Berkshire Hathaway trims Apple stake: what's the deal?In a move that's sending shockwaves through the investment world, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway just made a bold play with its Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stake. According to today's quarterly earnings report, Berkshire Hathaway has sliced its Apple investment by a whopping 13%.The numbers don't lie: Berkshire's Apple stash is now valued at a cool $135.4 billion, boasting ownership of approximately 790 million shares. But here's the kicker – despite the trim, Apple still reigns supreme as the crown jewel in Berkshire's investment kingdom.But what's Buffett's take on all this? In classic Buffett style, he remains unfazed, even dropping some wisdom at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting. "It doesn’t bother me in the least to write that check," he quipped, reminding investors of the bigger picture.Meanwhile, Apple's stock is riding high after the tech giant announced a jaw-dropping $110 billion share buyback authorization, signaling confidence despite a dip in iPhone sales.And the plot thickens: Berkshire Hathaway isn't just a passive player in the Apple game – it's the big dog, holding court as the largest shareholder, excluding those pesky exchange-traded fund providers.But wait, there's more! Berkshire Hathaway's quarterly report reveals a staggering operating income of $11.22 billion, marking a jaw-dropping 32% surge from the same period last year.In the wild world of investments, one thing's for sure: when Buffett makes a move, the investment world listens. Will Berkshire's trim pay off in the long run, or is there more to this story than meets the eye? Stay tuned as the saga unfolds!