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11 Sep

Apple Unveils iPhone 16 Designed For AI

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Apple has officially taken the wraps off the iPhone 16, marking a major leap forward with its first-ever smartphone designed specifically to harness the power of artificial intelligence. CEO Tim Cook, during Apple’s much-anticipated event, introduced Apple Intelligence — a new AI-driven system built into the iPhone 16 to make it smarter and more personalized for users. Interestingly, Cook opted to describe it as personal intelligence, highlighting its focus on adapting to each user’s needs rather than the broader term “artificial intelligence.” Apple CEO Tim Cook walks on the stage during an announcement of new products at Apple headquarters Monday, Sept.…

10 Sep

Europe Just Delivered Multi-Billion Dollar Blows To Apple And Google

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Apple has lost its fight to dodge a €13 billion ($14.4 billion) tax bill following a ruling by Europe’s top court Tuesday, suffering a blow just a day after the iPhone maker unveiled a host of new products to boost sales. The European Court of Justice also upheld a €2.4 billion ($2.6 billion) antitrust fine against Google, in a separate decision, delivering a double whammy to two of the world’s most powerful tech companies. In the ruling against Apple (AAPL), the ECJ upheld a 2016 decision by the European Commission, which found that Ireland had granted Apple unlawful state aid…

07 Jun

The Untold Story: How The IPhone Blew Up The Wireless Industry

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The iPhone revolutionized the mobile phone industry by shifting power from carriers to manufacturers, developers, and consumers. This 4.8-ounce device transformed the wireless industry, altering the dynamics of control and influence. It empowered manufacturers to innovate, developers to create a vast ecosystem of apps, and consumers to have more choices and control over their mobile experiences. The iPhone's impact on the industry is profound, reshaping how phones are made, sold, and used, and setting a new standard for what a mobile device can be. Source: wired.com

11 Jul

Apple Supplier Drops Out Of $20bn India Factory Plan

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Apple supplier Foxconn has pulled out of a $19.5bn (£15.2bn) deal with Indian mining giant Vedanta to build a chip-making plant in the country. The move comes less than a year after the companies announced plans to set up the facility in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat. Some analysts say it marks a setback to the nation’s technology industry goals. However, a government minister says it will have no impact on the country’s chip-making ambitions. “There was recognition from both sides that the project was not moving fast enough,” Taiwan-headquartered Foxconn said in a statement. “There were challenging…