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Apple chooses Google’s Gemini AI to power Siri

Apple and Google have announced a multi-year partnership under which Apple’s next-generation artificial intelligence features, including its Siri assistant, will be powered by Google’s Gemini technology. The announcement was made on Monday and signals a major strategic development for Apple as it prepares to roll out advanced AI capabilities across its devices. The partnership represents […]

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Apple taps Google to power new AI features

Apple is partnering with Google to drive its artificial intelligence capabilities, including a major Siri upgrade expected later this year, the companies announced on Monday. The multi-year deal will rely on Google’s Gemini models and cloud infrastructure to support Apple’s future foundational AI models, according to the statement. “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s […]

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India orders Apple, Samsung to preload state-owned cyber safety app

India’s telecom ministry has quietly directed smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a non-removable, state-run cybersecurity app on all new devices, according to a government order — a step that could spark pushback from Apple and digital-privacy advocates. The country, home to over 1.2 billion mobile subscribers, says the app launched in January has already helped track […]

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Apple sues Indian antitrust body over $38bn penalty threat

Apple is challenging India’s antitrust authority in the Delhi High Court over its method for calculating penalties. The company argues that the Competition Commission of India’s practice of basing fines on a company’s global turnover is “unconstitutional and disproportionate.” This legal stance could expose Apple to potential fines of up to $38 billion in India, […]

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Apple cuts sales jobs amid enterprise restructuring

Apple Inc. has cut dozens of sales jobs as it restructures its teams serving enterprise, education, and government clients. This was disclosed in a statement by Apple on Monday, according to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter. The layoffs, which affected employees across multiple sales divisions, were communicated over the past two weeks, according […]

Spain hits Apple, Amazon with €194m antitrust fine
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Apple plans expansion of iPhone satellite connectivity features

Apple is reportedly preparing to expand its satellite-powered features on the iPhone, moving beyond emergency calling and texting to a broader range of connectivity tools. The tech giant is developing next-generation upgrades that could eventually allow iPhones to connect directly with satellites for enhanced coverage, without relying on traditional telecom partners such as Globalstar, SpaceX, […]

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WhatsApp unveils Apple Watch app for calls, messages

WhatsApp announced on Tuesday the launch of its new Apple Watch companion app, allowing users for the first time to receive call notifications, read complete messages, and record and send voice messages directly from their watch. “This new experience will help you stay on top of your chats without needing to pull out your iPhone,” […]

Apple faces $1.1bn in tariff costs as trade tensions escalates
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Apple, Microsoft surpass $4tn market value

Apple and Microsoft shares climbed on Tuesday, pushing both companies past a $4 trillion market capitalization. Despite the milestone, they remain behind Nvidia, currently the world’s most valuable company with a market cap exceeding $4.6 trillion. Microsoft first reached the $4 trillion mark in July. Apple’s shares have surged recently, fueled by strong sales of […]

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Apple TV to air formula 1 in landmark $750m US deal

Apple has secured the rights to broadcast Formula 1 in the United States for the next five years in a deal reportedly worth around $750 million (£558 million). Starting in 2026, Apple is said to be paying roughly $150 million (£111.6 million) annually, making F1 available to all Apple TV subscribers in the US as […]

OpenAI unveils GPT-5 amid rising industry investment
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OpenAI’s Sora claims top spot on Apple’s app store

OpenAI now holds two of the top three spots on Apple’s App Store, with its newly launched video generation app, Sora, debuting at number one. Released on Tuesday, Sora lets users create short AI-generated videos, remix others’ clips, and share them on a community feed. Currently, the app is limited to iOS devices and requires […]

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Apple removes apps enabling anonymous reporting of ICE agents

Apple announced Thursday night that it is removing ICEBlock and similar apps from its App Store, which allowed users to anonymously report United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent sightings. The decision follows pressure from Attorney General Pam Bondi and controversy surrounding the Trump administration’s strict immigration enforcement by ICE and other authorities. The FBI […]

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Apple urges EU to scrap landmark big tech antitrust law

Apple on Thursday urged the European Union to repeal its sweeping digital competition law, claiming it undermines security and results in a “worse experience” for consumers. The US tech giant and the EU have repeatedly locked horns over the bloc’s Digital Markets Act, which Brussels says seeks to make the digital sector in the 27-nation […]