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Apple faces $1.1bn in tariff costs as trade tensions escalates
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EU approves Apple’s plan to open up mobile wallet access

The EU antitrust investigators recognized Apple’s pledge to offer rivals access to its tap-and-go payments system, after a four-year probe. The commission stated it has agreed to acknowledge Apple’s offer since the commitment has resolved its concerns. This was disclosed by the EU antitrust Chief, Margrethe Vestager at a press conference on Thursday, according to […]

Apple adds RCS support to Messages app
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Apple adds RCS support to Messages app

Apple has officially added support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) to its Messages app. This feature was introduced with the second developer beta of iOS 18 earlier this week. RCS is a messaging protocol that uses the internet to allow users to send and receive files, high-quality images, see typing indicators, read receipts, start group […]

Apple to pledge $100bn to US manufacturing
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Apple denies talks with Meta over AI partnership

Apple has declined proposals from Meta to integrate Meta’s AI chatbot into the iPhone, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. According to the report, the two companies engaged in brief discussions in March but are no longer in talks for an AI partnership involving Meta’s Llama chatbot. These discussions never reached a formal stage, and Apple […]

Apple faces $1.1bn in tariff costs as trade tensions escalates
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Apple, Meta holds talk over AI partnership

Alex Omenye Apple is actively seeking partnerships to enhance its recently announced Apple Intelligence with generative AI capabilities. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Apple has held discussions with Meta regarding the potential use of Meta’s generative AI model. Similar talks have reportedly been held with startups Anthropic and Perplexity. However, as […]

Apple faces $1.1bn in tariff costs as trade tensions escalates
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Apple overtakes Microsoft as world most valuable firm

This follows the unveiling of its audacious Artificial Intelligence aspirations, along with a strategic alliance with OpenAI, a front-runner in the AI race. Apple’s stock surged by about 4% to a record high of $215.04, placing it much ahead of Microsoft, according to Reuters. With a market valuation of $3.24 trillion, Microsoft surpassed Apple for […]

Apple to pledge $100bn to US manufacturing
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Apple unveils AI strategy with integration of ChatGPT into iPhones

Alex Omenye Apple has announced a major step in its AI strategy by integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT into iPhones, revealed at the Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday. This move introduces Apple Intelligence features, allowing users to summarize text and generate personalized content such as animations. Alongside this, Apple also rolled out new versions of its operating […]

Apple to pledge $100bn to US manufacturing
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OpenAI sets up safety committee as AI training begins

Alex Omenye OpenAI has established a Safety and Security Committee, led by board members including CEO Sam Altman, as the company embarks on training its next artificial intelligence model. This announcement was made by the AI startup on Tuesday. Directors Bret Taylor, Adam D’Angelo, and Nicole Seligman will also be key figures on the committee, […]

Apple to pledge $100bn to US manufacturing
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Apple sales rises by 52% in April – Report

Alex Omenye Apple’s smartphone shipments in China surged by 52% in April compared to the same period last year, continuing a recovery trend observed in March, according to data from a research firm associated with the Chinese government. The increase follows a challenging start to the year for the U.S. tech giant in the world’s […]

Apple signals major AI spending shift, open to big acquisitions
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Apple slashes iPhone prices in China amid Huawei competition

Alex omenye Apple has initiated an aggressive discounting campaign on its official Tmall platform in China, offering price cuts of up to 2,300 yuan ($318) on selected iPhone models. The move aims to fortify the U.S. tech giant’s foothold in the premium smartphone market, where it faces escalating competition from local contenders like Huawei. Spanning […]

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Peacock, Netflix, Apple TV+ join forces for streaming bundle

Major streaming platforms have joined forces to introduce bundled packages, marking a significant shift in the streaming space. Expected to launch this month, the inaugural StreamSaver bundle will integrate Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+. Comcast customers will have exclusive access to this bundle, as confirmed by CEO Brian Roberts. Roberts hinted at the tantalizing prospect […]

Apple to launch Vision Pro outside US
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Apple to launch Vision Pro outside US

Apple is preparing to expand the availability of its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset beyond the borders of the United States. The tech giant has reportedly flown in hundreds of employees from its international stores to Cupertino, California, where they are undergoing training on how to showcase the $3,499 headset to potential customers, Bloomberg News reported. […]

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Apple tenders apology over iPad Pro ad after backlash

Apple issued an apology on Thursday following backlash over an advertisement promoting its latest iPad Pro model, the Ad Age magazine reported. The ad, titled “Crush,” came under fire for depicting animated musical instruments and other symbols of creativity being crushed by an industrial crusher. “We missed the mark with this video, and we’re sorry,” […]