Speedy Summary:
- Apple has faced multiple setbacks in 2025, including legal penalties, regulatory fines, and product struggles:
– A judge imposed penalties for insubordination.
– €500M fine from the EU for violating the Digital Markets Act.
– Class-action lawsuit over Siri listening proceeding to the payout stage.
- Product-related challenges include declining Apple Watch performance globally and tariff-related panic buying impacting iPhone sales growth figures.
- Political uncertainty with tariffs tied to U.S. policies under President Trump may force price hikes.
- There are calls for change in corporate strategies:
– Revamping developer partnerships by lowering fees and fostering innovation.- Reconsidering iterative product launches toward bold innovations like folding smartphones or portless designs.
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