Apple considering raising iPhone prices, aims to steer clear of blaming tariffs: report

The panel on The Big Money Show discusses President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy following Apple’s significant shift in iPhone production away from China. Apple is reportedly focusing on plans to increase the prices of new iPhones set to launch this fall. This is believed to be linked to new features rather than simply rising customs […]
Apple is said to be considering raising iPhone prices this fall, even with the US-China trade agreement.

Apple is weighing a price increase for its upcoming iPhone 17 model, which is expected this fall. This decision is influenced by the ongoing trade discussions between the United States and China. The price hike will coincide with new features, including advanced artificial intelligence tools dubbed “Apple Intelligence,” along with some design modifications, such as […]
Apple Might Increase New iPhone Prices but Will Not Attribute It to Tariffs, According to a Report

Apple is pondering a price increase for its upcoming iPhone series set to launch in the fall. The tech giant is trying to sidestep the pitfalls of rising costs caused by U.S. tariffs on imports. Instead of directly linking price hikes to tariffs, Apple plans to tie them to new features and design changes. This […]
Google Refutes Allegations of Falling Search Traffic Following Apple Executive’s Statement

Following testimony from Apple SVP Eddie Cue, the tech giant has stepped up to challenge claims regarding a downturn in search traffic attributed to Google. Ars Technica reported that the ongoing antitrust investigation into Google’s dominance in search has taken an unexpected turn, sparked by Cue’s remarks that hinted at declining search traffic. During his […]
Apple cautions that the decision in the App Store case could lead to significant annual expenses.

Apple has asked the federal appeals court to pause a district judge’s ruling that mandates increased competition in the Apple App Store, arguing that failure to do so would cause them irreparable damage. This request follows a district court’s order requiring Apple to relax its restrictions, stemming from a 2020 antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic […]
Alphabet Shares Rise After Google Supports $20B Apple Agreement
May 8th – Google, a part of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), has recently found itself on the defensive after testimony from Apple’s Eddy Cue highlighted the rising impact of AI alternatives in the Safari browser. This situation is significant, given that Google has invested $20 billion to maintain its status as Safari’s default search engine, positioning Apple […]
Apple asks for a delay on the Epic Games ruling that may lead to significant losses for the App Store.

Apple has requested that the federal appeals court in California pause its ruling from April 30, which mandates the company to allow competitors access to its app store. The court order contends that the restrictions could cost iPhone manufacturers “billions of dollars” annually. The company based in Cupertino, California, argued that US District Judge Yvonne […]
Apple Supports $20 Billion Agreement in Google Search Antitrust Case

Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president for Services, defended the company’s $20 billion annual agreement with Google during the recent antitrust trial in Washington, D.C. He also stated that significant advancements in AI could disrupt Google’s search dominance more effectively than any court ruling. In an ongoing trial regarding the Department of Justice’s successful antitrust […]
Key analyst recommendations for Thursday: Nvidia, Apple, Uber, Alphabet, Disney, Netflix, Carvana, Arm, Nike, and others.

Here’s a summary of notable calls from Wall Street on Thursday: Barclays has upgraded its rating on international fragrance companies from equal weight, suggesting an attractive buying opportunity. They noted that in the current market, investors are looking for straightforward stories with limited downside risk, which isn’t easy to find in traditional staples. IFF seems […]
Google shares fall 9% after news that Apple might abandon its search engine.

Shares of Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, saw a drop of over 7% on Wednesday, as a senior executive from Apple hinted that the tech giant was exploring alternatives to Google as the default search engine for Safari. Eddie Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Services, testified that the company is “actively considering” AI-driven search […]