UK designates Apple and Google as having ‘strategic market status,’ opening door for more regulation

Sarah Perez / techcrunch - The U.K.’s competition regulator has designated Apple and Google with “strategic market status” in their mobile platforms, giving the regulator new powers to enforce competition in areas like app stores, browsers, and operating systems.

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Apple’s 18-inch foldable iPad reportedly delayed until 2029

Kerem Gülen / dataconomy - According to Bloomberg, Apple is delaying its 18-inch foldable iPad until 2029, with an expected price of up to $3,900, as the company diversifies its manufacturing operations away from China. This strategy involves relocating the production of numerous d…

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Apple Vision Pro (M5) Review: The Crown of the Dorks

Kyle Barr / gizmodo - The headset is faster, comfier, and better for gaming, but sorry, you'll still look awkward.

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Nomad Unveils Stratos Band for Apple Watch Ultra and More

John Quintet / iphoneincanada - Nomad has officially launched its new Stratos Band, a premium strap designed specifically for the Apple Watch Ultra (but works for other models) after more than two years in development. The band combines titanium for strength and FKM rubber for flexibili…

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Folding iPad release may have been delayed until 2029

appleinsider - Apple's rumored large folding iPad reportedly has engineering challenges that are pushing its release until 2029 at the earliest.What a large folding iPad could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderApple has two folding devices that are rumored to be und…

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Apple Takes the EU’s Digital Markets Act to Court

Usman Qureshi / iphoneincanada - Apple argues the landmark regulation imposes burdens on its business that are overly intrusive, threatening both innovation and user privacy.The post Apple Takes the EU’s Digital Markets Act to Court first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

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Samsung to Unveil Apple Vision Pro Competitor Tomorrow

Juli Clover / macrumors - Samsung is holding a Galaxy Event tomorrow, where the company will unveil its long-awaited "Project Moohan" mixed reality headset that will compete with the Apple Vision Pro. Samsung says that it is "ushering in a new era" with its upcoming "AI-native dev…

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Apple Seeds Fourth Public Betas of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.1

Juli Clover / macrumors - Apple today provided public beta testers with the fourth releases of upcoming iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1 and watchOS 26.1 updates for testing purposes. Apple seeded the betas to developers earlier today.After signing up for beta te…

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MLS Playoffs Now Availalbe to All Apple TV Subscribers

Usman Qureshi / iphoneincanada - All 2025 playoff matches of MLS will stream at no extra cost for Apple TV subscribers, according to a new deal between the league and Apple.The post MLS Playoffs Now Availalbe to All Apple TV Subscribers first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

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Apple Now Faces App Store Challenges in China, Too

Hartley Charlton / macrumors - A law firm in China has filed a new antitrust complaint accusing Apple of abusing its control over iOS app distribution and payments, escalating a dispute that previously failed in civil court by seeking action from state regulators instead, Reuters repor…

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iPhone 17 Lineup Sales Outperforming Last Year's Models

Hartley Charlton / macrumors - The iPhone 17 lineup outsold the iPhone 16 models by 14% during the first 10 days of availability in the United States and China, according to new sell-through data from Counterpoint Research.Counterpoint said the figures represent the earliest measurable…

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X is changing how it handles links to try and keep you in the app

Terrence O’Brien / theverge - X is testing a change to the way it handles links on iOS so that the buttons to like, reply, and repost will always be visible. Normally, when you click a link on X the page opens up and completely covers the original post. Apparently, this leads to fewer…

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Apple engineers reportedly concerned about new Siri in iOS 26.4

Asma Hussain / ithinkdiff - Apple’s long-awaited Siri upgrade, powered by Apple Intelligence, is facing internal skepticism ahead of its public debut. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, several Apple engineers testing early versions of iOS 26.4 have expressed concerns about how w…

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Apple Vision Pro Developer Strap could get a surprise upgrade

appleinsider - The Apple Vision Pro may be getting an updated Developer Strap, after an update to Apple's Developer site states orders will open soon.Apple Vision Pro Developer StrapThe Developer Strap for the Apple Vision Pro was a $300 accessory to allow users to conn…

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