Higher AI limits available for an additional fee with iCloud+
Apple plans to charge for intensive use of its AI features via iCloud+ in the future. However, Tim Cook emphasizes that no finalized plan exists.
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How Apple decides on price increases
Tim Cook explains the logic behind Apple's price increases – and answers the question about iPhone prices in September...
Apple warns of significantly larger supply shortages
Apple expects 9 to 11 percent growth and significantly larger supply bottlenecks. The reason is excessive demand, not insufficient demand.
Tim Cook's last conference call as Apple CEO
Tim Cook held his last conference call as Apple CEO – and in doing so, he addressed a previously unanswered question about John Ternus...
Customs refunds boost Apple's margin
Customs refunds bring Apple two points to its gross margin and eleven cents per share – around one billion dollars is still outstanding.
Apple invests $11.73 billion in research – a new record
Apple reports a record $11.73 billion in research spending – and invests differently than Alphabet and Meta.
Apple has 1.5 billion paid subscriptions
Apple has over 1.5 billion paid subscriptions – 500 million more than in 2023. Why is the number growing faster than the...
Apple Q3 2026: $109.4 billion in the best June quarter
Apple reports $109.4 billion in revenue in its best June quarter ever – why the record profit will be smaller when adjusted.
Qualcomm loses Apple business faster than expected
Qualcomm's modem share in the next iPhone falls significantly below 20 percent – and this time it's not just Apple's own chip involved...
DOJ wants to overturn Apple's access to government records
The Justice Department wants to overturn Apple's access to the files of 14 federal agencies – while both sides negotiate a settlement.