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Apple defends charging fees for iPhone NFC access in Brazil, telling antitrust regulator CADE that it’s legal and not anti-competitive. The company argues it holds no monopoly and that Proximity Pix remains unavailable on iPhones due to business terms, not restrictions.

Apple is weighing a major expansion of iPhone production in Brazil to sidestep U.S. tariffs on China-made devices, with Foxconn’s Jundiaí factory at the center of the shift, Exame reports.

Fortnite is finally returning to the iOS App Store in the U.S. this week. Epic Games has submitted the game for Apple’s review, marking its first iPhone comeback in nearly four years.

Google Maps on your iPhone now uses Gemini to recognize and save locations directly from screenshots. Snap a shot, open Maps, and save the place.

Apple is building smart glasses to take on Meta’s Ray-Bans, with a custom chip set for mass production by 2027. These lightweight, camera-equipped wearables will tap into AI and extend Apple’s push into everyday wearable tech.

Apple will appeal a $570 million EU fine over alleged Digital Markets Act violations, claiming the Commission ignored its 2024 compliance efforts and proposals.

Apple is paying out $95 million to settle a Siri privacy lawsuit—if you owned a Siri-enabled device and had accidental voice activations, you could claim up to $100.

Apple Music’s new Viral Chart playlist uses daily Shazam data to spotlight the 50 most discovered tracks worldwide—updated every 24 hours.

Apple is fighting to delay a major court-ordered App Store overhaul that could cost billions and reshape how developers link to outside payment systems. Here’s what’s at stake in its latest move against Epic Games.

Google has launched a dedicated Gemini app for iPad with full-screen support, split-view multitasking, and new features like a homescreen widget and Google Photos integration. Now available globally on the App Store.

Apple’s Eddy Cue defends the $20 billion Google search deal in court, arguing that AI threatens Google’s dominance more than legal action.

Netflix is rolling out a sleek new look for its Apple TV app and testing smart discovery features on iPhones. From real-time recommendations to an AI-powered search, here’s how your next binge-watch just got easier.

Apple is revamping Safari to include AI search tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity, aiming to stay ahead as users shift away from traditional search engines.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says the company’s five-year battle with Apple cost over $1 billion in legal fees and lost revenue—but insists the fight for digital freedom and fair competition was worth every dollar.

Apple is facing a major class-action lawsuit after a federal judge ruled it violated a court order meant to loosen its App Store rules. Developers say Apple’s actions cost them hundreds of millions and are demanding compensation.