Apple(US:AAPL) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-09-22 17:07Group 1 - Apple's stock price has risen continuously over two trading days since the launch of the new iPhone, erasing its decline since 2025 [2] - The stock increased by 4% on Monday, bringing its year-to-date gain to slightly over 2%, making Apple the last major tech company to achieve a year-to-date stock price increase [2] - The new iPhone, particularly the mid-range model iPhone Air priced at $999, features a significant redesign, and early pre-order wait times indicate strong demand [2] Group 2 - Despite the recent stock performance, Apple has lagged behind other major tech companies since 2025, partly due to lower investments in AI chips and data centers compared to competitors [3] - Concerns have arisen regarding Apple's integration of AI technology, as a key upgrade to the Siri voice assistant has been postponed until 2026, falling behind companies like Google and Microsoft [3] - The new products incorporate several AI features, such as automatic voice-to-text translation in the new AirPods Pro 3 and high blood pressure risk alerts in the new Apple Watch through machine learning [3]