RCS, revolutionizing business communication, is spotlighted with Apple’s iOS 18 inclusion. Supported by tech giants and telecoms like Google, RCS outshines SMS by offering rich media experiences in messaging apps. As enterprises explore RCS integration, the technology offers improved analytics, security, and global reach for superior engagement.
The European Commission will delay penalties against Apple and Meta for violating the Digital Markets Act, opting for further review and dialogue. While earlier fines targeted anti-competitive practices, future sanctions will follow formal findings.
In a heated debate over AI reasoning, Anthropic challenges Apple’s flawed testing methods. The controversy highlights the need for improved benchmarks, as Apple’s evaluations misunderstood AI reasoning by treating models as text generators.
Apple’s revealing study challenges prevailing beliefs about Artificial General Intelligence by probing AI’s reasoning capabilities. It shows that many AI models, like those from Anthropic, rely heavily on pattern matching rather than true logical reasoning.
In response to a significant tariff hike, Apple has flown five cargo planes of products from India to the U.S. to avoid steep new taxes. This costly decision reflects the urgency U.S. companies face amid trade tensions. As tariffs rise, consumers worry about price hikes, while tech firms like are grappling with increased costs.
Apple is fighting a UK government demand to weaken its encrypted cloud services, sparking a landmark legal battle. A tribunal ruled the case must be public, rejecting secrecy claims. Privacy advocates hail the decision as a win for digital rights, warning that forced backdoors threaten global security.
Apple’s iPhone C1 modem chip marks a major shift in reducing reliance on Qualcomm, targeting an 80% cut by 2026. The 4nm modem, debuting in the iPhone 16e, enhances network performance but lacks mmWave 5G.
Apple is reportedly testing direct satellite connectivity for iPhones in partnership with Starlink and T-Mobile. This initiative, enabled by iOS 18.3, allows select T-Mobile users to text via satellite in areas without cellular coverage.
Apple’s attempt to expand AI technology in China is facing regulatory hurdles. China’s regulations require international players like Apple to collaborate with domestic AI providers.
Ookla’s analysis of the iPhone 16 reveals improved 5G performance over its predecessors in several regions, including the U.S. and Canada, where speeds surpassed 324 Mbps. However, Samsung’s Galaxy S24 excelled in latency and upload speeds.
