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UK Set to Retreat on Apple Encryption Backdoor After US Pressure
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UK Set to Retreat on Apple Encryption Backdoor After US Pressure

Rajat Saini · July 21, 2025

UK may drop its demand for Apple to break iCloud encryption after US pressure, risking major tech and data partnership setbacks.

Gurman: iPhone Fold to Feature New Multitasking Interface in 2026
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Gurman: iPhone Fold to Feature New Multitasking Interface in 2026

Rajat Saini · July 21, 2025

Apple’s 2026 iPhone Fold will feature a new multitasking interface, while the 2025 iPad Pro adds dual front cameras for improved Face ID.

EU Ends Corning Glass Inquiry, Apple Deal Remains Unaffected
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EU Ends Corning Glass Inquiry, Apple Deal Remains Unaffected

Rajat Saini · July 21, 2025

Corning avoids EU antitrust fine by ending exclusive glass supply deals. Apple excluded from probe due to custom glass not sold in open market.

Foldable iPhone Coming in 2026: Why Apple Is Late to the Game
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Foldable iPhone Coming in 2026: Why Apple Is Late to the Game

Rajat Saini · July 20, 2025

Apple’s first foldable iPhone launches in 2026, using Samsung displays. Here’s what to expect, from design tweaks to pricing and strategy.

Apple’s €14.3 Billion Irish Tax Case Closes After Final Payment
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Apple’s €14.3 Billion Irish Tax Case Closes After Final Payment

Rajat Saini · July 18, 2025

Apple’s €14.3 billion tax dispute with Ireland ends as funds are fully transferred from escrow, closing a decade-long EU antitrust case.

Apple Sues YouTuber Jon Prosser Over iOS 26 Leak, Citing Trade Secret Theft
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Apple Sues YouTuber Jon Prosser Over iOS 26 Leak, Citing Trade Secret Theft

Rajat Saini · July 18, 2025

Apple has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser, accusing him of leaking iOS 26 features and misusing trade secrets.

Why Is a Sexually Explicit Chatbot Available to Kids on the App Store?
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Why Is a Sexually Explicit Chatbot Available to Kids on the App Store?

Rajat Saini · July 17, 2025

Grok’s explicit AI avatars are rated 12+ on the App Store, exposing serious gaps in Apple’s content moderation and child safety policies.

Meta Raids Apple’s AI Team Again, Hires Two Senior Engineers
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Meta Raids Apple’s AI Team Again, Hires Two Senior Engineers

Rajat Saini · July 17, 2025

Meta hires two senior Apple AI engineers, Mark Lee and Tom Gunter, intensifying its raid on Apple’s top talent for Superintelligence Labs.

Apple Avoids Class Action Over iOS 13 Data Use, But Case Continues
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Apple Avoids Class Action Over iOS 13 Data Use, But Case Continues

Rajat Saini · July 17, 2025

A judge denied class action status in a lawsuit accusing Apple of using iOS 13 to send unauthorized cellular data. Case continues.

Apple Looks to Add Sunday Night Baseball to Streaming Portfolio
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Apple Looks to Add Sunday Night Baseball to Streaming Portfolio

Rajat Saini · July 17, 2025

Apple, ESPN, and NBC are officially bidding for MLB’s Sunday Night Baseball rights, with a final decision expected within the next month.

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