Apple just dropped its AI platform, Apple Intelligence, at WWDC 2024, blending on-device and server tech for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Huawei launches HarmonyOS 6 with new AI agents and a short-range wireless transfer feature. Apple promotes AI development in China, with the launch of the iPhone Air supporting eSIM, amid ongoing regulatory and geopolitical negotiations. Both companies deepen ties with Chinese authorities and consumers.
Apple's latest iPhone 17 series, launched in September, has outperformed previous models in key markets, with demand rising sharply. Meanwhile, the company is scaling back production of the iPhone Air due to slow sales, and shifting some manufacturing to Vietnam amid geopolitical and supply chain adjustments. The move reflects broader supply chain diversification efforts.