Apple (AAPL) News Today

Apple Inc. (AAPL) shares are trading near $232.64, moving modestly on mixed news about product innovation, regulatory risks, and service expansions. Investors are weighing AI strategy updates, upcoming event catalysts, and European legal challenges. Key developments include:

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs and other brokers maintained a “Buy” rating on AAPL ahead of its September event, citing strong upgrade cycles and services momentum. Apple (AAPL) Buy Rating Maintained Ahead of Potential September Event
• Positive Sentiment: Apple is exploring integration of Google’s Gemini AI into Siri, potentially accelerating its AI capabilities and driving renewed device upgrades. Apple (AAPL) Explores Google Gemini AI for Siri Revamp
• Positive Sentiment: Apple struck a chip supply pact with TSMC to shield its production from potential U.S. tariffs, reinforcing its supply-chain resilience. Apple–TSMC Chip Pact Builds Firewall Against Trump's Tariffs
• Positive Sentiment: Apple plans to expand its music streaming service through partnerships with TuneIn’s 75 million users, intensifying its competition with Spotify. Apple Takes On Spotify, Expands Music Service To TuneIn's 75 Million Users: Report
• Positive Sentiment: Apple was one of four stocks driving the S&P 500’s historic run to a new high, underlining its market leadership. 4 Stocks Driving Most of The S&P 500's (VOO) Historic Run
• Positive Sentiment: An analyst projected that Apple shares could hit an all-time high if it proceeds with an acquisition of Perplexity AI, highlighting bullish M&A expectations. Apple Stock Could Hit An 'All-Time High' The Day It Does This, Says Analyst
• Neutral Sentiment: WhatsApp fixed a zero-click iOS/Mac bug that had been used to target Apple devices, underscoring ongoing security scrutiny. WhatsApp fixes ‘zero-click' bug used to hack Apple users with spyware
• Neutral Sentiment: Apple has underperformed the Nasdaq over the past year but analysts remain moderately optimistic about its near-term outlook. Is Apple Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?
• Neutral Sentiment: Despite Warren Buffett reducing his Apple stake, Berkshire Hathaway still calls it a crown jewel, and Apple’s top-line growth is accelerating. As Warren Buffett Continues to Trim Apple Stake, Should Investors Be Worried?
• Neutral Sentiment: Apple, Google and Nvidia have deployed $430 billion in buybacks this year, though some worry innovation may be lagging. Apple, Google, Nvidia Unleash $430 Billion Buyback Blitz—But Is Innovation Falling Behind?
• Neutral Sentiment: Online chatter highlights anticipation for Apple’s September product launch, AI upgrades to Siri, and large U.S. manufacturing investments. Apple Inc. Stock (AAPL) Opinions on Upcoming Product Launch and AI Innovations
• Negative Sentiment: Critics say Apple’s “invisible” AI strategy leaves it behind peers, weighing on near-term growth expectations. Apple's 'Invisible' AI Strategy Weighs On Its Stock. What Worries Wall Street.
• Negative Sentiment: A UK court filing shows the Home Office continues to push Apple for a backdoor to iCloud data, adding regulatory uncertainty. Apple Reportedly Still Under Pressure to Give UK Government Backdoor iCloud Access
• Negative Sentiment: A court record suggests U.K. officials sought broad access to Apple customers’ data beyond iCloud, fueling privacy concerns. Court Record Points to UK Push for Wide Access to Apple (APPL) Customers’ Data
• Negative Sentiment: Apple warns that a proposed shake-up of the U.K. mobile market could harm users and developers, highlighting legal headwinds. Apple says UK mobile market shake-up could harm users and developers
• Negative Sentiment: Apple is disputing the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority’s probe into its App Store policies, risking fines or mandated changes. Apple disputes UK competition watchdog over App Store probe
• Negative Sentiment: Loop Capital cut its AAPL price target to $226 and maintained a “Hold” rating, citing valuation concerns. Loop Capital Lowers Price Target on Apple (AAPL) to $226, Maintains Hold