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Apple is a leading company in the Computers and Electronics Manufacturing industry, known for its innovative product development and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple continually reimagines technology to enhance user experiences across its range of products, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. The company also offers a variety of services such as Apple Music, Apple TV+, and technical support, aiming to leave a positive impact on the world.

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Headquarters
Cupertino, California
Size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
Specialities
Innovative Product Development, World-Class Operations, Retail, Telephone Support

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🛍️ Apple Product and Pricing News

  • Apple's Find My now allows sharing the location of lost items with third parties as of November 11, 2024.
  • Apple has introduced a new 'Gift Magic' feature for holiday shopping on their retail page.
  • Starting February 1, 2025, Apple Card users will earn 2% Daily Cash back instead of 3% when using Apple Pay at Panera Bread.
  • Apple has updated its Mac product line to allow immediate purchase instead of pre-ordering, including the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac Mini models.
  • Apple's new M4 MacBooks feature a display with 15,000Hz PWM dimming and quantum dots, enhancing eye comfort.

  • Apple plans to invest up to $100 billion in Indonesia to ensure at least 40% of its smartphone content is locally sourced.
  • Apple plans to release the iPhone SE 4, iPad 11, MacBook Air with M4, and a new smart home product next spring, featuring significant updates like an in-house modem for the iPhone SE 4 and Apple Intelligence support for the iPad 11.
  • Apple's new Genmoji and Image Playground features in iOS 18.2 allow users to personalize AI-generated images using personal data, despite some limitations in style and depth.

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⚔️ Apple Alternatives and Competitors

  • Samsung
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  • Google
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  • Xiaomi
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  • OnePlus
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  • Microsoft
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  • Dell
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  • Amazon
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  • Lenovo
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  • Spotify
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  • Huawei
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  • Sony
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  • IBM
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  • Oracle
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  • SAP

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💼 Apple Hiring and Layoffs

  • Vladimir Bacvanski, PhD joins Apple as Director - Wallet, Payments & Commerce Architecture from Google where he was Principal Engineer (Director).
  • Apple is hiring a leader for the Data & Insight team in the Channel Sales department in Southeast Asia.
  • José Péricles de Menezes Rodrigues Filho has joined Apple as Head of IT and Project Portfolio in Brazil, previously serving as Senior ICT Project Manager at ATI - Agência Estadual de Tecnologia da Informação / PE.


🤖 Apple Developer, Integration and Automation News

  • Apple and Airtel announced a partnership to migrate Wynk Music users to Apple Music and expand Airtel Xstream's library with Apple TV+ content.
  • Apple will bundle Apple TV+ with Airtel Xstream fibre plans in India later this year.
  • Apple is using Fully Homomorphic Encryption to secure machine learning processes without compromising user privacy.
  • Apple highlights the use of iPad by District School Board Ontario North East to empower its diverse student population.


📈 Apple Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News

  • On November 1, 2024, Apple announced the acquisition of the image editing app developer Pixelmator, pending regulatory approval.
  • Apple's CFO Luca Maestri announced that the company expects December quarter revenue to grow at a low to mid single digits rate, slightly below Wall Street's forecast, causing a 2% drop in after-hours trading.
  • Apple regained its position as the world's most valuable company with a market cap of $3.38 trillion, surpassing Nvidia after its recent quarterly report.
  • Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft are reportedly considering investing in OpenAI, potentially valuing it at over $100 billion.
  • Apple reported record revenue of $94.9 billion for Q4 2024, but net income dropped 36% due to a $10.2 billion European tax charge, while iPhone sales rose 6% to $46.22 billion.

  • Apple's sales grew 6% in the last quarter, driven by a 5.4% increase in iPhone sales to $46.2 billion, despite a 35% drop in net income due to a one-time tax charge.
  • Apple's new iPhone sales in China increased by 20% in the first three weeks after their launch compared to the 2023 model, according to Counterpoint.
  • Apple achieved its best-ever Q3 sales, capturing 18% of smartphone shipments, driven by the iPhone 16 launch and demand for older iPhones.

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