Amazon has revealed the dates for its upcoming Republic Day sale, during which it will offer deals and discounts on popular smartphones from brands like Apple, OnePlus, Samsung, and more. Some of the upcoming offers include a discounted price of Rs 48,999 for the iPhone 13, Rs 17,999 for the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G, Rs 38,999 for the OnePlus 11R, Rs 54,999 for the Samsung Galaxy S23, and Rs 11,499 for the Realme Narzo 60X 5G.
The US International Trade Commission has refused Apple’s request to halt the ban on sales of the company’s smartwatches, after ruling that Apple had infringed the patents of tech company Masimo. However, Apple won a victory in court and was able to pause the commission’s ban. The lower-priced Apple Watch SE remains unaffected.
Apple and Disney have been denied the exclusion of shareholder votes on their use of artificial intelligence by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Both companies requested to avoid calls for reports on their AI usage in their upcoming annual meetings, but the requests were rejected. This decision raises concerns about AI’s impact on job security and fair use of intellectual property. The AFL-CIO, a labor union federation, has filed similar proposals with other technology firms.
Asia-Pacific markets fell Wednesday, with stocks in South Korea and Taiwan leading declines as major tech firms including chipmakers came under pressure after Barclays downgraded Apple. Apple shares dropped least 4% on Tuesday…
Apple Stores in the United States have resumed sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 after a week-long pause. The two models had faced a ban over a disputed blood oxygen feature, but Apple appealed against the ruling and has been granted permission to temporarily sell the watches.
A U.S. appeals court has temporarily halted an import ban on Apple Watches following a ruling by the International Trade Commission (ITC) that found the devices infringed on Masimo’s pulse oximetry patents. The ban was imposed after President Joe Biden’s administration did not veto the ITC’s order. Apple has appealed the ban to the U.S. Court of Appeals. This decision allows Apple to continue selling the infringing Apple Watches while the appeals process continues.
Apple faced pressure from the Indian government to downplay warnings of state-sponsored hacking attempts targeting journalists and politicians critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Officials questioned Apple’s internal threat algorithms, launched an investigation into device security, and tried to discredit the company’s warnings. The incident highlights the dangers for government critics in India and the challenges faced by tech companies operating in critical markets.
Apple announces plans to appeal against the U.S. import ban on its latest smartwatch models. The ban on Apple’s smartwatch models, including the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, is now in effect and the devices are no longer available for purchase in stores or online. This ban is part of an ongoing legal battle over valuable patents in the tech industry.
Apple has approached major news and publishing organizations for permission to use their material in the development of generative AI systems. The company has offered multiyear deals worth at least $50 million to license news archives. However, some publishers have expressed concerns about Apple’s terms and the application of generative AI to the news industry.
Apple’s cyber security executives from the US are expected to meet officials of CERT-In this month regarding the show cause notice issued to the company in the wake of several opposition MPs receiving a warning notification on their iPhones.
