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As Tim Cook steps down, Apple hit record sales — but a chip shortage looms

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Apr 30, 2026 at 23:59 TechCrunch

As Tim Cook steps down, Apple hit record sales — but a chip shortage looms

Cook warned that Apple is facing supply-chain headwinds from RAMageddon that could impact its business.

Apr 30, 2026 at 22:12 TechCrunch

Apple was surprised by AI-driven demand for Macs

Apple said it will be supply-constrained on Mac mini, Studio, and Neo in the next quarter, too.

Apr 30, 2026 at 20:33 Hacker News

Apple reports second quarter results

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Apr 29, 2026 at 14:06 TechCrunch

Apple loses bid to pause App Store fee changes as case heads to Supreme Court

Apple lost its bid to pause court-ordered App Store payment changes, keeping external purchase links in place as its case with Epic heads...

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Legal AI startup Legora hits $5.6B valuation and its battle with Harvey just got hotter

The two wildly fast-growing rivals have raised massive sums, pushed into each other's home turf, and now have dueling ad campaigns.

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