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What Apple shipped in April 2026

136 tracked updates · April 2026

Signal breakdown — April 2026

34 pricing updates·16 feature updates·14 product launches·2 PRODUCT LAUNCH·2 product restocks·1 technical updates·1 legal & regulatory updates·1 product discontinuations

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‎Apple TV

Apple TV has launched a dedicated Formula 1 (F1) streaming service offering live race coverage, including the Miami Grand Prix, with a 7-day free trial followed by a $12.99 monthly subscription. The s

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iPhone

iPhone

Apple introduced four new iPhone models—iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17e—highlighting innovations like the thinnest iPhone ever (iPhone Air), advanced cameras with 8x optical-quali

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iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro

Apple launched the iPhone 17 Pro featuring the A19 Pro chip, vapor chamber cooling, and up to 40% faster sustained performance. The device introduces an 8x optical-quality zoom, all 48MP Fusion rear c

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iPhone Accessories

Apple introduced a range of new iPhone 17 accessories, including MagSafe-compatible cases in multiple colors and textures, Crossbody Straps, and charging essentials like the 40W Dynamic Power Adapter

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Certified Refurbished

Apple’s refurbished store now features the iPhone 16 128GB, 11-inch iPad Air (M3) 128GB, and 13-inch MacBook Air (M4) with up to 15% savings. All products include a one-year warranty, free delivery, a

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iPadOS 26

iPadOS 26

Apple introduced iPadOS 26, featuring a new Liquid Glass design, an intuitive windowing system with tiling and Exposé, and folders in the Dock. The update adds the Preview app, Live Translation across

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iPhone Air

iPhone Air

Apple introduced iPhone Air, the thinnest iPhone ever, featuring a Grade 5 titanium frame, 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display, and the A19 Pro chip with up to 2.2x faster GPU performance. The device in

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iPhone 17

iPhone 17

Apple introduced iPhone 17 featuring a 48MP Dual Fusion camera system, 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion up to 120Hz, and Ceramic Shield 2 front with 3x better scratch resistance. The d

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iPhone 17e

iPhone 17e

Apple introduced the iPhone 17e, featuring a durable Ceramic Shield 2 front with 3x better scratch resistance, a 48MP Fusion camera, and the latest A19 chip for improved performance. The device suppor

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Personal Setup - Online Personal Sessions - Apple

Apple now offers Personal Setup sessions for customers who purchase devices directly from them. These one-on-one online sessions help users set up and optimize their new devices at their convenience.

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MacBook Neo

MacBook Neo

Apple introduced the MacBook Neo, a new 13-inch model featuring the A18 Pro chip, up to 16 hours of battery life, and a 13-inch Liquid Retina display. It includes Apple Intelligence for AI-driven feat

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Auto-renewable subscriptions

Auto-renewable subscriptions

Apple added monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment as a new payment option for auto-renewable subscriptions, now available for macOS alongside iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. Devel

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Submit your apps and games today

Submit your apps and games today

Apple has introduced a new feature that allows developers to submit additional items to the App Store while they have another submission in progress. This change is part of a broader update to the App

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Criminal Record

Apple TV+ introduced the crime drama series *Criminal Record*, featuring London detectives Hegarty and Lenker who clash over policing methods while solving cases in a changing world. The show explores

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Johny Srouji named Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer

Apple promoted Johny Srouji to Chief Hardware Officer, effective immediately. Srouji, a long-time Apple executive, previously led hardware engineering and silicon development. The role elevates his ov

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Workouts for Every Runner

Workouts for Every Runner

Apple Fitness+ introduced a new 'Workouts for Every Runner' collection featuring programs for strength training, recovery, and running-specific routines. The collection includes guided workouts for 5K

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Meditation with JoAnna

Meditation with JoAnna

Apple released a new meditation workout titled 'Meditation with JoAnna' on its Fitness+ platform, featuring ocean wave sounds to aid sleep. The content is themed around Earth Day and is available imme

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Pilates with Marimba

Pilates with Marimba

Apple Fitness added a new Pilates workout titled 'Pilates with Marimba' to its library. The workout targets core, back, and oblique muscles with exercises like bridges, nod-and-curl, and side planks.

