Apple's App Store Link-Out Injunction Is Live, and Here Is What Changed for Developers

Louis Navellier is buying shares of Bloom Energy (BE), Apple (AAPL), and Alphabet (GOOGL). Bloom Energy's addition to the S&P 500 and strong revenue growth expectations are driving its stock. Apple's new iPhone Duo launch led to a slight stock pullback, but Navellier sees a buying opportunity.

Apple will reduce App Store fees to 5% for game developers in the EU starting October 1, 2026, replacing a per-install fee. The change follows a €500M fine from the European Commission and aims to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Epic Games criticized the new fees as 'junk fees' that do not foster competition. The new structure includes four commission tiers based on payment methods.

Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999, has received mixed reviews. Reviewers praised its display and durability, but criticized its camera setup. The device features a new A20 Pro chip and a larger battery. Apple's CEO John Ternus introduced the product, marking his first major launch. The Duo will be available on October 23, with full reviews expected closer to the release date.

Apple announced it is producing the Mac mini in the US, starting later in 2026 at its Houston Advanced Manufacturing Center. Separately, Apple committed over $30 billion to Broadcom for US-made custom chips, its largest American Manufacturing Program deal. Both initiatives are part of Apple's $600 billion US investment plan. The Mac mini with the new M6 chip will go on sale September 22, 2026, for $899.

Apple raised prices on all iPhone models, with increases ranging from $100 to 41% depending on the model and region. Analysts noted the hikes were smaller than expected, but rising memory costs are pressuring margins. The new iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, and the foldable iPhone Duo at $1,999. Apple aims for 7 million Duo units shipped by year-end, with the device seen as a key demand driver. Investors are watching for signs of sustained demand amid higher prices and limited hardware upgrades.

Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first folding iPhone, featuring a 5.4-inch and 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR displays with a nano-texture finish. The device has a redesigned iOS, a durable hinge, a hidden under-screen camera, and dual batteries. It will start at £1,999, with higher storage options exceeding £3,100. Apple Pencil support is coming later this year.