It is now July and we are still waiting for Apple to begin its annual Back to School offer in countries like the U.S. and Canada — if it is still coming. In the U.S., Apple launched its Back to School offer in June from 2020 through 2025, but it has waited until July in the more distant past. Last year, college students and educational staff could receive a free accessory like AirPods 4 or an Apple Pencil Pro with the purchase of a qualifying Mac or iPad model. It is unclear what Apple plans to offer this year, but given the company recently raised prices on all Macs and iPads, this year's pro
Top Stories: 'iPhone Ultra' and Apple TV Rumors, iOS 27 Beta 3, and More… Apple hasn& 039;t been consistent with how it implements such regulatory-based features, like with alternative app stores in the EU versus emulators being available everywhere. There will be more changes on the way for iOS 27 to appease more EU demands, too. …
… Apple argued that the penalties could be up to $38 billion and responded to the order by citing a separate case where the tech giant challenged the country's antitrust penalty law. …
… Apple appealed, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the contempt finding, leading Apple to further appeal to the Supreme Court. Apple argued the contempt ruling was inappropriate because of the wording around the original order and Apple's implementation. …
… Epic said it cannot return "under an illegal payment arrangement" and is waiting for a court order to compel Apple to comply. Tags: Apple Antitrust , App Store , Australia , Epic Games , Epic Games vs. Apple Guide
… For the Home features, users will need the $9.99/month 2TB iCloud+ plan or better. iPhone 18 Pro Battery Capacities Revealed by Regulatory Filings New Chinese regulatory certification filings appear to confirm the battery capacities of Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models… …
… A hostile regulatory environment complicates that ambition. It is also the latest front in a years-long global battle over App Store rules. Apple faces similar scrutiny in the U.S. and Europe, where regulators and courts have pushed back on its control over app distribution and in-app payments. …
… The report also notes that Apple’s filing describes the company as a “minuscule player” in India and warns that forcing changes to the App Store “would create regulatory uncertainty and could deter investments in India’s digital economy.” To read Reuters ’ full report, follow this link . …
… They argue that allowing third-party app stores in China, as Apple already does in the European Union under the Digital Markets Act, would push its effective commission down to as low as 5%. Apple has faced mounting regulatory pressure over App Store fees worldwide in recent years. …
… Apple was found in contempt of the order, and an injunction was filed to force Apple to allow external purchases with zero commission. The injunction was appealed again and again, and eventually an agreement was reached that Apple should be allowed to charge a commission, just not 27%. …
