watch now Apple announced new software for its iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple TV and Apple Watch on Monday. It also said future Macs — including one that will launch later this year — will use chips made by Apple instead of Intel. Apple said the transition from Intel will enable the company to offer faster performance on its laptops and desktops. Apple also introduced iOS 14, the latest version of the iPhone software, which includes updates such as the ability to set a default mail app or...

watch now Apple shares were down more than 2% during extended trading on Thursday after the company reported a slight increase in second-quarter revenue to $58.3 billion, during a period in which supply and demand for Apple’s products was negatively affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s how Apple did: EPS: $2.55 per share, adjusted Revenue: $58.3 billion iPhone revenue: $28.96 billion Services revenue: $13.34 billion Mac revenue: $5.35 billion iPad revenue: $4.36 billion Wearables, Home,...

watch now Apple reported revenue and profit significantly higher than what Wall Street analysts expected and spiked as much as 3% before settling down up around 1% in after-hours trading. Apple’s revenue was up 9% to $91.8 billion, which beat its own guidance. That’s a significant change from the same quarter last year when it had to revise its revenue guidance down mid-quarter based on weakness in China. Apple’s earnings were partially powered by iPhone revenue, which was up 8% on the...

The new Apple Maps in CarPlay on iOS 13. Apple Apple announced on Thursday that it had completed deployment of its new and improved maps software in the United States. Users of the Maps app, which comes preinstalled on iPhones, now see more detailed roads, buildings, parks and other landmarks when looking at maps in the United States. Navigation is also more accurate, Apple said. Other new features that the more detailed maps enable include a “look around” mode, which appears as a binoculars...