Global Scans · Apple · Weekly Summary

• [New] Apple will double its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund, create a training academy in Detroit, and grow its domestic R&D investments to support cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence and silicon engineering. Assembly
• [New] The success of the iPhone 17 series is expected to drive Apple to a record number of iPhone shipments in 2025. LinkedIn News
• [New] Apple is projected to surpass Samsung in global annual smartphone shipments in 2025, ending a 14-year streak. Gizchina
• [New] Apple's shipments will reach 19.4% in 2025, which would make Apple the world's leading smartphone manufacturer for the first time since 2011. Fox Business
• [New] An unfavorable ruling against Apple could set a powerful precedent, forcing other tech behemoths to reconsider their app store policies, data practices, and ecosystem controls. FinancialContent
• [New] Apple will ship 247.4 million iPhones in 2025, up just over 6% year-on-year, IDC has forecast. CNBC
• [New] Apple is prepping a major Vision Pro upgrade in 2025, leaning into mixed reality and productivity; expect refinements not repositioning. Glass Almanac
• [New] In 2026 will not only be a record period for Apple in terms of shipments but also in value, which is forecast to exceed $261 billion, with 7.2% YoY growth in 2025. / USA MacRumors
• [New] Intel's return to Apple computers in 2027 might just be the beginning of a much larger transformation. Gadget Hacks
• [New] Mass production of Intel 14 A is expected to begin in 2028, which means Apple could have access to truly cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities just as they are hitting their stride with Intel as a partner. Gadget Hacks
• [New] Apple plans new smart-home hardware-like a display and wall-mounted speaker - to showcase the upgraded assistant. Agentic AI Weekly
• [New] Apple × Google AI Partnership - Apple is reportedly partnering with Google to use its 1.2 trillion-parameter Gemini model to rebuild Siri - a $1 billion yearly deal expected to launch in 2026. / India HTRDHYTFAI
• [New] With iPhone momentum and holiday demand on its side, Apple is forecasting 10-12 percent overall revenue growth and what could be its strongest holiday quarter ever. / China Moneycontrol
• Insiders frame the changes as part of a broader shift toward more centralized, data-driven enterprise sales motions, with Apple preparing a new lower-cost laptop to court business and education buyers in 2026. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• Last week in Power On: Apple plans major new satellite-powered features for iPhones and other devices. Bloomberg
• If regulatory pressures force Apple to open its ecosystem, it could create new opportunities for third-party service providers and alternative app stores to gain traction, challenging Apple's walled garden approach and potentially redistributing revenue streams across the digital economy. FinancialContent
• Developers creating applications for Android devices, hardware manufacturers producing accessories for non-Apple products, and even other operating system providers could indirectly benefit from a less dominant Apple. FinancialContent
• Apple will upgrade the base iPad with an A18 chip so it can run Apple Intelligence, extending on-device AI features to more price-sensitive buyers. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• Apple is preparing a fresh wave of budget hardware for early 2026, including a new low-cost MacBook, an iPhone 17 e, and a refreshed entry-level iPad. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin

Last updated: 14 December 2025