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☆ Apple Intelligence will drive sales for iPhone 16. Just wait for it, analyst says.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewApple Intelligence didn't come with the latest iPhone 16 drop on September 20, but that won't matter — analysts are confident that it'll still boost iPhone 16 sales throughout the next 12 months as Apple releases the AI-powered features in multiple software updates. "Apple Intelligence is still the big driver," Gil Luria, an Apple analyst for D.A. The analyst compared Apple Intelligence's sales boost potential to the excitement around 5G coverage for iPhone 12 about four years ago. According to the analyst, the difference now is that Apple Intelligence won't come out of the box. Luria, the Apple analyst, told BI that Apple Intelligence won't be a popular feature until people can start using it, comparing it to AI's dominance after ChatGPT was released to the public in 2022.

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☆ Apple iPhones aren't coming with AI software. Here's why it doesn't matter.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Lloyd Lee | Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Apple Intelligence, the AI feature analysts believe will spark a consumer rush to update their iPhones, Business Insider previously reported, was not installed in the new iPhones straight out of the box. AdvertisementDespite the lines, the data shows that preorder sales took a hit this year — possibly due to the absence of Apple Intelligence. The average global shipping time for the iPhone 16 was 7 days compared to 9 days for the iPhone 15. Shipping times for the 16 Pro Max were 11 days compared to 19 days for the 15 Pro Max. The level of draw Apple Intelligence will have on customers is also in question.

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☆ Intel and Qualcomm: This 'odd' couple won't solve America's chipmaking woes
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Alistair Barr | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Or maybe South Korea, where Samsung has built an impressive so-called foundry business making semiconductors for other companies. AdvertisementThe US company took a major step recently when it separated its Foundry business from its chip-design business. Intel's Foundry business won't really be able to challenge TSMC until it gets several big customers. Intel's Foundry business just needs way more of these customers. How would Intel's Foundry business perform as a separate company, split off from the design parts?

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Read previewThe new AI iPhone is officially available in Apple stores, hitting shelves in almost 60 countries around the world on Friday. The iPhone 16 is the first phone to launch in Apple's new era of artificial intelligence. Although the iPhone 16 won't come straight out of the box with Apple Intelligence, it's one of only two iPhone generations that's compatible with the software. They had pre-ordered the iPhone 16 for themselves and their friends. AdvertisementQueues outside Apple store in Singapore 1 hour into store opening.

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☆ Apple iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 debut around the world
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTwatch nowApple on Friday greeted customers at its stores around the world for the debuts of the iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4. The software advancements will only be available on iPhone 16 and last year's iPhone 15 Pro devices. A view of Apple's new iPhone 16 at an Apple Store on the Regent Street in London, United Kingdom on September 20, 2024. Last year, UBS wrote, customers had a 41-day wait time for some iPhone 15 Pro Max preorders compared to a 26-day wait time for the iPhone 16 Pro Max this year. Devices of the new Apple Watch Series 10 model are on display after the presentation at Apple headquarters.

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☆ Apple's new iPhone 16 just hit stores. Customers told us why they bought it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThousands upon thousands of people descended on Apple stores around the world on Friday morning to get their hands on the new iPhone 16. Saul Campos, who said he also purchases a new iPhone each year, got the new iPhone for the same reason. AdvertisementCruz writes for a tech publication, but said that she wasn't at the Apple store as a member of the media. Related storiesFilm director RD Alba, who shoots with iPhones, says the changes in the iPhone 16 might seem relatively minor but "Apple Intelligence will go a long way." One new iPhone 16 owner, Sven Korać, marks a return to the iPhone with his purchase.

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☆ Intel jumps after WSJ reports Qualcomm approached the struggling chipmaker about a deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Qualcomm could sell parts of Intel to other buyers to get any deal done, the newspaper added. Intel mostly sells chips for PCs and data center servers, although Nvidia's GPUs have made serious inroads into this lucrative data center business. An "odd" fitSemianalysis chief analyst Dylan Patel said Qualcomm and Intel would be an "odd" fit. "Furthermore, Qualcomm has no ability to turn around the data center business, which is the most important one," he continued. The company's revenue has declined in recent years while rivals like Nvidia, TSMC, and Broadcom are riding the artificial intelligence wave to new heights.

