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