Cook says Apple has created the world’s best consumer hardware to experience AI.
My take: I agree and expect a consumer hardware upgrade cycle in 2027-2029 driven by personalized AI.
On a personal note, I want to salute @tim_cook.
He' s been making time for these earnings since like 2004.
It used to be the Han and Chewie show with Jobs and Cook. Then he stepped into shoes that were impossible to fill and took off running. Bravo Tim.
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"Mac Delivered its best June quarter yet with 10.4 billion in revenue, growing an impressive 29% from a year ago despite significant supply constraints" - Tim Cook
Tim Cook on his final earnings call as Apple CEO:
"I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all of you, from our shareholders, particularly our long-term shareholders who have put their trust in us for so many years, to the analysts who have followed our company so closely."
Apple is really pushing that there will be supply constraints in the September quarter for iPhone, which essentially means the iPhone 18 series will not be easy to get.
Good for investors to know, but worth mentioning for consumers too
Mac revenue up 29% to $10B despite supply constraints. Strength in China, records for both the number of upgraders and people new to Mac.
The Mac is a runaway train.
Apple's earnings call is currently going on:
Phone revenue for the June quarter was $54.3 billion, up 22% from a year ago. We achieved June quarter records in every geographic segment and set a June quarter record for Upgraders.