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☆ '28 Days Later' pioneered digital filmmaking. Now, its sequel '28 Years Later,' will reportedly be the first blockbuster shot on an iPhone.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Wired reported, citing unnamed sources, that Danny Boyle is using iPhones to shoot "28 Years Later." If true, it will be the first blockbuster to be shot on an iPhone. Boyle could be pioneering the new form of filmmaking as he did with digital cameras in the 2000s. Advertisement"28 Years Later" could be the first blockbuster shot on an iPhone, Wired reported. The publication, citing unnamed sources connected to the film, reported that adapted iPhone 15 Pro Maxes were the principal cameras used to film the "28 Days Later" sequel.

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☆ iPhones are suggesting people 'Check In' with their exes. Yikes!
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Instead of Check Ins only being set up manually, people are getting suggestions popping up on their iPhone screens to remind them to set up a Check In — with random contacts, like exes and bosses. Some people are getting "Check In" suggestions on their iPhones. But the suggestion isn't mutual — Max told me he sometimes gets a suggestion to Check In with his upstairs neighbor. AdvertisementIt's possible to turn off "Siri Suggestions" in both Messages and Maps — which might stop this feature. But this would also mean any other helpful Siri suggestions you like would get turned off.

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☆ I spent over 5 years setting up new iPhones in Apple stores. Here's what launch day is like for employees.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In my nearly six years with the company, I worked in almost all of the Apple Store locations in the Dallas-Forth Worth area. Launch day preparations began a week ahead. They wanted to keep launch day special, with first reactions being from actual customers instead of Apple employees. Pretty much everyone was a salesperson on launch day. AdvertisementAnd then there were those who came in after launch day by accident — they were more interested in testing out the phones to see what they were all about.

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☆ CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Will India's lofty manufacturing ambitions bear fruit?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

This report is from this week's CNBC's "Inside India" newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. Its intent was clear: to develop India's manufacturing capabilities in sectors like automotives, electronics, pharmaceuticals and aerospace while creating opportunities for locals. India's manufacturing sector has seen "remarkable" growth says, Samir Kapadia, founder and CEO of B2B marketplace India Index. "These infrastructural shifts in India have improved connectivity within and outside the country putting India at a very different playing field than it was 10 years ago when 'Make in India' started," Kapadia told CNBC's Inside India. India vs. other emerging marketsWhile India looks to poach China's manufacturing share, other countries like Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Mexico are also stiff competitors.

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☆ Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Meta, Marriott, Starbucks, Roku & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Stifel initiates Penumbra as buy Stifel said it's bullish on shares of the medical device company. Bank of America reiterates FedEx as buy Bank of America lowered its price target to $345 per share from $347 but said it's bullish heading into earnings next week. " Bank of America reiterates TJX Companies, Burlington and Ross as buy Bank of America said the off-price retailers are best positioned for younger generations. Bank of America reiterates Starbucks as buy The firm said it's standing by shares of the coffee giant. Bank of America reiterates Alphabet, Meta, Amazon and Uber as buy Bank of America said the internet tech companies are the best way for "more defensive positioning."

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☆ Apple made its cheapest iPhone 16 so good there aren't many reasons you'll need the Pro version
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Unlike previous years, when the Pro was clearly more updated than lesser models, the basic iPhone 16 has more notable upgrades. The iPhone 16 comes with the customizable Action button that was previously exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro models. AdvertisementThe iPhone 16 starts at $799, and the iPhone 16 Plus costs about $899. "The key factor is the lower-than-expected demand for the iPhone 16 Pro series," he wrote. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus come in five colors: ultramarine, teal, pink, white, and black.

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The best iPhone 16 Pro screen protectors provide lasting protection against damage and include a kit or tool for effective and effortless application. Our top pick among the best iPhone 16 Pro screen protectors is the Zagg Glass Elite screen protector, which offers the best overall value and long-term protection. AdvertisementWhat should I look for in an iPhone 16 Pro screen protector? AdvertisementWill an iPhone 15 Pro screen protector fit an iPhone 16 Pro? If you're looking to equip the previous model instead, check out our guide to the best iPhone 15 Pro screen protectors.

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☆ The iPhone 16 Pro Max has better battery life and great cameras, but Apple Intelligence hasn't arrived
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTiPhone 16 Pro Apple Inc.Apple's iPhone 16 family of phones will hit shelves on Friday. Ahead of their launch, I've spent the past five days been testing the high-end iPhone 16 Pro Max. Here's what you need to know about the new iPhone 16 Pro Max, as of now. The iPhone 16 Pro Max has the best battery life of any iPhone yet. Apple Intelligence photos Apple Inc.Another Apple Intelligence feature can help you create movie memories, which are little snippets of photos and videos set to music.

