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Apple introduced iOS 26 with an updated Liquid Glass design language and program improvements. Added call filtering, background settings in messages, and a live translation function.

Bill Atkinson, one of Apple's key developers, has died at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer. He created QuickDraw, MacPaint, and HyperCard.

Due to the ignoring of duties and illegal import, "gray" sellers set prices lower. They use schemes with sole proprietors, avoid taxes, and deprive buyers of guarantees.

The automated system for accounting for mobile devices has brought over 6 billion UAH to the state budget in 5 years. The Ukrainian State Centre of Radio Frequencies emphasizes the need to restore a full-fledged accounting mechanism.

Smart contracts for signing a contract with the army online will appear in "Reserve+" by the end of the year. The contract will enter the military unit's recruiting system after an interview with the recruiter.

Qualcomm is acquiring Alphawave for $2. 4 billion, a 96% premium over the closing stock price. The company plans to strengthen its position in the field of artificial intelligence and expand its intellectual property portfolio.

The British government is considering restricting the use of social media for children, namely a 2-hour limit and a 10:00 p. m. curfew. The Minister of Technology is studying the impact of addictive apps.

At WWDC 2025, Apple will focus on software updates, but there are questions about AI development, tariffs, and production relocation. A redesign of the interface and a change in the names of the OS are possible.

The shadow economy in Ukraine reaches 50% of the market, which leads to budget losses of 800-900 billion hryvnias. The most profitable sectors are tobacco, alcohol, gadgets, the agricultural sector and the gambling business.

Apple is testing 45W MagSafe chargers that support Qi2. The new hardware may debut with the iPhone 17, which is expected to be unveiled in the fall of 2025.

Ukraine can strengthen the fight against "gray" electronics through international digital tools.

Apple and Samsung warn against using phones in high temperatures, as this can shorten battery life. To avoid overheating, it is advised not to leave devices in the sun.

Apple has appealed against the European Commission's requirements to disclose user data to third-party developers under the DMA. The company believes that this violates privacy and restricts innovation.

Millions of tons of electronic waste are generated worldwide every year, most of which is not recycled. The situation in Ukraine is worsened by the "gray" market, which blocks the creation of a transparent e-waste disposal system.

A new investigation by UNN examines the eStore, iPeople, and Appleroom networks, which are suspected of trading in counterfeit equipment. Facts of tax evasion and the absence of necessary labeling have been discovered.

UNN has already written about two large networks that are suspected of shadow business - “Yabko” and “Yabluka”. This time we decided to turn our attention to the Stylus network.

Gold prices fell after Trump delayed the introduction of 50% duties on European goods. Interest in gold as a safe asset has decreased.

Gabe Newell is developing a chip that will more closely connect the brain to a computer. Starfish plans to release the brain chip in late 2025.

The UNN experiment showed that most of the equipment does not have signs of official import. It is important to pay attention to markings in order to maintain transparency and avoid the gray market.

Donald Trump said that Apple must manufacture iPhones in the USA, otherwise the company will pay a 25% duty. Apple is expanding production in India, reducing dependence on China.

The Yabluka network has repeatedly come to the attention of law enforcement agencies due to possible trade in "gray" equipment. The owner of the network, Artur Gatunok, is involved in court cases regarding violations.

The State Tax Service of Ukraine reported an increase in revenues from transnational corporations paying VAT for electronic services to over 3. 5 billion UAH in the first quarter of 2025.

According to journalist Plinsky, 5,440 Apple gadgets are smuggled into Ukraine every day. Due to non-payment of VAT, the state lost UAH 1.8 billion in the first quarter of 2025 alone.

In April, smartphone exports from China to the US fell by 72%, reaching a minimum since 2011. The reason is the customs policy of the US and the transfer of Apple's production to India.

A video survey showed that the price of equipment, as well as its originality and official supply, are important for Ukrainians. Many are ready to support the official market for the sake of reliability.

A Russian court has fined Apple 7. 5 million rubles for allegedly "promoting LGBT." Three protocols were drawn up against the company, each of which was fined 2.5 million rubles.

Xiaomi presents the YU7 electric SUV, a competitor to the Tesla Model Y, and the Xring O1 mobile chip. The company plans to invest $7 billion in chip development over 10 years.

The expert emphasizes the significant volumes of "gray" imports of electronics, in particular smartphones and household appliances. Effective customs operation is the key to minimizing the illegal market.

Apple is working on a complete redesign of LLM Siri to catch up with competitors in the field of AI. The company is changing its approach and investing in a new architecture for a more plausible and informative assistant.

Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Apple's plans to expand production in India. He called on the company to increase investment and production in the United States.