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Government Removes Sanchar Saathi Pre-Installation Mandate After Pushback
The Government of India's Ministry of Communications announced on Wednesday that it is withdrawing the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app. The ministry said that the popularity of the app is growing. Hence, the mandate is now rendered moot. The decision comes soon after a report suggested that Apple plans to push back against the ...
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Apple's App Store Policy Changes Said to Get EU Approval Soon
Apple's updated App Store policies for EU developers are reportedly expected to gain approval from antitrust regulators. This would help Apple avoid hefty daily fines, potentially 5 percent of its average daily global revenue, that could be imposed by EU regulators. The company was already fined EUR 500 million in April for violating the EU's Digit...
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Apple's iOS 26 Update Won't Offer Some Features in the EU at Launch: Report
Apple's iOS 26 update is set for release later this year, but a report indicates not all new capabilities will be available in Europe. Notably, users in the European Union may experience delays accessing these features, similar to how Apple Intelligence features were delayed in the EU after Apple faced regulatory hurdles.
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iPhone, iPad Pages Updated With Energy Labels to Comply With New EU Regulations
Apple has updated its iPhone and iPad product pages across the European Union to comply with new EU regulations, displaying energy efficiency labels for devices. These labels include a grade and important details on battery longevity, repairability, impact resistance, and IP rating. Each product page also links to a document, providing consumers wi...
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Apple WWDC 2025: Date, Time, How To Watch And What To Expect This Year
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is just around the corner, and tech fans are eager to see the new things the tech giant will reveal.
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Trump Warns Of 25% Tariff On Apple If iPhones Not Made In US
US President Donald Trump threatened once again on Friday to intensify his trade war, recommending a 50% tariff on European Union goods starting June 1, and warning Apple he may impose a 25% tariff on any iPhones manufactured outside the US.
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Fortnite Banned From iOS: Epic Games And Apple In New Feud
Apple has blocked Fortnite's return to iOS devices, despite the game's availability in the European Union through the Epic Games Store.
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Cabinet Clears ₹3,706 Crore HCL-Foxconn Chip Plant In UP's Jewar
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 3,706 crore semiconductor plant at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh, to be set up by the HCL-Foxconn joint venture to manufacture display driver chips for mobile phones, laptops, and automobiles.
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iPhone Without USB Type-C Port May Become Reality as EU Reportedly Gives Green Light to Apple
Apple had originally planned to make the upcoming iPhone 17 Air its first portless phone with wireless charging support and cloud data syncing. The brand, however, reportedly backed off the idea considering potential concerns from European Union regulators. A new report suggests that dropping the USB Type-C port for a completely portless phone woul...
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Apple Disapproves Porn App For iPhones In European Union, Cites Safety Risks
The App Store does not allow porn -- but the Hot Tub app is offered on AltStore PAL, one such alternative marketplace.
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Government Axes Import Tax on Some Smartphone Parts in Boost to Apple, Xiaomi
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the removal of import duties on key mobile phone components in the annual budget, boosting local production and benefiting firms like Apple and Xiaomi. India's electronics production has more than doubled in six years, making the country the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer.
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EU Said to Reassess Tech Probes into Apple, Google, Meta
The European Commission is reevaluating its probes into tech giants. Apple, Meta, and Google are among tech giants that have urged US President-elect Trump to challenge European Union's regulatory scrutiny against them.
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Apple's New Fees For App Developers Under Fresh Scrutiny: Report
Apple's new fees for app developers have come under fresh scrutiny from the European Union's antitrust regulators on concerns it could inflate costs for software makers, Bloomberg news reported on Monday.
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Apple Pulls iPhone 14, iPhone SE (2022) From Online Stores in EU as USB Type-C Mandate Comes Into Effect
Apple has stopped selling iPhone 14 and the iPhone SE (2022) on its online stores in the European Union (EU). The Cupertino-based technology giant’s decision to discontinue older iPhone models is in compliance with the mandate issued by the European Parliament which was issued in October, 2022 and came into effect on December 28, 2024. It require...
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iPhone 14, iPhone SE Sales in EU to Be Discontinued Due to Upcoming Regulation: Report
iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE (2022) are no longer available in Switzerland, and Apple is set to halt sales across the EU, two years post-launch. This is due to an upcoming EU regulation that will block Apple from selling iPhones with a phased-out Lightning port, while newer models with a USB Type-C port can continue to be sold.
