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 […]
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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 […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook open to acquisitions to boost AI
Apple CEO Tim Cook signaled this week that the company remains open to mergers and acquisitions as part of its strategy to advance artificial intelligence initiatives. His remarks came during Apple’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call, where he also provided updates on the next-generation AI-powered Siri, slated for a 2026 launch. Cook confirmed that Apple continues […]
Apple confirms Apple Intelligence, Siri upgrades slated for 2026
CUPERTINO: Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the company’s highly anticipated Apple Intelligence, designed to enhance Siri, is on track for release in 2026. Speaking to MSNBC on Thursday, Cook said that development is progressing well and that the AI features are moving forward after previous delays. Apple had earlier stopped providing timelines for […]
Apple developing AppMigrationKit to enable iOS–Android data transfers
CUPERTINO: Apple is developing a new framework called AppMigrationKit, designed to make it easier for users to migrate app data between Apple and Android devices, marking a rare step toward greater cross-platform compatibility. According to Apple’s documentation, the AppMigrationKit will be compatible with devices running iOS 26.1 and later, as well as iPadOS. The framework, […]
Apple Sued by Neuroscientists for Allegedly Using Pirated Books to Train AI Model
CALIFORNIA– Apple is facing a lawsuit in federal court filed by two neuroscientists who claim the company used pirated books to train its artificial intelligence system, known as Apple Intelligence. The suit, filed Thursday in California by Susana Martinez-Conde and Stephen Macknik, professors at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, alleges that Apple relied […]
iPhone 17 prices leak — big hikes for pro models
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 series is expected to launch in September, and new leaks have revealed the expected pricing for all four models. While Apple hasn’t officially confirmed the launch date, reports suggest the event will be held on either September 9 or 10. According to the latest leak, the entry-level iPhone 17 will start […]
Apple to invest $100B in U.S. manufacturing
Apple Inc is set to announce a massive $100 billion commitment to boost U.S. manufacturing, a White House official revealed on Wednesday. The pledge is expected to support efforts to bring production back to the United States, aligning with President Donald Trump’s ongoing push to reshape trade and tariff policies. The official, speaking anonymously, said […]