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Apple cuts 100 jobs in digital services group as priorities shift
The layoffs included some engineering roles, and the biggest cuts were made to the team responsible for the Apple Books app and Apple Bookstore
 "Apple cuts 100 jobs in digital services group as priorities shift")
Apple CFO Maestri to hand off job to Kevan Parekh; moves to smaller role
Parekh, 52, will become CFO on Jan. 1 in what Apple described as a planned succession. Maestri, who has been CFO since 2014, will remain at Apple in a reduced position
 "Apple CFO Maestri to hand off job to Kevan Parekh; moves to smaller role")
Apple likely to set Sept 10 for new iPhones, AirPods, and watches debut
A bigger chunk of sales will come the following quarter, which coincides with the holiday season. Analysts have predicted that revenue will climb 7 per centto $128.4 billion in that period
 "Apple likely to set Sept 10 for new iPhones, AirPods, and watches debut")
Warren Buffett's Berkshire halves stake in Apple, now has $270 bn cash pile
With the recent sell-offs, Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway has raised its cash position relative to total assets in the June quarter to 25 percent
 "Warren Buffett's Berkshire halves stake in Apple, now has $270 bn cash pile")
CCI orders unusual recall of reports on Apple antitrust investigation
Among those now asked for the return of the reports are Match and Indian startup group ADIF, which represents financial giant Paytm
 "CCI orders unusual recall of reports on Apple antitrust investigation")
Apple to release next-generation iPhone SE with AI features in 2025: Report
Besides the Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of artificial intelligence features, the next-generation iPhone SE could feature a new design and a better display
 "Apple to release next-generation iPhone SE with AI features in 2025: Report")
Apple pins hopes on AI for iPhone upgrades as China sales dwindle
Apple said revenue in its fiscal fourth quarter would grow at a level similar to the 4.9% increase it posted in the April-June period
 "Apple pins hopes on AI for iPhone upgrades as China sales dwindle")
Apple Watch 'For Your Kids' now available in India: Eligibility, features
Apple Watch For Your Kids is now available in India on cellular models of Apple Watch Series 4 or later or Apple Watch SE, paired with iPhone 8 or later
 "Apple Watch 'For Your Kids' now available in India: Eligibility, features")
Apple releases iOS 18 public beta: What is new, eligible iPhones, and more
iOS 18 public beta offers early preview of upcoming apps, features, and technologies. However, it is not a general release and could have bugs and inconsistencies in the system
 "Apple releases iOS 18 public beta: What is new, eligible iPhones, and more")
Over 6,500 Samsung workers walk off assembly lines over pay, vacation time
This week, Samsung's preparing to unveil new foldable phones and watches as well as a smart ring in Paris ahead of the Olympics, in an attempt to forestall a challenge from Apple Inc
 "Over 6,500 Samsung workers walk off assembly lines over pay, vacation time")
Nvidia becomes world's most valuable company as AI rally steams ahead
Shares rose as much as 3.4% to about $3.3 trillion on Tuesday, catapulting it over Microsoft Corp. and Apple Inc
 "Nvidia becomes world's most valuable company as AI rally steams ahead")
Apple kills off its buy now, pay later service barely a year after launch
Apple Pay Later launched with fanfare in March 2023 as a way for iPhone customers to split purchases of up to $1,000 into four equal payments with no fees or interest
 "Apple kills off its buy now, pay later service barely a year after launch")
Apple likely to 'pay' OpenAI for ChatGPT through distribution, not cash
Apple's deal with OpenAI isn't exclusive, and the iPhone maker is already discussing offering Google's Gemini chatbot as an additional option. That agreement should be in place later this year
 "Apple likely to 'pay' OpenAI for ChatGPT through distribution, not cash")
Taiwanese firm MediaTek designs Arm-based chip for Microsoft's AI laptops
The software company's plans take aim at Apple which has released its own Arm-based chips for Mac computers for roughly four years
 "Taiwanese firm MediaTek designs Arm-based chip for Microsoft's AI laptops")
Samsung hires ex-Apple executive to lead new North America AI Center
The company made the announcement internally this week, around the same time Apple kicked off a much-anticipated expansion into AI
 "Samsung hires ex-Apple executive to lead new North America AI Center")
Apple releases iOS18 developer beta: How to install, eligible iPhones, more
Apple has released iOS 18 developer beta for eligible iPhone models that can be downloaded and installed right away to experience latest features if you are registered in the Apple Developer program
 "Apple releases iOS18 developer beta: How to install, eligible iPhones, more")
Apple debuts long-awaited AI tools, including ChatGPT tie-up at WWDC
Apple is making a high-stakes bid to catch up with rivals in the booming AI market. After falling behind tech peers like Alphabet Inc.'s Google and Microsoft Corp
 "Apple debuts long-awaited AI tools, including ChatGPT tie-up at WWDC")
Elon Musk threatens to ban Apple devices if OpenAI integrated into OS
The remarks followed a presentation Monday by Apple Inc., when the iPhone maker said that customers would have access to OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot through the Siri digital assistant
 "Elon Musk threatens to ban Apple devices if OpenAI integrated into OS")
Apple shows off updated, mixed-reality headset at AI-focused event
Apple aims to allay investor doubts in AI race with Microsoft
 "Apple shows off updated, mixed-reality headset at AI-focused event")
Apple WWDC 2024 highlights: AI, platforms update, revamped Siri announced
Apple WWDC 2024 event highlights: Apple has unveiled new features coming with its next-generation platforms update, but most importantly announced Apple Intelligence for iPhones, iPads, and Macs
 "Apple WWDC 2024 highlights: AI, platforms update, revamped Siri announced")