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☆ The best new iOS 18 features that are available now for iPhones
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Ana Altchek | Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

With iOS 18, Apple is bringing updates to a wide range of apps and features, including Mail, Photos, iMessage, and Apple Wallet. And while iOS 18 will eventually feature Apple Intelligence features for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 lineup, you'll have to wait until October to see those features start rolling out. AdvertisementHere are some of the changes we're most excited about iOS 18. A new home screen designApple iOS 18 lets you customize your home screen wallpaper, app icons, and widgets. Apple Maps is becoming more hiker-friendlyApple Maps will have topographic maps with detailed trail networks and hiking routes with iOS 18.

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☆ Apple releases iOS 18 for iPhones, but it doesn't include Apple Intelligence
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple on Monday released iOS 18, the latest version of its software for iPhones. This is Apple's biggest iPhone update of the year, but this rollout does not include the company's forthcoming artificial intelligence system, Apple Intelligence, which is the focus of Apple's new ads. Apple Intelligence will be released to the public in a beta version later this fall, and it will come as part of a separate software update, Apple said. The iOS 18 update will change the way the iPhone operating system looks and feels. You can download it in Settings > General > Software Update.

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☆ Apple iOS 18 update is live: These are the most important new iPhone security features to protect your private life
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Cheryl Winokur Munk | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Apple released the latest version of its iPhone operating system, iOS 18, on Monday, including several new security and privacy features. The rollout comes a week after Apple unveiled new versions of the iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch. Here's a rundown of some new security and privacy features and how to access them. A new Passwords app to improve on iCloud keychainApple has created a separate app for storing user passwords. AI privacy protectionsSeparately, Apple will soon be launching Apple Intelligence, an artificial intelligence platform developed by Apple.

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☆ Apple shares slide as analysts highlight sluggish iPhone 16 demand
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Hayden Field | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"The key factor is the lower-than-expected demand for the iPhone 16 Pro series," Kuo wrote after compiling data from Apple's websites on each iPhone 16 model's pre-order sales, average delivery times and shipments before pre-order. Additionally, intense competition in the Chinese market continues to impact iPhone demand." The analysts also wrote that Apple reduced iPhone 16 prices in Australia and India. The iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max are Apple's more premium phones that have nicer screens and cameras than the regular models, starting at $999 and $1,199, respectively. The company also said during the event the new iPhone 16 Pro Max has "the best iPhone battery life ever" but did not offer additional details.

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☆ Apple is no longer a 'growth engine' for investors, NYU's 'Dean of Valuation' says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple is no longer the growth company it once was despite still being a great income generator, according to New York University's Aswath Damodaran. Apple shares slid Monday following reports of softer demand for the tech giant's new iPhone 16 model, after first-weekend orders for the phone unveiled just last week were shown to be down on a year-over-year basis. AAPL 1D mountain Apple The "Dean of Valuation" expects Apple to continue to face challenges in its services business as it struggles to keep pace with sales of iPhones. Still, the finance professor said Apple shares, which are higher by more than 12% this year, are reasonably priced. "So the services business, the ecosystem that they have, has to be dramatically large for it to make up for the iPhone," he said.

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☆ Engagement bait's rise on Threads is another example of how we just can't help ourselves on social media
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

While rage bait can be found across social media, its prominence on Threads is because of how the app promotes content. AdvertisementWith that in mind, there's often something in your behavior on social media that's leading the apps to send those posts your way. In the grand scheme of things, rage bait is not the worst thing on social media by a long shot . YouTube star MrBeast mastered social media algorithms to build a huge audience in no time. Here's what business students said , and here's what tech students said .

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☆ Apple's new update is finally making it easier to repair your broken iPhone on your own
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

With the iOS 18 update, Apple is making it easier to repair your own iPhone, without the headache. The "Repair Assistant" feature will recognize genuine iPhone parts, allowing them to function properly. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementApple is finally allowing customers to repair or replace parts in their iPhones without (as much) of a headache. The new feature, which Apple first announced in April, will run through a calibration process to authenticate genuine new or used iPhone parts users have installed on their own.

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☆ JD Vance says he thinks Apple benefits from Chinese slave labor: 'That's pretty sick'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Ashley Capoot | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Republican vice presidential nominee Ohio Sen. JD Vance on Thursday took a shot at Apple on CNBC's "Squawk Box," stating he thinks the company benefits from "slave labor" in China. "Do I think Apple is an evil company? Do I think that sometimes they benefit from Chinese slave labor? "I think that a company that wants to benefit from American markets should also have to pay American workers a fair wage." Apple has previously stated that it has found no evidence of forced labor anywhere it operates.

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