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On today's podcast episode, we discuss what Apple Intelligence promises to help users do, what a partnership with Apple means for OpenAI, and why this might be a bad move for the iPhone maker. "In Other News," we talk about the advent of the AI PC. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Yory Wurmser.

Metallica, for instance, has appeared in a Fortnite concert and an Apple Vision Pro immersive concert. A music-focused metaverse could also spur VR headset sales as companies like Google and Samsung are looking to bring down headset costs as they compete with Meta Quest and Apple.

Six of the world鈥檚 10 largest companies by net ad revenues make up the EC鈥檚 designated gatekeeper organizations鈥擜lphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft. In March 2024, the EC opened proceedings against three of them, with a conclusion expected within 12 months.

Apple Pay鈥檚 dominance comes despite Apple iOS and Android having roughly identical smartphone OS shares in the US. Section 4: How Can Vendors Help Mobile Wallet Providers Respond? Vendors must help mobile wallet providers increase transactions, add commerce features, and increase acceptance. Increase POS transactions: Streamline checkout by removing manual processes and optimizing customer rewards.

Apple considers pricier iPhones to spur sales: Can an even more premium iPhone help increase sales? Apple seems to think so. Meanwhile, carriers are discounting its latest models in China by $100.

Apple leads businesses leaning on China: The brewing tech cold war notwithstanding, companies like Apple need to rely on established supply chains. Continued foreign partnerships are essential to China鈥檚 recovery.

Apple鈥檚 intensifying in-house push: It already designs its own processors, and now it looks like Apple is moving to make its own Wi-Fi and 5G radios, displays, and touchscreens, reducing reliance on suppliers.

So far this year, there鈥檚 been Google versus Microsoft and TikTok versus 鈥� well, everyone. But another battle is emerging as Amazon and Apple go head to head for ad dollars, streaming viewers, and the health vertical.

With 34 million developers, a massive app ecosystem, and a burgeoning ad business, Apple could fast-track its metaverse ambitions behind its MR headset announcement.

Apple is making strides with a secret CGM project: The addition of a blood glucose monitor to the Apple Watch will drive sales beyond the diabetes patient pool to the 鈥渨orried well.鈥�

In the first half of 2023, connected devices became more shoppable, driven by retail media and emerging technologies like visual search, while Apple has emerged as a big winner, using its domination in the smartphone market to muscle in on ad revenues.

Apple tests AI-powered ad buying: Its tool focuses on App Store ads and allows advertisers to set budgets and cost per user before automatic placement.

On-device value: Google, Apple, Amazon, and others are racing to get AI assistants into smartphones and smart home products, but consumer interest is lukewarm. 47% said AI assistants wouldn鈥檛 be valuable in smart home devices and 43% wouldn鈥檛 find them useful in smartphones.

Another delay for Apple鈥檚 mixed reality headset: It鈥檚 been working on the technology for its next big product since 2015, but now delays are due to software and hardware issues. How can Apple succeed at a time of economic upheaval?

On today's episode, we discuss Apple鈥檚 dominance in the digital wallet arena. In our 鈥淗eadlines鈥� segment, we look at the ramifications of The Kroger Co.鈥檚 about-face on Apple Pay and how the EU is scrutinizing Apple Pay in its antitrust investigation. In 鈥淪tory by Numbers,鈥� we examine how Gen Z鈥檚 use of iPhones will keep Apple competitive in the digital wallet space and the success of Apple鈥檚 new savings account. And in our new segment, 鈥淲hat If,鈥� host Rob Rubin presents a few hypotheticals and discusses what things would look like if they were true. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst David Morris.

On today's episode, we discuss why Apple and Amazon will be the two most consequential advertising companies for the rest of the decade, the ceiling on their streaming ambitions, and how their tech and health investments stack up. "In Other News," we talk about whether TikTok has been able to reassure advertisers after its recent government hearing and the Federal Trade Commission outlining how companies should communicate their environmental claims. Tune in to the discussion with our director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman.

Sapphire Reserve will also offer free Apple TV and Apple Music subscriptions. Sapphire Reserve's existing perks, like a flexible $300 annual travel credit for the cardholders鈥� anniversary; the choice between Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or Nexus credit; lounge access; and travel protection remain in the package. Chase also said it will roll out a new Sapphire Reserve Business card later this month.

The AI-assisted search revolution will take place primarily on the nonretail battleground, which is still dominated by Google. But Google lost share of the market last year, and Microsoft and Apple are starting to appear a little closer in Google鈥檚 rearview mirror.

Apple鈥檚 VR headset, the Apple Vision Pro, became available in the US on February 2. Almost immediately after, brands began announcing immersive experiences that would be available for download on the headset.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss how the Apple monopoly trial could change the smartphone market, whether Aldi can take on Walmart, if gambling ads will get banned, the impact of Amazon's "Big Spring Sale," how seriously we should be taking drone delivery, where the happiest people in the world live, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Blake Droesch and vice presidents of content Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna.

Apple uses safety and security to win over consumers. Birkenstock focuses on education, showcased through a three-part docuseries. And Taco Bell, with the help of Pete Davidson, apologized for 鈥渙ver-innovating鈥� its breakfast menu.