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Apple Shares Fall Amid Supply Chain Warnings That Marred Record Quarter

Apple (AAPL) reported Q3 earnings of $109.42 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations. However, its stock fell over 6% after hours as traders focused on a softer sales growth forecast of 9-11% for the current quarter, attributed to supply constraints. The company's profit of $2.02 per share also beat forecasts, though this was partly boosted by tariff compensation. Net income rose to $29.79 billion from $23.43 billion a year ago, and cash reserves stood at $146.52 billion. Strong iPhone sales of $54.25 billion, up nearly 22%, and Mac revenue of $10.35 billion, up almost 29%, were key growth drivers. However, iPad sales declined 6% to $6.19 billion, missing estimates. Wearables revenue slightly exceeded expectations. Services revenue grew 12% to $30.74 billion, though it fell short of Wall Street's target. Apple noted it now has 1.5 billion paid subscriptions. Gross margin hit a record 50.1%, aided by U.S. tariff rebates. Apple's performance in China grew 22% to $18.82 billion. Despite the record quarter, the company's cautious outlook due to supply chain issues overshadowed the results.

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Apple Shares Fall Amid Supply Chain Warnings That Marred Record Quarter

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The First to Bring an AI OS to 1.4 Billion People Might Actually Be WeChat?

WeChat has introduced a significant AI update, allowing mini-program developers to integrate their services with WeChat AI. Developers can choose an "automatic mode," where WeChat AI autonomously analyzes and operates mini-programs without additional coding, or a "development mode" for creating customized skills. This move effectively transforms WeChat's vast ecosystem—including millions of mini-programs, WeChat Pay, and official accounts—into an execution layer for AI. The technical documentation reveals that WeChat's approach aligns with industry standards like MCP (Model Context Protocol) and incorporates practical lessons from AI-agent development. Key design principles include a clear "attention weight" system for API calls and a "fact + action" response structure to ensure reliable operations. Unlike Apple's Siri, which struggles with third-party app integration, WeChat's centralized control over mini-program code provides a "God's-eye view," enabling seamless AI orchestration across services. This development revives the concept of "WeChat OS," where the app could function as a natural-language-operated platform for daily tasks—from booking flights to ordering food—all within a chat interface. While challenges remain in areas like payment security and user trust, WeChat's existing service network and massive user base position it uniquely to advance AI agents from conversation to actionable assistance, potentially making complex tasks feel effortless for its 1.432 billion monthly active users.

marsbit06/10 00:21

The First to Bring an AI OS to 1.4 Billion People Might Actually Be WeChat?

marsbit06/10 00:21

Apple, a Company with a $4 Trillion Market Cap, Why Can't It Create a Smart Siri?

On the eve of Tim Cook's final WWDC as CEO, Apple unveiled its long-awaited AI strategy, centering on a revamped "Siri AI." Facing years of criticism for Siri's stagnation and pressure from competitors like ChatGPT, Apple's answer involves partnering with Google, utilizing Gemini model technology to build its "Apple Foundation Models." The new Siri aims to be an operational hub, understanding on-screen content and coordinating across apps. However, its demonstrated capabilities largely mirror existing AI assistants, leading to a lukewarm market response and a drop in Apple's stock. The article details Apple's historical "AI debt" under Cook's risk-averse management, including missed opportunities with Siri, the cancelled car project, and the slow adoption of Vision Pro. Analysts suggest Apple's primary goal is not having the strongest model but defending the iPhone's AI entry point, keeping user data and system permissions within its ecosystem to potentially unlock new subscription revenue. The challenge for Cook's successor will be adapting Apple's traditionally deliberate product cycle to the faster-paced demands of the AI era.

marsbit06/10 00:04

Apple, a Company with a $4 Trillion Market Cap, Why Can't It Create a Smart Siri?

marsbit06/10 00:04

Apple's Desired On-Device AI Sees a Dark Horse Emerge: The First Cognitive Model is Born, 4B Matches GPT-5.4

A Chinese company, Tomorrow's Journey (Nextie), has introduced what it is calling the industry's first "cognitive model" for edge devices. Named New Journey Alpha, this 4-billion-parameter model reportedly matches the performance of trillion-parameter giants like GPT-5.4 in group intelligence tasks such as debate and collective decision-making. The development follows Andrej Karpathy's vision of stripping vast factual knowledge from large language models to retain only a smaller "cognitive core" capable of reasoning, planning, and knowing its own limits. This approach directly addresses the soaring computational costs and token expenses hindering AI's widespread deployment, as highlighted by incidents like Amazon shutting down an internal AI tool due to prohibitive costs. Trained via reinforcement learning on a corpus of academic papers from 1800-2020 to enhance generalization, the model enables three key advancements: 1) Improved decision quality in multi-agent systems, 2) Drastically reduced compute costs, allowing for cost-effective cloud or on-device (e.g., MacBook) deployment, and 3) The feasibility of "proactive" AI agents that act autonomously without user prompts, unlocking new commercial possibilities beyond today's reactive models. Built by the former Microsoft Xiaoice team—known for creating a 3.6B model that outperformed a 65B Llama model—the company is now focusing on the multi-agent systems sector, a field gaining significant investor interest. The model's economic impact is profound; by achieving high-level performance with minimal parameters, it fundamentally alters the cost structure of AI services, challenging the prevailing model of ever-larger parameter counts.

