Apple Overhauls Photo Editing Features for iPhone and iPad
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 5 hours ago
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Should l Buy AAPL?
Apple (AAPL) is working on a major overhaul of the built-in photo-editing features for its iPhone, iPad, and Mac products, leaning heavily on AI to rival Android (GOOGL) devices, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. The tech giant is planning a new suite of tools powered by its Apple Intelligence platform for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, all set for release this fall, the author says, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Analyst Views on AAPL
Wall Street analysts forecast AAPL stock price to rise
27 Analyst Rating
17 Buy
9 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 267.610
Low
239.00
Averages
306.89
High
350.00
Current: 267.610
Low
239.00
Averages
306.89
High
350.00
About AAPL
Apple Inc. designs, manufactures and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories, and sells a variety of related services. Its product categories include iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Wearables, Home and Accessories. Its software platforms include iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS. Its services include advertising, AppleCare, cloud services, digital content and payment services. The Company operates various platforms, including the App Store, that allow customers to discover and download applications and digital content, such as books, music, video, games and podcasts. It also offers digital content through subscription-based services, including Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, Apple Music, Apple News+, and Apple TV+. Its products include iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16, iPhone 15, iPhone 14, iPhone SE, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro, iPad Pro, iPad Air, AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro and others.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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