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At the request of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Apple and Google blocked 118 applications of illegal casinos, including 92 in the AppStore and 26 in the Play Market. Additionally, the State Service of Special Communications deleted 4,460 online casino websites.

Apple, SpaceX, and T-Mobile are working together to integrate Starlink satellite communications into iPhones via iOS 18. 3. Beta testing has already begun in the US with a limited number of users.

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek reported large-scale cyberattacks after it overtook ChatGPT in the App Store. The company temporarily restricted the registration of new users due to technical issues.

Sony is planning to release a new model of WH-1000XM6 headphones, as evidenced by an FCC filing. The new version will have a redesign, removable ear cushions, and an updated hinge.

Samsung has unveiled a new series of Galaxy S25 smartphones with Google's integrated Gemini artificial intelligence and Qualcomm chips. The company has kept prices at $799-1299 and plans to release a thinner version of the Edge in the first half of 2025.

Microsoft is introducing automatic saving of user accounts starting in February 2025.

Samsung will introduce four new models of Galaxy S25 smartphones with improved features and AI functions. The flagship Ultra model will have a titanium frame and a 200MP camera.

Donald Trump officially took office as President of the United States on January 20, 2025. The leaders of Canada, the United Kingdom, the EU, NATO, and Finland have sent congratulations and expressed their willingness to cooperate.

Ilon Musk gave a speech at Trump's inauguration party at Capital One Arena. Owners of major technology companies, including the CEOs of Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple, attended the ceremony.

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and other tech leaders attend Trump's inauguration. The ceremony was moved indoors at the Capitol due to freezing temperatures.

Trump's inaugural committee has raised more than $150 million from individuals and corporations. Among the largest donors are tech giants and aerospace companies, which donated a million dollars each.

In Washington, preparations are underway for the inauguration of the 47th President of the USA, Donald Trump. The ceremony will gather 250,000 guests, involve tech giants, and set a record for fundraising at $170 million.

The Minister of Energy responds to reports that Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo purchased an iPhone 16 Pro Max for UAH 68. 5 thousand. “Epicenter K denies the purchase, and the Ministry promises to investigate the situation.

Apple is completing quality assurance testing of the first A-series chips produced at TSMC's Arizona plant. Mass production will begin this quarter and the chips will be used in the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Apple's board of directors refused to terminate its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program despite shareholder pressure. The company emphasized the importance of equal opportunities policy and its compliance with the law.

Meta has updated its content moderation rules to allow accusations of mental illness based on gender identity. The company is also changing its fact-checking system and lifting some restrictions on hate speech.

Consumers in the UK spent a record £2. 4 billion on recorded music in 2024. Streaming subscriptions accounted for the largest share, and Taylor Swift's album became the best-selling album of the year.

Indonesia refused to issue a permit for the sale of the iPhone 16, despite Apple's promise to invest $1 billion in an AirTag factory. The reason is the failure to meet the requirement for 40% local components in smartphones.

A Polish driver tried to illegally transport lemurs and birds across the Ukrainian-Polish border. After the violation was detected, he offered border guards a bribe of $1,900 and 100 euros.

Tim Cook plans to personally donate $1 million to Donald Trump's inaugural committee. The inaugural committee aims to raise more than $150 million from various companies and individuals.

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit over unauthorized recording of Siri conversations. Starting in 2014, iPhone owners will be able to receive up to $20 in compensation for each device.

In the EU, all portable electronic devices must now have a USB Type-C port. The new rules apply to smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets, and from 2026, laptops as well.

63 American companies are among the top 100 largest corporations in the world by market value. Nvidia showed the best growth in the Dow Jones for the year - 160%, and Apple reached a capitalization of 3.7 trillion euros.

Apple shares have risen by 16% since November, adding $500 billion to the company's market value. The growth is attributed to the enthusiasm for AI and expectations of a new iPhone “supercycle.

Apple plans to release new MacBook Airs with the M4 chip in early 2025. The update will include improved AI support and new iPad, iPhone SE, and iPad Air models.

Buckingham Palace has reported positive dynamics in King Charles' cancer treatment. In 2025, Charles plans to resume a full program of public duties, including foreign visits.

Apple stopped developing a monthly subscription service for iPhones due to economic inexpediency. The service was supposed to work on a rental model with the possibility of upgrading to a new model after its release.

The wearables market shrank by 1% in the first three quarters of 2024. Huawei and Xiaomi are strengthening their positions, while Apple is losing its dominance in the smartwatch market.

Elite fashion brands and retailers are considering accepting cryptocurrency as a means of payment. The French department store Printemps has already announced a partnership with Binance to implement crypto payments.

At the Ukrainian-Hungarian border, customs officers found 162 contraband Apple smartphones hidden in a Toyota Land Cruiser. The total value of the seized equipment exceeds UAH 7 million.