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Apple's AI has now been released but it's not coming to Europe

Apple Intelligence is available for those with an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or any iPhone 16 model.

Tech News

Why OpenAI’s Voice Mode, Meta, and Apple’s AI aren’t in Europe yet

Experts say it comes down to EU regulation but could also be a tactic to slow down the rules,

Lifestyle

Famed Apple designer Jony Ive teams up with Moncler for clothes range

Jony Ive, the designer who worked closely with Steve Jobs to help create the iconic looks of many of Apple’s most famous products, has created a new range of outerwear.

Europe News

EU Commission pushes Apple over headset, watch interoperability

The EU executive is using new powers intended to stop online gatekeepers dominating digital markets, given fears it might block out rivals to its own Apple Watch or AirPods.

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Apple hit with €62 million EU class action for unfair charges on music

Big Tech giant Apple was hit with a €1.8 billion European Commission fine in March for unfair pricing that allegedly locked out competitors.

Tech News

iPhone 16 and AI: Everything you missed from Apple's 'Glowtime' event

Apple unveiled its much-anticipated plans for AI. But it won’t be coming to Europe anytime soon.

Europe News

Apple, Ireland lose €13bn tax deal case in victory for EU's 'tax lady'

Low tax bills paid by the tech giant were an unlawful subsidy, EU judges ruled, in a move which EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager hailed as a 'big win' for tax justice.

Radio Schuman

Draghi’s report risks colliding with EU political reality

Bruegel expert Guntram Wolff told Euronews that translating the report into EU legislation won't be easy due to political instability in some key EU member states.

Markets

Investor enthusiasm lags for Apple’s AI-powered iPhone 16 series debut

Apple has revealed its latest iPhone 16 series, along with new Apple Watches and AirPods. Although the Apple Intelligence features were a highlight, the much-anticipated artificial intelligence (AI) functionalities will not be available until October.

Tech News

EU against Google and Apple: Big Tech's crunch day in court

The European Court of Justice is set to resolve two disputes worth billions of euros with big tech firms Apple and Google in the closing period of Margrethe Vestager's reign as EU competition chief.

Tech News

iPhone 16 and AI: What to expect from Apple’s 'Glowtime' event

While it’s expected to be rolled out to users as early as October, don’t expect to see Apple intelligence in Europe anytime soon.

Tech News

Apple announces app changes to meet European DMA rules

Apple announced it would let EU users delete apps such as Safari and App Store.

Tech News

UK no longer investigating Apple and Google app stores

The UK is waiting for new competition legislation to possibly relaunch their investigations into Apple and Google’s app stores for restricting consumer choice.

Tech News

Apple updates app store developer policies following EU investigation

The tech giant is subject to an EU probe about its compliance plan with the Digital Markets Act.

Business

Samsung looks to find a good fit as it enters the smart ring market

Samsung is entering the smart ring market with a product of its own: the Galaxy Ring. It is competing with established players such as Oura but hopes the offer of a no subscription fee deal will give it an edge.

Business

China takes bite out of Apple's earnings as Amazon numbers weaken

The US tech giants Apple and Amazon reported mixed earnings results for the June quarter. While Apple consolidated its position as the world's most valuable company, Amazon disappointed investors with its light guidance.

Business

Why China and Apple Intelligence remain key for tech giant's growth

China remains a critical metric for Apple's earnings, with analysts projecting a 2.6% fall in sales in the country. The world's largest company faces fierce competition from Chinese domestic phone makers, particularly Huawei.

Economy

US-China trade war fears hits Microsoft and Apple share price

The US has already imposed restrictions on Chinese companies such as Huawei, which prevents it from receiving semiconductor chips, as well as telecommunications equipment from US manufacturers.

Money

Apple opening payments on iPhones solves EU competition concerns

Banks and other potential rivals previously argued it’s unfair they’re forced to use software controlled by the tech giant.

Business

Apple Intelligence rules out 2024 EU launch over antitrust laws

The decision is due to the EU's Digital Markets Act which requires devices to be able to work across all platforms, including competing producers.