Apples Challenge in China Rises with New Rival Phones and Ai Delay

Apple looks strong on AI; Amazon rules the cloud. Earnings will show how much.

Expect positive surprises from these two “Magnificent Seven” standouts.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Apple sells $46 billion worth of iPhones over the summer as AI helps end slump

Apple snapped out of a recent iPhone sales slump during its summertime quarter

Tech - ABC News - October 31

Apple Announces $46 Billion in Global iPhone Sales as AI Helps End Slump

Putting artificial intelligence tech into its flagship product ensured the summer quarter had a positive turnaround.

Business - Inc. - November 1

ASML results could provide insight into AI, China demand

ASML Holding, the Dutch company that makes the chip-making machines used by the major players in the semiconductor industry, is on Wednesday due to report results that could provide some insight ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

U.S. proposals to curb AI, semiconductor investment into China under final review

The proposals are part of the Joe Biden administration's efforts to restrict the flow of U.S. capital, technology and expertise into China.

Business - CNBC - October 22

TSMC says it alerted US to potential violation of China AI chip controls

Chipmaker reported having received order for processor resembling that of Chinese company Huawei

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Meta’s Llama Used to Develop AI Model for China’s Military

Researchers connected to the People’s Liberation Army created a chatbot model based on Meta’s Large-Language Model AI.

Business - Inc. - November 1

TSMC to close door on producing advanced AI chips for China from Monday

World’s biggest contract chipmaker acts to ensure it is in line with US restrictions on Chinese access to latest processors

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

China’s Baidu joins Meta in race to make AI-integrated smart glasses

Launch comes as Chinese internet groups jostle for dominance in hardware

Business - Financial Times - 15 hours ago

China's Alibaba releases AI search tool for small businesses in Europe and the Americas

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered search engine for small businesses in Europe and the Americas to source supplies.

Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago

Jim Cramer says Apple stock can 'blow through' records on real iPhone data out of China

New Counterpoint data is the second positive iPhone report this week after a recent slew of mixed Wall Street analysts' commentary.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Tim Cook is likely visiting China to bolster support for Apple Intelligence, analysts say

The CEO met with China's Minister of Industry and Information Technology as well as the heads of some local companies, including China Mobile and Weibo.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Apple returns to top 5 smartphone ranking in China with iPhone 16 as Huawei battle ramps up

Apple returned to the top five ranking of China's smartphone market, helped by the launch of the iPhone 16, but its growth was still outpaced by Huawei.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Apple reports robust demand for iPhone 16 even as overall sales in China slow

Company reports $94.9bn in revenue, slightly beating Wall Street projections in first look at demand for its new phone. Apple reported strong demand for the iPhone 16 in its quarterly earnings ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Apple announces new iMac with M4 chip, starts at $1,299

Apple on Monday announced an updated iMac with the company's latest M4 chip.

Business - CNBC - October 28

The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

Apple is rolling out iOS 18.1 now with Apple Intelligence. Here are all the top new features and how to download it.

Tech - Wired - October 28

Here’s Why Apple Fans Are Waiting for an Exciting Hardware News Week

Apple’s VP of marketing teased that the tech giant would be releasing a bunch of new hardware this week. Expect these products to have a lot to do with AI.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Apple announces new and smaller Mac Mini with first redesign since 2010

Apple is framing the new Mac Minis, like all of its new products announced this year, as built for Apple Intelligence.

Business - CNBC - October 29

With the New M4 Mac mini Apple Is Just Showing Off

Apple Silicon means the company controls its own destiny. That’s a bigger deal than you might think.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Warren Buffett slashes Apple stake as he boosts cash to record high

Berkshire’s stock-selling spree extends for eighth quarter, with $166bn dumped over the period

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Apple Notes Is Getting Supercharged in iOS 18. Here’s What's New

The iPhone’s native note-taking app has leveled up with live audio transcriptions, calculations, and organizational features.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Georgia Tech joins Apple’s new silicon engineering initiative

Georgia Tech has joined Apple's initiative aimed at preparing students for hardware technology, computer architecture and chip design.

Tech - VentureBeat - 8 hours ago

China's Ministry of Finance is taking aim at local debt problems before tackling broader economic challenges

In his opening remarks on Saturday, Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an laid out four measures, starting with increasing support for local governments in resolving debt risks.

Business - CNBC - October 14

How a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could help Americans and challenge China’s global influence

Direct investment in long-term international development projects could boost Americans’ well-being for generations

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

‘In China, builders don’t look at drawings’: the architect challenging his country’s rampant urban obsession

China is moving mountains and flattening neighbourhoods. But Dong Gong is sparking a revolution – by working slowly with what’s already there. As a book of his great projects appears, he shares his ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Thelin’s Aberdeen challenge Celtic as Scotland yearns for new narrative

Swedish manager has enjoyed a fairytale 100% start at Pittodrie before Saturday’s surprise top of the table clash. Aberdeen will not win the Scottish Premiership barring the kind of Celtic ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

New Zealand win America’s Cup as Britain’s challenge falls short

NZ first to win cup three times in a row in modern history Ben Ainslie promises return with Ineos Britannia Ineos Britannia’s challenge for the 37th America’s Cup is over, and Ineos Britannia’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

This 1 Challenge Will Test New CVS Health CEO David Joyner

The industry-wide rise in health coverage costs makes the company’s Aetna unit the new leader’s most difficult problem.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Incumbents Lawler, Ryan lead challengers in key New York House races

Two New York House incumbents, one from each party, lead their respective challengers in key races that will help determine which party wins control of the House next month, a poll released ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

A new push to wind down the Middle East wars faces familiar challenges

The United States and other mediators are ramping up efforts to halt the wars in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip

World - ABC News - October 30

New Louisiana election laws creating challenges for voters with disabilities

Laws in more than 20 states, including Louisiana, now restrict various elements of mail-in ballots, which includes the kinds of assistance a voter can ask for.

Apples Challenge in China Rises with New Rival Phones and Ai Delay

Topics