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Charlie Munger dead at 99: What Warren Buffett’s vice-chair said on Apple
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Charlie Munger dead at 99: What Warren Buffett’s vice-chair said on Apple

[ad_1] Charlie Munger, the billionaire investor and the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has passed away at the age of 99. He would have turned 100 on the new year's day. Munger was highly regarded for his brilliant wit and analysis and was the man behind building up the Warren Buffett-led investment firm to its present gargantuan status. His insights and vision in the technology sector led to the company making pin-pointed investments that paid large dividends. Even though Berkshire came very late to the Apple party, one of the biggest tech firms he bet on was the Cupertino-based tech giant and throughout Munger constantly highlighted how good an investment it was. In fact, it is also the company's biggest investment with 859 million shares purchased worth 148 billion dollars. Let ...
Apple CEO Seeks to Ease Fears That iPhone Is in Trouble in China
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Apple CEO Seeks to Ease Fears That iPhone Is in Trouble in China

[ad_1]  Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook sought to assure Wall Street that iPhone demand remains strong in China, where it's grappling with the rise of Huawei Technologies Co. and an increasingly uncertain business environment for US firms.After Apple posted less revenue in China than some analysts projected last quarter, Cook blamed weakness in its Mac and iPad businesses. The company also pointed to currency fluctuations, which reduced the value of money generated in the region.  We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join Overall revenue in greater China declined 2% from the year-earlier period — a steeper drop than Apple experienced companywide. And Apple shares declined more than 3% in late trading Thursday.But the iPhone continued to make inroads in the market, Cook said. Tha...
Glitches in Apple’s parental control feature allow kids to access adult content on iPhones, iPads
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Glitches in Apple’s parental control feature allow kids to access adult content on iPhones, iPads

[ad_1] Apple Screen Time feature, introduced back in 2018, was aimed at empowering parents to control their children's screen time and app usage on Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, and iPods. However, recent reports have highlighted some persistent issues with the parental control system, leaving families frustrated and seeking solutions.Challenges and User Complaints Arise with Screen TimeAccording to The Wall Street Journal, parents have been experiencing problems with the Screen Time controls and they have expressed their frustrations online. The feature, particularly the setting called "Downtime," is supposed to enable parents to restrict app access and limit screen time for their kids. Unfortunately, some users have found that their desired changes are not taking effect, resultin...
Tim Cook’s 5 key tips for success in a changing world
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Tim Cook’s 5 key tips for success in a changing world

[ad_1] Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple since 2011, has successfully carried forward co-founder Steve Jobs' legacy as a leader. Apple, undoubtedly the largest and most influential company in the world, holds a special place in the hearts of those who aspire to push the boundaries of technology and innovation. Cook not only stepped into the role of CEO but also shouldered the weight of being an innovator.Surpassing everyone's expectations, Cook has proven himself to be the ideal leader for Apple. During his tenure, he has introduced numerous groundbreaking innovations, including the game-changing Apple Watch. This device not only tells time but also monitors heart rate, provides call and message notifications, offers guidance, and much more. Cook's career offers valuable lessons for aspiring l...
Apple stakes future growth on emerging markets, starting with India
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Apple stakes future growth on emerging markets, starting with India

[ad_1] When Apple Inc surprised investors this week with a rise in iPhone sales despite a slump in the global smartphone market, Chief Executive Tim Cook credited emerging markets like India where the company is luring away Android phone users.Cook is betting that those markets will provide more opportunities for growth, with their youthful populations and relatively few iPhones. Shares of Apple rose more than 4% on Friday, putting the world's most valuable company on track for gains of around $120 billion in market capitalization. Apple said iPhone sales rose 1.5% to $51.3 billion for its fiscal second quarter even as global smartphone shipments fell 13% in January to March, according to research firm Canalys, whose data showed Apple gained market share from Android phones.Apple said i...
‘Can’t wait to return!’ says Apple CEO Tim Cook as India visit comes to an end
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‘Can’t wait to return!’ says Apple CEO Tim Cook as India visit comes to an end

