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Indonesia rejects Apple's $100 million investment offer
Indonesia rejected Apple's $100 million investment offer. The government banned iPhone 16 sales. Apple failed to meet local part requirements. Indonesia wants 40% of phones made locally. The government encouraged Apple to build a factory. Thousands of iPhone 16s entered Indonesia regardless of the ban. Google Pixel phones also faced a similar ban.
Indonesia says Apple's $100 million investment proposal inadequate
Indonesia in November banned sales of Apple's iPhone 16 after it failed to meet requirements that smartphones sold domestically should comprise at least 40% locally-made parts.
What you need to know about the proposed measures designed to curb Google's search monopoly
The US Justice Department has proposed aggressive measures to curb Google's market dominance in online search, including a potential breakup of the tech giant. These recommendations, if adopted, could force Google to spin off its Chrome browser, license its search data to competitors, and cease prioritizing its own services in search results.
US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
US regulators are pushing for a significant restructuring of Google. They aim to curb the tech giant's dominance in the search engine market. A federal judge is being urged to order the sale of Google's Chrome web browser. Regulators also want to limit Android's favouritism towards Google's search engine.
Apple sends $100 million investment proposal to build plant in Indonesia
Apple has proposed a $100 million investment to build an accessories and components plant in West Java, Indonesia. The move follows a ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country due to non-compliance with Indonesia's regulation requiring 40% locally-made parts in smartphones sold domestically.
Apple offers $100 million to undo Indonesia's iPhone 16 ban
Apple has significantly increased its investment proposal to Indonesia, from nearly $10 million to almost $100 million over two years, in an attempt to overturn a sales ban on the iPhone 16. The Indonesian government, however, is requesting that Apple shift its investment focus towards research and development for smartphones within the country.
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Donald Trump expected to shift course on antitrust, stop Google breakup
Trump is expected to continue cases against Big Tech, several of which began in his first term, but his recent skepticism about a potential Google breakup highlights the power he will hold over how those cases are run. "If you do that, are you going to destroy the company? What you can do without breaking it up is make sure it's more fair," he said at an event in Chicago in October.
Indonesia bans sales of Google Pixel phones days after blocking Apple's iPhone 16
Indonesia has banned the sale of Google smartphones due to non-compliance with local content requirements. The law mandates 40% local parts in phones sold within the country. The ban follows a similar restriction on Apple's iPhone 16. This move aims to ensure fairness for investors but raises concerns about negative impacts on investor confidence.
Iran lifts its ban on imports of new iPhone models
Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on importing new iPhone models including iPhone 14, 15, and 16. Previously, the ban led to a surge in demand and prices for older iPhone models. The move is backed by Iran's President and aims to address the market need despite past criticisms of luxury imports.
Apple iPhone 16: Why is it off-limits in Indonesia? Here's what you need to know about the new ban
Indonesia has banned Apple¡¯s iPhone 16 from sale and use in the country due to the tech giant¡¯s unmet investment obligations. Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita labeled any iPhone 16 operating within Indonesia as "illegal" and urged citizens to report such devices. This move aligns with the nation¡¯s local content certification requirements, mandating Apple to increase its investment and establish research facilities as committed.
Careful about AI, it's legit caveat from RBI
AI has the potential to revolutionise the 21st century like the steam engine did for the 19th century. However, the technology poses risks due to its concentration in a few companies and its ability to act autonomously. Financial regulators like RBI's Shaktikanta Das have raised concerns about these dangers, stressing the need for caution.
Epic Games accuses Samsung, Google of scheme to block app rivals
Epic said it would file a lawsuit in US federal court in California alleging that a Samsung mobile security feature called Auto Blocker was intended to deter users from downloading apps from sources other than the Play store or Samsung's Galaxy store, which the Korean company chose to put on the back burner.
Russians unfazed by higher prices as iPhone pre-order demand soars
Russia legalised so-called "grey" or "parallel" imports to allow goods to enter the country without the brands' permission after Western companies such as iPhone maker Apple imposed export bans in 2022 in response to the war in Ukraine.
Huawei's tri-foldable smartphone Mate XT stirs Chinese pride but $2,800 price tag panned
Huawei's new tri-foldable Mate XT smartphone has sparked national pride in China, being seen as a technological triumph over U.S. sanctions. Launched alongside Apple's AI-enhanced iPhone 16, the Mate XT's high price of $2,800 has drawn criticism amid economic concerns. Both phones will be available on Sept. 20.
