Apple iPhone Shipments Defy Downturn with Record-Breaking Growth
Apple's iPhone shipments have seen a significant rise, defying a projected global smartphone shipment decline. According to recent data, Apple is expected to see a 23.6% market share for iOS, a record high, largely driven by the resilience of Apple, Samsung, and Huawei.
In contrast, concerns have been raised about the future of Mac in the era of AI agents. David Heinemeier Hansson, creator of Ruby on Rails, believes that the Mac's tightly controlled environment could become a weakness in this age. He suggests that Linux could be the future of desktops.
Elsewhere at Apple Park, CEO Tim Cook received an unexpected visit from the Pokémon team and a life-size Pikachu. The event was seen as a mix of succession planning, gaming talk, and a playful surprise for Cook's last days as CEO.