Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) reported strong earnings for Q4 2025, with a 16% revenue growth driven by robust demand for iPhones, particularly in China. CEO Tim Cook highlighted “staggering” iPhone demand, contributing to the company’s 2.5 billion active devices, up from 2.35 billion the previous year.
Despite this growth, Apple has been criticized for lagging in artificial intelligence (AI) innovations compared to competitors. The company plans to enhance its Siri assistant using Alphabet’s Gemini AI models, aiming for a more competitive position in the tech landscape by 2026. However, the stock remains down approximately 3% for the year, and analysts suggest concerns over its long-term growth potential amidst a challenging economic environment.
