Summary

  • Apple’s latest set of financial results showed overall revenue of $95.
  • 4bn - a rise of 5% on the previous year - with services reaching an all-time high and the iPhone, Mac and iPad businesses performing well.
  • The company has recently launched several new devices, including the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, iPad Air and iPhone 16E.
  • However, its software team has faced problems, with long-awaited improvements to Siri delayed and Apple reportedly looking to integrate Google’s Gemini AI software.
  • The impact of Trump’s tariffs on China is also a concern, although CEO Tim Cook has downplayed the issue, noting that over half of US iPhone sales come from India.
  • A significant legal issue involves a ruling that could limit the company’s control over its App Store.
  • Apple has appealed the decision but if it stands, companies including Epic, Spotify and Patreon could bypass Apple’s payment systems.

By Chris Welch

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