JonSnow : Yes, July is the new August

steady Pom pipi : Despite the increase in performance, I'm worried that Apple will become Tesla 2.0.
Apple Intelligence's main AI features may be postponed until October, and iOS 18.0 and 18.1 beta versions will be launched at the same time.
Will “Apple Smart” arrive late? Will allegedly miss the debut of iOS 18 and miss the first iPhone 16

mr_cashcow : $Apple (AAPL.US)$ recently slash their iPhone prices in India and although there is a slight delay in their AI service launch to October I still think it will be able to perform well with the price going up after earnings is released due to the following:
Diversified product ecosystem: iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods drive revenue and profitability
Multiple services segment growth: Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple Care contribute significantly to revenue, so many awesome apple TV shows that locks in subscriptions
Innovation and R&D: AI & foldable phone, recently announced super slim iPhone model alongside their super slim ipad
Exceedingly strong brand loyalty: Customer retention and loyalty drive repeat business
Global expansion: Despite slow down of sales in China, they have cut price in India to boost sale
Efficient supply chain management that boost profit margins

102362254 : Analysts expect Apple's revenue to grow by 3.1% this year due to higher net income and improved EPS. Despite challenges in China, they predict strong iPhone sales of around 44 million units. Progress in AI, especially with the upcoming iPhone 16, is also anticipated. Services, Mac, and accessories are expected to do well, though Wearables might see a slight decline. Analysts believe Chinese iPhone sales will stabilize and that AI advancements will enhance Apple's competitiveness.
Overall, optimism is high for Apple's Q3 FY24 earnings, driven by strong iPhone sales, advancements in AI, and potential recovery in the Chinese market.