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Apple faces new antitrust case in Russia over state-backed apps‎

Russia has escalated its long-running dispute with Apple by opening an antitrust case that could cost the iPhone maker nearly $50 million over its refusal to preload state-backed apps.Russia opens antitrust case against Apple over iPhone appsAfter years of threatening to do so, Russia has finally begun investigating Apple after it failed to preinstall state-backed apps onto devices in the country. The apps in question are Max, a state-backed messaging service, and RuStore, a domestic app store."The company did not comply with the FAS warning to preinstall the national messaging app and the national app store on its iOS devices (iPhone, iPad). The FAS opened a case against the company in accordance with the competition law and the already established law-enforcement practice in regard to Apple," a statement seen by Interfax said. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Google Health now shares Fitbit workouts with Apple Health‎

Apple Health and Google Health can now sync data between them, which means your Fitbit data and other tracked metrics can finally show up in the Health app without needing third-party apps or workarounds.Google Health for iOSIn May, Google Health launched as a replacement for the Fitbit app, making the fitness brand's hardware operate under the search company's Health arm. Months later, the app has been updated to work a lot better on Apple hardware.The initial versions of Google Health did work with Apple Health, however, it was a one-way street. The integration meant that Google Health could import data from Apple Health, including recordings from an Apple Watch, but not write to it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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India plans more tax breaks to sweeten Apple's iPhone production‎

Apple's iPhone production in India is getting more of a boost, as the government considers extending a tax exemption on manufacturing machinery and component imports until 2041.Tata's iPhone component production facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India. Image Credit: TataIndia is a major location in Apple's work to diversify its production outside of China. While it has already benefited from many incentives from the country, its supply chain stands to benefit even more.A draft proposal seen by Reuters affects a tax exemption that India introduced in February. That incentive, applicable to foreign companies, was introduced after Apple lobbied against being taxed for iPhone machinery it owned in India but provided to contract manufacturers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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M5 15-inch MacBook Air with 24GB RAM dips to $1,499 after $200 discount‎

Apple deals are selling out fast, with limited quantities available of Apple's 15-inch M5 MacBook Air with 24GB of memory, now $200 off.Save $200 on a popular M5 MacBook Air laptop with 24GB RAM - Image credit: AppleB&H's August MacBook Air sale knocks $200 off a popular 15-inch MacBook Air spec featuring Apple's current M5 chip and an upgrade to 24GB of unified memory.Buy 15" MacBook Air 24GB for $1,499 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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UK faces new legal fight from Apple over backdoor access to iCloud data‎

As the UK government presses again for unwarranted access to private user data, Apple has issued another complaint asking the country's independent judicial body to intervene.The UK wants Apple to break its iCloud security.In 2024, the UK reworked its laws to give it the authority to not only legally but also secretly demand Apple help it spy on iPhone users around the world. Following US complaints, the UK backed down, only to try again in October 2025. Now according to the Financial Times, Apple has filed a new complaint with the country's Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT).This is the judiciary body that Apple applied to during its original dispute with the UK over this topic. It's not clear now how far Apple's complaint went before the UK was separately forced to abandon its demands. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Why Z-Wave matters in 2026 with Avi Rosenthal on Smart Home Insider‎

On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, Z-Wave Alliance char Avi Rosenthal joins us to talk about the U.S. robovac ban, Apple's smart home launch plans, and why Z-Wave is still worth using in a current smart home.Smart Home Insider PodcastAs the chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance board, plus years of industry knowledge, Avi Rosenthal is a great resource for this week's topics.We start the episode, as we almost always do, with the week's news, before getting into a detailed discussion on Z-Wave and the future. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Confidential Apple files followed former employees to OpenAI through iCloud‎

Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI has brought new attention to reports that some former employees retained access to confidential files through their personal iCloud accounts after leaving the company.iCloud Drive in the Files appMore than half a dozen former Apple employees told The Information that documents shared with them during their employment remained accessible after Apple cut off most of their corporate access. Some continued receiving notifications when the files were updated.The documents included confidential material such as plans for product launch events. The former employees said they made no effort to retain access and unexpectedly found the files mixed with their personal iCloud data.The problem reportedly grew from Apple's practice of encouraging employees to connect their personal Apple IDs to company-funded iCloud storage. Apple gave employees 2TB of storage and allowed them to merge it with an existing personal plan. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The next solar eclipse is on August 12 -- here's how to photograph it‎

On August 12, a thin band of Spain, Portugal, Russia, Iceland, and Greenland will be in the path of totality for the 2026 Solar Eclipse, and you probably don't want to use your iPhone to capture it. Here's how you can snag some pictures of the event without ruining your equipment.Image Credit: NASA/Bill IngallsAs the 2026 solar eclipse approaches, you may be interested in capturing this rare astronomical event through photography. The eclipse offers a unique opportunity to witness the moon briefly blocking the sun. If you're in the path of totality, it's even more stunning.If you love astronomy, capturing a solar eclipse photo is the perfect way to remember such a rare event. All you'll need is a few tools at your disposal and a little bit of practice. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iPhones and home hardware: What to expect from Apple for the rest of 2026‎

August is upon us, and there is about a month left until Apple's end-of-year product releases start. The iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone are coming, but there's a lot more on the docket.John Ternus will be CEO in time for Apple's fall events. Expect a lot of screen time from him - Image Credit: AppleApple has a historically busy schedule of announcements, launches, and major events, and 2026 is no exception. However, while the first half has already been packed with launches, the second half of the year is always busier.This is chiefly because Apple tends to hold many of its major launches in the fall, making it the busiest period of its calendar. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Photos' facial features prompt a $32.5B class-action lawsuit‎

The iPhone Photos app has become the target of a $32.5 billion class-action lawsuit in Illinois, over claims that biometric data is collected from images without informed consent.Apple Photos on an iPhoneThe iPhone is known for using Face ID as a biometric security system to protect a user's privacy. However, a class action lawsuit claims that Apple is violating user privacy by collecting biometric data in a completely different part of the ecosystem.The lawsuit accuses Apple of collecting biometric data without user consent in the Photos app, reports The Times. It is alleged that Photos uses facial recognition technology to scan individuals who appear in images, creating a "faceprint" for each person in the photo library. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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