Apple’s own brand of artificial-intelligence might be rolling out slowly but analysts are hailing early evidence that it is set to boost iPhone sales. “Apple Intelligence is clearly benefiting iPhone growth in regions/countries where it is available.

Wall Street analysts appeared to breathe a sigh of relief after Apple's (AAPL) first quarter earnings modestly beat analysts’ forecasts and the company’s explanation of falling iPhone sales in China eased their anxieties.

Apple reported soft sales of its flagship iPhone during the holiday quarter, but still topped Wall Street forecasts for revenue and earnings per share.