Warren Buffett's investment journey with $Apple(AAPL)$ began in early 2016 when $Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.A)$ $Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.B)$ first purchased about 9.8 million shares, worth approximately $1.07 billion. Over the years, Buffett continued to increase Berkshire's stake in Apple.Buffett recognized the value in Apple's strong brand, loyal customer base, and stable cash flow generation. Although known for investing in traditional sectors like insurance and consumer goods, Buffett saw the potential of Apple as a long-term investment.This year, Berkshire significantly reduced its Apple holdings by selling around 116 million shares, cutting the year-end positi