Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 01/29 - Apple Has More Active Devices Than Microsoft
Jan 29, 2020
Apple's impressive revenue surge showcases its dominance, boasting more active devices than Microsoft. Meanwhile, Google attempts to launch a unified communications app, sparking skepticism about its necessity. U.S. regulations target Chinese drones, raising data protection concerns. Facebook's tools are scrutinized for their ineffectiveness at safeguarding privacy, alongside alarming data-sharing practices by the Ring app. Tech innovations like AI scooters and ad-free browsing models highlight the push for better user privacy and support for independent developers.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Apple's Q1 Earnings
- Apple's Q1 revenue was $91.8 billion, up 9% year-over-year, with $79.1 billion from products and $12.7 billion from services.
- Wearables and home accessories generated $10 billion, exceeding Mac revenue for the first time.
Apple's Active Devices
- Apple reached 1.5 billion active devices, surpassing Microsoft's active device count.
- This milestone is largely attributed to the popularity of iPhones.
Coronavirus Impact
- Apple's Q2 revenue forecast is uncertain due to the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak.
- The virus could disrupt supply chains and impact sales in China.