Global Scans · Apple · Weekly Summary

• [New] We could see a company like Apple or Nvidia face antitrust scrutiny for app store and semiconductor monopolies. The Drum
• [New] The 2025 health landscape anticipates widespread adoption of wearable devices, such as the Apple Watch, which currently monitors over 100 million users. HotBot
• [New] If Apple can not find a way to get developers making software for its headset, no amount of chip upgrades are going to help it compete. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] The A20 chip is expected to be key to powering the next wave of Apple Intelligence, with a new CoWoS packaging technique enabling tighter integration for highly efficient, on-device AI processing. Pune Mirror
• [New] Google will offer a custom variant of Gemini to Apple, featuring a 1.2 trillion-parameter artificial intelligence model. Forbes
• [New] Apple Intelligence integration could enable smarter interactions, making Siri more intuitive and responsive to user needs. Geeky gadgets
• [New] A potential price reduction to $99 could make the Apple TV more accessible to a broader audience, further solidifying its position as a central hub for entertainment and gaming. Geeky gadgets
• [New] Powered by the innovative A17 Pro chip, the new Apple TV is expected to deliver enhanced gaming capabilities, including support for ray tracing, which provides more realistic and immersive graphics. Geeky gadgets
• [New] Apple will pay Google $1 billion annually to run a custom Gemini on Private Cloud Compute for Siri's cloud reasoning, while Apple's own smaller models handle some on-device tasks. MarketingProfs
• [New] Meta and Google and Apple are not going to stand up for American democracy. The Future, Now and Then
• [New] Major players like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Apple are collectively pouring billions into AI infrastructure, data centers, and the development of new AI models, with capital spending on AI anticipated to surpass $200 billion by 2026. FinancialContent
• [New] Geopolitical tensions, trade protectionism, and fluctuating tariff rates pose substantial risks to global supply chains and profitability, especially for companies like Apple. FinancialContent
• [New] Even specific companies face unique challenges; for instance, Qualcomm faces long-term risks as Apple moves towards self-developed C2 modems for its iPhones, potentially eroding a significant revenue stream. FinancialContent
• [New] Apple could introduce internal battery security enhancements, making sure safer and more reliable performance over time. Geeky gadgets
• Apple will soon launch new models of the Apple TV and HomePod mini with updated chips and in-house wireless components. Macworld
• The new Apple TV is expected to feature an A17 Pro chip and an Apple-designed Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip with Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 support, allowing better synchronization between smart home devices. MacRumors

Last updated: 16 November 2025