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Last updated: July 30, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Apple Services and AI Features Face New Costs and Constraints

Apple's Services revenue has been impacted by regulatory changes to the App Store business model in the US and abroad Mac Rumors, with CFO Kevan Parekh noting these changes are beginning to affect overall Services growth 9to5Mac. In addition, a softness in the mobile gaming sector has also contributed to the slowdown Mac Rumors. Despite these headwinds, Apple has reached a milestone of 1.5 billion paid subscriptions across its platform, though this still falls short of Wall Street's expectations Apple Insider. Apple is planning to offer paid upgrades for iCloud+ to allow users to increase their AI limits Mac Rumors. Furthermore, Siri's advanced AI capabilities may also require a paid subscription for heavy users 9to5Mac.

Supply Chain Woes and Price Hikes Continue to Challenge Apple

Demand for the iPhone remains incredibly strong, but Apple anticipates that supply constraints will significantly impact its ability to meet this demand during the September quarter Apple Insider. CEO Tim Cook stated that supply limitations are expected to worsen next quarter for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac Mac Rumors. Cook explained. Cook explained that Apple was "reluctantly forced" to raise prices due to a "100-year flood on memory pricing" Mac Rumors. He also suggested that adding more memory suppliers may not necessarily lead to lower product prices 9to5Mac.

Tim Cook's Final Earnings Call and Leadership Transition

Outgoing CEO Tim Cook marked his final earnings call with analysts and shareholders today, thanking them for their support Mac Rumors. Cook confirmed that John Ternus will officially take over as Apple's CEO on September 1st and will lead future earnings calls 9to5Mac. Cook will transition to a new role within the company Mac Rumors.