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Apple shares more details, photos, and video of US Mac mini plant

Apple shares more details, photos, and video of US Mac mini plant

Ben Lovejoy, 9to5Mac

Apple yesterday announced plans to start manufacturing the Mac mini in the US and has now shared more details of the initiative, alongside photos and video footage. Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is also accelerating production of AI servers made in t…

Economy & FinanceTechnology Regulation

Feb 24, 2026, 11:57 AM

Apple faces new tariffs after Supreme Court ruling strikes down the old ones

Apple faces new tariffs after Supreme Court ruling strikes down the old ones

Ben Lovejoy, 9to5Mac

The US Supreme Court has declared on Friday that most of the import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration last year were illegal. Trump’s response to this now leaves Apple in a worse position than it was in before. While lobbying by Apple had resulte…

TradeTariff Economic Impact

Feb 23, 2026, 12:12 PM

Federal ban on TP-Link routers shelved, but Texas fights on

Federal ban on TP-Link routers shelved, but Texas fights on

Ben Lovejoy, 9to5Mac

Badged versions of TP-Link routers are supplied to US customers by more than 300 ISPs, making them the most widely used Wi-Fi routers in the country, found in millions of US homes. It therefore caused grave concern when security researchers at Microsoft fo…

CybersecurityTechnology RegulationFederal Agencies

Feb 18, 2026, 2:06 PM

Tim Cook addresses Minneapolis shootings in internal memo: ‘time for deescalation’

Tim Cook addresses Minneapolis shootings in internal memo: ‘time for deescalation’

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

Following intense criticism for attending a VIP White House screening of the ‘Melania’ documentary just hours after the killing of Alex Pretti, Bloomberg reports that Tim Cook sent an internal memo to Apple employees, where he tried to address the situation. …

Social Issues & CultureLeadership

Jan 28, 2026, 3:05 AM

Tim Cook attends VIP White House screening of ‘Melania’ documentary

Tim Cook attends VIP White House screening of ‘Melania’ documentary

Chance Miller, 9to5Mac

Apple CEO Tim Cook spent his weekend attending the premier of Melania, the new Amazon-backed film that follows Melania Trump in the lead up to Donald Trump’s second inauguration. more…

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Jan 26, 2026, 6:34 PM

TikTok is officially US-owned for American users, here’s what’s changing

TikTok is officially US-owned for American users, here’s what’s changing

Ryan Christoffel, 9to5Mac

TikTok’s future in the US has reached a major milestone today, as the new US-owned spinoff for American users has officially launched. Here’s what that means for TikTok users in the US today, and moving forward. more…

Social MediaTechnology Regulation

Jan 23, 2026, 3:07 PM

As pressure mounts for Apple to pull the X app, xAI says Grok will stop undressing people

As pressure mounts for Apple to pull the X app, xAI says Grok will stop undressing people

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

Hours after a coalition of digital rights, child safety, and women’s rights organizations asked Apple to “take immediate action” against X and Grok AI, xAI confirmed that Grok will no longer edit “images of real people in revealing clothing such as bikinis,” …

Technology RegulationAI State Law Preemption

Jan 15, 2026, 1:12 AM

After years of drama, TikTok’s U.S. sale is set to close next month

After years of drama, TikTok’s U.S. sale is set to close next month

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but it appears that the TikTok sale odyssey may be about to wrap up. Here are the details. more…

Dec 19, 2025, 12:17 AM

PayPal has applied to become a US bank, offering savings accounts and loans

PayPal has applied to become a US bank, offering savings accounts and loans

Ben Lovejoy, 9to5Mac

It looks like we could be seeing the launch of a PayPal Bank in the US after the company took advantage of looser conditions in order to make its application … more…

Economy & FinanceBanking

Dec 16, 2025, 3:01 PM

ICEBlock developer sues Trump administration over threats and App Store removal

ICEBlock developer sues Trump administration over threats and App Store removal

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

Last October’s ICEBlock was removed from the App Store following pressure from the US government. Now, the app’s developer, Joshua Aaron, is suing 14 representatives of the administration. Here are the details. more…

Legal & JusticeTechnology RegulationMedia & Communications

Dec 8, 2025, 8:16 PM

Video: Gavin Newsom says Tim Cook’s dealings with Trump ‘break his heart a little bit’

Video: Gavin Newsom says Tim Cook’s dealings with Trump ‘break his heart a little bit’

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

At The New York Times’ DealBook Summit today, California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the tech sector’s deference to the Trump administration, and discussed Tim Cook’s overtures to the president. Here’s what he said. more…

Social Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

Dec 3, 2025, 11:33 PM

Apple might turn to Intel for its upcoming M-series chips, per report

Apple might turn to Intel for its upcoming M-series chips, per report

Ryan Christoffel, 9to5Mac

Apple currently partners exclusively with TSMC for production of its M-series chips, but analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that may change soon, with Intel being brought in as an important new supplier. more…

Technology RegulationAutomotive

Nov 28, 2025, 3:24 PM

Here’s one possibility nobody is considering about the future of Tim Cook at Apple