marsbit06/09 12:04

Apple's Desired On-Device AI Sees a Dark Horse Emerge: The First Cognitive Model is Born, 4B Matches GPT-5.4

marsbit06/09 12:04

Apple Finally Admits, Siri Is Getting Old

In a significant shift, Apple has rebranded Siri to "Siri AI" at WWDC 2026, acknowledging the assistant's limitations after years of stagnation. The company announced a deep partnership with Google, leveraging Gemini's model capabilities to train its new Apple Foundation Models. This collaboration extends Apple's Private Cloud Compute to Google Cloud and Nvidia GPUs for the first time. The article traces Siri's history from its groundbreaking 2011 debut to its subsequent confinement within Apple's closed ecosystem, prioritizing control and privacy over expansive functionality. While Apple integrated AI into its hardware and systems over the years (e.g., Neural Engine, Core ML), it missed the paradigm shift brought by generative AI models like ChatGPT. Facing pressure, Apple restructured its AI leadership and opted to license Google's Gemini technology—reportedly paying around $1 billion annually—to power the revamped Siri. The strategy involves "distilling" knowledge from the large Gemini model into smaller, on-device models. Apple also plans to use Google Cloud's Nvidia GPUs for complex cloud inference tasks. The core vision for "Apple Intelligence" is a system-level assistant that reduces cognitive load: summarizing notifications and emails, drafting context-aware replies, and retrieving relevant information across apps. Siri gains a dedicated app with memory and cross-device sync. However, this AI push comes with hardware requirements, potentially excluding older iPhones. A major challenge is China, where Apple Intelligence will likely be a different product due to local regulations, requiring partnership with a domestic AI provider. The article concludes by questioning the future of personal AI, noting that true understanding involves more than data access—it requires knowing where to stop. Apple's partnership marks a humble beginning in its quest to build a genuinely helpful, yet respectful, personal assistant.

marsbit06/09 07:16

Apple Finally Admits, Siri Is Getting Old

marsbit06/09 07:16

WWDC26 Ultimate Preview: The All-New Siri is the Main Course, iOS 27 is Another Year of Refinements

Apple has confirmed WWDC26 will begin on June 8, with the keynote at 10 AM PT (1 AM Beijing Time, June 9). This year's focus is expected to shift significantly from routine OS updates to Apple's progress in AI, particularly a major overhaul of Siri. Reports indicate the highlight will be a new Siri, reportedly powered by Google's Gemini technology. This upgraded assistant is expected to appear as a lightweight bubble from the Dynamic Island and be accessible via a unified "Search or Ask" system-wide entry point. It aims to deeply integrate with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, accessing personal data like messages, photos, and documents, with a potential standalone Siri app also in development. For iOS 27, leaks suggest incremental improvements rather than major redesigns. Key updates may include a redesigned, more customizable Camera app, enhanced photo editing tools within the Photos app, and potential early system optimizations for a future foldable iPhone. The update is also rumored to prioritize bug fixes, stability, and performance optimization. iPadOS 27 is anticipated to focus on improving productivity features like window management, file systems, and external display support to better utilize the iPad's hardware. macOS 27 is seen as a core platform for Apple Intelligence, likely receiving an optimized Siri, new AI features, and continued refinement of the "Liquid Glass" design language. Notably, macOS 27 may finally drop support for Intel-based Macs. The overarching theme for WWDC26 is whether Apple can effectively integrate AI across its ecosystem. The success of the new Siri and Apple Intelligence will be judged on their ability to move beyond standalone features and become a cohesive, context-aware system layer that understands user workflows across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices, while maintaining Apple's emphasis on privacy and stability. The conference represents Apple's critical attempt to catch up and redefine the AI assistant experience after a perceived slow start in the generative AI era.

