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📰 Apple faces record antitrust fine

🇮🇳 India’s regulator (CCI) may fine Apple up to $38B after the company ignored requests to disclose financials since October. Claims include App Store monopoly and forcing its payment system. The fine could be based on global revenue.

😤 Apple argues its 9% market share in India means it’s not a monopoly and is challenging the case in court.

👨‍⚖️ Less than two weeks left to submit documents. Final hearing: May 21. Experts doubt the maximum fine will be imposed.

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😁 Honor parked a truck featuring its iPhone 17 Pro knockoff outside the entrance to an Apple Store in Hong Kong

🚛 This is an advertisement for the new Honor 600 Pro, which is essentially a cheaper version of Apple’s flagship model – at least on the outside.

#humor #AppleStore @iPhone

🔎 What to know about Apple’s future CEO John Ternus

• He has worked at Apple for almost his entire career. This is only the second company Ternus has ever worked for, and he’s stayed there for about 25 years;

• He joined the company as an engineer and is now Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering;

• Ternus was responsible for Apple’s transition to its own chips. Under his leadership, products like the iPad and AirPods debuted, and he has also been behind many generations of Mac, Apple Watch, and iPhone;

• Tim Cook called him “a brilliant engineer and thinker” who has “the heart and character to lead with extraordinary integrity”;

• Ternus is often described as the opposite of Steve Jobs: a strong technical expert who avoids bold public statements and is unlikely to be a showman.

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🚨 New Apple CEO John Ternus

📰 Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple. He will be replaced by John Ternus, the company’s Vice President of Hardware on September 1, 2026. Cook has led Apple since 2011, taking over right after Steve Jobs. He will now become Apple Executive Chairman.

An era has come to an end...

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🤪 The years go by and Siri just keeps... getting revamped

📰 According to a new report by Bloomberg, the WWDC26 teaser video subtly reveals a major Siri redesign coming in iOS 27 with AI integration.

🔎 The interface currently being tested places Siri directly inside the Dynamic Island. When activated, the island expands and displays a “Search or ask” prompt with a glowing cursor. The edges light up with Siri’s signature animated colors – similar to the new search bar in the standalone Siri app. The same glow appears around the “26” in the teaser. These effects are designed to stand out in dark mode, which explains the black background in the video.

What to expect from Siri in iOS 27:
• use of personal data and on-screen content
• built-in chatbot
• redesigned UI
• standalone Siri app
• multi-step command processing
• support for third-party AI assistants

Apple is also preparing new features for enterprise, education, and emerging markets.

📅 Announcement: June 8.

#rumors #Siri #WWDC @iPhone

😐 @iPhone 18 Pro may come in a dark red color

📰 Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman first mentioned this back in February. Around the same time, there were also rumors about purple and brown variants, but he suggested those could simply be different shades of the same red tone.

🚗 Now, the claim is supported by insider Digital Chat Station, who says he has seen a similar dark red finish in prototypes of upcoming Android smartphones. According to him, this increases the chances of Apple adopting the same color. There could be several reasons behind this: either brands are following the same global color trends, or Android manufacturers are picking up on Apple’s design direction – which often sets the tone for the industry.

⚫ Additionally, another insider, Instant Digital, claims that the Pro lineup might once again skip a black color option.

#rumors #iphone

👓 Apple might unveil its smart glasses later this year

📰 According to Mark Gurman, Apple is actively working on its first pair of smart glasses. The announcement could happen by the end of this year, with a release planned for next year.

Apple is testing several design options:
1️⃣ a classic Ray-Ban Wayfarer-style frame
2️⃣ a slimmer version (similar to what Tim Cook wears)
3️⃣ and two versions with rounded lenses
They’re also considering a vertical oval camera module, which could become a signature design element.

🤖 As for features, it sounds pretty futuristic: the glasses could take photos and videos, recognize what you’re looking at, give directions, read text, and basically act as an AI assistant.

#rumors #AppleGlasses @DailyApple

🔋 iPhone Ultra may pack a huge battery for a foldable phone

📱 According to a new video by Jon Prosser, the device will feature a 5.5" outer display and a 7.8" inner screen. Thickness will be 9.5 mm folded, 4.5 mm unfolded.

🔋 It’s expected to get dual 48 MP cameras (main + ultra-wide), with the front camera on the outer screen. Powered by the A20 Pro chip, the standout feature could be a 5800 mAh battery – much bigger than most foldables.

📆 Rumors of delays are not confirmed: the launch is reportedly set for September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.

#rumors #iphone @iPhone

📰 @iPhone becomes the car key for Lexus

🪪 Apple is bringing Car Key integration to Lexus vehicles, allowing users to unlock and start their cars directly with an iPhone via the Wallet app. The first supported model is expected to be the 2026 Lexus ES, with more vehicles likely to follow.

How it works:
• digital key stored in Apple Wallet
• unlock via NFC
• express mode (no Face ID or passcode required)
• works for up to 5 hours even after iPhone battery dies

🔑 Lexus already offers its own Digital Key, but Apple Car Key is more convenient — it doesn’t rely on a constant server connection and is deeply integrated into the Apple ecosystem. The feature is already available in BMW, Hyundai, Kia, and others – now it’s Lexus’ turn.

#apps #features more @car_news

🏛️ Europe’s largest Apple museum just opened in the Netherlands

📟 The visitors can walk through everything from the very first Macs to the latest iPhones, see that iconic colorful iMac wall, and even step into a recreated garage where it all started. There’s also a section about the tough years after Steve Jobs left – and how Apple reinvented itself.

💾 What makes it special is that it’s not just a bunch of gadgets behind glass — it actually tells a story. Some of the devices still work, so you can actually try them.

🎫 Tickets are about €21.50.

#AppleAnniversary @DailyApple

🧠 The budget MacBook will get even more powerful

📰 Apple plans to equip the MacBook Neo with an A19 Pro chip.

💻 In addition to the chip, the memory will be upgraded – the second version of the Neo may feature 12 GB of RAM instead of 8 GB.

📆 Expected in spring 2027.

#rumors #macbook @DailyApple

🤳 Mockups of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra (Fold)

Are you already craving a foldable @iPhone?

#concept