💰 The Numbers That Matter (If You’re Into That Sort of Thing)
- Revenue: $95.4 billion (5% YoY increase)
- Net Income: $24.8 billion
- EPS: $1.65
- iPhone Sales: $46.8 billion (2% increase)
- Mac Sales: $7.95 billion (7% increase)
- iPad Sales: $6.4 billion (15% increase)
- Services Revenue: $26.65 billion (12% increase)
- Wearables/Home/Accessories: $7.52 billion (5% decrease)
🧠 AI: Still Not the Next Big Thing
Despite pouring resources into AI, Apple’s Siri still can’t tell the difference between a weather app and a weather app. Rumors suggest Apple might integrate Google’s Gemini AI into its platforms — because nothing says “innovative” like outsourcing your intelligence. The Verge
🇮🇳 🇻🇳 Manufacturing: Moving Out of China, Slowly
In response to tariffs, Apple plans to shift iPhone manufacturing to India and other products to Vietnam. This move aims to mitigate the impact of U.S. trade policies, though experts warn it might raise production costs by up to 8%. InvestopediaBusiness Insider
📉 Stock Price: Falling Faster Than Your Battery Percentage
Despite strong earnings, Apple’s stock price fell nearly 4% in after-hours trading. Concerns over tariffs, declining sales in China, and underwhelming AI features contributed to the dip. 매일경제+1Investopedia+1AP News+1Wall Street Journal+1
🧓 Tim Cook: Still the CEO, Still Not Steve Jobs
Warren Buffett praised Tim Cook for making more money for Berkshire than he ever did. Despite selling two-thirds of its Apple stake in 2024, Berkshire still holds $62 billion worth of shares. Business Insider
🎭 Final Thoughts
Apple continues to print money while struggling with AI, tariffs, and manufacturing logistics. But hey, at least they’re not trying to sell you a self-driving car.
