In addition to challenges with AI performance, Apple faces problems in its more traditional sources of income. The App Store, which has long been an important source of profit, is threatened due to a series of court decisions which allow creators to bypass the integrated payment structures established. Consequently, companies like Spotify, Netflix and Amazon have taken measures to encourage users to leave the platform.
Google pays Apple $ 20 billion each year to ensure that its search engine remains the default option in the Safari web browser. However, this arrangement can be threatened due to an ongoing antitrust case dealt with by the United States Ministry of Justice, which could lead to the termination of the agreement. In addition, as the market moves to AI -led research models, the strategic importance of having a default browser can decrease in the long term.
