Chinese phonemakers smell blood as Apple stalls on AI
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Local brands push switcher apps to poach Job’s Mob users

Chinese phonemakers are pushing hard to lure punters from the Fruity Cargo Cult Apple as the outfit struggles to roll out its AI features in the world’s biggest smartphone arena.

Apple’s iPhone 17e looks like a budget refresh
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With a flagship surprise

Apple appears to be gearing up for an early-2026 addition to its iPhone lineup, with a new iPhone 17e quietly taking shape in the supply chain.

Samsung cleans Apple's clock again
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iPhone shipments slump

Samsung has surged ahead of the Fruity Cargo Cult Apple in 2025 smartphone shipments, clawing back ground after years of being squeezed by Cupertino and a swarm of Chinese rivals.

EU pressure knocks the stuffing out of Apple’s App Store
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It turns out it could not compete after all

The Fruity Cargo Cult Apple is watching its App Store wheeze along after losing about half its growth momentum since July. 

India retreats from Apple's mighty briefs
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New Delhi shelves its app mandate

India has bolted in fright from Apple's response to its demands that it cram a government app onto every handset.