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U.S. DoJ Again Calls for Google to Sell Chrome

There is a good chance that Google will be forced to sell off its Chrome browser, as the U.S. Department of Justice under Donald Trump is continuing...

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Trump to Delay TikTok Ban for Another 90 Days

U.S. President Donald Trump will extend the looming TikTok ban for another 90 days later this week, the White House said today (via Axios). It will be the third extension Trump has put in place since taking office in January. Trump's second TikTok extens…

MacRumors by Juli Clover

Amid Third TikTok Ban Extension, Trump Claims to Have Potential Buyer

Popular social network TikTok is still operating in the United States under a ban that has been paused by U.S. President Donald Trump, but it's possible that a deal for the sale of company is closer to being completed. Trump this week said that he identi…

MacRumors by Juli Clover

Trump Administration Reignites Criticism of Apple's China Dependence

Apple is once again under pressure from the Trump administration over its dependence on Chinese manufacturing, as senior trade advisor Peter Navarro publicly criticized CEO Tim Cook for failing to shift iPhone production to the United States. In an inter…

MacRumors by Hartley Charlton

iPhone 17 Models 'Likely' to Have Higher Prices, Another Analyst Says

iPhone 17 models will "likely" be more expensive than iPhone 16 models in the U.S., according to Jeff Pu, an analyst at investment firm GF Securities. In a research note this week, Pu attributed the potential iPhone 17 price increases to the U.S. imposin…

MacRumors by Joe Rossignol

Will the iPhone 17 Cost More? All the Rumors About a Price Increase

With Apple paying tariffs on imports from many of the countries where it sources devices and device components, there have been multiple rumors about possible price increases for the iPhone 17 models. The tariff situation has been in flux for most of the…

MacRumors by Juli Clover

US Government May Buy a Stake in Intel

The Trump administration is in preliminary discussions to acquire an equity stake in former Apple chip supplier Intel, a move aimed at accelerating the company's delayed manufacturing expansion in Ohio (via Bloomberg). The proposal reportedly emerged fol…

MacRumors by Hartley Charlton

Apple's iPhone 17 Manufacturing Expands Across Five Indian Plants

Apple is ramping up iPhone production in India across five factories as it continues reducing dependence on China for U.S.-bound devices. For the first time, all four iPhone 17 models will be manufactured in India in preparation for launch next month, reports…

MacRumors by Tim Hardwick

Apple CEO Tim Cook Featured in Latest South Park Episode

Popular cartoon series South Park has been satirizing U.S. President Donald Trump, and the latest episode, titled "Sickofancy," includes Apple CEO Tim Cook. A cartoon version of Cook is depicted visiting Trump in the White House to provide him with a gif…

MacRumors by Juli Clover

UK Still Demanding Global Access to iCloud User Data, Filings Suggest

The UK government's secret demand for Apple to create backdoor access to encrypted user data was far broader than previously known, reports the Financial Times. British officials didn't just want to break Apple's Advanced Data Protection feature, but sought t…

MacRumors by Tim Hardwick

Apple Says App Store Changes Go Too Far in New Epic Games Appeal Filing

The court order that required Apple to change its anti-steering App Store rules is unlawful and unconstitutional, Apple said today in a reply brief directed at Epic Games and filed with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Apple argues that it has been strippe…

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Invited Back to White House for Tech Event

Apple CEO Tim Cook has been invited to an event for tech leaders at the White House today in the newly renovated Rose Garden, according to The Hill. Cook is among more than two dozen technology executives invited to the White House by President Donald Tr…

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TikTok Sale Gains Momentum as Trump Signs Executive Order Approving Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump today signed an executive order approving a deal that would see TikTok's U.S. operations largely sold off, reports CNBC. The deal would allow TikTok to comply with U.S. law requiring the social media service to be sold to a non-Chi…

MacRumors by Juli Clover

UK Government Issues New Order to Access iCloud User Data

The UK government has issued a new request for Apple to provide access to encrypted iCloud user data, the Financial Times reports. The report reveals that, in early September, the UK Home Office demanded that Apple creates a way for officials to access…

MacRumors by Hartley Charlton

Apple Donating to Trump's $300M White House Ballroom Project

Apple is one of several tech companies that will contribute to the construction of U.S. President Donald Trump's 90,000-square-foot ballroom, reports CNN. Construction began on the ballroom this week, and the White House's east wing was partially torn do…

MacRumors by Juli Clover

Apple CEO Tim Cook Joins President Trump in Tokyo

Apple CEO Tim Cook joined President Donald Trump and other technology executives from the U.S. and Japan today at a closed-door dinner in Tokyo, in an effort to promote Japanese investment in the United States (via Bloomberg). The dinner took place at th…

MacRumors by Hartley Charlton

Nvidia Becomes First $5 Trillion Company as AI Demand Surges

Nvidia today became the first public company to reach a $5 trillion market capitalization, hitting the milestone 3.5 months after surpassing $4 trillion. Over the past week, Nvidia's shares have climbed 14.5 percent due to demand for its GPUs and the pos…

