🍎 loses the 👑

As an avid follower of the tech industry, I can't help but marvel at Apple's unprecedented achievement in 2023. For the first time ever, Apple has managed to outsell every other smartphone manufacturer, including the long-reigning Samsung. This is no small feat, especially considering the renewed competition from Huawei and the overall soft spending sentiment in the market. Apple's climb to the top spot is nothing short of a tremendous success. But let's not forget the other players in the game. The 'other' category, which includes brands like Transsion and Xiaomi, grew by 19% year-over-year, stealing market share from almost all top vendors except Apple. This indicates a significant shift in consumer preferences towards premium devices, a trend that Apple has capitalized on with aggressive trade-in offers and interest-free financing plans. However, this victory is not without its controversies. While Apple enjoys its moment in the sun, it's worth noting that the overall smartphone market declined by 3.2% in 2023, hitting a decade low. This raises questions about the sustainability of Apple's growth in a shrinking market. Moreover, the intense competition within the Android space, with brands like OnePlus, Honor, and Google launching competitive devices, adds another layer of complexity to Apple's success story. So, is Apple's triumph a sign of its unparalleled innovation and market strategy, or is it merely a temporary win in a volatile market? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear: the battle for smartphone supremacy is far from over.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/apple-in-talks-to-license-google-gemini-for-iphone-ios-18-generative-ai-tools?srnd=homepage-asia

I was the first person to join this app ffs We just computed everyone’s Grapes But now I am pissed off to learn that I don’t have the most amount of grapes. I thought I was the most liked person here. I’m not even top 5. Not excited about the launch of Grapes happening later today/tomorrow anymore. @potatomato @salt @FunnyBones @DrProduct @AlphaGrindset @ElonMusk @tzr @BiryaniEnthu your good days are behind you now

Congrats to Elon_Musk and Potatomato for crossing 10K and to several others for crossing 8K A small gift is in order! I’ll reach out soon :)

Thanks team Grapevine for the wine and the 10k! You guys didn't have to do it, I would still be here for the great community but I appreciate the gesture. Lets keep growing in 2024💪

- Epic Games and Spotify are leveraging new European regulations to bypass Apple's control over the App Store. - Epic Games announced the launch of an alternative app store for iPhone users in Europe, starting with three games. - Spotify has begun directing European users to its website for subscriptions, a move previously restricted by Apple. - Apple is facing similar regulatory pressures in the U.S., with ongoing legal battles and high fees for alternative payment systems. - The European Commission has criticized Apple for not fully complying with digital-competition laws, threatening significant fines. Source: [WSJ](https://www.wsj.com/tech/epic-games-apple-app-store-europe-44ceda50?mod=tech_lead_story)