Ather's IPO filing; govt cracks down on betting apps
Hero MotoCorp-backed electric scooter maker Ather Energy filed for an initial public offering to raise Rs 3,100 crore. This and more in today¡¯s ETtech Top 5.
Apple defense bolstered by Google monopoly ruling in US case
A recent ruling against Google's search business as an illegal monopoly may bolster Apple's defense in its own antitrust case. The court's decision supports the idea that companies generally have no obligation to assist competitors, which could help Apple argue that its limitations on third-party developers are reasonable and not anti-competitive.
One year in, EU turning up heat in big tech fight
Since August 2023, the world's biggest digital platforms have faced the toughest ever tech regulations in the European Union -- which shows no sign of slowing down in enforcing them. Brussels scored its first major victory after forcing TikTok to permanently remove an "addictive" feature from a spinoff app in Europe in August, a year after content moderation rules under the bloc's Digital Services Act (DSA) started to apply.
Fortnite returns on iPhones in EU, globally on Android
Fortnite is back on iPhones in the EU and Android devices globally after a four-year hiatus. Epic Games re-launched the game following the EU's Digital Markets Act, overcoming legal hurdles with Apple and Google over commission fees. The law enabled Epic to introduce its store, though Apple's restrictions remain outside Europe.
Google monopoly ruling could help Apple defense in antitrust case
A federal judge mostly sided with state and federal antitrust enforcers in the blockbuster case on Monday that ruled Google's search business was an illegal monopoly, but threw out a claim by several U.S. states that one of Google's ad tools was designed to give the company an advantage over Microsoft's Bing.
Elon Musk warns that he will ban Apple devices if OpenAI is integrated at operating system level
In its developers' conference, tech giant Apple announced a slew of AI features across its apps and operating platforms and a partnership with OpenAI to bring the ChatGPT technology to its devices. Apple said it had built AI with privacy "at the core" and it would use a combination of on-device processing and cloud computing to power those features.
US judge certifies Apple app store class action
A federal judge allows Apple customers to pursue a class action accusing the company of monopolizing the market for iPhone apps by banning purchases outside its App Store, leading to higher prices. The class was narrowed to include only Apple account holders who spent $10 or more on app or in-app content. The judge rejects Apple's bid to exclude testimony from two expert witnesses about how it may have harmed consumers.
US imports of some Apple Watches banned while patent case plays out
Apple on Wednesday failed to convince a federal appeals court to allow U.S. imports of Apple Watches with technology for reading blood-oxygen levels while it challenges a government tribunal's decision that the devices infringe patents belonging to medical technology company Masimo.
Redesigned Apple Watches not subject to import ban, US Customs says
U.S. Customs and Border Protection determined on Friday that Apple can use a redesign to bypass an import ban on newer Apple Watch models stemming from its patent infringement dispute with medical-monitoring technology company Masimo.
China says it has not banned purchase, use of foreign phone brands
"China has not issued laws, regulations or policy documents that prohibit the purchase and use of foreign brand phones such as Apple's," foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular press briefing when asked about the reports.
French watchdog halts iPhone 12 sales over too-high radiation
The European Union has set safety limits for SAR values linked to exposure to mobile phones, which could increase the risk of some forms of cancer according to scientific studies.
US House panel chair: wider Chinese iPhone ban aims to quash Apple's market access
China in recent weeks has widened curbs on the use of iPhones by state employees, telling staff in at least three ministries and government bodies to stop using their Apple mobile phones at work, Reuters reported on Thursday, following earlier reports by the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.
China may broaden Apple iPhone ban to state firms, agencies
China is reportedly planning to expand its ban on the use of iPhones in sensitive departments to government-backed agencies and state companies. This move poses challenges for Apple in its largest foreign market and global production base, with the shares trading down 2.8% in pre-trade. The ban could erode Apple's position in a market that contributes about a fifth of its revenue.
China moves to widen state employee iPhone curbs
China has in recent weeks widened existing curbs on the use of iPhones by state employees, telling staff at some central government agencies to stop using their Apple mobiles at work, two sources familiar with the matter said.
China bans government officials from using iPhones for work: WSJ report
The ban comes ahead of an Apple event next week that analysts believe will be about launching a new line of iPhones, and could trigger concern among foreign companies operating in China as Sino-US tensions escalate.
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