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Last updated: July 31, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Apple's Financial Outlook and Supply Chain

JP Morgan has to $340, citing ongoing supply chain constraints that are expected to have a short-term impact, though the firm remains bullish on Apple long-term. Demand for the iPhone continues to be "incredibly strong," but Apple anticipates supply limitations will slow growth during the September quarter as it has been almost all of 2026. Apple CEO Tim Cook stated during the latest earnings call that while the company has faced "100-year flood on memory pricing," leading to reluctant price increases, adding more memory suppliers may not necessarily lower product prices due to exponential increases in memory costs.

App Store and Services Revenue Impacted by Regulations and Gaming

Apple is beginning to feel the impact of regulatory changes to its App Store business model in the US and abroad, which have affected Services growth. Softness in mobile gaming and these App Store business model changes in certain countries also impacted the performance of the App Store and Services revenue as reported by CFO Kevan Parekh.

AI Features and iCloud+ Monetization

Apple's strategy for monetizing its upcoming AI features appears to involve tying daily usage limits to users' iCloud+ subscription tiers. The company is planning to allow users to pay for increased AI limits through paid iCloud+ upgrades, particularly for heavy AI users as detailed in their plans. Furthermore, Siri AI may require a paid subscription for users with extensive usage needs.

Expanding Car Keys and New Content

Apple is preparing to expand its Car Keys feature to another of GWM's (Great Wall automaker brands, following recent backend code changes. In entertainment news, the latest Snoopy Presents special, "There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy," is now available to.

Potential MacBook Ultra Redesign

Discussions surrounding Apple's next high-end laptop are focused on its touchscreen and OLED panel, but the accompanying redesign of the device itself may not remain exclusive for long, suggesting a broader application of the new design principles for the MacBook Ultra.