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Apple’s AI app push, iPhone Duo lag, and rising inventory costs

Apple signaled a new revenue lever by courting third‑party AI applications during its latest earnings call. The company described the move as an "opportunity" for developers to sell services through its ecosystem, hin…

The announcement came on Monday night when Apple executives fielded analyst questions. They did not disclose a timeline or revenue target, but the phrasing suggested a shift from pure device sales toward platform‑leve…

Apple confirmed that production of the iPhone Duo is ramping, yet the company cannot forecast when output will meet demand. The firm warned that shipping delays will likely spill into the next calendar year.

The statement arrived alongside a broader discussion of component shortages that have plagued the iPhone line since the previous cycle. Apple did not provide unit counts, but the admission of a multi‑quarter lag under…

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