Apple News & Updates

[Shiv Verma]

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[iDJ]

An update on this:

Brazil court fines Apple, orders to sell iPhone with charger

A Brazilian court on Thursday fined Apple Inc 100 million reais ($19 million) and ruled that battery chargers must come with new iPhones sold in the country.

www.reuters.com

Another update.

Brazilian regulator seizes iPhones from retail stores as Apple fails to comply with charger requirement

The Brazilian Ministry of Justice ordered in September the suspension of iPhone sales in the country after concluding that Apple harms consumers by not offering the power adapter included with the device. Even after million-dollar fines, Apple still fails to comply with the requirement – which...

9to5mac.com

 

[iDJ]

More than a dozen of Apple Inc.’s Chinese suppliers are receiving initial clearance by India to expand in the country, helping the tech giant’s efforts to diversify its assembly network beyond China.

AirPods and iPhone assembler Luxshare Precision Industry Co. and a unit of lensmaker Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. are among the companies gaining approval, people familiar with the matter said, asking not to be named because the permits aren’t public. The clearances from key Indian ministries are a step toward full approval for expansion in India, and the companies will still likely to be required to find local Indian joint venture partners, the people said.

Apple Gets a Boost in India as Chinese Suppliers Given Clearance

More than a dozen of Apple Inc.’s Chinese suppliers are receiving initial clearance by India to expand in the country, helping the tech giant’s efforts to diversify its assembly network beyond China.

www.bloomberg.com

 

[Bapun]

One of Apple’s biggest suppliers in India, Foxlink faced a major setback as its factory in Chittor went up in flames. The Taiwanese manufacturer announced early on Wednesday that they are trying everything to resume production, but it is highly unlikely that the factory will resume full operations for at least two months.

Up in flames: Big Setback for Apple India, Chittoor factory burns down, production hit for 2 months

 

[Shiv Verma]

New AirPods and HomePod updates.

 

[Shubh_1733]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1691432728607248384

 

[Mr.Bhat]

Apple to pay Rs 5000 per person to iPhone 6, 7 or iPhone SE series users for slowing down their devices..

Apple to pay Rs 5000 per person to iPhone 6, 7 or iPhone SE series users for slowing down their devices

Apple has agreed to pay compensation to iPhone 6, 7, and iPhone SE users for slowing down their devices, with each person potentially receiving around $65. Users who didn't register their grievances before October 6, 2020, are no longer eligible for compensation.

www.indiatoday.in

 

[Mr.Bhat]

Apple to sell made-in-India iPhones on launch day for first time..
For the first time, the new iPhone model you buy on the launch day could be made in India.

Apple to sell made-in-India iPhones on launch day for first time - Times of India

 

[Bapun]

Apple today announced changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store impacting developers’ apps in the European Union (EU) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The changes include more than 600 new APIs, expanded app analytics, functionality for alternative browser engines, and options for processing app payments and distributing iOS apps. Across every change, Apple is introducing new safeguards that reduce — but don’t eliminate — new risks the DMA poses to EU users. With these steps, Apple will continue to deliver the best, most secure experience possible for EU users.

Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union

Apple announced changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store impacting developers’ apps in the EU to comply with the DMA.

www.apple.com

 

[Siddarth27]

Apple drops State Sponsered attacks from its threat notification

Apple changes ‘state-backed’ hacking language months after India ‘pressure’

Apple rebrands "state-backed attackers" as "mercenary" hackers in email alerts amid government pressure and spyware concerns.

www.thehindu.com