"We are continuing to invest in China, in the supply chain, in R&D and in our stores," Cook affirmed during a meeting with Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, as captured in a video clip shared by China Daily.

On Friday, Apple CEO Tim Cook personally inaugurated the sale of the Vision Pro at the flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York City.

Cook's references to generative AI align with recent reports suggesting that the upcoming iOS 18 update will be a landmark release for Apple's operating system. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman indicated that AI-powered features would be a cornerstone of the update, hinting at significant enhancements for iPhone users.