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Apple's top AI models executive leaves to join Meta's AI expansion drive
Apple's overall AI strategy is now run primarily by Craig Federighi, Apple's head of software engineering, and Mike Rockwell, who helped create Apple Vision Pro headset, now leads engineering for Siri
 "Apple's top AI models executive leaves to join Meta's AI expansion drive")
Xiaomi succeeds where Apple failed as its new EV surpasses 289K orders
Xiaomi has set a delivery target of 350,000 units in 2025, up from its previous goal of 300,000, buoyed by demand for the newly launched YU7 and a ramp up in production
 "Xiaomi succeeds where Apple failed as its new EV surpasses 289K orders")
Apple considers using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri in major shift
A switch to Anthropic's Claude or OpenAI's ChatGPT models for Siri would be an acknowledgment that the company is struggling to compete in generative AI - the most important new technology in decades
 "Apple considers using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri in major shift")
Apple supplier Lens Tech seeks up to $606 million in Hong Kong listing
The maker of mobile phone glass covers and other components for consumer electronics is part of a wave of Chinese companies listed on mainland exchanges seeking to sell shares in Hong Kong
 "Apple supplier Lens Tech seeks up to $606 million in Hong Kong listing")
Apple executives hold internal talks about buying AI startup Perplexity
Adrian Perica, the company's head of mergers and acquisitions, has weighed the idea with services chief Eddy Cue and top AI decision-makers
 "Apple executives hold internal talks about buying AI startup Perplexity")
Apple in talks with home-grown companies to produce iPhone gears
The move is significant, as the import of critical capital equipment and machines - mostly made in China and essential for assembling the latest phones
 "Apple in talks with home-grown companies to produce iPhone gears")
Apple 'Back-to-School' offers: Check deals and offers on iPads, Macs, more
Apple has announced Back-to-School offers in India, available until September 30, with product bundle deals on select iPads and MacBooks, and education savings for eligible students
 "Apple 'Back-to-School' offers: Check deals and offers on iPads, Macs, more")
WWDC 2025 roundup: Liquid glass design to iOS26, everything Apple announced
At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled iOS 26, macOS 26 Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and more-introducing its new 'Liquid Glass' design language and upgraded AI tools
 "WWDC 2025 roundup: Liquid glass design to iOS26, everything Apple announced")
WWDC 2025: Apple unveils iOS 26 with biggest design overhaul since iOS 7
Apple debuts iOS 26 with a full design overhaul, built-in AI tools, a dedicated Games app, and smarter communication features - here's a detailed look at all that's new
 "WWDC 2025: Apple unveils iOS 26 with biggest design overhaul since iOS 7")
Apple's WWDC 2025 event to put focus on 'existential risk' of AI struggles
The iPhone maker's WWDC event kicks off Monday and isn't expected to feature much in the way of major AI releases
 "Apple's WWDC 2025 event to put focus on 'existential risk' of AI struggles")
Jony Ive joins OpenAI: What to know about Apple's former design chief
Jony Ive is a British-American industrial designer, known for his role in designing iconic Apple products, including the iPhone, iPod, MacBook, and Apple Watch
 "Jony Ive joins OpenAI: What to know about Apple's former design chief")
Donald Trump tells Apple's Tim Cook not to manufacture iPhones in India
Earlier this month, Tim Cook stated that India will play a significant role in making iPhones destined for the US market
 "Donald Trump tells Apple's Tim Cook not to manufacture iPhones in India")
Apple defends $20 bn Google search deal by claiming it's unnecessary
Apple plans to reshape its Safari web browser around artificial intelligence services such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, Perplexity AI Inc. and Anthropic PBC's Claude
 "Apple defends $20 bn Google search deal by claiming it's unnecessary")
Apple shifts iPhone production for US market to India, confirms Tim Cook
Tim Cook confirms India will become the primary source of iPhones sold in the US as Apple pivots production away from high-tariff China to cost-effective Indian supply chains
 "Apple shifts iPhone production for US market to India, confirms Tim Cook")
Apple renews fears about tariffs, China with disappointing quarterly report
Apple expects $900 million in higher costs from tariffs in the current period, Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said during a conference call
 "Apple renews fears about tariffs, China with disappointing quarterly report")
Apple to source over 19 billion US-made chips in supply chain shift
Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook talked about leaning more heavily on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which is expanding its Arizona operations to half a dozen plants
 "Apple to source over 19 billion US-made chips in supply chain shift")
ED seeks Apple, Xiaomi sales records in Amazon, Flipkart investigation
Enforcement Directorate expands Amazon, Flipkart investigation; smartphone brands asked to share online sales contracts and data
 "ED seeks Apple, Xiaomi sales records in Amazon, Flipkart investigation")
China import delays likely to put Apple's India plans in jeopardy
iPhone 17 plans, localisation drive hit by China delays
 "China import delays likely to put Apple's India plans in jeopardy")
Apple App Store drives Rs 44,447 cr in billings and sales in India in 2024
According to the report, over 94 per cent of billings and sales facilitated by the App Store in India accrued solely to developers, without any commission paid to Apple
 "Apple App Store drives Rs 44,447 cr in billings and sales in India in 2024")
Apple achieves water replenishment goal for India operations in 2023
Apple said that it continued partnership with Frank Water in India last year, which works alongside local partners in India to support access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene
 "Apple achieves water replenishment goal for India operations in 2023")
