Apple cuts jobs in latest round of tech layoffs

Core Viewpoint - Apple is cutting jobs across its sales teams to enhance customer engagement, with only a small number of roles affected by the layoffs [1] Group 1: Job Cuts Details - The layoffs will impact account managers who serve major businesses, schools, and government agencies [1] - Staff operating Apple's briefing centers for institutional meetings and product demonstrations for prospective customers are also affected [2] - A significant target of the layoffs is the government sales team that collaborates with agencies such as the U.S. Defense Department and Justice Department [2] Group 2: Context of Layoffs - The layoffs come amid a challenging environment, including a recent 43-day government shutdown and budget cutbacks from the Department of Government Efficiency [3] - Other companies in the tech industry, such as Verizon, Synopsys, and IBM, have also announced job cuts in recent weeks [4]