Apple

December 11, 2025

By Mike Robuck

ChatGPT tops Apple free app chart in 2025

OpenAI’s ChatGPT was the most downloaded free US app in 2025 for iPhones, followed by Threads, Google, TikTok and WhatsApp.

Apple Devices

December 8, 2025

By Amiya Johar

India mulls permanent GPS tracking on smartphones

India’s government is reportedly weighing a telecoms proposal that would require smartphones to keep satellite-based location tracking permanently switched on, triggering pushback from Apple, Google and Samsung over privacy and security concerns.

Apple Google Regulation

December 4, 2025

By Mike Robuck

Meta Platforms snares Apple design executive

Meta Platforms reportedly hired Apple senior design executive Alan Dye as part of its move into AI-enabled consumer devices.

Apple Devices Meta

December 2, 2025

By Kavit Majithia

Apple hires former Microsoft exec to lead AI charge

Apple named former Microsoft and Google executive Amar Subramanya as its VP of AI, replacing John Giannandrea who played a key role in the company’s AI and machine learning strategy for more than seven years.

AI & Cloud Apple

December 2, 2025

By Joseph Waring

Apple balks at India order to preinstall security app

Apple is pushing back on a directive by India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for smartphone makers to preinstall a state-owned cybersecurity app on all new devices, with the iPhone maker to raise its concerns to the government, Reuters reported.

Apple Asia Pacific Devices

November 28, 2025

By Michael Carroll

Apple hits monthly iPhone high

October marked Apple’s best ever month for smartphone sell-through market share as its iPhone 17 proved highly popular due to various factors, Counterpoint Research revealed.

Apple Devices

November 27, 2025

By Amiya Johar

Apple challenges India law as $38B fine risk looms

Apple moved to block a revised Indian antitrust regime which lets regulators base fines on global revenue, warning the rules could expose it to a penalty of up to $38 billion, Reuters reported.

Apple Asia Pacific Regulation