Ookla’s tests show Apple’s iPhone 16e with the C1 modem performs close to iPhone 16 with Qualcomm, varying by market and carrier.
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Trump Says Apple Should Be Refunded EU’s $17 Billion Fine
Donald Trump said the EU should refund Apple $17 billion in back taxes, warning of trade action over penalties on U.S. tech firms.
Apple Tests ‘World Knowledge Answers’ AI Based Search for March Launch
Apple is building World Knowledge Answers, a new AI search tool inside Siri, designed to rival ChatGPT and Perplexity starting 2026.
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Use of Pirated Books to Train AI Models
Apple faces a lawsuit accusing it of using pirated books from the Books3 dataset to train AI models, raising major copyright concerns.
Masimo’s Apple Watch Lawsuit Against US Customs Could Be Thrown Out
Masimo sued U.S. Customs over Apple Watch blood oxygen approval. Customs now seeks dismissal, arguing Masimo must challenge through the ITC.
Apple’s India Sales Reach Record $9 Billion After Retail Expansion
Apple’s India sales hit \$9 billion, up 13% year-over-year, as new stores, discounts, and local production fuel strong demand.
Apple’s Awe Dropping September Event: Full Lineup of New Devices
Apple’s Awe Dropping September 9 event unveils iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, AirPods Pro 3, and more.
Apple Wants Your Ideas to Solve Cross-Browser Problems
Apple invites developers and users to submit proposals for Interop 2026, aiming to fix real cross-browser compatibility issues this September.
Apple Accused of Infringing Patents Linked to “Hey Siri” Voice Commands
Cerence has sued Apple, claiming iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch, and HomePod infringe patents covering “Hey Siri” voice commands and text input.
Tim Cook to Trump: Apple’s Domestic Investment Reflects “Your Leadership”
Apple CEO Tim Cook, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and other tech leaders praised Trump’s AI and manufacturing policies during a White House dinner.
After 24k Gold Gift, Tim Cook Returns to Trump’s White House for AI Event
Apple CEO Tim Cook joins Trump’s White House AI event after gifting 24k gold plaque, amid scrutiny over tariffs and tech policy.
Why Apple’s Vision Pro Works Better for Business than Consumers
Apple’s Vision Pro finds success in niche business markets like pilot training, design, and retail, despite high cost and limited consumers.
Instagram for iPad Rolls Out Globally with a Reels-First Design
Instagram launches its long-awaited iPad app with Reels, Stories, and multi-column layout, now available worldwide on the App Store.
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 227 with Bug Fixes
Safari Technology Preview 227 adds WebKit fixes, new CSS, Web API, and accessibility features for macOS Sequoia and macOS Tahoe.
Bank of America raises Apple Stock price target after Google ruling
Bank of America raises Apple stock target to $260 after favorable Google antitrust ruling, boosting investor confidence and market momentum.
Acer Swift Air 16 Is Lighter Than MacBook Air but Trails on Battery Life
Acer Swift Air 16 debuts as the lightest 16-inch laptop, lighter than MacBook Air, but weaker in battery and performance.
Apple Plans AI Search Upgrade for Siri to Rival OpenAI and Perplexity
Apple plans major Siri upgrade with AI-powered web search, using Google’s Gemini model, to compete with ChatGPT and Perplexity.
Apple Ships Beta 9 Updates for tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26
Apple releases beta 9 of tvOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26 with design changes, new features, and improvements.
Apple Releases Ninth macOS Tahoe 26 Beta for Developers
Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26 beta 9 with Liquid Glass design, new apps, Spotlight overhaul, and expanded Apple Intelligence features.
Apple Releases iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Beta 9 for Developers
Apple releases iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 beta 9 with Liquid Glass design, Apple Intelligence, and improved multitasking features.
Apple recently raised iPhone Fold shipment projections substantially
Apple raised iPhone Fold shipment forecasts, signaling confidence in demand as supply chain partners prepare for large-scale 2026 launch.
Security Researcher Finds 47GB Database With 184M Apple ID Credentials
Massive breach exposes 184 million unencrypted Apple ID logins in 47GB database. Experts urge password updates and two-factor authentication.
Judge Rejects Ban on $20 Billion Google Search Deal with Apple
Google can keep paying Apple for default search placement after antitrust ruling, while still required to share search data with rivals.
Apple’s Robotics Research Head Joins Meta’s Reality Labs
Meta hires Apple’s lead AI robotics researcher Jian Zhang as Apple faces major AI talent losses and strategic uncertainty.