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Apple’s AI Upgrades to Miss Initial Launch of iOS 18 Overhaul

Jul 29, 2024
Mark Gurman, Chief Technology Correspondent for Bloomberg News, discusses the delayed launch of Apple’s AI features, giving the company more time to resolve issues. He also highlights the potential impact of this on Apple's sales, especially in the competitive Chinese market. Meanwhile, Mike Halen, Senior Restaurant Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, analyzes McDonald's recent earnings dip amid a global economic slowdown, and discusses strategies for attracting customers back to fast food.
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Quick takeaways

  • Apple's delayed rollout of AI features in iOS 18.1 provides extra time for bug fixes and enhancing user experience.
  • McDonald's faces a decline in restaurant traffic due to weakened consumer spending, prompting promotional strategies to boost sales.

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