Subscriptions as a growth engine of the global app economy
Subscriptions will become the most important growth driver for the app economy in 2025. Declining downloads no longer hinder revenue.
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Apple Manzano demonstrates progress in multimodal image AI
In the Manzano study, Apple explains why today's image AI fails and how a new model combines understanding and generation.
Apple is hit by the AI boom: Important chip components are in short supply worldwide
Apple is suffering from a long-term shortage of chip materials. The AI boom is exacerbating the situation and impacting the planning of new devices.
Apple in the PC market in 2025: Growth, pressure & market share
Apple in the PC market in 2025: Stagnant Macs in the quarter, solid annual growth and strong competition at a glance.
Apple reported significantly fewer patents in the US in 2025
Apple will receive significantly fewer patents in 2025. The analysis details the reasons, comparisons with competitors, and the consequences for the US market.
Apple is preparing new AI server chips and data centers
Apple is planning its own AI server chips; initial production runs are already underway. New data centers are expected to accelerate expansion starting in 2027.
Apple, AI and TSMC: Why the balance of power is changing
Apple and TSMC in transition: The AI boom brings new power dynamics, weakens Apple's special role and noticeably changes the chip industry.
Apple will dominate the global smartphone market in 2025
Apple is poised to take the lead in the smartphone market by 2025. Figures, trends, and reasons for this strong growth are now available in...
Apple under pressure: India wants to see iOS source code
Apple and India clash: New security requirements demand access to source code, but there is no precedent worldwide.
Sexualized deepfakes: Malaysia & Indonesia ban Grok
Sexualized AI-generated images are causing trouble for Grok. Indonesia and Malaysia have banned the chatbot, and other countries and authorities are considering taking action.