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Apple Inc. is “actively looking at” revamping the Safari web browser on its devices to focus on AI-powered search engines, a seismic shift for the industry hastened by the potential end of a longtime partnership with Google.  Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of services, made the disclosure Wednesday during his testimony in the US Justice Department's lawsuit against Alphabet Inc. The heart of the dispute is the two companies' estimated $20 billion-a-year deal that makes Google the default offering for queries in Apple's browser.

Court documents show the company commissioned a sham report and lied on the stand to justify its actions, which will cast a shadow over future lawsuits.

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I rate Apple as a buy due to its potential to develop new businesses and its strong focus on privacy and security in AI. Despite being perceived as behind in AI, Apple's unique strategy prioritizes user privacy, hardware integration, and long-term growth over short-term advancements. Apple's financials show steady growth, with services increasing their share of total sales, and strategic moves to mitigate risks like tariffs and market share in China.

Google stock tumbled after Apple senior vice president Eddy Cue said Safari searches had dropped. A filing reveals another reason Google watchers worry about search: slowed growth in paid clicks.

Google stock tumbled Wednesday after Apple executive Eddy Cue said AI rivals were cutting into the search giant. Google responded by saying that's not the case.

Apple said in a court filing that a judge's order for it to ease restrictions on app developers would cost it "substantial sums annually" if the ruling is allowed to stand.

Apple is developing specialized chips that will power future devices including its first smart glasses, artificial intelligence servers and new MacBooks, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.

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