Apple has officially updated the App Store Guidelines to comply with the injunction handed down yesterday in its legal case with Epic Games. According to the new App Store rules, “there is no prohibition on an app including buttons, external links, or other calls to action.”

After teasing last month, Google today unveiled the design of the native NotebookLM app for Android and iPhone users. 

During Apple’s tariff-heavy earnings call today, CEO Tim Cook addressed concerns about how trade policy could impact product pricing — but his careful wording may have said more than he intended.

Following the Apple vs Epic ruling this week, developers are racing to take advantage of their new ability to link out to their own website to collect payments from user, with Apple no longer able to force them to use its in-app purchase system.

Spotify has just announced that it has submitted its app update to Apple for approval, including these changes. In a blog post, it details how it has been able to make the user experience better for users upgrading from free to paid memberships.

During today’s earnings call with analysts, Apple CEO Tim Cook addressed the company’s delay of its more personal Siri features that were announced as part of Apple Intelligence last year. Cook assured analysts that the company is “making progress” on shipping these features to consumers…

On the quarterly earnings call today, Apple gave some color on the impact of tariffs on its business. Most notably Apple CEO Tim Cook said that in the current quarter, April through June, the company will see costs of about $900 million assuming the current tariff policy remains for the whole quarter.

Apple warned the figure could change — higher or lower — if administration changes tariff policy unexpectedly over the course of the quarter. It also said that costs in future quarters could be higher, still.

Apple just reported its latest quarterly earnings, and as expected, CEO Tim Cook came prepared to discuss the US tariff situation. In a new CNBC article, Cook explains why Apple isn’t worried about potential tariff impacts on the iPhone and its other products.

Apple has released its earnings report for fiscal Q2 2025. The company reports $95.4 billion in revenue during the three-month period. That compares to $90.75 billion during the same quarter a year ago. Wall Street expected $94.68 billion in revenue. Profit from revenue includes $24.78 billion.

Yesterday’s big court ruling against Apple is opening the floodgates for developers to offer their own in-app payment options with no Apple fees. As a result, unsurprisingly major companies like Spotify, Patreon, and more have confirmed they’re hard at work preparing updates to bypass Apple’s payment system and 30% fee.

This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: iPhone 17 and 18 AI upgrades, ‘Apple Vision Air’ release timing, and iOS 18.5’s upcoming hidden features. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.

Benjamin and Chance react to the huge developments in the Epic vs. Apple case, with Apple now compelled to allow free rein links out to the web, with no commission. Also this week, we get our best look yet at the super-slim iPhone 17 Air, there are intriguing rumors about iOS 19 and iPadOS 19, and Apple quietly launches a bizarre new microsite on its website. 

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Yesterday Apple TV+ premiered a brand new series, Carême, and it’s yet another recent debut to earn a strong critical reception. Here are the details.

Despite Apple reversing its stance on console emulators in the App Store a year ago, GameCube and Wii emulators have largely remained absent from the iPhone and iPad — until now, perhaps.

Apple will unveil iOS 19 next month, bringing a big redesign, Siri with AI, an AirPods upgrade, and more. Rumors point to another key feature coming to iOS and iPadOS 19 that will be a perfect fit for next year’s new foldable iPhone and iPad: multitasking via ‘Stage Manager 2.0.’

Payments processor Stripe has published new documentation for developers looking to accept out-of-app payments for digital goods and subscriptions on iPhone and iPad.

The move follows a court ruling that bars Apple from preventing developers from directing users to web-based payment options from within their apps.

Less than 24 hours after Apple’s legal defeat over its App Store model, Epic Games is wasting no time. For starters, Fortnite is set to return to the iOS App Store in the U.S. next week. Under the court’s order, Apple can no longer block apps from directing users to the web to purchase digital content. I’s also barred from collecting a 27% commission on those web-based sales that originate from App Store apps.

Meanwhile, Epic Games has announced two new business moves — one of which takes direct aim at Apple’s in-app purchase revenue model.

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This morning we have up to $250 in savings on M4 iPad Pro configs joined by the ongoing all-time lows on the new iPad (A16) from just $299 and the M3 iPad Air lineup at $100 off across the board. We also have ongoing offers on AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2, as well as the entire M4 MacBook Air lineup, but today we are featuring some notable deals on the Eve smart gear – one of the best prices to date on its Siri-ready smart weather station, its HomeKit Secure Video smart cam, and its Siri-controlled HomeKit wireless smart lamp. All of that and and a deal on the new Powerbeats Pro 2 are waiting below.

Not long ago, Siri couldn’t seem to catch a break. After Apple officially delayed the assistant’s big AI upgrades, several internal leaks highlighted just how bad things were behind the scenes. But now, the tides have seemingly turned, and Siri’s good news season is in full swing ahead of iOS 19’s big reveal.

Apple’s developer relations are a major point of controversy at the moment following the court ruling related to Epic Games. Earlier this week, Mark Zuckerberg discussed Meta’s relationship with Apple in an interview that was just published at Stratechery. Here’s what he said.

Apple has been ordered to pay Optis $502M for the use of standards-essential 4G patents in both iPhones and cellular iPads. Interest also has to be paid, bringing the total due to over $700M.

