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Apple’s quiet pivot to India

The iPhone maker wants to diversify its supply chain beyond China. Can the world’s largest democracy deliver?

Financial Times - 1d

UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data

The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act.

BBC News - Feb. 7

Why Are People Wearing Apple Watches on Their Ankles?

In pursuit of tracking fitness goals in a comfortable manner, a growing number of people are relocating their watches (and causing some confusion along the way).

The New York Times - Feb. 8

Apple renames Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America on maps

Apple Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America, after the Trump administration updated the U.S. database for geographic names to reflect the president’s order renaming the body of ...

The Hill - Feb. 12

Alibaba says it will be Apple’s AI partner in China

Ecommerce group’s advances in artificial intelligence have boosted its shares more than 40% this year

Financial Times - 6d

TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores

TikTok has returned to the Apple and Google app stores.

CNBC - 5d

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US

TikTok is again available on app stores in the US after President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the app.

BBC News - 5d

Apple, Google restore TikTok to their app stores

Since being pulled from Apple and Google stores last month, TikTok had remained operational for those in the U.S. who had already downloaded the app, though updates were unavailable.

CBS News - 5d

Apple and Google Restore TikTok to App Stores in the U.S.

The popular social media app was removed to comply with a new law that banned it in the United States. President Trump has paused enforcement of the ban.

The New York Times - 5d

Apple and Google Restore TikTok to App Stores in the U.S.

The popular social media app was removed to comply with a new law that banned it in the United States. President Trump has paused enforcement of the ban.

The New York Times - 5d

Apple and Google Restore TikTok to App Stores in the U.S.

The popular social media app was removed to comply with a new law that banned it in the United States. President Trump has paused enforcement of the ban.

The New York Times - 5d

Google, Apple return TikTok to U.S. app stores

TikTok has been restored to Google and Apple app stores in the United States for the first time Thursday night since January. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

CBS News - 5d

Apple’s Next iPhone SE Is Around the Corner

Plus: The OnePlus Watch 3 has big battery claims, Ninja’s Swirl can make ice cream and soft-serve, Google sets a date for I/O, and more

Wired - 4d

Apple launches iPhone 16e and ditches home button

Revamped entry-level iPhone is last to exchange touch ID home button for face ID, modern design – and a price hike. Apple has put the final nail in the coffin of the home button after 18 years with ...

The Guardian - 3h

'Apple Cider Vinegar' explains how a revered wellness influencer became reviled

Netflix's new limited series tells the story of Australian wellness influencer Belle Gibson, whose story of overcoming brain cancer turned out to be false.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6

Kendrick Lamar will appear in Synth Riders Experience on Apple Vision Pro

Kendrick Lamar will appear in the experience Humble in the Synth Riders Experience on the Apple Vision Pro.

VentureBeat - Feb. 6

Apple’s Invites App Requires an iCloud+ Subscription to Host an Event

Plus: Sonos’ next play is a streaming box, Amazon’s souped-up Alexa may land this month, VW’s cheapest ever EV, and Comcast adds Dolby support to its 4K Super Bowl stream.

Wired - Feb. 8

UK Secret Order Demands That Apple Give Access to Users’ Encrypted Data

Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu gives Donald Trump a golden pager, Hewlett Packard Enterprise blames Russian government hackers for a breach, and more.

Wired - Feb. 8

The 33 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (February 2025)

Severance, Silo, and Slow Horses are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.

Wired - Feb. 11

Apple changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America based on Trump's order

Apple has changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its maps after an order by President Donald Trump was made official by the U.S. Geographic Names Information System

ABC News - Feb. 11

Apple changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America based on Trump's order

Apple has changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its maps after an order by President Donald Trump was made official by the U.S. Geographic Names Information System

ABC News - Feb. 11

Apple changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America based on Trump's order

Apple has changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its maps after an order by President Donald Trump was made official by the U.S. Geographic Names Information System

ABC News - Feb. 11

Alibaba’s stock gets boost from reported Apple Intelligence partnership

Shares of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba rose in premarket trade after reports it’s partnering with Apple to roll out artificial-intelligence features for phones sold in China.

MarketWatch - Feb. 12

Apple brings its TV streaming service to rival Android platform

Apple TV+'s Android release on Wednesday is Apple first major subscription service launch for Google's platform in 10 years.

CNBC - Feb. 12

Apple eyes Indonesia and BYD goes big on self-driving

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

Financial Times - 6d

Apple will integrate Alibaba's AI into iPhones in China, Chairman Joe Tsai says

Alibaba Group Chairman Joe Tsai confirmed the company is partnering with Apple to help it roll out AI for iPhones sold in China.

CNBC - 6d

Apple’s Commitment to Privacy Faces Its Biggest Challenge Yet in the U.K.

The U.K. wants Apple to build a backdoor into its most secure encryption. It’s not hard to see why that’s a problem.

Inc. - 6d

9 Best Apple AirPods Cases We've Tried and Tested (2025)

From a can of Spam to a mini suitcase, these are our favorite ways to disguise (and protect) Apple’s wireless earbuds. We have picks for protecting the over-the-ear AirPods Max headphones too.

Wired - 6d

Is Apple Researching Human-Inspired Robot Designs? Here’s Why the Rumor Matters

Where Apple goes, others tend to follow, with various players forging ahead with their own robotics plans.

Inc. - 6d

The 25 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (February 2025)

Fly Me to the Moon, The Gorge, and Blitz are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.

Wired - 6d

Apple and Google bring TikTok back to their U.S. app stores

Apple and Google have made TikTok available on their U.S. app stores again, they said Thursday evening.

NBC News - 5d

TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores amid Trump ban delay

TikTok returned to the Apple and Google app stores Thursday evening after President Trump delayed the ban on the video sharing app last month. The Chinese-owned app was removed from the stores ...

The Hill - 5d

TikTok returns to Apple App Store and Google Play in US

Chinese social media platform again available for download in US as Donald Trump continues to mull its future there amid security concerns. TikTok returned to the US app stores of Apple and Google ...

The Guardian - 5d

US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data

They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn.

BBC News - 5d

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores. Why that’s an $850 billion risk.

TikTok was restored to app stores run by Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc. on Thursday, after the tech giants were reportedly reassured by the Trump administration that they would not face legal ...

MarketWatch - 5d

Zuckerberg's political pivot targets Apple, puts Meta staffers on edge

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's actions to curry favor with the president have rattled employees, but people familiar with his efforts say there's a clear strategy.

CNBC - 4d

Tesla was hot, Apple was not, hedge-fund holdings filings show

Tesla Inc. was back among the top hedge-fund holdings late last year, while Apple Inc. was one of the most “unpopular” stocks, according to a summary of the industry’s positions.

MarketWatch - 5h

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 - 3h

Apple may have to raise prices of the iPhone to offset tariffs, says BofA

Here’s what the impacts of tariffs could be to Apple.

MarketWatch - 4h

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 - 3h

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