marsbit06/03 23:26

WWDC26 Ultimate Preview: The All-New Siri is the Main Course, iOS 27 is Another Year of Refinements

marsbit06/03 23:26

This Could Be the AI-Powered Siri We Get

Apple is set to unveil a major overhaul of Siri at its upcoming WWDC event, marking its most significant update since the AI assistant's debut in 2011. Faced with criticism for lagging behind competitors like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, the new Siri will feature a completely redesigned interface with a dark theme and chatbot-style interaction, deeply integrated with the Dynamic Island. Key upgrades include persistent conversation memory, addressing a long-standing user complaint. Most notably, Apple will reportedly allow third-party AI models, such as Google Gemini and Anthropic's Claude, to be integrated directly into Siri, transforming it into an AI model distribution platform. This strategic shift positions iOS not as having the single best AI model, but as the best platform for accessing and utilizing various AI models through superior system-level integration. Apple's approach leverages its strengths in hardware-software integration, privacy, and access to user data (contacts, calendar, photos) to create a differentiated experience, even while potentially relying on external infrastructure like Google's for some queries. This move represents a calculated bet that the ultimate AI advantage lies not in having the most powerful model, but in which system can integrate and utilize AI most seamlessly for the user. The success of this strategy will be tested by whether the new Siri can win back users who have grown accustomed to more advanced standalone AI tools.

marsbit05/29 07:15

This Could Be the AI-Powered Siri We Get

marsbit05/29 07:15

A New CEO Who Has Worked Exclusively with Hardware for 25 Years Takes Over Apple, Valued at 4 Trillion

Apple, the world's most valuable tech firm, has appointed John Ternus as its new CEO, effective September 1, replacing Tim Cook who transitions to executive chairman. Ternus, a 51-year-old mechanical engineer with 25-year tenure at Apple, previously served as senior vice president of hardware engineering. Known for his low public profile and lack of social media presence, he played key roles in developing products like the iPad, AirPods, and led Apple’s transition from Intel to in-house silicon chips. Ternus takes over a company valued at $4 trillion, with Cook having multiplied Apple’s revenue and built a $100 billion services business. However, he inherits significant challenges: Apple’s AI efforts, including the delayed Siri revamp powered by Google’s Gemini, remain unproven, and the company is preparing to launch its first foldable iPhone amid supply constraints. While Ternus’s hardware expertise positions him well for product-driven innovation, his lack of software/AI experience raises questions about Apple’s competitiveness in the AI era. The company’s structure has been adjusted to support him, with Cook remaining in an advisory role. Ternus’s engineer-led approach—emphasizing humility and collaboration—may prove vital in navigating Apple’s next chapter.

marsbit04/21 04:09

A New CEO Who Has Worked Exclusively with Hardware for 25 Years Takes Over Apple, Valued at 4 Trillion

marsbit04/21 04:09

Apple Sends Siri Staff to AI 'Cram School', Jensen Huang's Bold Prediction Begins to Materialize

Apple is reportedly sending nearly 200 engineers from its Siri team to a multi-week AI programming "boot camp" to retrain them in AI-assisted coding, just two months before its major WWDC event. This unusual move reflects Apple's urgent effort to modernize Siri’s development process amid industry-wide shifts toward AI-powered tools like Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex. The restructured Siri team now consists of only about 60 core developers, with another 60 assigned to test Siri’s performance and safety. The reshuffle follows internal delays in launching a new AI-powered Siri, originally planned for early 2025. Under new leadership—software chief Craig Federighi and hardware veteran Mike Rockwell—Apple is pushing to integrate Google’s Gemini model to power a more conversational, multi-step capable Siri. The situation underscores a broader trend: engineers who don’t adapt to AI tools risk being sidelined, as companies like Meta and NVIDIA emphasize AI-augmented productivity. While Apple’s retraining approach is relatively supportive compared to outright layoffs, it highlights how rapidly AI is reshaping tech roles—making traditional skills less relevant and accelerating a new industrial standard for software development.

marsbit04/16 10:48

Apple Sends Siri Staff to AI 'Cram School', Jensen Huang's Bold Prediction Begins to Materialize

marsbit04/16 10:48

Surprise Lasted Only Hours! Apple AI for China Version Suddenly Launched and Then Withdrawn, No Official Release Plan Yet

Apple Intelligence, Apple's generative AI service, experienced an unexpected and brief beta launch for the Chinese market in the early hours of March 31, 2026. The service, which included a new Siri interface and features like photo object removal, AI-generated emojis, real-time translation, and visual intelligence tools, became active on some devices running iOS 26.4 or later. However, many users reported unstable activation and issues with key functions, particularly the GPT extension plugin. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, this activation was unplanned. He reported that while the technology had been ready for months, Apple had not yet received final approval from Chinese regulators and had no official release plan for the region. The launch was deemed an accident, inconsistent with Apple’s typical product rollout strategy for a major market like China. A key piece of evidence was the inclusion of a Google reverse image search feature, which is inaccessible within the country. Apple has since taken the service offline, with users no longer able to download it from their settings. The incident highlights the significant compliance challenges and technical complexities global tech companies face when deploying AI services in China.

marsbit03/31 01:18

Surprise Lasted Only Hours! Apple AI for China Version Suddenly Launched and Then Withdrawn, No Official Release Plan Yet

marsbit03/31 01:18

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