Underwhelming iPhone 16 sales, AI-related concerns like misleading news aggregation, and a rising rivalry in China from domestic smartphone producers have lately caused Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares languish.

Apple faced two downgrades ahead of earnings, with analysts citing weak iPhone demand. China continues to be a headwind for sales.

In China, Apple’s second largest market, iPhone sales fell 18% in the December ending quarter, according to Bloomberg.

Apple is plowing full speed ahead into minefield that's also somehow replete with both asteroids and icebergs.

Anyone who downloads Apple's upcoming software updates will have to take a few steps to disable Apple Intelligence.

If you're on the fence about Apple Intelligence features on your iPhone, just know they'll be automatically installed with the next iOS update. According to Apple's beta developer notes, Apple Intelligence will automatically be switched on when you install iOS 18.

Samsung launched the S25 series which comes in three variants — the S25, S25+ and the S25 Ultra. The S25 starts at $799, the S25+ starts at $999 and the S25 Ultra starts at $1,299. Samsung touted improved artificial intelligence features as it looks to stay competitive against Apple and increasingly competitive Chinese players.

Samsung Electronics Co. plans to launch an ultrathin version of its Galaxy S25 phone in the first half of this year, beating Apple Inc. to a promising new category.