It’s been an eventful week for The Apple company. AAPLwith the spotlight on Apple’s latest mixed reality headset, the Pro Vision. The week was filled with stories of a Tesla driver breaking road safety rules, German customs confiscating Vision Pros, and a lawsuit involving Apple’s CEO. Tim Cook. Meanwhile, iPhone shipments have dominated the smartphone market, and the resale market has seen soaring prices for the Vision Pro.
Tesla driver’s risky journey with Apple Vision Pro
A Tesla driver got in trouble for wearing the Apple Vision Pro while traveling at around 65 miles per hour. Social media users called for him to be arrested as his actions posed a risk to others on the road. The man, known as Dante, had posted a video of him driving using the mixed reality headset, sparking much criticism. Read the full article here.
German customs seizes Apple Vision Pro
Unwitting German customers faced a harsh shock when customs officials confiscated their newly purchased Apple Vision Pros. The device is currently only available in the United States, which leads many international customers to purchase it. However, those returning to Germany found themselves fined and potentially waiting a year to get their devices back due to import tax regulations. Read the full article here.
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Judge dismisses overpayment lawsuit against Apple
Apple Inc. Chief Executive Tim Cook and other top executives faced a lawsuit over alleged overpayments of tens of millions of dollars. However, U.S. District Judge Jennifer Rochon in Manhattan dismissed the lawsuit, saying Apple accurately disclosed its payment methods in its 2023 proxy statement, adhering to securities laws and the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission . Read the full article here.
Apple’s dominance in smartphone shipments
Apple took seven spots among the top ten most shipped smartphones worldwide in 2023. The company’s iPhones accounted for a whopping 186 million shipments, accounting for more than 79% of Apple’s total iPhone shipments that year. Read the full article here.
Resale prices for Apple’s Vision Pro skyrocket
Demand for the Vision Pro has led to a booming resale market, with prices rising to $5,000 in overseas markets, significantly higher than the original price of $3,500. The device, which launched in early February in a limited number of US stores, is now being resold at a high price in various international markets. Read the full article here.
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