Year in Review is a new Apple Books experience that helps readers celebrate the titles, authors, and genres that defined their year. Out of all of Apple’s new subscription services, there is one that is missing: Apple Books+, Andrew Orr writes for The Mac Observer, writing that an Apple Books+ is something that has been on his wishlist for years. Andrew Orr for The Mac Observer: ‎ Apple Books+ would of course be Apple’s answer to Kindle Unlimited. For one monthly fee you could read all of the books your heart desires. I think Apple could do it better than Amazon. Kindle Unlimited might have 1.4 million books available, but 1.3 million of those are exclusive to Amazon. A.k.a., self-published.…

“Disney Melee Mania” is on Apple Arcade. Beleaguered Disney CEO Bob Iger is seeking a teammate for its sports network ESPN. Apple is expanding into soccer and baseball coverage for its streaming service. In 2024, Iger could look to Apple for a lifeline. Jennifer Saba for Reuters: ‎ Disney is casting around for a minority partner to invest in sports cable network ESPN. It’s part of a wider effort undertaken by Iger, who is under pressure from activists including Nelson Peltz, to re-evaluate the $170 billion entertainment company’s broadcast portfolio, which includes other networks like ABC and FX. Apple is a logical place to start. One of Iger’s hallmark deals was to buy Apple co-founder Steve Jobs’ animation studio Pixar…

“Disney Melee Mania” is on Apple Arcade. Beleaguered Disney CEO Bob Iger is seeking a teammate for its sports network ESPN. Apple is expanding into soccer and baseball coverage for its streaming service. In 2024, Iger could look to Apple for a lifeline. Jennifer Saba for Reuters: ‎ Disney is casting around for a minority partner to invest in sports cable network ESPN. It’s part of a wider effort undertaken by Iger, who is under pressure from activists including Nelson Peltz, to re-evaluate the $170 billion entertainment company’s broadcast portfolio, which includes other networks like ABC and FX. Apple is a logical place to start. One of Iger’s hallmark deals was to buy Apple co-founder Steve Jobs’ animation studio Pixar…

Don’t let recent declines fool you. Apple is still outperforming its competitors, and likely has a lucrative future ahead, Dani Cook writes for The Motley Fool, giving two reasons “to buy Apple stock like there’s no tomorrow.” Dani Cook for The Motley Fool: ‎ Here are two excellent reasons to buy Apple stock now. 1. It’s been outperforming the competition As the world’s most valuable company with a market capitalization close to $3 trillion, Apple has a long history of outperforming its peers. This chart shows how Apple’s stock has delivered significantly more growth over the past five years than some of its biggest competitors… Apple’s business has proved vulnerable to economic declines this year, but its dominance in tech…

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, visiting Apple CEO Tim Cook, left, was greeted by Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang prior to their meeting in Beijing on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Cook was in Beijing after attending the CEO conference of the Third Belt and Road Forum which was held on Oct. 18. Political winds loom large over Apple’s business in the country controlled by the Chinese Communist Party whether its CEO Tim Cook wants to acknowledge it or not. Dave Lee for Bloomberg Opinion: ‎ the iPhone — the main driver of Apple’s revenue — was doing just fine. “In the September quarter, we set an iPhone revenue record in China, and we’re very proud of that,”…

Apple is set to report results for its fiscal fourth quarter on November 3rd. Shares have pulled back in recent months. Is this a buying opportunity? Daniel Spark for The Motley Fool: ‎ One aspect of Apple stock that may often be overlooked is just how strong the company’s financials are… Apple’s business, which boasts a loyal and growing customer base with over 2 billion active devices, throws off more than $100 billion of free cash flow annually. Then there’s the company’s extraordinary balance sheet. Apple wrapped up its most recent quarter with $166 billion in cash and marketable securities. Net of its debt, it boasted $57 billion of cash. Considering Apple’s healthy balance sheet, strong cash flow, and robust…