Apple sees profit increase in second quarter

Apple's profit grew in its second quarter and beat the Street estimates, the US technology giant said on Thursday.

The company's bottom line totaled $23.64 billion, or $1.53 per share. This compares with $24.16 billion, or $1.52 per share, in last year's second quarter.

The company's revenue for the quarter fell 4.3% to $90.75 billion from $94.84 billion last year.