Apple to Announce Q2 Fiscal Results Later Today
Apple will release its fiscal Q2 2026 results Thursday, projecting revenue between $108 billion and $111 billion—a 13%‑16% increase over the prior quarter. This would be only the second non‑holiday quarter Apple has topped $100 billion, underscoring the company’s expanding baseline sales. The announcement comes amid a recent CEO transition and speculation about early MacBook Neo shipments. Analysts will also watch for commentary on RAM shortages that could pressure margins.
The Vision Pro: Not Quite Dead Yet
Apple’s mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro, has faced headlines claiming it’s a flop after the October 2025 M5 refresh failed to spark consumer demand. However, insiders argue the update was more about transitioning from M2 chips than reviving sales, and...
(Podcast) Upgrade 613: I Know I Picked Too Many iPods
Apple announced that longtime CEO Tim Cook will step down after a 12‑year tenure, naming hardware veteran John Ternus as his successor. The transition raises questions about Apple’s strategic direction under Ternus, especially given his track record with iPhone and Mac product...
(Sponsor) Monologue
Monologue is an AI‑powered dictation and voice‑note platform that works across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It converts natural speech into polished text for emails, documents, code, and more, while supporting over 100 languages and contextual vocabulary learning. Users...
That Was Tim, This Is Ternus: Some First Thoughts on Apple’s CEO Transition
Apple announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO in July 2026, moving to an executive chairman role focused on government relations. John Ternus, the long‑time hardware chief, will assume the CEO seat, gaining a four‑month mentorship runway with...
Tim Cook to Exit as Apple CEO, Replaced by John Ternus ↦
Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of the board, while John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will assume the chief executive role on September 1, 2026. The board approved the transition unanimously, emphasizing a deliberate succession plan....
(Podcast) Downstream 116: Ceramic Dalmatian
The Downstream 116 podcast covers several media‑industry shifts, starting with Jeopardy’s push into streaming and a playful nod to its recent loss on the game show. Hosts reminisce about Netflix’s evolution, note Paramount+’s deeper integration with Pluto TV, and speculate...
(Sponsor) Magic Lasso Adblock: Effortlessly Block Ads on Your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV
Magic Lasso Adblock is a native ad‑blocking suite for Apple’s ecosystem, covering iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. The app blocks ads and trackers in Safari, YouTube, third‑party apps and even on Apple TV, using a Swift‑based, on‑device architecture that...
(Sponsor) Clic for Sonos
Clic for Sonos, the fastest native Sonos client for Apple devices, is sponsoring Six Colors this week. The app runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and visionOS, offering deep integration with widgets, Live Activities, Shortcuts, a menu‑bar...
A PC User Spends Two Weeks with the MacBook Neo
A PC‑centric user swapped his wife’s budget Lenovo for an Indigo MacBook Neo (≈ $500) and logged two weeks of daily use. The trial highlighted a smooth aluminum chassis, fan‑less cooling, and superior battery life, while exposing a steep learning curve...
‘Hello, World’ ↦
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman captured a striking photograph of Earth from the Orion spacecraft during Artemis II’s translunar injection burn. The image shows the planet’s night side illuminated by a full moon, with visible aurorae and the Sahara region identifiable. The...
The Vergecast: Apple at 50 ↦
Apple celebrated its 50‑year anniversary on a Vergecast episode featuring David Pierce and Six Colors veteran Jason Snell. The conversation highlighted Apple’s trillion‑dollar market cap and its historic focus on superior software, hardware, and ecosystem integration. Snell delivered a modified...
Apple at 50: Some Great Apple History Books
Apple’s 50th‑anniversary celebrations have sparked renewed curiosity about the company’s origins, prompting a curated list of essential Apple history books. The selection spans from early Macintosh chronicles like Steven Levy’s *Insanely Great* to recent analyses of Apple’s China manufacturing strategy...
Time for Your Meds, Mr. Fleishman
Glenn Fleishman highlights a critical flaw in Apple’s Health app Medications feature: it failed to alert him of a time‑zone change when traveling east across three zones, causing a missed dose. The app does provide a “Time Zone Changed” notification,...
Apple Discontinues the Mac Pro ↦
Apple confirmed the discontinuation of the Mac Pro, removing its product page and redirecting visitors to the general Mac homepage. The company also stated it has no plans to release future Mac Pro hardware. The decision follows a shift toward...