Apple hints at AI plans, strong earnings amid China slowdown and pricey VR launch
• Tim Cook finally talking openly about Apple's AI plans, says details coming later this year • Revelation comes as AI dominates conversation in tech; Apple playing catch up to rivals like Google, Meta, Microsoft • Strong Q4 earnings beat analyst expectations, but China iPhone sales slowing • VR headset Vision Pro launched in US, but high price raises questions on mass appeal • Apple typically doesn't talk publicly about something until it's ready to be shown off