EU’s New Smartphone Rules Take Effect
BRUSSELS – As of 20 June , the European Union’s new Ecodesign Regulation requires smartphone and tablet manufacturers to provide a minimum of five years of operating system and security updates from the end of product’s sale period, effectively extending support to six … Continue reading EU’s New Smartphone Rules Take Effect
Apple Abandons Smartwatch Camera Project
CUPERTINO/USA – Apple has quietly scrapped its long-rumored Apple Watch camera project, marking the latest in a series of shelved innovations from the tech giant. According to an exclusive report by Bloomberg, the company had been working on integrating a … Continue reading Apple Abandons Smartwatch Camera Project
Apple Shifts iPhone Production to India, Vietnam
Cupertino/New Delhi/Hanoi — Apple is accelerating the transformation of its global supply chain: The US tech giant will soon manufacture most iPhones sold in the United States in India, while iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and AirPods will largely come from … Continue reading Apple Shifts iPhone Production to India, Vietnam
U.S. Tariffs Accelerate Apple’s Departure from China
CUPERTINO/SHENZHEN – Apple plans to manufacture all iPhones for the U.S. market in India by the end of 2026, aiming to avoid the impact of rising U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. Currently, most iPhones are made in China, but the new … Continue reading U.S. Tariffs Accelerate Apple’s Departure from China
Indonesia Rejects Apple’s $100 Million Investment
JAKARTA – Indonesia has declined a US$100 million investment proposal from Apple, which aimed to resolve the ongoing sales ban on the iPhone 16 in the country. The Indonesian government insists that the offer does not meet its “fairness principles”, … Continue reading Indonesia Rejects Apple’s $100 Million Investment
Apple: AirTags to be shared with airlines
CUPERTINO – Travelers will soon be able to temporarily share the location data of their AirTags with airlines to help locate lost luggage more quickly. With the new iOS 18.2 update, Apple is responding to the growing use of AirTags … Continue reading Apple: AirTags to be shared with airlines
Apple opens large research lab in Shenzhen
SHENZHEN – In an unexpected turn of events, Apple Inc. has inaugurated a state-of-the-art research lab in Shenzhen, China, the very heart of Chinese technological innovation and a stone’s throw from Huawei’s headquarters. This move comes amidst a backdrop of … Continue reading Apple opens large research lab in Shenzhen
Smartphone Sales: Samsung leading again
BRUSSELS – The past year has been an exciting chapter for the smartphone industry. The sales figures of major manufacturers reflect both gains and losses. Here are the key developments: Apple: A Decline After a Strong Year In 2023, Apple … Continue reading Smartphone Sales: Samsung leading again
Apple’s AI Acquisition Spree: A Strategic Move
CUPERTINO, CA – In a remarkable feat, Apple has quietly amassed an impressive portfolio of AI startups, acquiring more than 30 companies in 2023 alone. This staggering number surpasses the acquisitions made by any other tech giant, including Google, Meta … Continue reading Apple’s AI Acquisition Spree: A Strategic Move
Apple plans AI collaboration with Baidu for iOS 18
CUPERTINA/BEIJING – The rumor mill is churning: Apple is said to be planning an AI collaboration with the Chinese company Baidu for iOS 18. Baidu shares have already risen after Chinese media reported talks between Apple and the Chinese tech … Continue reading Apple plans AI collaboration with Baidu for iOS 18