[ad_1] After a five-day long visit, Apple CEO Tim Cook left India with a note that he can't wait to return to the country.The visit of Cook coincided with 25 years of the iPhone maker's presence in India. Cook arrived in India on Monday. The visit started with the launch of the first official Apple store in Mumbai on April 18 followed by a second in the national capital on April 20. "What an incredible week in India! Thanks to our teams across the country. I can't wait to return," Cook tweeted. The company has been selling products in India through exclusive Apple Premium Reseller (APR) stores, large format retail chains like Reliance Digital, Croma etc, multi-brand retail stores and through e-commerce platforms.Apple has over 100 APR stores in India.One of the APR stores was located in...
Madhuri Dixit Enjoys Vada Pav With Apple CEO Tim Cook In Mumbai – See Pic
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Madhuri Dixit Enjoys Vada Pav With Apple CEO Tim Cook In Mumbai – See Pic

[ad_1] Apple CEO Tim Cook is currently in Mumbai for the store launch of Apple's first-ever retail store in India. During his visit, he is expected to meet with several Bollywood celebrities and business leaders. Upon arriving in the city on Monday, Tim Cook began his visit on a high note by sampling Mumbai's famous street food snack, vada pav. And guess who accompanied him? It was none other than Bollywood superstar Madhuri Dixit Nene, who made the entire experience even more special. The two appeared to have bonded over their shared enjoyment of vada pav. Also Read: Shriram Nene, Madhuri Dixit's Husband, Gives Culinary Lessons To SonMadhuri Dixit shared a photo on Twitter of her meeting with Tim. The photo shows the two sharing smiles as they savour delicious vada pav, with numerous pl...
Want to say something about your iPhone? Tell Tim Cook, he reads feedback daily at 5 AM
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Want to say something about your iPhone? Tell Tim Cook, he reads feedback daily at 5 AM

[ad_1] Customer feedback is very important for Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook. So, if you have any feedback related to your iPhone, or any other product, you can share it and it will probably, get read by Cook. Revealing about his morning habits in an interview with GQ Magazine, Cook said that he starts his day by waking up early in the morning at around 5 AM and religiously reads the feedback customers have sent to the company.He said, "If you're in the business, like we are, of creating technology that really enriches people's lives - you want to know what it's doing. You want to know how people are feeling about it." "Of course, I get some complaints as well. Those are cool too because I want to stay grounded in terms of what our users are thinking, what they're feeling," he ...
iPhone, Apple Watch to AirPods, how CEO Tim Cook has transformed Apple-top 5 triumphs
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iPhone, Apple Watch to AirPods, how CEO Tim Cook has transformed Apple-top 5 triumphs

[ad_1] August 2011 was a big moment for Apple. It was the same time when the iPhone 4S and iOS 5.0 were in the final stages, awaiting their launch. But that is not the reason August 2011 is remembered for. It was the time when Steve Jobs resigned as CEO of the company and became chairman of the board. And in his stead, Timothy Donald Cook, better known as Tim Cook, was appointed the new CEO. And since then, Cook has held the reins of one of the biggest, arguably the best, tech companies in the world. So, let us take a look at the top 5 achievements of Tim Cook.Top 5 achievements of Tim Cook as the CEO of Apple1. Refining and solidifying the iPhone: When Cook first took control over the operations of Apple, the iPhone 4S was about to be launched. While still a tech marvel, the smartphone...
Apple Investors Back Board, Reject Measures Company Opposed
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Apple Investors Back Board, Reject Measures Company Opposed

[ad_1] Apple Inc. investors reelected its board, approved its compensation plan and rejected the shareholder proposals that the company opposed, giving the iPhone maker a clean sweep during its annual meeting.A preliminary tally of the votes showed that the four measures Apple supported, including its board slate and compensation, were approved Friday. The five shareholder measures that it asked investors to reject failed to gain enough votes to pass. The company had sought to stave off investor concerns about compensation in the run-up to the shareholder meeting. Apple said in January that Cook's pay package for 2023 would decline more than 40%, going from over $99 million in 2022 to a target of $49 million this year. The CEO's pay will also be more closely tied to overall company per...