Devesh Beri

Apple products less popular as holiday gifts than expected, with iPads and Apple Watches seeing a slight boost, CIRP survey reveals.

Apple supports World AIDS Day with $5 donations per purchase, continuing 18-year partnership with The Global Fund.

Global smartphone shipments to hit 1.2B units in ’24, with iOS ASP at $1,042 vs Android’s $295. IDC forecasts 6.2% market growth through ’28.

Apple faces pressure to partner with Chinese firms for AI launch in China, risking delays if it pursues solo development.

CCI rejects Apple’s request to suspend antitrust report, allowing case to proceed. Apple denies wrongdoing in app store practices.

Apple’s next-gen CarPlay revealed in EU filings: Audi-specific designs showcase deeper vehicle integration and customization.

Brazil’s antitrust regulator orders Apple to lift App Store restrictions, allowing alternative payment methods for in-app purchases.

Apple reveals 45 finalists for 2024 App Store Awards across 12 categories, celebrating innovation in apps and games.

Bloomberg’s Gurman says Apple’s AirPods Max 2 won’t see major updates soon. Recent changes have been limited to USB-C and new colors.

Apple’s AirTag 2 will not feature a rechargeable battery, continuing with a coin cell battery while enhancing tracking and privacy.

M4 Pro MacBook Pro teardown reveals minimal internal changes from M3 Pro, with slight heatsink upgrade and no repairability improvements.

Jon Watts has canceled the sequel to “Wolfs,” citing a loss of trust in Apple after the film’s limited theatrical release.

ACSI survey shows Apple TV+ customer satisfaction rises to 79, ranking fourth among streaming services, with overall industry scores up.

Apple expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to New Zealand, allowing merchants to accept contactless payments using only their iPhones.

EU ends Apple App Store ebook probe, but tech giant still faces scrutiny under competition laws and Digital Markets Act regulations.

Google Pixel owners show higher resale value confidence than iPhone and Samsung users. The survey shows surprising trends in the phone resale market.

CFPB to regulate Apple Pay and other major digital wallets like banks, focusing on consumer protection and compliance with financial laws.

CNET survey reveals top barriers to smartphone resale: 33% cite low value, 31% fear data privacy, while 26% worry about secure data removal.

Apple develops “LLM Siri” to rival ChatGPT, aiming for more natural conversations. Planned release in 2026 with iOS 19 announcement.

Apple’s iPhone lineup change shows shift from mini to Plus models, with base models leading at 42% while Pro variants maintain steady share.

Shazam hits 100B song recognitions. Top tracks include “Dance Monkey” and “Prayer In C”. App evolves with new features across platforms.