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India’s Reserve Bank introduces a cautious framework allowing limited smartphone locking for financed devices in default cases, balancing recovery needs with borrower protections amidst wider lending reforms. India’s central bank has opened the door to a tightly limited form of…
The worldwide tablet market experienced its sharpest decline in two years in the second quarter of 2026, driven by supply issues and changing consumer preferences, with Apple maintaining market dominance amidst broader industry struggles. Apple’s iPad business has entered the…
9to5Mac Daily highlights today’s key Apple updates, including OpenAI’s attempt to dismiss a trade secrets lawsuit, new clipboard features for iPhone, and limited availability of the iPhone 18 Pro post-launch. 9to5Mac Daily’s August 6 episode pulled together a busy slate…
The EU has implemented new transparency obligations for AI systems, including mandatory disclosures for user interactions and AI-generated content, while delaying stricter rules for high-risk applications until 2027 amid criticism from digital rights groups. The European Union has moved into…
Apple maintains dominant position in the premium smartphone segment in 2026, increasing its global market share despite growing competition from Chinese brands and industry challenges such as memory shortages and price sensitivity. Apple continues to dominate the premium smartphone market,…
India has transitioned from proposal to enforcement of comprehensive new regulations targeting AI-generated content online, introducing rapid takedown deadlines and mandatory labelling to combat deepfakes, impersonation, and manipulation. India has moved from proposal to enforcement on one of the most…
Taiwan’s audit authorities have flagged systemic weaknesses in procurement rules that allow Chinese-made ICT devices to bypass restrictions, posing cybersecurity threats and costing millions to replace. Taiwan’s audit authorities have warned that Chinese-made information and communications technology equipment is still…
Google is set to host a celebrity-driven Pixel 11 launch in New York, featuring Trevor Noah and a star-studded lineup to boost its hardware appeal, amid whispers of higher prices and incremental upgrades. Google will use its next Made by…
China has announced comprehensive safety standards for Level 3 and 4 autonomous driving systems, aiming to balance innovation with stricter oversight as the sector rapidly advances towards public deployment. China has set out mandatory national safety standards for autonomous driving…
The Galaxy S26 FE edges closer to release following FCC certification, revealing key features such as 45W charging, Exynos 2500, and a refined design that balances flagship features with affordability. Samsung’s next Fan Edition phone has moved a step closer…
From communication devices to comprehensive personal data centres, smartphones are reshaping daily life, while presenting new security challenges as their functionalities expand into banking, health, and identity management. The smartphone’s rise has been less about a single breakthrough than about…
As companies employ complex and obstructive cancellation practices, regulators and consumers push for reforms to make ending subscriptions as simple as signing up, highlighting growing frustration and calls for change. Online subscriptions have become a frictionless business for companies and…