The court ruled in favor of the patent troll, despite an unconvincing attempt by Apple’s lawyer to claim that the company might withdraw the iPhone from sale in the UK if it was forced to pay …

Apple might not really be able to sell you a Lumon terminal, but we noted earlier this month that you will be able to buy a Severance-inspired keyboard. The good news is that you now have a chance to have your say on the specs for the device (as well as see video demos) – the bad news is that it will cost up to $699 …

When the US Supreme Court upheld the court ruling in the Apple vs Epic Games case, I said that the iPhone maker’s response was clearly made in bad faith, and was effectively giving the middle finger to the judge in the case.

The judge has now officially confirmed this view. She has not only directly called out Apple for ignoring her ruling, but said that a senior Apple exec lied under oath, and referred the matter for prosecution …

Apple has notified iPhone users in 100 countries that their devices have been infected with spyware, implying that it may be NSO’s Pegasus.

The company has warned victims to take it seriously, and to immediately take a number of security actions in response. One of the recipients has shared almost the entire message, the first time I can recall seeing more than a brief excerpt …

Apple may be planning to release three new Apple Watch models later this year. This is what we know so far about Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3.

Apple has just been handed perhaps the most bullet-proof injunction ever, affecting the App Store in the United States, as a result of the ongoing dispute between Apple and Epic Games.

Apple has said it will appeal, but comply in the meantime — and the judgement explicitly spells out how to do so, with seemingly little wiggle room. There’s one small concession that app developers must conform to, but otherwise they get free reign …

Apple has dropped the price of MLS Season Pass by 30% for the remainder of the 2025 season, reflecting that about a third of the season is now over.

The new pricing means you can now subscribe for just $69 for the 2025 season, further discounted to $59 for Apple TV+ subscribers.

Derick Gant from Ohio relied on his to call for help after he had a stroke while exercising outside. The incident shows how even the most active people can experience a medical emergency and benefit from being connected to emergency services through the Apple Watch.

Apple has responded to the court’s latest injunction decision in its ongoing legal battle with Epic Games over App Store policies.

In a statement to 9to5Mac, an Apple spokesperson said the company disagrees with the decision and plans to appeal—but will comply with the court’s order in the meantime:

Apple has lost its latest legal battle with Epic Games over App Store commissions. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney says Fortnite will return to the U.S. App Store next week. And with Apple set to report quarterly earnings tomorrow, the timing couldn’t be more pointed. So, what happens now? We’ll share Apple’s official response as soon as one exists. In the meantime, three possible paths lie ahead.

One more thing about Apple’s App Store loss to Epic Games: the timing of the court’s decision couldn’t be more pointed.

Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney has announced that the company will submit Fortnite to the iOS App Store in the U.S. next week. The move follows a court decision that ruled against Apple’s App Store practices. However, Fortnite’s return isn’t a sure thing yet…

The latest twist in the long-running legal fight between Apple and Epic Games has delivered a major blow to the company’s App Store operations. In a ruling issued Tuesday, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers found Apple in willful violation of a 2021 injunction designed to stop the company’s anticompetitive App Store practices.

According to the 80-page order, Apple “thwarted the injunction’s goals” by imposing new fees and obstacles that continued to stifle competition, despite clear instructions from the court. The judge didn’t just sanction Apple — she referred the matter to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for possible criminal contempt proceedings.

T-Mobile may be taking its sweet time rolling out the Starlink beta it announced during the Super Bowl in February, but the carrier is also sweetening the deal for those who test the satellite internet beta.

It feels like the floodgates have opened with new iPhone 17 Air dummy models. Hands-on videos and frequent new photos have stirred a lot of excitement. Here are three reasons I expect the iPhone 17 Air to be a massive hit for Apple.

In this episode of iOS Decoded, 9to5Mac investigates several new features that Apple is testing in the latest iOS 18.5 betas. We’ve found evidence that Apple is testing tweaks to Stage Manager, allowing you to move windows partially off screen, or even overlap windows without auto layout engaging. We’ve also unearthed evidence that Apple is testing out Stage Manager for iPhone.

According to our findings, Photographic Styles, which are available for photos shot in the default Camera app, will be made available for third-parties in the future. Apple is also testing the ability to use these Smart Styles with video. These, and several other features have been discovered in this latest episode of iOS Decoded. Be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more.

Apple TV’s For All Mankind original series portrayed an alternative timeline of our own: what if the Soviets made it to the Moon first? That simple question, with storytelling rooted in actual science, was supposed to have fun at a time that could have been, but might have actually precluded a real-world reality.

Apple TV+ has maintained strong momentum this spring with hits Your Friends & Neighbors and The Studio. Both series will continue dropping new episodes in May, but Apple has a variety of other brand new debuts coming too. Highlights include the sci-fi comedy/thriller Murderbot and a big-budget Indiana Jones-style adventure movie, Fountain of Youth. Here’s everything coming to Apple TV+ in May.

Apple is preparing to launch an M5 iPad Pro later this year as one of the first products with its next-generation chip. Whatever the new features are, I know I’ll be buying one. Why? Because of a poor choice I made with my M4 model.

After adding lockscreen, Control Center, and Action Button shortcuts last month, Google is updating Gemini on iPhone with homescreen widgets.