MacRumors by Juli Clover

Apple Reveals Top Podcasts of 2025

Apple today shared its annual Apple Podcasts Top Charts of 2025, highlighting the most popular shows, episodes, and listening trends of the year. The 2025 charts are now available in the New tab of the ‌Apple Podcasts‌ app and will remain accessible thro…

MacRumors by Hartley Charlton

Apple CEO Tim Cook Attends White House Dinner With Saudi Crown Prince

Apple CEO Tim Cook attended a White House dinner that U.S. President Donald Trump arranged for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, reports The New York Times. The dinner marked Prince Mohammed's first visit to the United States since the Oc…

MacRumors by Juli Clover

Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips Again in a New Way

While all Macs are now powered by Apple's custom-designed chips, a new rumor claims that Apple may rekindle its partnership with Intel, albeit in a new and limited way. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said Intel is expected to begin shippin…

MacRumors by Joe Rossignol

TikTok U.S. Sale to Oracle-Led Group Set to Close in January

TikTok has agreed to sell its U.S. operations to an investment group that includes Oracle, Silver Lake, and UAE-based company MGX, reports Axios. The "TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC" that includes the three companies will own 45 percent of TikTok, while ByteDa…

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TikTok Avoids US Ban as Joint Venture Deal Officially Closes

TikTok has announced that it has finalized a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture, allowing the app to continue operating in the United States indefinitely. First agreed in December, the deal creates "TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC," …

MacRumors by Tim Hardwick

Apple CEO Tim Cook Visited White House for 'Melania' Documentary Screening

Apple CEO Tim Cook visited President Donald Trump at the White House over the weekend to attend the premier of "Melania," a documentary that's set to be released in the near future. According to The Hollywood Reporter, several tech CEOs attended the sc…

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Responds After ICE Shootings in Minneapolis

Apple CEO Tim Cook has responded to events in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after two people were shot and killed by U.S. federal immigration agents this month. In an internal memo to Apple employees, obtained by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Cook said he is "heart…

MacRumors by Joe Rossignol

Tim Cook Faces FTC Warning Over Apple News Curation

Apple has been issued a warning letter from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, urging it to review its content curation for Apple News so as to ensure that it is not suppressing conservative publications. In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, seen by the Fi…

MacRumors by Tim Hardwick

Netflix Walks Away From Warner Bros Deal, Paramount Set to Take Over

Netflix has dropped out of the takeover battle for Warner Bros. Discovery, putting Paramount Skydance on course to win the whole WBD business. The world's largest streaming service had been pegged to land a deal in which it would acquire Warner Bros., HB…

MacRumors by Tim Hardwick

Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'I'm Not a Political Person'

In an interview with Good Morning America's Michael Strahan this week, Apple's CEO Tim Cook said he is "not a political person." Strahan said Cook has been criticized over his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. He noted that Cook attended Tru…

MacRumors by Joe Rossignol

Apple CEO Tim Cook Explains His Relationship With Trump

Apple's CEO Tim Cook has maintained a working relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, and he touched on that in a recent interview. Cook sat down with Esquire's Ryan D'Agostino to discuss Apple's 50th anniversary, but he was also asked about how h…

MacRumors by Joe Rossignol

Apple's Tim Cook Among CEOs Invited on Trump's Trip to China

The Trump administration plans to invite Apple CEO Tim Cook and CEOs from other companies like Nvidia, Qualcomm, Exxon, and Boeing on a trip to China next week, reports Semafor. Trump will apparently focus on building his relationship with Chinese Presid…

MacRumors by Juli Clover

Report: Intel is Testing Production of Some iPhone, iPad, and Mac Chips

TSMC has been the exclusive supplier of Apple's systems-on-a-chip since 2016, but that 10-year streak could be nearing its end. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said that Intel has "kicked off" small-scale testing of lower-end iPhone, iPad, …

MacRumors by Joe Rossignol

Apple Slashes iPhone 17 Prices in China for Annual 618 Festival

Apple has slashed prices on the iPhone 17 Pro series in China by 1,000 yuan (around $138) in anticipation of the annual 618 shopping festival, one of the country's largest mid-year online retail events. The cuts went live on Friday on JD.com and Tmall, …

MacRumors by Tim Hardwick

Apple Asks Supreme Court to Review App Store Contempt Ruling

Apple today formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the series of rulings that led to changes to App Store linking rules and fees in the United States. In 2021, Apple largely won its legal dispute with Epic Games, but Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers…

MacRumors by Juli Clover

Apple Fights Back Against Epic's Bid to Kill Supreme Court Appeal

Apple has filed a 12-page response to Epic Games' attempt to have its Supreme Court petition dismissed, arguing that Epic's own filing "confirms the need for review." Epic filed a 35-page opposition on June 4, 2026, urging the Supreme Court to reject App…

MacRumors by Hartley Charlton

Supreme Court Will Hear Apple's Appeal in Epic Games App Store Fight

The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear Apple's appeal against the contempt ruling that forced it to change its App Store linking rules, reports Reuters. In a statement to MacRumors, Apple said the court's decision was welcome news. This is a…

MacRumors by Juli Clover