Daily Tech Headlines Apple's iPhone Sales Hit A Record $85 Billion Quarter - DTH
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Jan 30, 2026 Coverage of Apple’s record $85B iPhone quarter and which regions drove the surge. A look at OpenAI accelerating IPO plans and the stakes around funding and leadership. New AI health research that lowered late-stage breast cancer diagnoses by 12%. Google’s Project Genie subscription and its consumer-facing world-model demos.
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iPhone 17 Fueled Record Revenue
- Apple achieved a record $85 billion quarter in iPhone revenue driven by the iPhone 17's global demand.
- Growth was broad-based with notable strength in Greater China and record results in India.
Emerging Markets Power Growth
- Greater China sales jumped from $18.5 billion to $25.5 billion, signaling renewed strength in a key market.
- India also hit record quarters across iPhone, Mac, iPad, and services revenue.
OpenAI Prepares For A Major IPO
- OpenAI is accelerating plans for a potential Q4 IPO as it prepares for massive fundraising needs.
- The firm faces challenges like leadership changes, fierce competition, and a major lawsuit from co-founder Elon Musk.