Apple may try to increase revenue by doing…something with third-party AI apps

Apple may explore new revenue streams through third-party AI apps, potentially by distributing them through the App Store and taking a cut of their revenue, as the company faces growing pressure to boost its services business. Apple's services business has been impacted by regulatory and legal changes, including a lawsuit by Epic Games that forced the company to allow apps to redirect users to outside payment systems. The company's App Store commission revenue has declined in some markets, including the US, Brazil, and Japan, due to regulatory changes. Apple's CFO mentioned AI as a potential opportunity for revenue growth, but did not elaborate on specific plans.