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Apple’s contract manufacturing tax breaks in India could be extended to 2041

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Apple’s contract manufacturing tax breaks in India could be extended to 2041

Reuters reports that a new draft amendment would extend by 10 years a tax break for foreign companies that supply machinery and…

Aug 3, 2026

John Ternus recruits key Apple hardware VP out of retirement ahead of CEO transition

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John Ternus recruits key Apple hardware VP out of retirement ahead of CEO transition

John Ternus is officially set to take over as Apple CEO on September 1. Ahead of that, he’s shaping the team around…

Aug 3, 2026

Apple launches legal challenge to UK demand for access to encrypted user data

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Apple launches legal challenge to UK demand for access to encrypted user data

Apple has filed a legal complaint with the UK’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal seeking to overturn a secret government order requiring the… The…

Aug 3, 2026

Apple announces Ted Lasso look-alike contest happening in NYC

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Apple announces Ted Lasso look-alike contest happening in NYC

Ted Lasso returns for season 4 this week (watch here), and Apple has just announced a clever marketing event: a Ted look-alike…

Aug 3, 2026

Russia opens antitrust case against Apple over failure to pre-install domestic apps

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Russia opens antitrust case against Apple over failure to pre-install domestic apps

Russia’s anti-monopoly watchdog has opened a formal case against Apple after the U.S. technology company failed to comply with an earlier… The…

Aug 3, 2026

MagSafe Monday: The LISEN Qi2.2 MagSafe battery brings the most unique lanyard on the market

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MagSafe Monday: The LISEN Qi2.2 MagSafe battery brings the most unique lanyard on the market

The new LISEN Qi2.2 MagSafe battery strikes a nice balance between size and design, bringing some very interesting features to the lanyard.…

Aug 3, 2026

9to5Mac Daily: August 3, 2026 – Apple’s Q3 earnings

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9to5Mac Daily: August 3, 2026 – Apple’s Q3 earnings

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts…

Aug 3, 2026

India proposes extending tax breaks for contract manufacturing until 2041, delivering boost to Apple

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India proposes extending tax breaks for contract manufacturing until 2041, delivering boost to Apple

Handing a major win to Apple , India has proposed extending tax exemptions until 2041 for foreign companies that provide machinery to……

Aug 3, 2026

Disney+ might soon launch free tier for users, per report

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Disney+ might soon launch free tier for users, per report

Hollywood increasingly sees YouTube as its major competition, and per a new report, free tiers from streamers like Disney+ and Paramount+ might…

Aug 3, 2026

Apple's iCloud File Sharing Left Ex-Employees With Access to Secret Documents

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Apple's iCloud File Sharing Left Ex-Employees With Access to Secret Documents

The way Apple combines work and personal iCloud accounts left some employees able to access confidential documents after departing the company, reports…

Aug 3, 2026

Leagues Cup kicks off August 4th on Apple TV

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Leagues Cup kicks off August 4th on Apple TV

Leagues Cup , featuring 18 clubs from MLS and 18 clubs from Liga MX, kicks off tomorrow, August 4th. Apple TV subscribers…

Aug 3, 2026

Apple Launches New Legal Challenge Against UK Backdoor Demand

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Apple Launches New Legal Challenge Against UK Backdoor Demand

Apple last month filed a new legal complaint with the UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) over the British government's demand for access…

Aug 3, 2026

Leagues Cup 2026 Kicking Off on Apple TV

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Leagues Cup 2026 Kicking Off on Apple TV

Apple today highlighted tomorrow's start for the Leagues Cup, an annual competition among teams from Major League Soccer and Liga MX, with…

Aug 3, 2026

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

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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.…

Aug 3, 2026

Confidential Apple files followed former employees to OpenAI through iCloud

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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…

Aug 3, 2026

Apple’s latest acquisition makes a lot of sense for product roadmap

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Apple’s latest acquisition makes a lot of sense for product roadmap

Apple recently agreed to acquire a company called PlasmaSolve, according to EU-required filings. Here’s why the new acquisition could make a lot…

Aug 3, 2026

Apple launches second legal challenge to UK iCloud backdoor order, per report

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Apple launches second legal challenge to UK iCloud backdoor order, per report

Apple’s effort to fight back against a UK-mandated “backdoor” to encryption continues, according to a new Financial Times report. Tim Bradshaw reports…

Aug 3, 2026

Apple Acquiring Materials Science Company PlasmaSolve

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Apple Acquiring Materials Science Company PlasmaSolve

Earlier this year, Apple informed the European Union that it had agreed to acquire certain assets and hire employees from PlasmaSolve, according…

Aug 3, 2026

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