Zhou Qunfei, China’s richest woman, went from rural Hunan factory shifts after leaving school at 15 to building Lens Technology, a precision manufacturing powerhouse. From a risky glass-screen printing workshop in 1993, her company grew into a critical supplier for Apple and later expanded its materials expertise into electric vehicles, AI hardware, smart cockpit systems, robotics and even aerospace-linked applications. A state banquet seat between Tim Cook and Elon Musk underscored how manufacturing giants now shape global tech supply chains.
The Delhi High Court has asked the Competition Commission of India to avoid passing any final order in its antitrust probe into Apple’s App Store practices. The bench, citing possible complications, noted that Apple’s separate legal challenge to India’s competition penalty framework is still pending. After the court’s direction, CCI assured it would not issue a final decision. The dispute escalated as Apple challenged the regulator’s push for global financial records and CCI’s May 21 final hearing schedule.
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The Delhi High Court has directed the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to refrain from issuing any final order against Apple until July 15. The move follows Apple’s challenge to an amended Competition Act that enables penalties based on global turnover, not just turnover from relevant services. While the court allowed CCI to proceed with the investigation, it stressed that issuing a final, appealable order could make Apple’s petition against the amendment ineffective.
OpenAI’s two-year partnership with Apple is reportedly fraying as the AI company feels it hasn’t received the expected upside from the deal. Bloomberg says OpenAI lawyers are exploring legal options, including sending a breach of contract notice rather than immediately filing a full lawsuit. The move follows Apple’s plans to add other AI providers, potentially reducing OpenAI’s unique role, while the company prepares further AI announcements at its June software conference.
Apple has criticized proposed EU antitrust measures aimed at helping AI rivals access Google services. The company warns that forcing such interoperability could threaten user privacy, security, and safety, while also risking device integrity and performance. Apple further disputes the regulator’s technical competence, arguing that redesigning operating systems could have unintended consequences.
The Delhi High Court has directed Google and Apple to take strict action against obscene pornographic content found on mobile applications. The court highlighted the responsibility of social media intermediaries in stopping dissemination and asked CERT-In to monitor and curb the spread of such material across digital platforms.
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The Delhi High Court has issued notices to Google and Apple in a public interest litigation alleging that apps on their stores are being used to circulate obscene and pornographic content. A division bench directed both companies and the relevant authorities to take action and submit an action taken report before the next hearing in July, citing potential violations of the IT Rules.
Apple and Google have begun a beta rollout of end to end encrypted RCS messaging, starting with iPhone users on iOS 26.5 and Android users on the latest Google Messages. iPhone to Android RCS conversations will be encrypted by default using the MLS protocol, with a lock icon confirming protection. Availability depends on supported carriers and expands gradually.
Apple’s Liquid Glass interface was designed to look stunning on iPhones, but it has struggled to translate cleanly to the LCD screens used on most Macs. The result is a visual mismatch that can affect how the UI is perceived. Apple is now adjusting the approach so the look works better across the Mac lineup’s displays.
Apple is reportedly preparing major Siri AI upgrades for macOS 27 and iOS 27, including more chatbot-style conversations powered by newer models. The move signals that Siri’s challenge isn’t just competitors like Alexa or Google Assistant—it’s now ChatGPT itself. The result: an update framed less as innovation and more as urgent survival in the AI assistant race.
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Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign for macOS Tahoe aimed for a modern, layered look, but it reportedly left some users struggling with readability. Now Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is working on interface refinements for macOS 27 to address the most common complaints, suggesting fixes may arrive sooner than many expect and that the issue is significant enough to prioritize.
Despite reports that Apple may involve Intel in some chip efforts, experts expect Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to remain Apple’s primary manufacturing partner. The reason: TSMC’s advanced process technology, dependable production, and edge in packaging and yields are viewed as hard to replace—especially for Apple’s most important devices.
Apple and Intel have reportedly reached a preliminary deal where Intel would manufacture chips for Apple devices, a potential manufacturing win for Intel and a capacity boost for Apple. The report says the US government played a role in the talks. Both Intel and Apple shares rose on the news, with the move also diversifying Apple’s chip sourcing strategy.
Rave, a video sharing app, has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple in US federal court, alleging the tech giant removed Rave from the App Store to promote its own SharePlay feature. Rave is seeking major damages and reinstatement, and says similar legal action has been launched in other countries as the dispute heats up over platform power.
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Apple and Meta are contesting Canada’s Bill C-22, saying it could compel them to undermine device and service encryption. Law enforcement argues the measure would improve investigative access, but the companies warn it may effectively mandate backdoors or enable government spyware, risking long-term harm to everyday users’ security and privacy.
The Trump administration is reportedly inviting top CEOs from companies including Nvidia, Apple, and Exxon to join President Trump on an upcoming China visit to meet Xi Jinping. The delegation signals heightened focus on major commercial openings, with potential deals likely driving attention as negotiations begin before the trip.
Apple plans to invest Rs 100 crore in India to expand renewable energy capacity, partnering to develop over 150 MW. The initiative is paired with efforts to cut plastic pollution through recycling, alongside support for green startups. The move underlines Apple’s growing focus on sustainability and local innovation, tying clean power growth to broader environmental goals.
An analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, reports that OpenAI may be preparing an AI phone designed to compete with Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy lineup. The claim suggests OpenAI wants to move beyond apps and services into the smartphone itself, positioning AI as a core product differentiator rather than a feature layer.
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Apple is reportedly in exploratory talks with Intel and Samsung as it searches for backup chip suppliers in the US. The move follows recent supply disruptions that exposed how vulnerable production can be. The news has already shaken markets, with Intel’s stock jumping roughly 12%, signaling investor optimism about a potential manufacturing role for Apple’s future chips.
Apple has agreed to a $250 million class-action settlement in the US after claims it misled customers about Siri and Apple Intelligence features for iPhone 16 series. The lawsuit, filed in 2024, alleges certain advertised AI capabilities weren’t available at launch, impacting buyers of iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models purchased between June 2024 and March 2025.
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