By Malcolm Owen The Camera app is probably the most-used app on the iPhone. Here’s everything you need to know to get started using the Camera in iOS 26.iOS 26 CameraPhotography and videography have been a core part of the smartphone experience for quite some time. With the camera capabilities of the iPhone used frequently as a marketing tool, it is also evidently close to the heart of Apple itself.As one of the most-used apps in Apple’s ecosystem, the Camera is the primary way users capture photos or videos of events. It is used to make memories that they can view and share with others, and is arguably as important as basic features like using iMessage. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By William Gallagher In response to Apple’s latest earnings — and projections for the next quarter’s iPhone 17 sales — investment firm Evercore has increased its target price by $10.Apple’s new iPhone 17 Pro Max — image credit: AppleThis is the third time in just over a month that Evercore has raised its price, and each time it is primarily down to the high demand for the iPhone 17 range. On September 9, 2025, it raised the target from $250 to $260, then on September 26, it took it to $290.Now in a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, Evercore has raised the price again to $300. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Wesley Hilliard Apple’s momentum built on iPhone 17 demand and strong guidance for the December quarter has prompted JP Morgan to up its price target to $305, the second increase in a week.iPhone 17 demand will drive growthSeveral records were broken with Apple’s Q4 2025 earnings, and even though iPhone growth wasn’t as high as analysts hoped, at least one is more bullish than ever. Apple shared that it expects its December quarter to be its best yet, breaking records set during the 5G supercycle and the COVID outbreak.According to a note from JP Morgan seen by AppleInsider, Apple is set to ride a wave of growth driven by AI investment, continued interest in iPhone upgrades, and the future foldable iPhone expected in late 2026. The only downside noted is Apple’s operating expenses will continue to grow, approximately 19% year over year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Brian Patterson The Chilkey ND014 is a solidly built mechanical keyboard that also has a display and a high level of customization for Mac users, but expensive for what you get.Chilkey ND104Chilkey makes keyboards and mice with a focus on clean designs and assembly for both work and play. For its latest model, Chilkey made the decision to enter the world of crowdfunding, using Kickstarter as its testing ground for its next keyboard release.Bringing the Chilkey ND014 to consumers this way lets the company see how much demand there is for its newest product, as well as raising funds to get it made in the first place. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Wesley Hilliard If there was a central theme to Apple’s Q4 2025 earnings call, it was how many records it broke either for the quarter or all time. Here’s every metric they called out during the call.Apple breaks plenty of records in Q4Apple has a habit of breaking records. The iPhone is the most popular consumer electronic device on Earth, and its various other products are industry-leading in their own right.It isn’t unusual for Apple to let investors know when it’s earned more money in a certain segment, or gained more users for a new product. However, what is unusual is just how many of those records were broken, or at least called out directly, during the Q4 2025 earnings call. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Wesley Hilliard Apple’s Q1 2026 forecast has warned that Macs will see a tough compare year-over-year to end the year since just about the entire consumer and prosumer Mac lines were updated in time for the 2024 holiday quarter, versus one model refresh before for 2025.Only one MacBook Pro got an update in October 2025Rewind to October 2024, and Apple has just revealed the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max to be used in all models of MacBook Pro. It was a surprise to see all the chipsets at once, and that bundle of hardware sold well through the holiday quarter.According to SVP Kevan Parekh during Apple’s quarterly earnings call, Apple expects the upcoming Q1 2026 to be a tough compare for Mac. That’s simply due to Apple releasing only one updated Mac in the fall — the MacBook Pro with M5. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew Orr and Mike Wuerthele Apple CEO Tim Cook was only asked about iPhone Air’s early performance once, and he didn’t say a single meaningful word about it. We’re not surprised.Apple CEO Tim CookWe were surprised. After a month of drama from analysts complaining about iPhone Air sales not being what they wanted, one analyst in the last 10 minutes of the call asked Tim Cook about it. Cook dodged the question reminding the listeners that they don’t break out individual model sales.And, he didn’t volunteer anything about it at all in any other comment or in the preamble, other than saying that the iPhone 17 is generally constrained, worldwide. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew Orr and Mike Wuerthele Breaking the historical mold, Apple’s fourth-quarter earnings for 2025 lifted shares and has apparently signaled renewed confidence from investors. Or, at least, less profit-taking after earnings.Apple stock rises after earnings callApple shares surged after reporting record fourth-quarter earnings, signaling renewed investor confidence. At the close of market, before the earnings result, AAPL closed at $271.40 before after-hours trading.As of 5:57 PM eastern time, the stock rose to $271.40. By our count, this is the third time in 15 years that this has happened, and the first time that it has climbed this much as a percentage and a dollar-value after-hours during earnings in the same time period. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By William Gallagher Speaking during Apple’s latest earnings call, Tim Cook revealed that in the last quarter, tariffs have hit Apple to the tune of $1.1 billion — and it will be another $1.4 billion in the holiday quarter.Apple CEO Tim CookIn the last earnings call, Cook predicted that the impact of tariffs would cost Apple much more in this next quarter. Between direct tariff payments and the cost of restructuring its global supply and delivery chains, Apple had spent $800 million.That had actually been less than the $900 million Cook had previously expected. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Amber Neely Apple CEO Tim Cook says the long awaited Apple Intelligence boosted Siri will arrive on time in 2026, suggesting that Apple’s delayed AI ambitions are back on track.Apple Intelligence is back on track, according to Tim CookOn Thursday, Cook told MSNBC that he believes Apple Intelligence features are on track for a 2026 rollout. This is notable as Apple had quit giving timelines for many of its missing AI features after repeated stalls in development.And while “2026” is hardly a precise deadline, it may signal that Apple has finally worked out the kinks in its Apple Intelligence pipeline. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
