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Apple Ads and Apple Maps not designated under EU Digital Markets Act

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The European Commission said on Thursday that Apple’s advertising and mapping services will not be designated as gatekeepers under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, citing their relatively low usage and limited market impact across Europe.

In a statement, the Commission said it had concluded that Apple does not meet the criteria for gatekeeper status in relation to Apple Ads and Apple Maps. Regulators said neither service acts as an important gateway for business users seeking to reach end users in the European market.

“These platform services do not constitute an important gateway for business users to reach end users,” the Commission said, explaining that the DMA designation is reserved for services with significant scale, entrenched market positions and a strong ability to influence competition.

Apple welcomed the decision, saying its services face robust competition in Europe. “These services face significant competition in Europe, and we’re pleased the Commission recognized they do not meet the criteria for designation under the Digital Markets Act,” the company said in a statement.

The DMA is one of the world’s most far-reaching regulatory frameworks aimed at curbing the market power of major technology companies. It imposes strict obligations on so-called gatekeepers to prevent anti-competitive practices and to make it easier for users and businesses to switch between rival services, including social networks, web browsers and app stores.

Apple is already subject to DMA obligations for other parts of its ecosystem, including its App Store and mobile operating system. Thursday’s decision narrows the scope of additional regulatory requirements the company will face in Europe, at a time when Big Tech firms remain under intense scrutiny from EU competition authorities.

Tipster Says iPhone 18 Series May Arrive Without Major Design Updates

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iPhone 18 Series May Feature Smaller Dynamic Island but No Under-Display Face ID ~ My Mobile India

Apple is preparing to introduce its next generation of flagship smartphones later this year, with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max expected to arrive in September. The new lineup is anticipated to follow Apple’s traditional launch schedule, bringing incremental upgrades to hardware and performance. However, early reports suggest that users should not expect dramatic visual changes. Instead, the upcoming models are likely to maintain a familiar look similar to the current iPhone 17 series.

According to a recent leak shared by well-known tipster Fixed Focus Digital on Weibo, the iPhone 18 series will not feature major design modifications. The source claims that Apple is satisfied with the strong market performance of the iPhone 17 lineup, which reduces the need for a complete redesign this year. As a result, the overall shape, display sizes, and external appearance of the new models are expected to remain largely unchanged.

While the exterior design may stay the same, Apple is reportedly focusing on internal improvements. The company is expected to power the new smartphones with the advanced A20 and A20 Pro chipsets, which could be built using cutting-edge 2nm technology. These processors are likely to deliver better efficiency, improved artificial intelligence capabilities, and enhanced overall performance. Earlier rumors also suggested that the iPhone 18 series might include a smaller Dynamic Island, thanks to Face ID components being moved under the display.

Despite the lack of a fresh design, the iPhone 18 lineup is still shaping up to be an important upgrade. Apple appears to be prioritizing performance and technological refinement rather than cosmetic changes. For users who value power and functionality over appearance, the new series could still be a compelling option. More details are expected to emerge in the coming months as the official launch approaches.

Apple warns rising memory costs as AI chip demand tightens supply

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Apple warned that increasing memory chip prices are beginning to weigh on profitability, as major suppliers shift production toward higher-margin chips used in artificial intelligence systems. Chief executive Tim Cook said market pricing for memory has risen sharply and is expected to have a greater impact in the current quarter, following only limited effects during the key holiday period.

The comments echo recent warnings from South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which together dominate the global DRAM market. Both companies have been prioritising high-bandwidth memory used in AI servers, tightening supply of conventional DRAM chips used in smartphones, personal computers, and consumer electronics.

Apple is likely to require more memory components as demand for its latest iPhone models remains strong, particularly in China and India. However, the company declined to say whether higher component costs could translate into increased product prices. Analysts warn that sustained memory shortages could pressure margins across the consumer electronics sector and disrupt supply chains.

Chipmakers have also become more cautious about expanding capacity after years of aggressive investment, limiting the pace at which supply can respond. As AI infrastructure spending accelerates, memory availability for traditional devices is expected to remain constrained, contributing to weaker outlooks for global smartphone and PC shipments in the coming years.