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Report: Apple less exposed as Iran war threatens India’s smartphone exports

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 2:38am on 9to5Mac

Nikkei Asia reports that while Apple is less exposed to potential export disruptions out of India, shipments that rely on Middle East trade hubs could face significant declines in the coming weeks. Here are the details.

AirTag 2 gets its first firmware update since January launch

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 11:47am on 9to5Mac

In addition to a firmware update for the new AirPods Max 2, which are set to hit the shelves tomorrow (and we have already reviewed), Apple also rolled out a firmware update to the AirTag 2 earlier today. Here are the details.

Ollama adopts MLX for faster AI performance on Apple silicon Macs

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 11:18am on 9to5Mac

One of the best tools to run AI models locally on a Mac just got even better. Here’s why, and how to run it.

Apple among US firms Iran labels ‘terrorist companies’ as it threatens attacks

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 10:35am on 9to5Mac

As reported by CBS News, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) vowed to start attacking US-based tech and finance companies in the Mideast starting tomorrow. Here are the details.

Report: Apple set to outperform broader notebook market amid worsening shipment outlook

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 10:08am on 9to5Mac

TrendForce has revised its 2026 notebook shipment forecast downward, with Apple standing out as the exception. Here are the details.

Oscar nominee Stellan Skarsgård to star in untitled Apple TV thriller series

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 9:25am on 9to5Mac

Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value) is set to star alongside Dakota Fanning (All Her Fault) in an upcoming untitled international thriller series for Apple TV. Here’s what we know about it so far.

Watch Tim Cook ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell as part of Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 8:55am on 9to5Mac

Earlier today, Tim Cook remotely rang the Nasdaq Opening Bell from Apple Park, where he also gave a short speech. Here’s what he said.

9to5Mac Daily: March 31, 2026 – iOS 26.5 beta 1 changes, more

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 8:21am on 9to5Mac

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App Store Connect adds 11 new languages for localized app metadata

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 8:00am on 9to5Mac

Apple has expanded App Store Connect’s localization support, allowing developers to localize their app metadata in a total of 50 languages. Here are the details.

Here’s Apple’s special 50th anniversary merch for employees

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 7:27am on 9to5Mac

Apple Park is hosting an exclusive Paul McCartney concert for employees today in celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary tomorrow. And ahead of the festivities, Apple has started offering special 50th merch gifts to staff. Here’s a look.