Topic: apple compliance
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Apple Defies India's Mandatory App Preinstall Order
Apple is refusing to comply with an Indian government order to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on its devices, citing its privacy and security policies, though it will not formally challenge the directive. The mandate, which also applies to major competitors like Samsung and Vivo,...
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Apple Locks Down iPhones to Comply With Texas Age Law
Starting January 2026, Apple will enforce age verification for new Apple Account creations in Texas, requiring users to confirm they are at least 18 years old, with minors needing parental consent via Family Sharing for app downloads and transactions. Apple is updating its Declared Age Range API ...
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Apple Delays More EU Features Over Digital Markets Act
Apple is delaying several features for European consumers, including AI Live Translation and iPhone Mirroring, due to challenges in complying with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The company cites concerns that opening its ecosystem to third parties, as required by the DMA, could compromise user d...
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Apple Defies India's App Preinstall Order, Government Relents
The Indian government reversed a controversial mandate that would have forced smartphone makers to preinstall the state-backed Sanchar Saathi security app, following reports of Apple's refusal to comply. Officials framed the reversal as a response to the app's growing voluntary adoption, not ackn...
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Google Pixel 10 Gets AirDrop Thanks to EU Apple Ruling
Google has introduced cross-platform AirDrop functionality to its Pixel 10 series, enabling secure file transfers between Pixel devices and iPhones, largely due to European Union regulatory requirements. The EU's Digital Markets Act forced Apple to adopt open wireless standards like Wi-Fi Aware, ...
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Is It Real or Is It Sora?
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT into a platform-like service by integrating new apps and providing developers with tools to embed it into their software. The company is also developing a social network called Sora, which has gained attention for its unique appeal and potential cultural impact. OpenAI...
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