iOS 18 Dominates with 82% Adoption, iPadOS 18 Follows at 71% – June App Store Data
June 6, 2025 – According to the latest data revealed on Apple’s Developer website, as of June 4, 2025, and based on device transaction statistics from the App Store, iOS 18 has achieved an adoption rate of 88% among devices launched in the past four years. Across all devices, its adoption rate stands at 82%….
Stellantis to Produce New Model in Italy, While Pure Electric Vehicle Output Remains Limited
December 18, 2024 – According to a recent report by Reuters, Stellantis has allocated a new mass-market vehicle model to one of its Italian factories, as outlined in a long-term production plan submitted to the Italian government this week. Sources indicate that the new model could be manufactured at either the Pomigliano d’Arco plant, located…
German States Pledge to Avert Volkswagen Factory Closures and Layoffs
October 17, 2024 – In a significant development on Tuesday, four German federal states – Lower Saxony, Saxony, Hesse, and Berlin – have vociferously opposed the closure of Volkswagen factories and layoffs within their jurisdictions, according to Eurasia Daily. A jointly signed document by the states’ economic ministers stated, “All factories must remain fully intact.”…
Phil Schiller Reveals Opposition to Apple’s 27% Fee for External Payments, Citing Developer Relationship Concerns
February 25, 2025 – Phil Schiller, a senior executive at Apple, testified on Monday that he initially opposed the company’s decision to charge fees for in-app transactions processed outside of its own payment system. Schiller, who currently holds the position of Apple Fellow and leads the App Store and Apple events, expressed concerns that such…
Samsung Galaxy Ring Expands Size Range and Introduces Advanced Health Tracking Features
January 14, 2025 – Samsung is making significant efforts to enhance the appeal of its Galaxy Ring smart ring by expanding its health tracking capabilities and ensuring it fits a wider range of users. The company has announced that the Galaxy Ring will now be available in sizes ranging from 5 to 15, with the…
Tesla Megapack to Power France’s Largest Energy Storage Project, Supplying Electricity to Over 170,000 Households
July 22, 2024 – Tesla’s energy storage solution, the Megapack, is set to power France’s largest battery storage system. The project, which commenced construction last week, marks a significant milestone in the transition towards renewable energy. Harmony Energy, a UK-based energy storage company, announced on Thursday the launch of their Cheviré 100 MW / 200…
Named ‘Alice Recoque,’ Europe’s Second Exascale Supercomputer Comes with a Price Tag of Over €544 Million
June 28, 2024 –In a significant step forward for European high-performance computing (HPC), the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (JU) has recently inked a hosting agreement with the Grand Equipement National de Calcul Intensif (GENCI), France’s national HPC agency, for the deployment of the continent’s second E-class (exascale) supercomputer. This development comes as the inaugural E-class system,…
Apple’s Strategy Pays Off: iPhone 16e Takes 11% of US iPhone Market in June, 120% More Than SE
July 31, 2025 – A recent report from market research firm CIRP has revealed some intriguing insights into the sales landscape of iPhones in the United States during June 2025. In this period, the iPhone 16e managed to carve out an 11% share of the total iPhone sales in the country. When compared to the…
US Consumer Interest in EVs Slumps as Hybrids Gain Favor
April 9, 2025 – The United States is trailing behind the United Kingdom, Europe, and China in the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Recent research indicates that American consumers’ interest in EVs has not only plateaued but has started to decline. A Gallup survey revealed that in 2023, 59% of American drivers had either…
Apple Services Shake-up: Over 100 Jobs Cut, Affecting Apple Books and Apple News
August 28, 2024 – Apple Inc. has disclosed a significant restructuring within its Services division, resulting in approximately 100 job cuts, according to sources familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg. The announcement, made on Tuesday, sent shockwaves through the tech giant’s workforce, as affected employees from various teams under Senior Vice President Eddy Cue’s…