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Engadget
3 minutes ago
- Business
- Engadget
Apple is reportedly manufacturing all four iPhone 17 models in India
Apple is shifting more iPhone production to India ahead of next month's iPhone 17 launch, Bloomberg reports. The company will build all four iPhone 17 models there, and for the first time US-bound shipments for the entire lineup will come from India at launch. The shift comes amid production expansion across five factories in India, including two plants that recently opened. Apple has been working to decrease its reliance on China for the manufacturing of US-bound iPhones. According to Bloomberg , factories controlled by Tata Group, an Indian multinational headquartered in Mumbai, will account for as much as half of India's iPhone output over the next two years. Apple's longtime partner Foxconn Technology Group is also involved through its production hub in Bangalore. The iPhone 17 lineup is expected to be unveiled in September, though the exact date is still unknown. We expect to see the usual iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max models announced, with the added possibility of a slimmer premium model in the form of an iPhone Air. The iPhone 17e, the next generation of Apple's budget-friendly model, is more likely to arrive in early 2026 if it follows the same pattern as the iPhone 16e . In the United States, the Trump administration had threatened Apple with tariffs on iPhones if it continued manufacturing the devices overseas. More recently, however, Apple announced from the Oval Office that it would invest an additional $100 billion in the US as part of a new 'American Manufacturing Program.' This was announced as part of a $600 billion overall investment by Apple to produce more components domestically. While India is among the many countries facing the Trump administration's ever-changing tariff landscape, Bloomberg reported earlier this summer that iPhones imported from India have so far evaded tariffs as the US Commerce Department works to determine what sectors it deems vital to national security. With that in mind, it's not surprising to see Apple shipping as many iPhones to the US from India as possible, at least for now.
CNET
3 minutes ago
- Politics
- CNET
Apple Won't Have to Provide an Encryption Backdoor in the UK, Says US Official
The US director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, announced on social media late Monday evening that Apple will not be required to provide an encryption backdoor in the UK, easing concerns about weakened privacy and security safeguards. Gabbard said the the private data of Americans will be protected after an agreement was apparently worked out with the UK, following prolonged behind-the-scenes maneuvering. "Over the past few months, I've been working closely with our partners in the UK, alongside @POTUS and @VP, to ensure Americans' private data remains private and our Constitutional rights and civil liberties are protected," Gabbard said on X. "As a result, the UK has agreed to drop its mandate for Apple to provide a 'back door' that would have enabled access to the protected encrypted data of American citizens and encroached on our civil liberties." Apple did not immediately respond to an email for comment. The company has regularly pushed back hard against government requests that it create a backdoor for law enforcement. What was the UK asking for? Originally, the UK demanded that Apple provide a way for the government to access data from iCloud accounts not only for British citizens, but also for citizens of other countries, to assist in criminal investigations. In response, Apple in February pulled an iCloud feature, Advanced Data Protection, in the UK. At the time, Apple said it was "gravely disappointed" by the actions of the UK's Home Office, the country's interior ministry, which is responsible for areas including public safety, cybersecurity and immigration. It's unclear if the announcement will pave the way for Apple to bring back Advanced Data Protection in the region. More recent reports suggested the UK was backtracking on its original demands and was looking for a way out. A representative for the Department of National Intelligence responded to an email seeking more details about the agreement with a link to Gabbard's X post and a letter Gabbard sent to US Sen. Ron Wyden and US Rep. Andy Biggs in February saying that her office would examine the issue.
