India’s antitrust regulator defended its use of global turnover to calculate fines in a legal battle with Apple, arguing the approach deters multinational companies from breaching competition laws. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) told a Delhi court that relying only on India-specific revenue would fail to prevent misconduct in complex digital and cross-border markets. […]
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Apple may delay standard iPhone 18 until 2027
Apple is reportedly planning a major shift in its iPhone release strategy, with a new report suggesting that the standard iPhone 18 model may not arrive until 2027. If confirmed, it would mark the first time Apple has skipped launching its core iPhone lineup together on an annual basis. Read More: Apple set to launch foldable iPhone with iPhone […]
Apple cuts Vision Pro production amid weak sales
Apple has reportedly cut production of its Vision Pro headset after sales failed to meet expectations, marking a rare setback for the world’s most valuable technology company. The mixed reality device, unveiled as the future of “spatial computing,” has struggled to gain traction since its launch at a premium price point. Read More: One year […]
Apple internal code hints at iPhone 17e specs and in-house modem
Apple internal code, accidentally included in a macOS developer kit, has revealed key details about the company’s upcoming iPhones, shedding light on new in-house cellular modems and improvements for the budget-friendly model. The leak indicates that Apple’s next-generation “iPhone 17e,” expected in spring 2026, will feature the company’s first-generation “C1” or “C1X” cellular baseband. This […]
Apple resists India’s order to preload government app
NEW DELHI: Apple has signalled it will not comply with India’s confidential order to preload smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app, sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. Read More: Apple airlifts 1.5 million iPhones from India to dodge US tariffs The government’s directive, affecting Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi, mandates installation of an app called Sanchar […]
Apple AI chief Giannandrea to step down, Subramanya to lead
CUPERTINO: Apple announced on Monday that John Giannandrea, senior vice president of Machine Learning and AI Strategy, will step down early next year. Giannandrea, who joined Apple in 2018, will continue as an adviser during his remaining time, helping ensure a smooth transition. Read More: Apple CEO Tim Cook open to acquisitions to boost AI Apple CEO […]
India orders pre-install of mandatory cyber security app on new smartphones
NEW DELHI: India’s telecoms ministry has directed smartphone manufacturers to preload a government-owned cyber security app, Sanchar Saathi, on all new devices, with no option for users to delete it, according to a government order seen by Reuters. The move is expected to draw resistance from Apple and privacy advocates. Read More: Cyber security team shuts […]
Apple trims sales teams in small job cuts
Apple Inc. announced on Monday that it is cutting jobs across its sales teams as part of efforts to strengthen customer engagement, with only a small number of roles affected, the company said. Read More: Apple in talks to invest in OpenAI: report An Apple spokesperson told Reuters that the company continues to hire, and impacted […]
Apple says EU fee cuts haven’t lowered app prices
Apple has claimed that lower developer fees implemented to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) have not led to reduced app prices for users. The tech giant’s study, commissioned from Analysis Group, found that most developers have either maintained or increased their prices despite paying lower commissions. Last year, Apple allowed EU […]
Apple to plans smart home upgrades in 2026
Apple is set to launch an updated version of its virtual assistant, Siri, around March next year, coinciding with the release of a new smart home display offering both speaker and wall-mount options. The company is also preparing new iterations of Apple TV and HomePod mini, which will showcase next year’s Siri and Apple Intelligence […]