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EU Publishes iOS Interoperability Plans
European Commission publishes preliminary instructions to Apple on how to open up iOS to rivals, prompting privacy complaint
Congo Files Complaints Against Apple Over Conflict Minerals
Congo files legal complaints against Apple in France, Belgium alleging company 'complicit' in laundering conflict minerals
BBC Complains To Apple Over Misleading AI-Generated Headlines
BBC complains to Apple over inaccurate AI-generated information in summaries of notifications from news apps, raising misinformation risk
Apple To Begin Using In-House 5G Modems Next Year
Apple reportedly planning to use first-generation in-house 5G modem in iPhone SE next year, hopes to reach parity with Qualcomm by 2027
Huawei Gains On Apple In China Premium Smartphones
Huawei sees sales of premium smartphones in China grow by 34 percent as Apple declines, while company bets on Android-free HarmonyOS Next
Huawei Releases Mate 70 Range To Challenge Apple
Huawei launches Mate 70 smartphones with AI-powered air gestures for cross-device file transfers to nearby foldables and tablets
Apple’s Cook Visits China Amidst iPhone Sales Slowdown
Apple chief Tim Cook makes third public appearance in China this year amidst stiff domestic iPhone competition, AI uncertainty
EU To Assess Apple’s iPad Compliance Plans
European Commission says it will review Apple's iPad compliance with DMA rules as it seeks to open up tech giant's mobile ecosystem
Apple Posts China Sales Decline, Ramping Pressure On AI Strategy
Apple posts slight decline in China sales for fourth quarter, as Tim Cook negotiates to launch key AI features in country
Apple Rolls Out First iPhone AI Features In Software Update
Apple adds first 'Apple Intelligence' features to iPhones, iPads and Macs in new software update, with more to follow
Apple Must Face Reduced Claims In Device Privacy Case
Privacy lawsuit against Apple to go ahead after federal judge throws out claims related to some data collection settings
Apple Previews AI Features As iPhone 16 Sales Begin
Apple launches public beta test of Siri revamp, text generation, other key AI features as iPhone 16 goes on sale
iPhone 16 Gets Generative AI, Siri Upgrade
Apple launches iPhone 16 range with generative AI features, plus camera-based 'visual intelligence', new AirPods, Watch
Huawei Plans ‘Trifold’ Phone Launch Hours After Apple Event
Huawei expected to launch landmark double-folding smartphone next week, hours after Apple's AI-powered iPhone 16 event
China Sees Slowdown In Foreign-Branded Smartphone Growth
Mainland China sees slower growth in foreign-branded smartphones, after strong competition sees Apple fall out of top 5 vendors
Apple Shares Reach All-Time High On AI Optimism
Apple shares surge after Morgan Stanley rates company 'top pick' over AI plans and says it could sell nearly 500 devices in next two years
Apple Delays AI Features In EU Over DMA Rules
Apple to delay launch of AI and two other new features in EU, arguing new competition rules pose privacy and security risks
Apple Brings ChatGPT To iPhones, Macs In AI Push
Apple launches 'Apple Intelligence' AI strategy across devices, including tie-up with OpenAI's ChatGPT amidst heavy competition
Apple Shares Surge Ahead Of New AI Hardware Launches
Apple shares surge on optimism that new AI-focused hardware launches will drive renewed sales, starting with iPad event on Tuesday
EU Set To Approve Apple Plan For Opening NFC Access
European Commission reportedly set to approve Apple proposal for providing rivals access to iPhone, iPad contactless tech
Apple Loses Smartphone Crown To Samsung Amidst China Pressure
Apple cedes top smartphone sales spot back to Samsung in first quarter as China sales see pressure from Huawei
Apple In Talks With Google To Bring Gemini AI To iPhones
Apple reportedly in talks with Google to use Gemini for generative AI tasks on iPhones in potentially major win for search giant
Norfolk County Council Wins $490m Payout From Apple
Apple agrees to $490m settlement of class-action lawsuit led by Norfolk County Council for allegedly misleading investors over slump in China iPhone demand
Apple Reverses Course Over EU Ban On Web Apps
Apple to allow iOS web apps in EU after previously planning to disable them as Digital Markets Act 'compliance' measure
Apple ‘Infringes DMA’ With New EU Developer Terms
Apple plans for compliance with EU's Digital Markets Act show 'disdain' for regulators and 'should not be tolerated', argues legal expert
Fortnite To Return To iPhones In European Union
Epic Games to bring Fortnite back to iPhones under new EU competition rules – but criticises new Apple 'junk fees'
Apple Offers iPhone Discounts In China Amidst Stiff Competition
Apple offers unusual iPhone discounts in China amidst lower sales, stiffer competition from Xiaomi, Huawei
Apple Begins Making Payments In iPhone Slowdown Case
Apple begins paying users under 2020 settlement that ended legal dispute over deliberately slowing older iPhone models
Apple May Open iPhone NFC Access To Competitors
Apple reportedly offers to open access to iPhone and iPad standardised NFC to competitors in bid to settle antitrust probe