Page 5 - Latest Updates on Apple Inc
CCPA issues notice to Apple over iPhone performance issues after iOS update
The Consumer Protection Authority has issued a notice to Apple over consumer complaints regarding performance issues on iPhones after the release of the iOS 18+ update, seeking an explanation
 "CCPA issues notice to Apple over iPhone performance issues after iOS update")
Setback for Apple: iPhone sales in China plunge 18% in December qtr
The company's flagship handsets, China's top sellers a year earlier, relinquished the top spot to Huawei Technologies Co., Counterpoint Research found
 "Setback for Apple: iPhone sales in China plunge 18% in December qtr")
Apple, Google remove TikTok from US app stores as nationwide ban kicks in
Their moves followed TikTok's decision to proactively suspend its services to US-based users a few hours earlier when it took its platform offline
 "Apple, Google remove TikTok from US app stores as nationwide ban kicks in")
Apple pulls error-prone AI-generated news feature in beta iPhone software
In the beta update, Apple said it is disabling the AI-generated feature for news and entertainment while it tries to fix the issue causing the technology to fabricate information
 "Apple pulls error-prone AI-generated news feature in beta iPhone software")
Apple Q4 iPhone shipments in China drop 25% as Huawei closes in: Canalys
US tech giant shipped 13.1 million units in China during the period, narrowly maintaining its market lead with a 17 per cent share, according to Canalys data released on Thursday
 "Apple Q4 iPhone shipments in China drop 25% as Huawei closes in: Canalys")
Apple may replace Goldman with Barclays, Synchrony for credit card deal
Negotiations between Apple and Barclays have been ongoing for several months, but it may still take months to strike a deal
 "Apple may replace Goldman with Barclays, Synchrony for credit card deal")
Dell unveils Apple-like rebrand in an attempt to make PCs cool again
Dell and peers HP Inc. and Lenovo Group Ltd. have been trying new strategies to encourage upgrades
 "Dell unveils Apple-like rebrand in an attempt to make PCs cool again")
Apple mulls smart home doorbell with support for facial recognition: Report
Reportedly, Apple is planning to expand its smart home products portfolio with Apple Intelligence-powered devices, including a wall-mounted iPad, a robotic tabletop device, a smart home camera
 "Apple mulls smart home doorbell with support for facial recognition: Report")
Tech recap 2024: Top five camera-centric smartphones from Oppo, Vivo, Apple
AI took centre stage in smartphones this year, but camera advancements remained a defining theme across segments. Here are the top five camera-oriented smartphones reviewed this year
 "Tech recap 2024: Top five camera-centric smartphones from Oppo, Vivo, Apple")
Apple's next ultra smartwatch will be able to send texts via satellite
The technology will let smartwatch users send off-the-grid text messages via Globalstar Inc.'s fleet of satellites when they don't have a cellular or Wi-Fi connection
 "Apple's next ultra smartwatch will be able to send texts via satellite")
Apple accused of silencing workers, illegally monitoring personal devices
Apple imposes confidentiality policies that prohibit employees from discussing working conditions, including with the media, and engaging in legally-protected whistleblowing, lawsuit alleges
 "Apple accused of silencing workers, illegally monitoring personal devices")
Apple AirPods 4 review: First-of-its-kind open-ear style earphones with ANC
For Rs 17,900, the AirPods 4 ANC offers a blend of comfort and performance, making it a worthy consideration for Apple enthusiasts seeking a feature-packed option with ANC in an open-ear fit design
 "Apple AirPods 4 review: First-of-its-kind open-ear style earphones with ANC")
Indonesia to assess $100 mn Apple investment proposal to end iPhone 16 ban
Southeast Asia's largest nation confirmed that it had received Apple's latest investment offer, which entails building a manufacturing plant to produce accessories and components
 "Indonesia to assess $100 mn Apple investment proposal to end iPhone 16 ban")
Apple urges federal judge for early dismissal in US antitrust lawsuit
Apple contends that its iPhone business is constrained by Samsung Electronics Co and Alphabet Inc's Google but that is an argument the company can make at trial, Justice Dept attorney Lasken said
Byju's US units wrongly stripped of education app, says federal judge
Dorsey ordered Apple to return ownership of the apps to the US units. A lawyer for an Indian firm that had been wrongly given ownership of the apps unsuccessfully tried to persuade Dorsey
 "Byju's US units wrongly stripped of education app, says federal judge")
Apple strengthens India presence with research and development subsidiary
At present, Apple's research and development bases are located in the US, China, Germany and Israel. Apple is also planning to launch four new stores in India
 "Apple strengthens India presence with research and development subsidiary")
Apple to face first fine under EU's Digital Markets Act for Big Tech
Watchdogs are readying the penalty after the iPhone maker failed to allow app developers to steer users to cheaper deals and offers outside of the App Store
 "Apple to face first fine under EU's Digital Markets Act for Big Tech")
Nvidia rides AI wave to surpass Apple, becomes world's largest company
Microsoft Corp., which Nvidia passed last month, has a market cap of $3.06 trillion. Nvidia has soared more than 850 per cent since the end of 2022
 "Nvidia rides AI wave to surpass Apple, becomes world's largest company")
Apple explores push into smart glasses with internal study of products
For years, Apple had sought to make a lighter-weight augmented reality version of the device- something that could be worn all day and potentially replace the iPhone
 "Apple explores push into smart glasses with internal study of products")
Apple to update MacBook Pro with OLED display, 2nm M6 chips in 2026: Report
The MacBook Pro's 2025 model with a new M5 chip will likely be "just another chip upgrade," with a "total redesign" planned for 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman
 "Apple to update MacBook Pro with OLED display, 2nm M6 chips in 2026: Report")
