In its quarterly results, Apple reported that research and development expenses climbed to a record $11.73 billion, continuing the sharp acceleration in spending seen throughout fiscal 2026. Apple increases R&D expensesLast quarter, Apple reported research and development expenses of $11.4 billion, a 34% year-over-year jump. Today, Apple released its Q3 2026 results, reporting a record $11.73 billion in research and development expenses. That marked a 32% increase from the year-ago quarter and brought Apple’s total R&D spending for fiscal 2026 so far to $34.04 billion. For the breakdown of Apple’s Q3 2026 results, follow this link.