India's competition authority ordered Apple to submit data after finding app market abuse, with penalties set for May. Meanwhile, sources say Apple's WWDC invite hints at a revamped Siri, while memory constraints may delay new Mac Studio and touchscreen MacBook Pro models.
India's Antitrust Push
India's Competition Commission of India (CCI) issued an April 8 order demanding Apple submit required data following an investigation that allegedly found the company abused its dominant market position. The regulator did not specify which data Apple failed to provide or the nature of the alleged abuse.
A hearing on potential penalties is scheduled for May. The CCI's move represents the latest in a series of global regulatory actions against Apple's App Store practices, which authorities in the EU, UK, and other jurisdictions have scrutinized for anti-competitive behavior.
WWDC Announcements
Sources told Mark Gurman at Bloomberg that the prominent "26" featured in Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference invite image signals a major Siri overhaul. Details on the extent of the changes remain unclear, though the teaser suggests the AI assistant will receive substantial updates at the June event.
Hardware Delays Likely
Memory shortages are expected to push back launches of the revamped Mac Studio and a touch-enabled MacBook Pro by several months, according to Gurman's sources. The delays suggest Apple is facing supply chain constraints even as it prepares for its developer conference.
These hardware delays contrast with the company's typical product cadence and underscore broader industry challenges in securing memory components. No specific launch windows have been announced for either device.
Apple increased Apple TV+ subscription prices effective immediately, raising the monthly cost from $12.99 to $14.99 and annual plans from $99 to $119. The company also bumped up its Apple One bundle pricing.
Meta has implemented a feature that disables recording on its AI glasses when users cover the safety light, addressing privacy concerns around nonconsensual video capture.
Beatport, a major platform for DJ music, has implemented an immediate ban on fully or largely AI-generated tracks. The policy aims to preserve human creativity in its marketplace.
A Microsoft-backed AI data center is under scrutiny for allegedly operating dozens of large generators without proper federal permits. The violation marks growing regulatory pressure on tech companies scaling infrastructure for AI workloads.