AppleCare One Family: $49.99/mo covers up to six people’s devices
Apple’s new AppleCare One Family plan covers every eligible device for up to six people in a Family Sharing group for a fixed $49.99 per month in the U.S., starting September 14.
A Mac screen-sharing vulnerability is reportedly being exploited
A serious vulnerability affecting Mac screen sharing is reportedly being exploited in the wild, increasing the urgency of Apple’s recent security updates for macOS.
OpenAI Pushes Back Against Apple’s Trade-Secret Lawsuit
OpenAI says Apple’s own security and offboarding practices are to blame for the trade-secret dispute, while Apple alleges former employees took confidential hardware information. The case remains active, with an injunction hearing set for October 1.
Apple Watch SE 3 is currently unavailable on Apple’s online store ahead of Surprise and Shine
MacRumors and 9to5Mac report that nearly all Apple Watch SE 3 configurations show “Currently Unavailable” on Apple’s site — unusual timing one day before Wednesday’s event, and not proof of an SE 4.
Apple Sets $58 Million Compensation Target for CEO John Ternus
Apple’s SEC filing puts John Ternus’s fiscal 2027 compensation target at about $58 million and Tim Cook’s executive-chair target at about $47 million, with both packages weighted toward equity.
KeyBanc warns Apple’s September event could pressure shares as iPhone prices rise
KeyBanc keeps an Underweight/$250 view and models iPhone 18 Pro at $1,249, Pro Max at $1,399, and Ultra at $2,199—arguing Wednesday’s event could pressure AAPL as volumes fall without a base model.
Apple confirms September 9 event, but keeps its product list secret
Apple has confirmed a special event for September 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, but it has not said which products will appear. The “Surprise and shine” keynote will stream on Apple’s website and in the Apple TV app.
Mac mini 2024 vs 2026: who should upgrade before September 22 shipping
Apple’s new M6 / M5 Pro Mac mini is on pre-order and ships September 22. Here’s when the 2026 refresh is worth it versus keeping an M4 / M4 Pro—or buying used high-memory configs.
Apple launches its Upgrade hardware-leasing program in the US
Apple has launched Apple Upgrade, a new hardware-leasing program available through the Apple Store online, the Apple Store app, and Apple retail locations in the United States.
Reuters: Ternus faces AI and Siri test as foldable iPhone takes center stage
Reuters casts John Ternus’s first Surprise and Shine keynote as a dual Wall Street test: a foldable some analysts peg above $2,500 (IDC sees $45B+ by end-2027) and a Siri overhaul still facing China/EU hurdles.
Apple releases firmware 1.4.90 for the 140W USB-C Power Adapter
Apple is rolling out firmware 1.4.90 for the 140W USB-C Power Adapter. It installs automatically when plugged into a Mac; Apple published no release notes.
iOS 26.6.1 fixes more than 20 reported security issues
Apple has released iOS 26.6.1 with fixes for more than 20 reported security issues, according to Apple’s security documentation and specialist coverage.
How to pre-order iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max on September 12
Pre-orders open Saturday, September 12 at 5 a.m. PT. Here’s how to Get Ready in the Apple Store app, prep Trade-In and financing, and improve your odds of a launch-week delivery.