Digital Markets Act

After WWDC26: What Apple Is Still Saving for September

June 10, 2026 / 9:21 AMJune 10, 2026

September event becomes the next test for iPhone hardware, on-device AI, Siri performance, and Apple’s upgrade story after WWDC26.

WWDC26 Leaves Apple Still Chasing AI

June 9, 2026 / 3:38 PMJune 9, 2026

WWDC26 showed Apple taking small AI steps, leaving the industry focused on whether September’s iPhone event can deliver a stronger story.

Apple Stock Slips After WWDC26 AI Reset

June 8, 2026 / 3:51 PM

Apple stock fell after WWDC26 as investors reacted to a cautious AI presentation built around Siri, privacy, regulation, and ecosystem upgrades.

Siri AI Faces EU Delay on iPhone Under DMA Pressure

June 8, 2026 / 3:30 PMJune 8, 2026

Siri AI will not launch on iPhone in the EU at first, as Apple ties the delay to Digital Markets Act requirements and privacy concerns.

AI Assistants Force a Hard Privacy Tradeoff

May 17, 2026 / 12:37 PMMay 17, 2026

AI assistants need access to become useful, but Apple must protect personal data as Siri, Apple Intelligence, and outside models expand.

Apple and Google’s Uneasy Alliance

May 16, 2026 / 6:41 AMMay 16, 2026

Apple and Google remain rivals across phones, browsers, search, AI, and regulation, but their business ties keep pulling them back together.

Siri Extensions Turn Developers Into Apple’s AI Battleground

May 11, 2026 / 12:55 PMMay 11, 2026

Siri Extensions could make iOS 27 a new developer battleground, where apps compete to power actions, answers, and AI workflows.

AI Gatekeeper Rules Put Apple’s Assistant Strategy on Trial

May 10, 2026 / 5:21 PMMay 10, 2026

AI gatekeeper rules could reshape Siri, Apple Intelligence, and model choice as regulators treat assistants as the next platform layer.

The DMA’s Next Target Could Be AI Assistants

May 9, 2026 / 3:54 PMMay 8, 2026

The DMA is moving beyond app stores as European regulators examine whether AI assistants could become the next digital gatekeepers.

EU Cloud Scrutiny Adds New Pressure to Apple AI

May 6, 2026 / 3:02 PMMay 6, 2026

EU cloud scrutiny could become Apple’s next regulatory risk as AI services, Private Cloud Compute, and platform rules move closer together.

Google’s $20 Billion Payment to Apple for Safari Search Engine in 2022

May 2, 2024 / 10:40 AMAugust 13, 2024

In a significant revelation through legal documents, Google disclosed paying $20 billion to Apple last year to retain its default search engine position on Safari. This deal is central to…

EU Targets iPadOS as a Major Digital Gatekeeper in New Tech Regulations

April 30, 2024 / 10:55 AMApril 30, 2024

The European Union’s antitrust authorities on Monday finalized their designation of Apple’s iPadOS as a key digital gatekeeper under the bloc’s stringent tech regulations, the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This…

iOS 17.5 Opens Door for Direct App Downloads in EU

April 3, 2024 / 9:23 AMApril 4, 2024

In an effort to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, Apple has taken a step forward with iOS 17.5, enabling developers to offer their applications not just through…

Phil Schiller’s Dedication to Overseeing Apple’s App Store

March 31, 2024 / 7:35 AMApril 4, 2024

Phil Schiller, once known primarily as Apple’s marketing chief before transitioning to an “Apple Fellow” in 2020, has not stepped back as much as anticipated. Despite intending to focus more…

Apple Introduces Direct App Downloads from Websites for EU Developers

March 12, 2024 / 10:39 AM

Apple recently made headlines by allowing, for the first time in the European Union, developers to distribute apps directly from their own webpages. This move is part of a trio…