here are some recent Apple news items from the past few months: In March 2022, Apple announced the launch of the new iPad Air (2022), which features a new A15 Bionic chip and a 12-megapixel Ultra Wide front camera. In January 2022, Apple reported its first-quarter earnings, reporting a record revenue of $123.9 billion, driven by strong sales of iPhone, Mac, and wearable devices. In December 2021, Apple announced the acquisition of music recognition app, Shazam, for an undisclosed amount.