Apple
2024 Foldable Phone Shipment Shakeup: Samsung Down, Huawei and Xiaomi Up
April 1, 2025 – The market research firm CounterPoint Research released a blog post on March 28th, revealing that the global foldable smartphone market experienced a mere 2.9% growth in 2024, marking a significant deceleration. The report further projects that the market will witness its first single-digit negative growth in 2025 but anticipates a robust…
Upcoming iPad Pro and MacBook Pro to Feature Apple’s New M5 Chip in 2025
March 31, 2025 – In a recent update to his “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has revealed that the iPad Pro equipped with the M5 chip has entered its final testing phase and is scheduled for release this year. This iteration of the iPad Pro will be among the first devices to feature the…
Apple Pledges Support for Myanmar and Thailand Earthquake Relief Efforts
March 31, 2025 – Apple CEO Tim Cook announced today that the tech giant will donate an undisclosed sum to support relief efforts in Myanmar and Thailand following the devastating earthquakes that struck the region. In a post on social media, Cook expressed, “Our thoughts are with everyone in Myanmar and Thailand who has been…
Apple Continues Leadership Shuffle with New Global Retail Director Role
March 28, 2025 – Apple Inc. is undergoing a series of leadership restructuring initiatives, with a newly created role of “Global Retail Director,” according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The tech giant has promoted Vanessa Trigub to the position of “Vice President of Retail Stores and Operations.” Trigub, who previously oversaw retail operations and store management…
Apple Bucks Industry Trend: Premium Models Lead the Sales Charge
March 27, 2025 – In a blog post released yesterday (March 26), market research firm CIRP reported on a prevalent strategy among consumer brands: the “good-better-best” tiered product approach. Typically, it’s the “better” mid-tier options that see the highest sales volumes. However, Apple defies this conventional wisdom, with its iPhone and Mac lines seeing a…
Apple’s AI Strategy Unveiled: Balancing In-house Development with $1 Billion NVIDIA Server Purchase
March 26, 2025 – Apple’s Commitment to Proprietary Servers Shaken as $1 Billion NVIDIA Deal Surfaces Despite the bold assertions from Apple executives that its AI services operate exclusively on self-developed Apple Silicon servers, a recent report by Loop Capital analyst Ananda Baruah suggests a significant shift in strategy. Apple is reportedly spending approximately $1…
Siri’s Future Brightens: Former OpenAI Head and 30 Experts Rumored to Join Apple
March 26, 2025 – Apple Inc. could be on the verge of a game-changing move in the AI race, as reported by Business Insider yesterday (March 25th). The tech giant is reportedly considering a multibillion-dollar deal to acquire Thinking Machines Lab, founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati. This potential acquisition targets a team of…
Apple’s Plastic Watch SE Hits Snag: Design Flaws and Cost Concerns
March 24, 2025 – In his latest “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shared more insights on the Apple Watch, revealing that the rumored plastic version of the Apple Watch SE is in trouble, facing “significant risks.” Gurman elaborates that Apple’s design team is not satisfied with the aesthetic of the plastic Apple Watch SE,…
Apple’s Ecosystem Opening Under DMA: Revolutionizing the Smartwatch Sector
March 24, 2025 – In a groundbreaking move that could redefine the trajectory of the smartwatch industry, particularly in the fitness segment, the European Union finalized an interoperability ruling on March 19th, compelling Apple to open up its exclusive features to third-party smartwatches, as reported yesterday by tech outlet Windows Central. According to the report,…
Apple Shakes Up Executive Ranks: Vision Pro Leader Takes Reins of Siri to Accelerate AI Commercialization
March 21, 2025 – In a surprising move reported yesterday (March 20) by Bloomberg, Apple Inc. has undergone a rare executive restructuring aimed at revitalizing its stagnant AI projects, which have suffered from prolonged delays. According to the report, CEO Tim Cook has lost confidence in the head of AI, John Giannandrea, and has instead…