Phones and computers

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Tech and AINewsNovember 11, 2026

Apple's first touchscreen Macs are on sale, starting at $2,899

The OLED MacBook Pro adds touch for a $400 premium. A smart home hub and a new Apple TV follow on Friday.

Some AI features work with no connection and others need a data center. The split comes down to size, speed, privacy and cost.

Tech and AILooking backOctober 16, 2026

Demand for Apple's $1,999 foldable outran supply on the first day of orders in October 2026.

Tech and AILooking backOctober 13, 2026

The October 2026 release put a 7-inch screen and the new Siri in the home, alongside a faster Apple TV 4K at the same price.

Tech and AILooking backSeptember 9, 2026

Apple entered foldables years after its rivals with a passport-shaped phone that opens to a 7.6-inch screen. Supply has been the story since.

Tech and AILooking backJuly 28, 2026

Apple Upgrade, launched in July 2026, replaced the iPhone Upgrade Program and extended leasing to the Mac, iPad and Apple Watch.

Tech and AILooking backJuly 2, 2026

The European Court of Justice ended an eight-year case in July 2026, leaving a record antitrust penalty in place.

Tech and AILooking backJune 25, 2026

Many June 2026 increases were 10% to 20%, and some were far larger, as memory chips stayed scarce.

Tech and AILooking backMay 5, 2026

Apple's May 2026 release notes listed end-to-end encryption for RCS messages, where carriers support it.

Tech and AILooking backMay 1, 2026

Apple dropped the cheapest version in May 2026, raising the starting price to $799 as memory and storage chips ran short.