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Apple reportedly lays off 100 staff from its Providers division attributable to a change in its priorities. That is the corporate’s fourth layoff this yr.
Apple knowledgeable the affected staff about its resolution on Tuesday, August 27. The most important job cuts occurred within the Apple Books app and Apple Bookstore crew.
Apple Books crew affected probably the most by layoffs
All main tech giants, together with Google, Intel, and Amazon, laid off hundreds of staff in 2024. They cited the slowdown within the US financial system and an overhiring spree in the course of the pandemic as key causes.
That is Apple’s fourth job reduce of the yr. But, not like its rivals, it has not laid off hundreds of staff, citing a weak financial system.
The Bloomberg report claims the layoffs will most have an effect on the Apple Books app and Apple Bookstore crew, with the previous now not being Apple’s precedence. Not like its different Providers, Apple Books just isn’t a significant income driver for the corporate.
Apple additionally eliminated some staff from the Apple Information and different Providers divisions, together with some from engineering roles. Regardless of this, Apple Information stays a key space of focus inside the firm.
All affected staff have the choice to seek out one other function inside Apple inside 60 days earlier than their termination.
Apple’s fourth recognized layoffs of 2024
Lately, Apple’s Providers division fueled its income progress. So, it’s stunning to see the corporate lay off staff from this division.
Apple reportedly laid off over 600 staff in April this yr after shuttering its Apple Automotive and micro LED initiatives. All affected staff labored on the 2 secret initiatives inside the group. Earlier than this, initially of the yr, the corporate’s reorganization efforts inside the Siri crew led to layoffs. This affected 121 staff, although Apple gave them the choice to relocate to Texas and work on different initiatives.