Apple plans to launch iOS 27 with a new feature called "Extensions" that allows users to select from various third-party AI models to power functions such as Siri, writing tools, and image editing directly on their devices. This capability will also be available on iPadOS 27 and macOS 27. Models from companies like Google and Anthropic are currently being tested, while ChatGPT is expected to remain an option. This move reflects Apple's strategy to enhance AI experiences on its existing hardware rather than building extensive AI infrastructure, as the company prepares for leadership changes and aims to catch up in the AI space.
Apple has resumed allowing users in India to pay for Apple Account subscriptions and App Store purchases using eligible Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards, more than four years after suspending the option due to regulatory changes. This phase...
Broadcom has extended its chip supply agreement with Apple through 2031, continuing to develop custom ASIC chips for multiple generations of Apple products. This long-term partnership, which accounts for about 20% of Broadcom's revenue, includes conn...
The Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF (VOOV) maintains a buy rating due to its attractive valuation and strong technical indicators. Trading just under 19 times earnings, it offers a 1.5-point price-to-earnings discount compared to the S&P 500, supported by...
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record 52,900.07 after June payrolls missed expectations, signaling a cooling labor market. This weaker jobs report eased fears of further Federal Reserve rate hikes, boosting investor confidence and drivi...
In June, U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 57,000, falling short of the 114,000 expected, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly decreased to 4.2%. Labor force participation also declined to 61.5%. Memory chip stocks, including SK Hynix and Samsun...
