Apple Removes Yandex Pay From the App Store in Russia August 13, 2026 / 12:12 PMAugust 13, 2026 Yandex Pay has disappeared from Apple’s Russian App Store, blocking new downloads and updates while installed copies continue to work.
Apple Hires Nate Gatten to Lead Government Affairs August 13, 2026 / 10:21 AM Nate Gatten will join Apple as vice president of government affairs on August 31, bringing extensive airline, banking and Washington policy experience.
Tim Cook’s Chairman Role Keeps Apple Politically Stable May 17, 2026 / 10:43 AMMay 17, 2026 Tim Cook’s executive chairman role gives Apple continuity with policymakers as John Ternus takes over the product and AI reset.
Apple Encryption Fight Reaches Canada’s Bill C-22 May 8, 2026 / 4:02 PMMay 8, 2026 Apple encryption warnings over Canada’s Bill C-22 turn lawful access into a new test of privacy, security, and government power.
Apple Tariff Refunds Raise New Manufacturing Questions May 5, 2026 / 6:23 AMMay 5, 2026 Apple tariff refunds could fund new U.S. manufacturing work, but Cook’s pledge leaves open questions about scale, timing, and projects.
Apple Tariff Refunds Could Fund New U.S. Innovation May 2, 2026 / 12:23 PMMay 2, 2026 Apple tariff refunds would be reinvested into new U.S. innovation and advanced manufacturing, Tim Cook said during Apple’s earnings call.
