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Apple reshuffles AI leadership amid Siri delays
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Apple executive leaves Indonesia after iPhone ban setback

Apple Inc.’s executive, who was in Jakarta negotiating to lift Indonesia’s sales ban on the iPhone 16, left the city on Wednesday after a late-stage change in stance by a minister derailed the deal, according to sources familiar with the matter. Apple’s Vice President of Global Affairs, Nick Amman, left Jakarta without a deal, despite […]

Apple sued for 'false advert' over AI features delay
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Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri lawsuit

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that its Siri voice assistant recorded users’ private conversations without consent and shared them with third parties, such as advertisers. The lawsuit claimed that Siri was inadvertently activated, capturing confidential discussions. Some users reported receiving targeted advertisements after mentioning specific products, suggesting […]

Apple TV+ offers free three-day streaming for users
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Apple TV+ offers free three-day streaming for users

Apple is kicking off the new year with a special treat for non-subscribers: free, three-day access to its entire Apple TV+ catalog for anyone with an Apple ID. From Friday, January 3, to Sunday, January 5, users worldwide can stream the platform’s original shows and movies on any device that supports Apple TV+. The free […]

Apple announced the rollout of visionOS 2.4 on Monday, bringing Apple Intelligence-powered AI features to the Apple Vision Pro.
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Apple nears $4trn valuation driven by AI successes

Apple is edging closer to a record $4 trillion market valuation, driven by investor optimism over its advancements in artificial intelligence and expectations of a rebound in iPhone sales. The company’s shares have surged 16% since early November, adding $500 billion to its market capitalization and solidifying its lead over tech rivals Nvidia and Microsoft […]

OpenAI is facing ongoing capacity challenges following the launch of its viral image generation feature last week, as a result, the company has temporarily disabled
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Apple’s new smart doorbell to feature face ID technology

Apple is developing a new smart doorbell camera featuring Face ID technology, enabling users to unlock doors securely and seamlessly using facial recognition, Bloomberg reports. The device is anticipated to debut by the end of 2025, marking Apple’s latest innovation in biometric security. The smart doorbell camera will mirror the functionality of Face ID found […]

Apple sued for 'false advert' over AI features delay
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Apple calls out Meta over excessive access to software tools

Alex Omenye Apple has accused Meta on Wednesday of making excessive demands for access to its software tools, raising concerns about potential risks to user privacy and security. The public dispute highlights the intensifying competition between the two tech giants as they navigate new regulations under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. The DMA, which […]

Apple, Tencent, ByteDance plan AI features in Chinese iPhones
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Apple, Tencent, ByteDance plan AI features in Chinese iPhones

Apple is reportedly in discussions with Chinese tech giants Tencent and ByteDance to integrate their artificial intelligence models into iPhones sold in China, Reuters reported. The talks come as Apple began rolling out OpenAI’s ChatGPT capabilities into its devices globally this month, leveraging the AI chatbot through its Siri voice assistant for tasks like answering […]

DR Congo sues Apple over conflict in minerals supply
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DR Congo sues Apple over conflict in minerals supply

The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium against Apple Inc. and its subsidiaries, accusing the tech giant of using conflict minerals in its supply chain. The complaints, submitted on behalf of the Congolese government, allege Apple’s involvement in “systemic wrongdoing” by sourcing materials tied to human rights abuses in […]

Apple Sci-Fi hit "Silo" renewed for two more seasons
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Apple Sci-Fi hit “Silo” renewed for two more seasons

Apple’s hit sci-fi series “Silo” will return for two more seasons, with production for the third installment already underway in the UK. The announcement was made by Apple CEO Tim Cook, who joined the show’s star and executive producer, Rebecca Ferguson, on set at Hoddesdon Studios, just outside London. “We feel great about it. We […]

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US lawmakers urge TikTok ban from Google, Apple app stores

United States lawmakers are increasing pressure on TikTok, urging Alphabet and Apple to prepare to remove the app from their stores by January 19. This follows a federal appeals court decision upholding a law requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban. Representatives John Moolenaar and Raja Krishnamoorthi […]

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Apple to launch satellite communication on smartwatch by 2025

Apple is reportedly working on introducing satellite connectivity to its Apple Watch Ultra by 2025, allowing users to send messages without cellular or internet access. The report also noted that the company is enhancing efforts to include a blood-pressure monitoring feature in the smartwatch, according to Bloomberg. Apple introduced satellite communication for its iPhones in […]