apple reported fiscal Q4 2026 revenue of $114.48 billion and net profit of $30.71 billion, with earnings per share of $2.10. iPhone revenue reached $57.58 billion and Services hit an all-time high of $31.57 billion, contributing to what CEO John Ternus called the company's best fiscal year ever, with full-year revenue of $479 billion.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-11-02
Burga is running a promotion through the Shop platform offering $25 off orders of $50 or more, applied automatically at checkout. The discount covers the brand's phone cases, which are priced around $50 each, as well as magnetic ring holders and other tech accessories. The sale primarily features iPhone cases with a limited selection for Samsung devices.
wired.com
· 2026-11-02
Apple's iOS 27.2 update introduces a Messages feature called Suggested Actions, which detects actionable content in texts—like events or package tracking—and offers a one-tap shortcut beneath the message. Users can toggle five categories independently in Settings: Add to Calendar, Add to Reminders, Add to Notes, Show in Maps, and Flights and Packages, all enabled by default. The feature relies on Apple Intelligence, so it only works on AI-compatible iPhones.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-11-02
Pelican has launched a MagSafe-compatible battery pack built with a hardshell exterior designed to withstand drops and scratches. The 5,000mAh battery charges via MagSafe at up to 15 watts, works with any Qi device, and includes a USB-C port, LED charge indicators, and a bundled cable.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-11-02
Germany's federal cybersecurity agency (BSI) said members of the Bundestag and other prominent individuals received Apple threat notifications indicating they may have been targeted by government-backed spyware. A government spokesperson said Berlin is taking the warning seriously but did not confirm which officials were affected. Apple's alerts, sent to users in 99 countries, do not identify attackers or confirm actual compromise.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-11-02
X released an iPhone and iPad app update that replaces its existing alternative app icon set with over a dozen new options, including several space-themed designs. The new icons, accessible to X Premium subscribers under Settings > Subscription > App Icons, mark the first significant refresh of icon choices since Twitter was rebranded as X.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-11-02
Apple COO John Ternus told Reuters the company cannot predict when iPhone Duo supply and demand will balance, with some orders delayed until 2027. Ternus also said only a small percentage of Duo units have been returned over screen-cracking complaints, which Apple is replacing. The $1,999 foldable launched last month with limited in-store availability after preorders quickly sold out.
theverge.com
· 2026-11-02
Apple will release its fiscal Q4 2026 results after today's market close, followed by a conference call with new CEO John Ternus and CFO Kevan Parekh. Apple had previously guided for 9-11% year-over-year revenue growth despite supply constraints on iPhone, Mac and iPad, which would put quarterly revenue between $111.69 billion and $113.74 billion. The call is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. PT and will be streamed on Apple's Investor Relations website.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-11-02
Apple's fourth-quarter earnings report shows iPhone revenue hit $57.58 billion, up 17 percent year-over-year, even though the company skipped releasing a standard iPhone in its latest lineup refresh. Overall company revenue rose 12 percent to $114.5 billion, with Mac revenue up 24 percent to $10.79 billion and services revenue reaching $31.57 billion, while iPad sales fell 10 percent to $6.23 billion.
theverge.com
· 2026-11-02
9to5Mac reports that several Apple devices running iOS 27.2.1 have appeared in its visitor logs, indicating Apple is internally testing the update just a week after iOS 27.2's public release. The update is expected to be a small patch addressing bugs or security issues rather than adding new features, while iOS 27.3 is separately confirmed to begin beta testing this week.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-11-02
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