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Apple (AAPL) introduced M5 Pro and M5 Max chips for the new MacBook Pro, built on a Fusion Architecture that joins two 3nm dies into one SoC.
Key specs include an 18-core CPU (6 super cores +12 performance cores), up to a 40-core GPU, up to 128GB unified memory, Thunderbolt 5, and on‑device AI improvements. Pre-orders start March 4, 2026; availability begins March 11, 2026.
Apple (AAPL) introduced the new Studio Display and the all-new Studio Display XDR, both 27-inch 5K displays with upgraded cameras, audio, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. Studio Display starts at $1,599; Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299. Pre-orders begin March 4; availability begins March 11.
Studio Display XDR adds a mini-LED backlight with 2,304 local dimming zones, up to 2,000 nits peak HDR brightness, a 120Hz refresh rate, Adobe RGB support, and DICOM presets; the Medical Imaging Calibrator is pending FDA clearance.
Apple (AAPL) introduced 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max on March 3, 2026, offering up to 4x–8x on-device AI performance versus prior generations.
Highlights include up to 24-hour battery life, up to 14.5GB/s SSD speeds, standard 1TB (M5 Pro) or 2TB (M5 Max) storage, Wi‑Fi 7 via N1, Thunderbolt 5, and macOS Tahoe availability; pre-orders start March 4, ships March 11.
Apple (AAPL) introduced the new MacBook Air with M5 on March 3, 2026, offering a 10-core CPU, up-to-10-core GPU with a Neural Accelerator per core, double base storage at 512GB (configurable to 4TB), Wi-Fi 7/Bluetooth 6 via N1 chip, and up to 18 hours battery life.
Pre-orders start March 4 with availability March 11; 13-inch starts at $1,099 and 15-inch at $1,299 (U.S.).
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) introduced the more affordable iPhone 17e on March 2, 2026, with A19 chip, Apple-designed C1X modem, a 48MP Fusion camera, Ceramic Shield 2, MagSafe, and double the base storage.
Starts at $599 with 256GB entry storage; pre-orders begin March 4 and availability March 11.
Apple (AAPL) announced the new iPad Air on March 2, 2026, powered by M4 with up to 30% faster CPU/GPU vs M3 and up to 2.3x vs M1. The device increases unified memory to 12GB, memory bandwidth to 120GB/s, adds N1 and C1X connectivity, and keeps starting prices at $599 (11") and $799 (13").
Pre-orders begin March 4, with availability March 11; models come in 128GB–1TB and support Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) will begin producing Mac mini at a new Houston factory later in 2026, expanding the campus and adding advanced AI server manufacturing already running ahead of schedule. Apple will open a 20,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston later this year to provide hands-on workforce training and support thousands of jobs. The announcement ties to Apple’s broader $600 billion U.S. commitment, supplier investments (GlobalWafers $4B, Amkor $7B) and plans to buy well over 100 million advanced chips from TSMC’s Arizona facility in 2026.
Apple (AAPL) reported fiscal Q1 2026 results for the quarter ended December 27, 2025, with $143.8 billion revenue (+16% YoY) and $2.84 diluted EPS (+19% YoY), both all-time records. iPhone and Services reached new revenue highs, with Services up 14% YoY.
Operating cash flow was nearly $54 billion; Apple returned almost $32 billion to shareholders and declared a $0.26 per-share cash dividend payable February 12, 2026 (record Feb 9, 2026).
Apple (AAPL) unveiled Apple Creator Studio, a subscription suite launching January 28, 2026 that bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro (Mac and iPad), plus Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on Mac, and premium intelligent features for Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and later Freeform.
The service is priced at $12.99/month or $129/year with a one-month free trial; college students and educators pay $2.99/month or $29.99/year. Family Sharing supports up to six members. One-time purchase options for included Mac apps remain available at listed Mac App Store prices.
Apple (AAPL) announced iOS changes in Japan effective with iOS 26.2 to comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA). The updates enable authorized alternative app marketplaces and permit alternative in-app payment options while adding protections such as Notarization, parental gates for buyers under 18, and restrictions for users under 13.
New developer terms set commissions: App Store 10% or 21%, Apple payment processing +5%, Store services 15% (10% for some), and Core Technology Commission 5% for apps distributed outside the App Store. Apple warns of increased privacy, security, and child-safety risks for apps outside App Store review.