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Apple has amended the App Store policy in the EU, allowing developers to promote offers directly in applications. New fees were introduced: 5% for user acquisition and 10% for retail services during the first year.

Google can avoid antitrust actions by terminating its default search agreement with Apple. This could cost Apple up to $20 billion in profits, but will accelerate its transition to AI-based search services.

The stock markets of the United States, Europe and Asia fell sharply amid fears of a slowdown in the US economy. The S&P500 and Nasdaq indexes fell by 4.1% and 6.3%, respectively, the FTSE 100 fell by 2.8%, and the Nikkei 225 fell by a record 12.4%.

Following the President's initiative to restrict gambling, the App Store has blocked 50 apps from illegal casinos. The Ministry of Digital Transformation has set up a rapid blocking of such apps and calls for reporting such cases.

NVIDIA has introduced new software packages to facilitate the implementation of generative AI in companies. The updates include tools for creating virtual worlds and training robots to act like humans.

Customs officers at the Shehyni-Medyka checkpoint found 27 iPhone 15 Pro and 8 iPad Airs hidden in a minibus. The driver tried to smuggle the devices by hiding them in shopping bags and wrapping them with duct tape.

The NABU and SAPO served suspicion notices to two Volyn Customs officials for facilitating the illegal import of Apple equipment. The suspects helped to avoid proper payment of duties through the Yahodyn checkpoint, which caused losses of over UAH 53 million.

The European Commission is investigating a possible violation of EU competition rules by Delivery Hero and Glovo. The suspected violations include market allocation, exchange of commercial information, and personnel arrangements.

Google is in talks to acquire Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz for a record $23 billion, in what would be the tech giant's biggest acquisition to date.

A bus carrying 124 new Apple iPhones, 10 Starlink satellite terminals and 2 Ecoflow battery stations worth UAH 6 million was detained at the Polish-Ukrainian border concealed from customs control, the State Customs Service reported.

The European Commission has accused Meta of violating the Digital Markets Act with its "pay or opt-in" advertising model, which forces users to consent to the use of their personal data for personalized advertising or pay a subscription fee. The company faces a fine of up to 10% of its global annual revenue.

Apple has shelved the idea of integrating meta artificial intelligence models into its products due to privacy concerns and controversial Meta privacy practices.

One of the world's largest technology funds, the $72. 34 billion Technology Select Sector SPDR fund, will acquire Nvidia shares for about $10 billion and reduce its stake in Apple to bring its assets in line with changes in the S&P Dow Jones Technology Select Sector index, which it tracks, as Nvidia has become the world's most valuable company.

NATO is investing $1. 1 billion in artificial intelligence, robotics and space technology from four European companies to strengthen the Alliance's defense capabilities.

The Japanese company TDK has announced a breakthrough in the production of solid-state batteries. The invention could potentially lead to a revolution in energy storage.

Apple becomes the first brand to be worth more than $1 trillion, with a 15% increase in brand value compared to last year.

Ashton Musk has threatened to ban the use of Apple devices in his companies if Apple integrates OpenAI artificial intelligence into its operating system for security reasons.

Apple has introduced its own artificial intelligence model called Apple Intelligence, which will allow its devices to use personal information to answer questions while providing privacy, as well as updates for Siri and new features such as custom emojis, OpenAI collaboration, and health tracking on the Apple Watch.

The expert also recalled Mikita's scandalous statement a week before the start of a full-scale Russian invasion. Then, at the celebration of Unity Day, the head of Transcarpathia said that "the population of Russia is our brothers.

Mac Studio and Mac Pro will not receive Apple's M4 chip until mid-2025, continuing to run on this year's M2 generation, while other Macs other than the MacBook Air will switch to M4 by 2025.

European private equity group EQT is in talks to buy Dublin-based video game developer Keywords Studios for $2. 79 billion, sending Keywords Studios' share price to its highest level since March 13.

Apple plans to release a thinner and more expensive iPhone model, codenamed D23, along with the iPhone 17 in September 2025, while discontinuing the cheaper iPhone Plus and releasing a new iPhone SE in the spring of 2025.

Samsung pokes fun at Apple's controversial "Crush" ad featuring the destruction of musical instruments by releasing its own "UnCrush" ad featuring a woman playing a guitar.

Employees of the Apple Store in Towson, Maryland, voted to authorize the first strike by retail workers over unpredictable work schedules and wages that do not meet the local living wage.

An Australian court has overturned an order by the country's cybersecurity regulator to remove a video of an attack on an Assyrian bishop, rejecting the regulator's proposal in a legal dispute that has sparked heated conversations between Elon Musk and Australian officials.

Japan, South Korea, and Australia are tightening regulations to limit the market power of large tech groups such as Apple and Google, creating new regulatory challenges similar to those in the EU and the US.

Apple has apologized after a negative reaction to an advertisement that showed objects, including musical instruments and books, being crushed by a hydraulic press.

Apple has introduced new iPad Air tablets with M2 chip in 11 and 13-inch sizes for $599, and iPad Pro with M4 chip and Ultra Retina XDR OLED display in 11 and 13-inch sizes for $999.

Paramount Global, the media conglomerate that includes Paramount Pictures and channels such as Nickelodeon, may sell a controlling stake in Skydance Media on Friday, when a key window of negotiations ends.

Apple reported disappointing quarterly results due to weak demand in China and stiff competition from Huawei, but remains optimistic about the long-term potential of China and other markets such as India, announcing a record $110 billion share buyback plan and hinting at future AI product launches.