Group 1 - The "Dead or Alive" app is no longer available for download in the mainland China version of the Apple Store, but it remains accessible in the Singapore version, where it ranks first in the paid app category [1] - On January 13, the app announced a rebranding to the global name "Demumu" in an upcoming version, following previous unsuccessful attempts at renaming [2] - The app's official account is currently soliciting creative ideas for its name change from the public [2]

Core Viewpoint - Elon Musk's xAI plans to take legal action against Apple for alleged antitrust violations related to the exclusion of X platform and Grok from the "must-have" category in the Apple Store [1] Group 1 - Musk claims that X platform is the top news application globally, while Grok ranks fifth among all applications [1] - The assertion is made that Apple's actions prevent any AI company other than OpenAI from achieving the top ranking in the Apple Store, which Musk argues is a clear violation of antitrust laws [1] - xAI will initiate legal proceedings immediately in response to Apple's behavior [1]

Group 1 - Elon Musk claims that Apple is violating antitrust laws by not including X platform and Grok in the "must-have" category of the App Store, despite X being the top news app globally and Grok ranking fifth among all apps [1] - Musk suggests that Apple's actions prevent any AI company other than OpenAI from ranking first in the App Store, which he argues is a clear violation of antitrust laws, prompting xAI to take immediate legal action [1]

Core Viewpoint - Elon Musk claims that the X platform is the top news application globally, while Grok ranks fifth among all applications, questioning Apple's refusal to categorize X or Grok as 'essential' in the App Store, which he argues may violate antitrust laws [1] Group 1 - Musk's statement highlights the competitive positioning of X and Grok in the app market, emphasizing their rankings [1] - The assertion that Apple's actions hinder AI companies, excluding OpenAI, from achieving top rankings in the App Store is a significant point of contention [1] - xAI plans to take legal action against Apple, indicating a potential escalation in the conflict between the companies [1]

Core Viewpoint - Apple is set to release its Q1 2025 earnings report, with a focus on revenue from hardware and software services amid rising trade policy uncertainties [2] Group 1: Financial Performance Expectations - Analysts expect Apple to achieve revenue of $94.06 billion in Q1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 3.64%, with earnings per share projected at $1.606, up 4.99% year-on-year [4] - Hardware business accounts for approximately 80% of total revenue, with iPhone being the primary revenue source, expected to generate around $47.8 billion in Q1 2025, a 4% increase year-on-year [4][5] - Morgan Stanley anticipates a gross margin of over 47% for Q1 2025, potentially exceeding the company's previous guidance of 46.5%-47.5% [6] Group 2: iPhone Sales and Market Challenges - Apple shipped 57.9 million iPhones in Q1 2025, a 10% increase from 52.6 million units in the same period last year [5] - The growth in iPhone revenue is driven by a 10% increase in sales, influenced by the release of iPhone 16e and preemptive demand due to policy uncertainties [5] - Apple faces challenges in the Chinese market, with a 9% year-on-year decline in smartphone shipments, resulting in a market share drop to 13.7% [5] Group 3: Software Services Growth - Apple's services revenue is expected to grow by 11% year-on-year to $26.5 billion in Q1 2025, slightly below the market consensus of $26.7 billion [8] - The App Store revenue is projected to increase by approximately 13%, while subscription services and Apple Pay are expected to see a combined revenue growth of 44% [8] - The gross margin for Apple's services segment has improved to 75%, contributing to 34% of the company's gross profit despite only accounting for about 21% of total revenue [8]