Telecommunications & Media

In the AI era, will the iPhone still matter? Next CEO faces biggest test

The key issue around John Ternus, mentioned as a candidate to succeed as Apple CEO, is shifting from a simple leadership transition to strategy for the AI era. Analysts are focusing on whether Apple can maintain an iPhone-centered order or respond to a new computing paradigm. Views on Apple’s AI approach are mixed, with some calling it cautious compared with rivals, while others see a path to distribute rivals’ AI services across the iPhone user base.

AI & Enterprise

Korea\'s top three telecoms bet future on AI as focus shifts from networks

South Korea\'s telecommunications industry is rapidly shifting its centre of gravity to artificial intelligence, with SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus all declaring a transformation into AI companies. SK Telecom is pushing a full-stack AI strategy spanning infrastructure, models and services, while KT is accelerating a B2B-focused push to become an \"AX\" platform company. LG Uplus is positioning itself as an AI software company through its ixi-O agent, stressing safety and security. Industry officials say the next test is profitability.