CNBC
5 minutes ago
- Business
- CNBC
Apple reportedly ups iPhone production in India as country's Russia ties roil White House
Apple has reportedly boosted iPhone production in India as the country faces pressure from the White House over its Russian oil purchases "We have planned to up the tariffs on India," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Tuesday. "These are secondary tariffs for buying the sanctioned Russian oil." Bessent accused India of "profiteering" by purchasing cheap Russian oil and reselling it during the Ukraine war, "which is unacceptable." Earlier this month, President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on India to 50%. The president said in July that he would impose secondary tariffs "at about 100%" on Russia's trading partners if a peace deal isn't reached with Ukraine by September. His comments came as Bloomberg reported that technology giant Apple has reportedly upped production at five of its factories in India as it readies for the launch of its new iPhone 17 models. The expansion includes some new plants and factories belonging to the Tata Group and contract electronics manufacturer Foxconn Technology, according to the report, citing people familiar with the matter. Apple is also looking to create a new iPhone 17e in India next year, according to the report. In recent years, Apple has shifted more production to India as it looks to reduce its reliance on China, especially in the wake of recent trade tensions. Data from Canalys in May estimated that iPhone shipments from India to the U.S. grew 76% in May as trade restrictions loomed. At the same time, Apple has committed to investing over $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years to improve American manufacturing production. That includes a $100 billion spending expansion this month, which included a $2.5 billion investment to expand iPhone glass maker Corning's production.
Euronews
5 minutes ago
- Politics
- Euronews
No, Trump didn't slam Irish government over immigration
A false video is circulating on social media that purportedly shows United States President Donald Trump berating the Irish government for its immigration policy. The video appears to show Trump blasting Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheál Martin and Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) Simon Harris as "weak and useless leaders", who have supposedly allowed their country to be invaded by criminals. The speech contains a rambling, xenophobic tirade against the pair and their government, with Trump even appearing to call their actions "evil". "I will punish, humiliate and belittle you, for your sick globalist and woke ideology, anti-Irish agenda, you who say Irish identity, sovereignty and culture is backwards," Trump apparently says in the video. It has been shared thousands of times on Facebook, but the speech never happened. The footage of the press conference itself is real. It can be traced back using a reverse image search to a legitimate announcement by Trump about Apple's $600 billion (€513 billion) investment in the US. However, in the false video, Trump's voice appears to be AI-generated—it sounds robotic and doesn't sync with his lip movements. While the voice does bear a likeness to that of Trump, the speech pattern is stilted with numerous unnatural pauses and cadence. Nowhere in the real speech did Trump mention Ireland, Martin or Harris. The fake speech, however, is riddled with misinformation about immigration in Ireland, such as false claims about social housing being given to asylum seekers over Irish citizens. In reality, asylum applicants are placed in a separate system from social housing. This is known as the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS), which provides accommodation and other basic support to people applying for international protection. If they are permitted to remain, they can apply for social housing on the same basis as an Irish citizen. There is no special priority, and they must meet the same eligibility criteria.
Yahoo
5 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Apple's new ‘Charismatic' smart home OS is getting set to take on Alexa and Google
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently wrote an article about Apple working to enter the smart home space with robots and other AI platforms. The news was heavily reported by nearly every publication at the time, including our piece that broke down Apple's smart robot plans. However, few people discussed a key piece of information from Gurman's reporting: Apple is reportedly working on an entirely new operating system for its smart home devices, which it has codenamed "Charismatic." What we know about 'Charismatic' Recent years have seen Apple stick with the same operating systems — iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and macOS. It's been a while since Apple has introduced anything new in the operating system space. The company rolling out a new OS for smart home devices is a big deal. Why? Because it shows that Apple is committed to making its smart home hub stand out — it's not just adapting its existing large-screen operating systems, it's allegedly designing something new. Google and Amazon have established strong footholds in the smart home market, and Apple's HomePod devices haven't gained as much traction. If a screen-based hub is introduced in the near future with a brand-new Apple OS, it could draw more attention and allow Apple to establish itself as a major player in the smart home world. How will 'Charismatic' work? It sounds like Apple's new smart home operating system is all about support for multiple users with seamless switching. "The devices are meant to be easily shared: They include a front-facing camera that can scan users' faces as they walk toward it and then automatically change the layout, features and content to the preferences of that person," said Gurman in his report. As far as using Apple's new OS goes, it sounds like Siri will be a significant part of it, much like Alexa and Google Assistant run smart homes alongside other major players in the space. Gurman also mentions a touchscreen component, which is to be expected if the device is meant to serve as a true hub for all connected devices. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. More from Tom's Guide I biked 12 miles with the Apple Watch 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, and there's a clear winner Apple Watch 11 — all the biggest rumors so far Mark your calendars — iPhone 17 release date may have just leaked
