July 2025 - Mac Support London

Apple staring down $2 billion in total tariff costs in total before end of September

Apple’s bill for Trump’s tariffs in the third quarter was a little less than first expected, but Tim Cook has cautioned that it will be considerably more in the next quarter, totaling about $2 billion across just two quarters. Trump’s tariffs are increasingly costing Apple more per quarter Back in March 2025 and Apple’s regular earnings report, CEO Tim Cook… Continue Reading

Apple has sold 3 billion iPhones since 2007

Apple CEO Tim Cook shared that the iPhone has hit another milestone during the third fiscal quarter of 2025 — 3 billion sold. Apple Intelligence will be what takes the iPhone to 4 billion. Apple Intelligence will drive the next billion iPhones The iPhone is the most popular consumer electronic device to ever exist, but even so, it takes quite… Continue Reading

Tim Cook: We spent on AI companies in the quarter, but nobody big

Apple is increasing its investment in artificial intelligence and made seven acquisitions in 2025, according to CEO Tim Cook. Apple acquires AI companies In a recent CNBC interview following the company’s earnings call, Cook said Apple has acquired seven companies in 2025. He explained that the deals covered different parts of the company and weren’t all focused on AI. “None… Continue Reading

Apple’s Q3 2025 cash dividend is up in spite of growing tariff concerns

Apple is paying a cash dividend of $0.26 per share after the Q3 results reflected strong results with iPhone sales exceeding expectations. Apple’s Q3 2025 beat expectations Even though Apple’s fiscal Q3 tends to be one of the quiet ones, it was one to watch in 2025 thanks to ongoing tariff worries. Apple has managed to evade some of the… Continue Reading

South Park is taking a break after its controversial premiere – here’s when you can watch episode 2

South Park is taking a short break after its season 27 premiere It has been confirmed that episode 2 will air on August 6 The news comes after the long-running comedy reached a streaming rights deal with Paramount+ South Park continues to make headlines after its ongoing licensing negotiations, as it has now confirmed the second episode will air on… Continue Reading

RadioShack Vintage Turntable review: Nostalgia is a hell of a drug, best avoided

RadioShack’s Vintage Turntable looks great, and I really want to like it, but is a practical demonstration that nostalgia is a trap, and design isn’t everything. RadioShack Vintage Turntable review RadioShack has lurched back to life. Sort of. When we heard about the Vintage Turntable from the company, we had to give it a spin. Pun intended. I’m old enough… Continue Reading

Apple is probably stuck with iPhone manufacture in India

Even though the markets have become mostly numb to the current administration’s tariff see-saw, one analyst is worried that Apple may have to maintain India iPhone imports regardless. More iPhones are being imported from India than ever India has become a bit of a safe haven for Apple. It started moving more manufacturing and assembly to the country after COVID… Continue Reading

Apple and others back government plan to digitize healthcare

Major tech companies are aligning with a federal effort to reengineer how patients access and manage their healthcare data. Image credit: WikiMedia Apple is among over sixty companies supporting a federal push to modernize U.S. healthcare infrastructure, as announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Wednesday. Other major participants include Amazon, Alphabet, Anthropic, and OpenAI. The… Continue Reading

Tea app under fire from users and lawyers for breaches exposing private messages

A women’s dating safety app that promised privacy is now facing backlash after two back-to-back breaches exposed deeply personal data, from selfies to sensitive conversations. Image generated with ChatGPT A viral dating safety app designed for women, Tea, has experienced two significant data breaches in quick succession. The breaches exposed highly sensitive user information, including selfies, identity documents, and over… Continue Reading

Is that a billboard or are you just happy to see an iPhone?

This ad image is hardly clear — get closer to this Apple “Shot on iPhone” billboard before you decide what it’s showing you. A billboard and the original Shot on iPhone art – Image Credit: TommyGunMassacre/Reddit and Apple/Instagram The Shot on iPhone marketing campaign is well known for coming up with some creative shots. However, the latest installment may have… Continue Reading

Apple hits back at DOJ antitrust suit paragraph by paragraph in scathing response

As Apple’s antitrust case goes forward, the company has responded to each of the 236 paragraphs from the original complaint to defend itself, stating plainly that the “DOJ is wrong.” Apple won’t take the antitrust case sitting down. Image source: Apple The Department of Justice, along with multiple states accused Apple, of monopolistic practices over the App Store, iPhone, and… Continue Reading

New iPhone 17 dummy models estimate how some expected colors may look

A known leaker and dummy unit purveyor has shared their latest batch of iPhone 17 units that showcase possible color options, though some don’t quite line up with previous leaks. iPhone 17 Pro Max colors. Image source: AppleInsider It won’t be long before Apple reveals the iPhone 17 lineup, but that hasn’t stopped leakers from sharing every tiny detail they… Continue Reading

Rare Apple memorabilia, Macs, & more up for auction ending August 21

Whether you’re in the market for a fully operational Apple-1, a baseball signed by Tim Cook, or an iPad prototype, the latest Apple memorabilia auction is packed with pricey objects. Apple memorabilia up for auction. Image source: RR Auction RR Auction is known for its Apple and tech history-focused auctions that can fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars. One recently… Continue Reading

Apple nears $1 billion in Bay Area office space expansion in three months

Apple’s real estate takeover in the Bay Area continues with a $365 million Mathilda Campus just north of Apple Park in Sunnyvale, California. A four-building campus on Mathilda Ave Silicon Valley is already packed to the brim with tech companies filling out every office space available. Even after Apple Park, the campus that can hold 12,000 employees, Apple has been… Continue Reading

’28 Years Later’ director Danny Boyle discusses iPhone filmmaking benefits

Apple has released a video of director Danny Boyle praising the benefits of using an iPhone to film “28 Years Later.” An iPhone 15 Pro Max was used to film ’28 Days Later’ The horror sequel “28 Years Later” was filmed entirely on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, a creative decision by director Danny Boyle and cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle.… Continue Reading

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