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‎Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV

Apple TV+ has introduced a new pricing model for its sports content, offering 7 days free followed by a $12.99/month subscription. The service is promoting live coverage of Major League Baseball (MLB)

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App Review Guidelines

Apple updated its App Store Review Guidelines to clarify rules for alternative app distribution in the EU and Japan, including notarization requirements for iOS and iPadOS apps. The guidelines now exp

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Choose Your Country or Region

Apple has updated its regional selection page to reorganize its geographic markets into four primary categories: Africa, Middle East, and India; Asia Pacific; Europe; and Latin America and the Caribbe

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Find a store

Apple’s retail page highlights in-store experiences for Apple Vision Pro demos, trade-in offers up to $1,100 for new iPhones, and 0% APR financing via Apple Card Monthly Installments. It also promotes

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Margo's Got Money Troubles

Apple TV+ has launched a new original series titled *Margo's Got Money Troubles*, a drama centered on a recent college dropout and aspiring writer facing financial hardship after having a baby. The sh

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Apple Card Application

The provided content is a static error message indicating that the Apple Card application webpage requires JavaScript to function properly. No substantive changes, competitive impacts, or specific det

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Outcome

Apple TV+ has launched a new satirical film titled *Outcome*, starring Reef Hawk as a troubled Hollywood celebrity facing an extortion plot tied to a mysterious video. The movie, rated 15+, explores t

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Your Friends & Neighbors

Apple TV+ has launched the drama series 'Your Friends & Neighbors,' starring Jon Hamm as a divorced, jobless financial titan who turns to robbing his wealthy neighbors, leading to a deadly spiral. The

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Imperfect Women

Apple TV+ has launched a new original series titled *Imperfect Women*, a dark drama about three best friends whose bond is tested after a murder reveals betrayals and shocking truths. The show is avai

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Shrinking

Apple TV+ has launched the comedy-drama series *Shrinking*, a new original show where a grieving therapist adopts brutal honesty in his personal and professional life. The series is available for a 7-

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For All Mankind

Apple TV+ has introduced a new pricing model for the historical space drama series *For All Mankind*, offering a 7-day free trial followed by a $12.99 monthly subscription. The show, created by Ronald

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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

Apple TV+ has launched 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,' a new Godzilla-themed series where the protagonist, Cate, uncovers secrets about her family and the organization Monarch amid global monster threa

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Shop iPhone

Apple’s iPhone shopping page introduces trade-in credits ranging from $195 to $685 for customers upgrading to iPhone 17, iPhone Air, or iPhone 17 Pro models when trading in an iPhone 13 or newer devic

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MLS on Apple TV

Apple TV now offers live streaming of the entire 2026 MLS season as part of its subscription service, with a 7-day free trial followed by a $12.99/month fee. The service provides no blackout restricti

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Expand your app to new markets

Expand your app to new markets

Apple has updated its localization guidance for developers, emphasizing the importance of structuring apps and games for global audiences through internationalization. The key change is the enhanced s

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Marketing Resources and Identity Guidelines

Marketing Resources and Identity Guidelines

Apple has updated its App Store Marketing Guidelines to clarify and standardize the use of App Store badges, product images, and messaging in marketing materials for apps distributed through the App S

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Get beta software, tools, resources, and more

Get beta software, tools, resources, and more

Apple has released beta versions of its latest operating systems across all platforms, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, tvOS, and watchOS. These beta releases are designed for developers to tes

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Apple Developer

Apple’s official LinkedIn page highlights recent updates and resources for developers building within the Apple ecosystem. Key changes include the announcement of an in-person event in Toronto on Apri

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Installing and using Apple beta software

Apple has introduced beta firmware for AirPods, exclusively available to members of the Apple Developer Program. This beta enables developers to test and refine features for AirPods on iOS and macOS,

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Age assurance frameworks Q&A

Apple has introduced new age assurance frameworks and features to help developers comply with regional age verification laws. Starting with iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and later SDKs, developers must build

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Measuring app performance

Measuring app performance

Apple has enhanced its App Store Connect Analytics tool with new metrics and features to help developers measure app performance, user acquisition, engagement, and monetization more effectively. The m

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Declare regulated medical device status

Apple has updated App Store Connect to require developers to declare whether their apps are regulated medical devices in the EU/EEA, UK, or US. This change affects app developers publishing health or

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App Store Connect Analytics Help

App Store Connect Analytics provides developers with centralized dashboards and reports to measure app performance across discovery, downloads, engagement, purchases, and subscriptions. The platform d

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Localize app information

Localize app information

Apple has updated App Store Connect to allow developers to manage localized app metadata more flexibly. Developers can now add, edit, or delete languages for their app’s metadata directly in App Store

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App Review Guidelines

Apple has updated its App Store Review Guidelines to clarify and reinforce rules around user-generated content (UGC), alternative app distribution in the EU and Japan, and privacy protections for mino

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Apple security releases

Apple has released a series of security updates across its software ecosystem, including major operating systems and applications, to address vulnerabilities and enhance protection for users. The most

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Release notes

Apple has rolled out a series of updates to App Store Connect and TestFlight between October 2025 and April 2026, introducing new features, language support, regulatory compliance tools, and backend i

Technical/apple.com

Apple has updated its video streaming infrastructure for the 'Home' films page, introducing support for High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC/H.265) alongside the existing Advanced Video Coding (AVC/H.26

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