Apple’s Motion to Dismiss Antitrust Case Denied, Trial to Commence

The United States Department of Justice’s (DOJ) antitrust lawsuit against Apple is moving forward, as the technology giant’s motion to dismiss the case has been rejected. This means that a trial will soon begin, which could potentially have a significant impact on Apple’s businesses. The antitrust investigation began in 2019, sparked by a case with Spotify, and after years of threats, the DOJ finally filed a wide-ranging antitrust lawsuit against Apple in 2024. The lawsuit got off[…]

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Scammers Impersonate UPS with Fake Package Redelivery Texts Targeting iPhone Users

Scammers have launched a new phishing campaign, disguising themselves as UPS and targeting iPhone users with fake package redelivery information. The goal of this scam is to steal users’ personal information, and it’s essential to know how to identify and avoid falling victim to it. The scam involves sending text messages that claim to be from UPS, informing users of a supposed failed package delivery. The message provides instructions on how to reschedule the delivery and warns[…]

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Proton Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple Over iPhone App Distribution and Payment Processing

Swiss privacy technology company Proton has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Apple in California, alleging that the tech giant maintains an unlawful monopoly over app distribution and payment processing, harming developers and consumers. The proposed class action lawsuit, filed in Oakland, accuses Apple of forcing developers to distribute apps solely through its App Store, and imposing mandatory payment processing with commissions of up to 30%. Apple has not yet publicly responded to the lawsuit, and it[…]

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Apple Explores Partnerships with Anthropic and OpenAI for Enhanced Siri Capabilities

Apple is reportedly exploring options to bring more powerful artificial intelligence (AI) tools to its platforms, including the possibility of partnering with third-party companies Anthropic and OpenAI to power a revamped Siri. This move comes after the company faced criticism for not delivering on promised Apple Intelligence upgrades. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple is considering external solutions to enhance its AI capabilities, rather than relying solely on its in-house Apple Intelligence technology. The report cites anonymous[…]

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Code References in macOS 15.1 Reveal Possible A18 Pro-Powered MacBook

A new MacBook model, potentially running on an A18 Pro chip, may have been referenced in macOS 15.1 code as early as July 2024. According to posts shared by Aaron Perris via X, the code references included a list of iPhone, iPad, and Mac models, with a notable mention of “Mac17,1,” a currently unused model identifier. This discovery comes on the heels of a report by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who claimed that Apple is working on a[…]

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BOE Expands OLED Factory Capacity to Boost iPhone Screen Orders

In an effort to increase its share of iPhone screen orders from Apple, display supplier BOE has significantly expanded its OLED panel production capacity. Historically, Samsung Display and LG Display have dominated the display supply chain for iPhones, with BOE playing a relatively minor role. However, BOE is determined to become a major player and has invested in expanding its production capacity to achieve this goal. According to the China Display Trend Report from UBI Research, BOE[…]

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EU Regulators Told to Expect Limited iOS 26 Features Due to Digital Markets Act

The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) aims to promote consumer interests, but its implementation has led to Apple delaying the release of certain iOS 26 features in the region. EU Mac users are still missing out on iPhone mirroring, and they will not be getting Live Activities on Mac either. Apple has informed EU regulators that there are more iOS 26 features that EU users will not have access to, at least not as soon as[…]

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Apple Plans to Launch a Low-Cost MacBook with iPhone Processor

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is planning to launch a new lower-cost MacBook that will be powered by the A18 Pro processor, currently used in the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This move is part of Apple’s strategy to produce a significantly lower-cost Mac. Apple has been designing its A-series processors for the iPhone and iPad since 2010, and when Apple Silicon’s M-series was first announced for Mac, comparisons were made between the[…]

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Is Apple Ring Finally in the Making?

In the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s “Power On” newsletter for Bloomberg, the prominent leaker suggests that it may be time for Apple to shift its focus to a new wearable device: the Apple Ring. This idea is not new, as Apple has been exploring the concept of a smart ring for nearly 20 years. The rumor mill often cycles through hints and claims about unreleased Apple hardware, with some products seeming like a logical next step[…]

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Apple May Reposition Logo on iPhone 17 Pro due to Redesigned Camera System

According to a leak from Majin Bu, a known leaker with a mixed track record, Apple is expected to reposition its logo on the back of the iPhone 17 Pro to accommodate the new camera bar at the top. This would be the first change to the logo’s position in six years. Majin Bu claims that the new camera arrangement will necessitate the relocation of the Apple logo to the center bottom portion, below the camera bar.[…]

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