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Apple Pulls iPhone Security Feature in UK
Law enforcement in the country was pressuring the company to create a tool that would act like a back door into customers’ data.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Apple iPhone 16e Review: Questionable Value
Apple’s latest $599 iPhone isn’t the best bang for your buck.Wired - Feb. 27 -
Huawei improves AI chip production in boost for China’s tech goals
Chinese company improves ‘yield’ of latest semiconductor, despite US efforts to prevent manufacturing advancesFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Nvidia warns of growing competition from China's Huawei, despite U.S. sanctions
U.S. chip giant Nvidia is increasingly warning investors about competition from Huawei, despite U.S. restrictions on the Chinese telecommunications company.CNBC - 6d -
Apple iPhone 16e (2025): Specs, Price, Release Date
The iPhone SE is no more. It’s now replaced by the iPhone 16e, which includes a price hike, Face ID, and USB-C.Wired - Feb. 19 -
Apple Unveils Lower-Priced iPhone 16e With A.I. Features
The iPhone 16e is the first update to the company’s most affordable model since 2022, but carries a higher price tag of $599.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
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Apple to fix iPhone dictation bug that replaces word ‘racist’ with ‘Trump’
Tech company blames ‘phonetic overlap’ for problem where US president’s name appears. Apple has promised to fix a bug in its iPhone automatic dictation tool after some users reported it had ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Apple to Fix iPhone Dictation Glitch That Suggests Replacing the Word ‘Racist’ With ‘Trump’
The company is responding to the controversy after some iPhone owners posted videos this week detailing how the glitch works.Inc. - Feb. 26 -
Indonesia set to lift iPhone ban after deal with Apple on local investment
Agreement to put $320mn into manufacturing and innovation comes after Jakarta rejected $1bn offer from US tech groupFinancial Times - 6d -
On new budget iPhone 16e, there's a big change in Apple's biometric security
With the new iPhone 16e, Apple is taking a break from fingerprint technology in its smartphone line-up. But the biometric separation may only be temporary.CNBC - 5d -
After 18 Years, Apple Just Killed Off 1 of Its Most Iconic iPhone Features. It’s the End of an Era
The all-new iPhone 16e ditches the Home Button for good.Inc. - Feb. 19 -
Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest-priced iPhone
Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been ...ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Apple announces $500 billion investment in US amid tariff threats that could affect the iPhone
Apple announced Monday that it plans to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, including plans to hire 20,000 people and build a new server factory in TexasABC News - Feb. 24 -
Apple says a bug caused iPhone voice-to-text feature to write 'Trump' when a user says 'racist'
Apple said it is working on repairing a glitch after some iPhone users noticed that speaking the word “racist” into the voice-to-text feature causes it to write “Trump” before quickly switching to ...NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Military delegates lose sway at China’s signature political gathering
Xi Jinping’s purges have cast shadow over Beijing’s rubber stamp legislatureFinancial Times - 5d -
Why China’s Xiaomi Can Make an Electric Car and Apple Can’t
Xiaomi, which produces smartphones and consumer electronics, delivered 135,000 E.V.s last year after tapping China’s robust manufacturing supply chain.The New York Times - 2d -
No one crowned Donald Trump king
Trump and the MAGA movement have basically abandoned a commitment to constitutional democracy.The Hill - Feb. 24 -
‘The tyranny of apps’: those without smartphones are unfairly penalised, say campaigners
From loyalty cards, to restaurant meal deals or simply parking your car – it is harder and harder to get by without signing up to a multitude of apps. How to navigate apps: from checking safety ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Imagination launches power efficient D-Series GPU designs for smartphones
Imaginatio n Technologies unveiled its latest GPU IP, Imagination DXTP, which sets a new standard for theefficient acceleration of graphics.VentureBeat - Feb. 25 -
Trump looms over the successful global expansion of Chinese smartphone players
Chinese smartphone players like Xiaomi have found success over the past few years expanding globally.CNBC - 20h -
Stephen Colbert Crowns Trump the Troll King
President Trump referring to himself as a king “is the thing presidents are not supposed to do,” Colbert said on Thursday.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Police to interview Crown actor over Gaza rally
Khalid Abdalla says he will be interviewed by police after the rally in January.BBC News - 2d -
Smartphone startup Nothing tries to stir market out of 'sea of sameness' with $400 phone
Nothing's new Phone (3a) features different shapes and so-called "Glyph" lights on the back that light up to preset ringtones and notification sound effects.CNBC - 1d -
What to Know About the Saudi Crown Prince’s Role in Global Diplomacy
The kingdom’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was once shunned in diplomatic circles. Now he is playing an important role in negotiations over Gaza and Ukraine.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
119-year-old bottle found behind crown above theatre stage
A theatre-lover was "astonished" to find a 119-year-old message in a bottle during a tour.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Prendergast kicks Ireland to triple crown success against spirited Wales
Wales 18-27 Ireland Visitors fight back to overturn eight-point deficit The triple crown belongs to Ireland. The champions’ grand slam attempt remains alive, and Simon Easterby’s supremely ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Dmitry Bivol takes Artur Beterbiev’s undisputed crown in Riyadh classic
Bivol wins rematch by MD 12 (114-114, 116-112, 115-113) As it happened: Bryan Graham’s round-by-round report Dmitry Bivol became the undisputed light heavyweight champion of the world after he ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Police to interview The Crown actor Khalid Abdalla over Gaza protest
Actor says he has received letter from Met over January march in London, and says right to protest is ‘under attack’. The Crown actor Khalid Abdalla has said he has been summoned to attend a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Police to question 'The Crown' actor over pro-Palestinian rally
A British actor who starred the Netflix series “The Crown” said he had been summoned for questioning by police after he attended a pro-Palestinian rally.NBC News - 1d -
Sparq unveils Crown U mobile sports game with AI and blockchain
Sparq is launching Crown U, a sports game that uses AI, blockchain and more to redefine mobile sports game creation and marketing.VentureBeat - 12h -
Apple expands India manufacturing
Also in this newsletter: better-off Indians’ growing reliance on borrowing, and foreign direct investment shrinksFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
There’s No Longer a Sub-$500 iPhone. Does It Matter?
The iPhone 16e starts at $599, which is nearly $200 more than the iPhone SE it just replaced.Wired - Feb. 19