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Chinese government data: shipments of foreign-branded mobile phones, primarily iPhones, rose 128.4% YoY in November 2025 to 6.93M units (Reuters)
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (67+ words) [Techmeme permalink] Reuters: Chinese government data: shipments of foreign-branded mobile phones, primarily iPhones, rose 128.4% YoY in November 2025 to 6.93M units" " Shipments of foreign-branded mobile phones, including Apple's (AAPL.O) iPhones, rose 128.4% in China in November from the same month last year " This…...
The European Commission says Apple will bring AirPods-like pairing and iPhone notification access to third-party devices under the DMA in iOS 26.3 in 2026
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (74+ words) [Techmeme permalink] Juli Clover / MacRumors: The European Commission says Apple will bring AirPods-like pairing and iPhone notification access to third-party devices under the DMA in iOS 26.3 in 2026" " The European Commission today praised the interoperability changes that Apple is introducing in…...
Apple unveils iOS changes in Japan to comply with local law, including alternative app stores and payment options, a new fee structure, and new default controls
1+ week, 1+ day ago (73+ words) [Techmeme permalink] Juli Clover / MacRumors: Apple unveils iOS changes in Japan to comply with local law, including alternative app stores and payment options, a new fee structure, and new default controls" " Apple today introduced several changes to the App Store…...
Sources: Apple is in preliminary talks with India's CG Semi, which offers chip assembly and testing services, to assemble and package chips for the iPhone
1+ week, 2+ day ago (72+ words) [Techmeme permalink] Dia Rekhi / The Economic Times: Sources: Apple is in preliminary talks with India's CG Semi, which offers chip assembly and testing services, to assemble and package chips for the iPhone" " Apple is in preliminary talks with some Indian…...
A look at Apple's iPhone roadmap; sources say the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will get under-screen Face ID, and the front camera will move to the top-left corner
1+ week, 2+ day ago (78+ words) [Techmeme permalink] The Information: A look at Apple's iPhone roadmap; sources say the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will get under-screen Face ID, and the front camera will move to the top-left corner" " The iPhone family is growing again." Over the next…...
Google expands Google Translate's live speech translation from Pixel Buds to any headphones, supporting 70+ languages, in beta on compatible Android phones
1+ week, 6+ day ago (67+ words) [Techmeme permalink] Stevie Bonifield / The Verge: Google expands Google Translate's live speech translation from Pixel Buds to any headphones, supporting 70+ languages, in beta on compatible Android phones" " "Live speech translations were once only on the Pixel Buds. " Google Translate's latest…...
Switzerland launches a preliminary investigation into whether Apple's terms for granting third-party access to NFC tech on iPhones violate its antitrust laws
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (66+ words) [Techmeme permalink] Tim Hardwick / MacRumors: Switzerland launches a preliminary investigation into whether Apple's terms for granting third-party access to NFC tech on iPhones violate its antitrust laws" " Switzerland's competition authority has launched a preliminary investigation into whether Apple's terms for…...
The European Commission says Apple and Google's Android-iPhone data transfer tool, which will be available globally, is an example of the benefits of the DMA
2+ week, 2+ day ago (73+ words) [Techmeme permalink] Chance Miller / 9to5Mac: The European Commission says Apple and Google's Android-iPhone data transfer tool, which will be available globally, is an example of the benefits of the DMA" " Yesterday, Apple and Google announced that they have teamed up to…...
Chinese smartphone makers are promoting apps to help users switch from iOS in a race for market share, as Apple struggles to roll out AI features in China
2+ week, 5+ day ago (73+ words) [Techmeme permalink] Financial Times: Chinese smartphone makers are promoting apps to help users switch from iOS in a race for market share, as Apple struggles to roll out AI features in China" " Manufacturers tout apps that help users switch from…...
Sources and docs: India's government is considering forcing phone makers to enable always-on satellite location tracking; Apple, Google, and Samsung are opposed
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (64+ words) [Techmeme permalink] Reuters: Sources and docs: India's government is considering forcing phone makers to enable always-on satellite location tracking; Apple, Google, and Samsung are opposed" " India's government is reviewing a telecom industry proposal to force smartphone firms to enable satellite…...