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Government Removes Sanchar Saathi Pre-Installation Mandate After Pushback
The Government of India's Ministry of Communications announced on Wednesday that it is withdrawing the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app. The ministry said that the popularity of the app is growing. Hence, the mandate is now rendered moot. The decision comes soon after a report suggested that Apple plans to push back against the ...
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Apple's App Store Policy Changes Said to Get EU Approval Soon
Apple's updated App Store policies for EU developers are reportedly expected to gain approval from antitrust regulators. This would help Apple avoid hefty daily fines, potentially 5 percent of its average daily global revenue, that could be imposed by EU regulators. The company was already fined EUR 500 million in April for violating the EU's Digit...
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Apple's iOS 26 Update Won't Offer Some Features in the EU at Launch: Report
Apple's iOS 26 update is set for release later this year, but a report indicates not all new capabilities will be available in Europe. Notably, users in the European Union may experience delays accessing these features, similar to how Apple Intelligence features were delayed in the EU after Apple faced regulatory hurdles.
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iPhone, iPad Pages Updated With Energy Labels to Comply With New EU Regulations
Apple has updated its iPhone and iPad product pages across the European Union to comply with new EU regulations, displaying energy efficiency labels for devices. These labels include a grade and important details on battery longevity, repairability, impact resistance, and IP rating. Each product page also links to a document, providing consumers wi...
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Apple WWDC 2025: Date, Time, How To Watch And What To Expect This Year
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is just around the corner, and tech fans are eager to see the new things the tech giant will reveal.
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Trump Warns Of 25% Tariff On Apple If iPhones Not Made In US
US President Donald Trump threatened once again on Friday to intensify his trade war, recommending a 50% tariff on European Union goods starting June 1, and warning Apple he may impose a 25% tariff on any iPhones manufactured outside the US.
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Fortnite Banned From iOS: Epic Games And Apple In New Feud
Apple has blocked Fortnite's return to iOS devices, despite the game's availability in the European Union through the Epic Games Store.
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Cabinet Clears ₹3,706 Crore HCL-Foxconn Chip Plant In UP's Jewar
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 3,706 crore semiconductor plant at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh, to be set up by the HCL-Foxconn joint venture to manufacture display driver chips for mobile phones, laptops, and automobiles.
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iPhone Without USB Type-C Port May Become Reality as EU Reportedly Gives Green Light to Apple
Apple had originally planned to make the upcoming iPhone 17 Air its first portless phone with wireless charging support and cloud data syncing. The brand, however, reportedly backed off the idea considering potential concerns from European Union regulators. A new report suggests that dropping the USB Type-C port for a completely portless phone woul...
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Apple Disapproves Porn App For iPhones In European Union, Cites Safety Risks
The App Store does not allow porn -- but the Hot Tub app is offered on AltStore PAL, one such alternative marketplace.
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Government Axes Import Tax on Some Smartphone Parts in Boost to Apple, Xiaomi
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the removal of import duties on key mobile phone components in the annual budget, boosting local production and benefiting firms like Apple and Xiaomi. India's electronics production has more than doubled in six years, making the country the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer.
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EU Said to Reassess Tech Probes into Apple, Google, Meta
The European Commission is reevaluating its probes into tech giants. Apple, Meta, and Google are among tech giants that have urged US President-elect Trump to challenge European Union's regulatory scrutiny against them.
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Apple's New Fees For App Developers Under Fresh Scrutiny: Report
Apple's new fees for app developers have come under fresh scrutiny from the European Union's antitrust regulators on concerns it could inflate costs for software makers, Bloomberg news reported on Monday.
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Apple Pulls iPhone 14, iPhone SE (2022) From Online Stores in EU as USB Type-C Mandate Comes Into Effect
Apple has stopped selling iPhone 14 and the iPhone SE (2022) on its online stores in the European Union (EU). The Cupertino-based technology giant’s decision to discontinue older iPhone models is in compliance with the mandate issued by the European Parliament which was issued in October, 2022 and came into effect on December 28, 2024. It require...
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iPhone 14, iPhone SE Sales in EU to Be Discontinued Due to Upcoming Regulation: Report
iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE (2022) are no longer available in Switzerland, and Apple is set to halt sales across the EU, two years post-launch. This is due to an upcoming EU regulation that will block Apple from selling iPhones with a phased-out Lightning port, while newer models with a USB Type-C port can continue to be sold.
