By Andrew Orr and Mike Wuerthele A historically bearish analyst firm who’s been underwater on Apple stock for years has downgraded the stock to underperform, arguing that investors are placing too much faith in the upcoming iPhone 18.Analysts don’t agree on iPhone 18Jefferies analyst Edison Lee trimmed Apple’s price target to $205.16 from $205.82. Lee said improved demand for the iPhone 17 has already been priced into the stock, leaving little room for growth tied to future models.According to Jefferies, the iPhone 17 benefited from a price cut on the base model and strong trade-in values for older devices. Demand picked up after a slow start, and resale prices for the iPhone 17 Pro Max remain 5% to 15% above retail. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By William Gallagher On this week’s episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, it’s time to examine the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in the real-world, plus there’s much more about the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and Apple is keeping Snoopy while adding Bad Bunny to the Super Bowl.The New Apple Watch Ultra 3Now that it’s been thoroughly tested in cycling workouts, tried out with battery tests, and had its Action Button played with, here’s who the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is for. Also, who it isn’t for — and who exactly will be better off going for the Apple Watch Series 11.The new iPhone 17 Pro Max is proving to have more to tell us, though, as extended and extensive use is showing it to be rugged and capable. But for the first time, also designed to be capable for the Apple Intelligence features coming soon. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By William Gallagher Take a rare look inside the new purpose-built Apple Music studio, with big and small recording spaces, Apple-branded microphones, and desks that could have come straight from an Apple Store.A control room inside the new Apple Music studios — image credit: MacworldIt’s not the first time Apple Music has built a studio — it opened one in Paris to mark Apple’s 40th year in France. But when it came to the 10th anniversary of Apple Music itself, Apple went all-out with a whole new studio building.Unless you’re Zane Lowe or maybe a musician of the stature of Kate Bush, you’re not going to get to see inside. However, Macworld did, and if you’ve ever even wanted to produce music or a podcast, the photos they took will make you salivate. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Amber Neely Apple’s iOS 26 makes it easier than ever for parents to set up Child Accounts, with stronger safeguards and more control over what kids can see and do. Here’s how to use it.How to set parental controls on iOS 26 and iPadOS 26With the introduction of iOS 26, Apple has streamlined the process of setting up a Child Account. The goal was to give parents a quick way to ensure a child has an age-appropriate experience online.This is useful because once set up, it automatically enables several features to help keep kids safe. This includes the ability for parents to share their child’s age range with apps in a privacy-preserving manner. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By William Gallagher A Mumbai diver didn’t even know Apple Watch Ultra had a siren until it automatically started and saved his life.Diver credits Apple Watch Ultra for saving his live — image credit: Kshitij ZodapeIt’s not the best known or most publicized feature of the Apple Watch Ultra, but every model to date has come with an 86-decibel siren alarm. Apple designed it to start blasting out either when the user turns it on or, as in this case, when they are incapacitated and the Apple Watch Ultra’s depth sensor determines there’s a problem.According to India Today, Kshitij Zodape was scuba diving over the summer, swimming in the Bay of Bengal near Puducherry. When he was at around 120 feet down in the ocean, a weight belt he was wearing came unstuck. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Wesley Hilliard Controversial app ICEBlock has been removed from the Apple App Store after Attorney General Pam Bondi demanded its removal, suggesting it was being used to harm ICE agents.ICEBlock removed from Apple App StoreApple has had to deal with many requests from countries, usually authoritarian in nature, to remove apps or services they deem unsafe. After unconstitutional attacks against the developer’s freedom of speech, the United States government chose a new tactic.According to a report from Business Insider, Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Department of Justice demanded the removal of the app ICEBlock from the App Store. Given the legal authority of the entity, Apple had no choice but to comply. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Amber Neely Apple will be announcing the fourth-quarter results for 2025 on October 30. Here’s a look back on the major events that influenced Apple’s performance.Apple to hold fourth-quarter earnings call on October 30, 2025September marked the end of Apple’s fourth fiscal quarter. Now that the dust has settled, the company is ready to talk numbers with its investors.The call, which will be held on October 30 at 2:00 pm PT/5:00 pm ET, will feature Apple CEO Tim Cook and Apple CFO Kevan Parekh discussing the quarter’s financial results. There will be a brief Q&A session at the end where analysts can ask the executives relevant questions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Marko Zivkovic Apple has removed mention of carbon neutrality from Apple Watch and Mac mini packaging, but its 2030 initiative is still underway, with emissions down by 60% overall.Apple no longer markets the M4 Mac mini as a carbon neutral product.Back in 2020, Apple outlined its plan to become carbon neutral across its entire business by 2030. This ambitious strategy encompassed the company’s manufacturing supply chain, data centers, and product lines.In September 2023, the iPhone maker famously marketed the Apple Watch Series 9 as its first carbon-neutral product. The M4 Mac mini was similarly declared the first carbon-neutral Mac,” though you won’t find that phrasing on the computer’s product page anymore. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew O’Hara Anker’s newest flagship multi-charger is full of both bells and whistles to charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods as quickly and as safely as possible.Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station review: This is the most capable wireless charger I’ve tested yetThe Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station is part of the first round of Qi2.2 25W chargers. They were featured by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) among a few others that were quick to market.At the moment, there are only maybe six notable Qi2.2 25W chargers available to purchase, making this especially notable to iPhone users. With an Apple-certified Apple Watch puck, it’s also greatly tailored to Apple fans. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Amber Neely iPhone users on iOS 26, iMessage activation may be blocked by an inactive SIM — here’s how to fix it.How to solve iMessage activation problem in iOS 26Some users are finding that they can’t activate iMessage with their phone number. This results in an inability to send messages — or send them correctly — from the Messages app.Odds are, if you’ve been affected, you already know. However, Apple highlights a few different ways you can tell if you’re unsure. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
