Apple Clarifies 30-Day Limit for Third-Party App Use Outside EU in iOS 17.4 Update
March 08, 2024 – This week, Apple released the official version of iOS 17.4, introducing a significant enhancement: support for “sideloading” in the European Union (EU). This feature enables users to download and install applications from third-party app stores. However, to prevent the outflow of European iPhones, Apple had previously announced that users who spend…
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Chip Now Fully Produced by TSMC as Samsung Faces Competition
October 22, 2024 – According to a blog post published today by technology media outlet SamMobile, Qualcomm has confirmed that its Snapdragon 8 Ultimate Edition chip is entirely manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). This revelation marks a significant challenge for Samsung in the flagship mobile chip manufacturing race. Previous rumors suggested that Qualcomm…
Apple Partners with OpenAI to Integrate ChatGPT into iOS 18
May 27, 2024 – According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has reached an agreement with OpenAI to integrate a series of generative AI features into the upcoming iOS 18 system. This partnership is expected to be officially announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 next month. However, Apple is not putting all its eggs…
Alibaba Group’s Ambitious $2 Billion Investment Initiative in Turkey
September 18, 2023 – Alibaba Group’s President, Michael Evans, made a significant commitment during his meeting with the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Alibaba plans to invest $2 billion in Turkey in the near future, which is approximately 14.58 billion Chinese yuan at the current exchange rate. This pledge, however, lacks specific details regarding…
Samsung Electronics to Manufacture 2nm AI Chips for Japanese Startup Preferred Networks
July 09, 2024 – In a groundbreaking move, Samsung Electronics has revealed its successful collaboration with Japanese AI startup Preferred Networks. The tech giant has secured a deal to provide Preferred Networks with a comprehensive, turnkey semiconductor solution dubbed Interposer-Cube S (I-Cube S), leveraging cutting-edge 2nm GAA process technology and advanced 2.5D packaging techniques. This…
Amazon Delays Five-Day RTO Policy Due to Limited Office Space
December 18, 2024 – Amazon has decided to postpone the implementation of a new strict RTO (Return to Office) policy for some employees due to insufficient office space in certain regions, according to a report by Business Insider on the 17th. The real estate team at Amazon has recently begun notifying employees that they can…
OpenAI Debuts on Hurun Global 500 as Valuation Surges, AGI Research in Focus for 2024
January 31, 2024 – The Hurun Research Institute today unveiled its “2023 Hurun Global 500” list, highlighting the world’s top 500 non-state-owned enterprises ranked based on their market value or valuation. It is reported that the threshold for entering the Hurun Global 500 has increased by 7% compared to the previous year, amounting to a…
Google’s First Foldable Smartphone, the Pixel Fold, to Launch in Q4 2023
May 02, 2023 – Google’s first foldable smartphone, the Pixel Fold, is expected to hit the market in the fourth quarter of 2023 with a price tag of $1799. According to the latest renderings shared by tech blogger @TechCat, the Pixel Fold will feature a horizontally folding design similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold4. The…
Meta and Others Remove 4.7M Underage Accounts Amid Australia’s Crackdown
January 16, 2026 – Australia, the first country globally to enforce a social media ban for individuals under 16, has witnessed a rapid surge in account removals since the law took effect. According to official data, major platforms like Meta have blocked approximately 4.7 million underage accounts across the nation just last month. The Australian…
Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360: The Next Generation of High-Performance Laptops
According to a recent report from MySmartPrice, Samsung is set to unveil its Galaxy Book 3 series of laptops at a launch event on February 2nd. Among the new laptops, the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 will be the flagship product of the series. The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 is reportedly equipped…