Apple's Strategy Under Scrutiny as AI, iPhone, and Wearable Computing Developments Unfold

Apple dominated this week's technology headlines as it navigated developments in artificial intelligence, iPhones, wearable computing, and internal operations.

The company's strategy came under scrutiny from various directions despite strong demand for premium iPhones, which offered investors a potentially brighter signal.

Apple plans to update its macOS system to notify users when AI agents try to access their data, following criticism surrounding Meta Platforms' Muse tool, which has been accused of accessing private messages while completing complex tasks.

Meta's $1,299 VR glasses may have an advantage over Apple's Vision Pro, which was initially explored as a cheaper and lighter headset before being scrapped.