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Apple redraws supply chain, shifts India-made iPhones away from UAE hub amid Gulf tensions

The disruption is already rippling through India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem, impacting key Apple suppliers such as Foxconn Technology Group and Tata Electronics.

Apple acquires video effects firm MotionVFX to expand creator services

Apple has acquired video effects developer MotionVFX, a move that could strengthen the ecosystem around Final Cut Pro and expand tools available to professional video creators.

Tim Cook reveals Steve Jobs's advice before handing over reins as Apple CEO: ‘Never ask...'

Steve Jobs, who resigned as Apple’s CEO in 2011 due to deteriorating health, reportedly wanted to ensure that Tim Cook would not feel pressured to replicate his leadership style or decision‑making instincts.

Apple now makes about 25% of iPhones in India after China pivot

Apple has accelerated its expansion in India in recent years, bolstered by PM Modi’s production-linked incentives (PLI) aimed at turning the country into the world’s factory. Apple currently assembles all versions of iPhone 17 in India, including the high-end Pro and Pro Max models.

Apple’s foldable iPhone could be called ‘iPhone Ultra’, price may cross $2,000

Apple’s rumoured foldable iPhone could launch as the iPhone Ultra with a price tag of over $2,000, featuring a large foldable display and under-display camera technology.

Apple planning major push into premium tier with three ‘Ultra’ devices in 2026

Apple is reportedly planning to launch three new “Ultra” devices this year, including a foldable iPhone, premium AirPods with computer-vision cameras, and a high-end MacBook with a touch OLED display.

Australia may force Apple to remove AI apps without age checks

Australia is preparing to crack down on AI apps that lack age verification, potentially forcing Apple to remove non-compliant services from the App Store or face fines of up to $35 million.

Apple plans to use Google Gemini AI to upgrade Siri with better privacy and performance

Apple is reportedly working with Google to use Gemini AI models for a smarter Siri upgrade. The move could improve performance, personalization, and privacy as Apple strengthens its AI strategy.

Apple’s first foldable crease size detailed through a new leak, tipped to move into production

Apple is expected to release its first foldable, the purported iPhone Fold, later this year, with production orders apparently underway. A new leak suggests that it could house a very narrow crease on its inner display, likely making the crease hardly noticeable.

Apple Pay could launch in India by 2026, company in talks with ICICI, HDFC and Axis bank

Apple Pay may launch in India by mid-2026 as Apple holds talks with ICICI, HDFC and Axis Bank, with support expected for UPI and card payments.

Apple in talks with banks to start payment service in India

Given the prevalence of mobile payments in the region, an Apple Pay launch could boost demand for its hardware

Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme, OnePlus see first India revenue drop as premium shift aids Apple, Samsung: Report

Recent regulatory filings show that the combined revenue of the nine largest Chinese electronics companies operating in India slipped 4.5 percent in FY25

Apple acquires one-person AI startup focused on photonics

Apple has quietly acquired the assets of invrs.io, a one-person AI startup specialising in photonics research, according to a new European Union filing. The deal also brings founder Martin Schubert to Apple, signalling deeper investment in AI-driven design for future hardware products.

Apple investors approve executive pay, reject China proposal

The iPhone maker shared the results on Tuesday during its annual meeting of shareholders, which was held virtually

Apple to spend Rs 1,333 crore as rent over 10 years as it adds 1.21 lakh sq ft at Embassy Zenith in Bengaluru

The latest deal lifts Apple’s total occupied area at Embassy Zenith to around 3.89 lakh sqft, with a combined monthly rent of about Rs 9.16 crore, reinforcing Apple’s long-term expansion strategy in India’s largest office market and tech hub.

Pakistan invites Apple and Samsung: Will the tech giants bite its phone manufacturing offer?

The Pakistan government has reached out to leading international manufacturers as part of a renewed push to position the country as a mobile and electronics manufacturing hub.

AirPods join iPhones in driving Apple’s India export boom to US, LatAm, Europe; over a million units shipped

Apple’s Taiwanese contract manufacturing partner Foxconn’s subsidiary, Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT), commenced trial production of Apple AirPods in April last year at its Hyderabad facility for exports and began commercial shipments in August, sources said.

Apple says smarter Siri still coming in 2026 despite delay reports

Apple says its smarter, AI-powered Siri is still on track for a 2026 launch, even as reports suggest possible delays due to internal testing issues and missed update targets.

Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 Arcade Edition arrives on Apple Arcade

Note that Civilization 7 for Apple Arcade does not support multiplayer at launch.

Apple’s Lockdown Mode stopped FBI from unlocking iPhone of a Washington Post journalist, report reveals

Court records show the FBI was unable to access a seized iPhone because Apple’s Lockdown Mode was enabled, highlighting how the iPhone’s security feature can limit phone access even during investigations.

Apple plans new retail store in Hyderabad as India retail expansion gains pace, begins hiring

The move comes months after Apple inaugurated its Noida store in December — its third launch in 2025 — as the company strengthens its position among the top five smartphone brands in India by volume

India’s rising role in manufacturing reflects local talent depth and long-term investment: Apple’s Sarah Chandler

Sarah Chandler, Apple’s Vice President of Environment and Supply Chain Innovation said the company is deepening its commitment to supplier employees through the launch of its first Education Hub in Bengaluru, developed in partnership with Manipal Academy of Higher Education, with plans to roll out over 100 courses by 2026 across more than 25 supplier sites.