Here’s one possibility nobody is considering about the future of Tim Cook at Apple

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

There may be a different way to look at what could happen to Apple’s top leadership over the next few years. more…

Personal & FamilyEconomy & FinanceTechnology Regulation

Nov 25, 2025, 1:45 AM

US tariffs on Chinese imports affecting Apple are halved; threatened raises suspended

US tariffs on Chinese imports affecting Apple are halved; threatened raises suspended

Ben Lovejoy, 9to5Mac

Apple and/or its customers were facing billions of dollars a year in additional costs after increases to US tariffs on Chinese imports imposed by the Trump administration earlier this year. The company had initially absorbed these costs, but it was unclear ho…

TradeEconomy & Finance

Oct 30, 2025, 11:20 AM

Trump praises Apple’s U.S. investment as Tim Cook joins Tokyo event

Trump praises Apple’s U.S. investment as Tim Cook joins Tokyo event

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

Apple CEO Tim Cook was one of the guests today at an event for business leaders in Japan, where President Trump highlighted Apple’s multi-hundred-billion-dollar investment in U.S. infrastructure. Here are the details. more…

Economy & FinanceTradeTechnology Regulation

Oct 28, 2025, 8:25 PM

Apple on short list of donors to Trump’s White House demolition ballroom project

Apple on short list of donors to Trump’s White House demolition ballroom project

Zac Hall, 9to5Mac

Throughout this week, photos have shown demolition happening at the White House as much of the East Wing is being demolished. The images have been jarring as they show that President Trump’s plans for a privately funded ballroom mean replacing much of the Eas…

Government & AdministrationPersonal & Family

Oct 23, 2025, 7:32 PM

New M5-powered Apple Vision Pro made in Vietnam as supply chain shift continues

New M5-powered Apple Vision Pro made in Vietnam as supply chain shift continues

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

When the updated Apple Vision Pro lands in stores tomorrow with the M5 chip and the new Dual Knit Band, its box label will also feature a key change from the original version: the words “Product of Vietnam”. Here are the details. more…

Technology RegulationEconomy & FinanceTrade

Oct 22, 2025, 1:46 AM

iPhone Air sells out almost instantly in China

iPhone Air sells out almost instantly in China

Chance Miller, 9to5Mac

When Apple first released the iPhone Air last month, it was missing from a key market: China. This was because the iPhone Air is eSIM-only due to its ultra-thin design, and China has strict regulations about eSIM technology. Today, however, the iPhone Air …

Technology RegulationEconomy & FinanceTrade

Oct 17, 2025, 3:59 PM

During China visit, Tim Cook pledges further investments in the country

During China visit, Tim Cook pledges further investments in the country

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

Following months of supply chain adjustments and diversification amid US–China trade tensions, Apple CEO Tim Cook reassured Beijing that the company remains committed to investing in the region. Here are the details. more…

TradeChinaEconomy & Finance

Oct 15, 2025, 10:43 PM

Trump may impose per-chip tariff on foreign electronics

Trump may impose per-chip tariff on foreign electronics

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

In an exclusive report published today, Reuters says that President Trump is considering “imposing tariffs on foreign electronic devices based on the number of chips in each one.” Here are the details. more…

TradeEconomy & Finance

Sep 26, 2025, 11:26 PM

Tim Cook cleared as US National Labor Relations Board drops labor violation charges

Tim Cook cleared as US National Labor Relations Board drops labor violation charges

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

A couple of years ago, the US labor board accused Apple CEO Tim Cook of breaking federal law after the executive sent an all-staff email threatening to punish leakers. Now, it has dropped the charges. Here are the details. more…

LaborLegal & Justice

Sep 26, 2025, 9:59 PM

Intel and Apple hold investment talks, no deal in sight

Intel and Apple hold investment talks, no deal in sight

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

Following a practically lost decade, Intel has had a busy few months, which culminated in investments by Nvidia and the US government. Now, the chipmaker is looking at Apple to help continue its comeback. Here are the details. more…

Economy & FinanceTechnology Regulation

Sep 24, 2025, 8:18 PM

Apple TV+ star Jessica Chastain is ‘not aligned’ with Apple on canceled release

Apple TV+ star Jessica Chastain is ‘not aligned’ with Apple on canceled release

Ryan Christoffel, 9to5Mac

Yesterday in a last-minute move, Apple decided to cancel its planned release of new Apple TV+ series The Savant. Now, the show’s star Jessica Chastain has released a statement disagreeing with the decision. more…

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Sep 24, 2025, 4:15 PM

Germany pushes to block Apple and other U.S. companies from EU’s shared financial data system

Germany pushes to block Apple and other U.S. companies from EU’s shared financial data system

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

The European Union is setting up a new financial data sharing system that will promote the development of new digital financial products. Apple and other U.S. companies, however, may not get access to it. Here are the details. more…

TradeTechnology RegulationEconomy & Finance

Sep 22, 2025, 10:13 PM

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