Apple’s R&D spending:

Apple’s R&D spending:

Q1 2019: $3.9 billion
Q1 2018: $3.4 billion
Q1 2017: $2.8 billion
Q1 2016: $2.4 billion
Q1 2015: $1.9 billion
Q1 2014: $1.3 billion
Q1 2013: $1.0 billion
Q1 2012: $758 million
Q1 2011: $575 million
Q1 2010: $398 million
Q1 2009: $315 million.