Apple CEO Tim Cook highlighted the company's significant opportunities in artificial intelligence during his final earnings call as CEO. Apple aims to leverage AI as a key feature to drive iCloud subscription upgrades, particularly through its hybrid AI approach that runs some AI tasks directly on iPhones and Macs, reducing reliance on cloud computing. This strategy contrasts with competitors who invest heavily in large data centers. Apple plans to launch an updated Siri this fall that uses on-device AI for many tasks, with cloud support for more complex requests. While Apple has not finalized pricing plans, it sees AI as a potential new revenue stream through iCloud+.
Apple's stock reached an all-time high in 2026, rising over 16% year-to-date due to the AI boom boosting product sales. A $10,000 investment at the start of the year grew to $11,603 by late August, including dividends. The company reported strong Q3 ...
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