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A Tuesday roundup highlights major Wall Street analyst calls on Nvidia, Apple, Micron, Pershing Square, Dell, Occidental and others, with investors watching how these recommendations may influence stock sentiment and price moves.
Apple has released the first iOS 26.6 developer beta, a light early update arriving ahead of WWDC where iOS 27 is expected; the release suggests 26.6 will be feature-light as Apple shifts focus to iOS 27, with beta versions for macOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 also in progress.
Memorial Day tech deals have been extended, featuring discounts on laptops, headphones, smart home gadgets, TVs and more with savings up to 50% across brands like Amazon, Apple and Best Buy.
Amazon lists the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD at $899.99, an 18% discount and its first drop below $900 during Memorial Day, hailed for strong performance and storage; for new buyers it's a compelling value, while existing M4/M3 users may see only a modest upgrade.
Rumors claim Apple will add Samsung's Privacy Display OLED panels to the upcoming M6 Pro and M6 Max MacBook Pro, bringing the feature months earlier than previously forecast; only these models will get OLED and Privacy Display tech, with cooling upgrades and a possible 'MacBook Ultra' branding.
Apple is asking a New Jersey federal court to compel the U.S. government to produce documents from 14 federal agencies that could support its defense in the DOJ antitrust case. The government argues the requests are irrelevant, overly burdensome, and likely to involve privileged or classified materials, and should be denied or narrowed, with the dispute hinging on Rule 34/Rule 45 discovery rules.
Mashable highlights Memorial Day Apple deals, led by a record-low $899 M5 MacBook Air at Amazon, plus $199 AirPods Pro 3, $299 iPad Air 11" deals, and other discounts on Apple gear across Amazon and Best Buy as the sale winds down.
Leaked MagSafe cases and a hands-on video reveal the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max color lineup for 2026, headlined by a Deep wine-like Dark Cherry alongside Light Blue and Dark Gray, with Silver reportedly missing; the Dark Cherry color is expected to replace the iPhone 17 Pro’s Cosmic Orange. Additional leaks hint at a smaller Dynamic Island cutout and thicker bodies, meaning new cases may not fit older models. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro launch is anticipated around September 2026.
Memorial Day sales are live with Apple gear at deep discounts, including all-time lows on the M5 MacBook Air and a price drop on AirPods Pro 3 to $199, plus bargains on AirPods 4, AirPods Max, iPad models, Apple Watch Series 11, and a wide range of accessories and peripherals across retailers.
Apple is reportedly developing lightweight, display-free AI glasses that prioritize AI-driven usefulness, gesture controls, and Siri integration over AR visuals. A dual-camera system (high-res for photos/videos and a low-res gesture/AI camera) enables hands-free interaction, while a tethered design and premium acetate frames aim for all-day wear and efficient power use. Expect future Siri enhancements and iOS 27 integration, with a likely 2027 launch, signaling a shift toward practical, ecosystem-focused wearables.
Apple’s watchOS 27 will focus on stability and refined heart-rate tracking, with improved metrics expected, while the AI health coach project Mulberry has been scaled back and is likely to launch later in the iOS 27 cycle (possibly after the Health app redesign), delaying the health-coach features to a later update.
Berkshire Hathaway’s $330 billion portfolio has 37.4% allocated to three AI-related holdings—Alphabet (GOOG/GOOGL), Coca-Cola, and Apple—with Apple the largest at 20.7%, highlighting a steady, long-term investing approach under new leadership as AI initiatives bolster these core businesses.
Huawei unveiled a new 'LogicFolding' approach to manufacture its Kirin smartphone chips this fall, aiming for 1.4-nm‑class capabilities by 2031 despite U.S. sanctions. The move comes as Nvidia faces export restrictions in China and Apple remains a key competitor, though experts caution that the method’s real-world scalability, heat management, and yields remain unproven at scale.
Rumors say Apple will launch the iPhone Fold Ultra in late 2026 with a crease-free 7.8-inch inner OLED display and a 5.5-inch outer screen, powered by an A20 Pro chip on a 2nm process, 12 GB RAM, a titanium-aluminum chassis, and a dual-cell 5,400 mAh battery. The hinge reportedly draws on Oppo’s liquid metal tech to reduce creases, and Apple may extend foldable tech across its ecosystem (foldable iPad, hybrid devices), challenging Samsung and reshaping the foldable market.
B&H’s flash sale cuts the 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) with 48GB RAM and 1TB SSD from $2,799 to $2,499, ending today at 8:59 p.m. PT; stock is limited, and discounts extend across the M5 Pro/M5 Max lineup.