It’s been an eventful week for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), with a mix of surprising, challenging and delightful news. Here’s a quick roundup of the key stories that unfolded.

What Happened To The Mac?

David Heinemeier Hansson, the creator of Ruby on Rails, has raised concerns about the future of Apple’s Mac in the era of AI agents. He believes that the Mac’s tightly controlled environment could become a weakness in the age of AI agents. Hansson suggested that Linux could be the future of desktops. 

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Apple’s iPhone Shipments Defy The Odds

Despite a projected 16.7% global smartphone shipment decline, Apple is expected to see a 23.6% market share for iOS, a record high. This is due to the resilience of Apple, Samsung and Huawei, who are best positioned to navigate the downturn. The memory shortage is a significant factor in this disruption. 

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Pikachu’s Visit To Apple Park

Tim Cook, the outgoing CEO of Apple, had a surprise visit from the Pokémon team and a life-size Pikachu at Apple Park. This visit, which mixed succession planning, gaming talk and a disobedient electric mouse, may have been Cook’s last meme as CEO. 

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Apple’s ‘Surprise And Shine iPhone 18 Teaser

Apple’s “Surprise and shine” teaser for its Sept. 9 event has sparked fresh iPhone 18 Pro speculation. The event will be particularly significant because John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as CEO on Sept. 1. 

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iPhone Shipments Surge

Apple’s iPhone shipments rose by 13% year-over-year during the second quarter of 2026. This growth was largely driven by the iPhone 17 series, stable pricing, and Apple’s push to gain smartphone market share. 

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