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iPhone Soars, But Can Apple Conquer AI?

Apple Reports Record-Breaking iPhone Sales Amidst AI Monetization Questions

Apple reported a record-breaking first quarter in 2026, driven by unprecedented iPhone sales, according to the company's earnings report released Thursday. The tech giant's revenue surged to $143.8 billion, a 16% increase compared to the same period last year, with iPhone revenue reaching $85.3 billion, surpassing all previous records.

The iPhone's success was attributed to strong demand in regions like China and India. "iPhone had its best-ever quarter driven by unprecedented demand, with all-time records across every geographic segment," said CEO Tim Cook during the company's earnings call, according to TechCrunch. Cook specifically noted that China saw a "huge surge" in sales, making it the "best iPhone quarter in history in Greater China."

Despite the positive earnings report, Apple faced questions regarding its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. During the earnings call, Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring inquired about the monetization of AI initiatives, noting that competitors have already integrated AI into their devices. "When I think about your AI initiatives, you know, its clear there are added costs associated with that," Woodring said, according to TechCrunch. "Many of your competitors have already integrated AI into their devices, and its just not clear yet what incremental monetization theyre seeing because of AI."

Meanwhile, in other tech news, a new company called Tomorrow Doesn't Matter (TDM) unveiled a peculiar pair of headphones at CES earlier this month. According to The Verge, the Neo headphones, which can roll up to become a Bluetooth speaker, will be available for preorder on Kickstarter starting February 10th.

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