Apple's Best-Ever Mac Launch, Google's Gemini On Mac, Amazon's 'Transformer' Project And More: This Week In Appleverse

As the weekend wraps up, let’s take a look at the top stories that made headlines in the tech and finance world. Here’s a quick roundup of the most significant events that occurred over the past few days. Apple’s New Mac Sees Record Launch Week Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) had a stellar launch week for its new MacBook Neo, with a significant number of first-time users. The new budget-friendly laptop is priced at $599, or $499 for students, and has garnered substantial interest from both new and existing customers. This could potentially boost Apple’s presence in the education market and contribute an additional 0.5% to its overall revenue, according to industry feedback. Read the full article here. Google Tests Gemini AI App For Mac Alphabet.Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google is working on a dedicated Gemini AI app for Mac, aiming to rival OpenAI and Anthropic. The company has initiated a private testing phase with select users to gather feedback and identify bugs. The app, once launched, will offer users the ability to generate images, videos, and music, analyze data, search the web, review past conversations, and work with uploaded documents. Read the full article here. Amazon Reportedly Developing ‘Transformer’ Project After the failure of the Fire Phone, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is reportedly working on a new smartphone project internally known as “Transformer.” The project, which focuses on artificial intelligence, aims to create a voice-driven “Star Trek” computer, aligning with founder Jeff Bezos’ vision. The AI capabilities could potentially eliminate the need for traditional app stores. Read the full article here. Apple Rakes In $900 Million From AI Apps In 2025 Apple made a significant profit from AI apps in 2025. Analysis firm AppMagic estimates that Apple earned nearly $900 million in App Store fees from generative AI apps, with the majority coming from OpenAI's ChatGPT. This substantial revenue stream has put Apple ahead of its rivals in the AI market. Read the full article here. Apple Stock Becomes A Casino Chip In New ETF Apple Inc. is a staple in most investment portfolios, and now, the YieldMax AAPL Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSE:APLY) offers a unique way to monetize Apple. This ETF uses synthetic leverage and options techniques to generate income, resulting in a remarkable distribution yield of over 70% and weekly payouts for its investors. Read the full article here. Photo Courtesy: jamesteohart via Shutterstock Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.