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EU moves to compel Apple to open up operating system to rival tech

EU moves to compel Apple to open up operating system to rival tech

by | Sep 19, 2024 | Technology



The European Union said Thursday it will outline steps to compel Apple to open up its iPhone and iPad operating systems to competing technologies under the bloc’s tough new digital rulebook, which threatens hefty fines for breaches.


The EU’s executive branch, the European Commission, said it has opened two specification proceedings that will spell out what Apple needs to do under the 27-nation bloc’s Digital Markets Act.


The DMA is designed to prevent Big Tech gatekeepers from dominating digital markets, including by breaking up closed tech ecosystems. It requires tech companies to make their systems operate with rivals, allowing consumers to switch more easily between platforms.


One proceeding will focus on how connected devices like smartwatches and headphones will have effective interoperability with Apple’s operating system. The other will look at how Apple deals with interoperability requests from software developers for iOS and IPadOS, which should be done in a “transparent, timely and fair” way, the commission said.


During this process, which will take up to six months, the commission will send its findings to Apple. It’s the first time the commission has used this process since the DMA took effect earlier this year. The bloc is already investigating Apple over its App Store rules for developers.


The commission’s executive vice president in charge of competition policy, Margrethe Vestager, said in a press release that the process will provide clarity for developers and Apple.


Apple said it has created ways for apps in the European Union to request additional interoperability with iOS and iPadOS while protecting our users.


Undermining the protections we’ve built over time would put European consumers at risk,” the company said, adding it will continue to work constructively with commission.



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Govt may allow more compute capacity based on requirement: IT secretary

Govt may allow more compute capacity based on requirement: IT secretary

by | Sep 19, 2024 | Technology


AI, Artificial intelligence(Photo: Shutterstock)

2 min read Last Updated : Sep 19 2024 | 11:43 PM IST


The government may look at creating more “compute capacity” through viability gap funding after building high-tech capability under the Rs 10,372-crore India AI mission, Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said on Thursday.


Addressing a Deloitte India event, Krishnan said that India AI Mission has an outlay of about 10,372 crore of which more than Rs 4,500 crore is intended for compute capacity.


“Later on, there is a possibility, and we will decide based on how much compute capacity actually gets created in the country. There is a possibility that we would actually support more compute capacity being created on the viability gap funding,” Krishnan said.

 


The government has invited bids for the empanelment of entities for providing artificial intelligence services on the cloud under the India AI mission. Under the IndiaAI Mission, supercomputing capacity, comprising over 10,000 GPUs, will be made available to various stakeholders for creating an artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem.


The rapid development of AI across the globe has led to an increase in demand for GPU-based servers, as they can process data at a higher speed compared to CPU-based servers.


Krishnan said the vision is to create capacity in a public-private partnership model.


“There are two models that we are attempting. The first one has already launched the RFPs out there, and that is more a voucher base approach where we are asking people who have already created AI compute capacity to make it available to innovators, startups and MSMEs and academic institutions at a subsidised price,” He said.


Under the India AI mission, the government has proposed to pay up to 50 per cent of the cost by giving vouchers to various institutions and others.


He said that the compute capacity is also being created under National Supercomputer Mission (NSM) that will mainly meet public sector requirements.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

First Published: Sep 19 2024 | 11:43 PM IST



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Apple to begin selling iPhone 16 from Sep 20; Pro model at Rs 119,900

Apple to begin selling iPhone 16 from Sep 20; Pro model at Rs 119,900

by | Sep 19, 2024 | Technology


3 min read Last Updated : Sep 19 2024 | 9:49 PM IST


Premium mobile device maker Apple will start selling iPhone 16 series smartphones from September 20 onwards, sources aware of the development said.


The company for the first time has plans to start assembling iPhone Pro Series in India but those models will start selling at a later date, the source said.


“The entire iPhone 16 lineup will be available across the country tomorrow,” an Apple India spokesperson said.


The company, however, did not offer any comment on the availability of assembled in India iPhone Pro series.


This is the first time the company is selling the iPhone Pro series at lower price than the previous version mainly on account of import duty cut in the recent budget.

 


“iPhone 16 Pro starts at Rs 119,900 and iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at Rs 144,900,” the company had said in a statement.


iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max were launched at starting price of Rs 134,900 and Rs 159,900 about a year ago.


iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage capacities with largest ever display size of 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches in iPhone series.


However, there is no price change in the assembled in India iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus..


“iPhone 16 starts at Rs 79,900 and iPhone 16 Plus starts at Rs 89,900,” Apple had said.


iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will be available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities.


The company will roll out the US English version of Apple Intelligence feature on the iPhone 16 series devices next month through software update. The Apple Intelligence will enable users can rewrite, proofread, and summarise text..


In the Notes and Phone apps, users can also record, transcribe, and summarise audio with the help of Apple Intelligence.


When a user will initiate recording while on a call in the Phone app, participants on the call will be automatically notified about it and Apple Intelligence will generate a summary to recall key points.


The iPhone 16 Pro series will come with the A18 Pro chip with 6-core GPU chipset–important to handle artificial intelligence features in the phone. Apple claims A18 Pro chip is up to 20 per cent faster than the previous generation, and 6-core CPU that can run the same workload as the previous generation is 15 per cent faster.


The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will come with A18 chip which will have 6-core CPU, which the company claims is 30 per cent faster than the A16 Bionic chip and faster than all the competition. These devices will have 5-core GPU up to 40 per cent faster and 35 per cent more efficient than A16 Bionic chips.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

First Published: Sep 19 2024 | 9:49 PM IST



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Tech wrap Sep 19: iPhone 16, Gemini Live on Android, Honor 200 Lite, more

Tech wrap Sep 19: iPhone 16, Gemini Live on Android, Honor 200 Lite, more

by | Sep 19, 2024 | Technology


5 min read Last Updated : Sep 19 2024 | 8:03 PM IST


Google has reportedly begun rolling out Gemini Live for free users on Android devices. The company announced last week that Gemini Live is now accessible to free users, and since then, many have noticed the voice options in the Gemini Settings. There are ten voice options available for all responses within the Gemini app.


Honor has launched the Honor 200 Lite, its third smartphone in the 200 series in India. The smartphone boasts an SGS 5-star Drop Resistance certification for overall durability and features 3240Hz risk-free PWM dimming, recognised by TUV Rheinland certification, to offer smooth brightness transitions – according to Honor.

 


Taiwan-based virtual reality manufacturer HTC has announced the launch of its new VR headset, the HTC Vive Focus Vision. This headset builds on the HTC Vive Focus 3, which was released in 2021, and offers features like colour passthrough and enhanced PC tethering support.


Apple has reportedly made it easier to remove and replace various components of the new iPhone 16 models, improving their repairability compared to earlier generations. According to a report by Engadget, the company has enhanced the process for replacing the battery and the TrueDepth camera for FaceID in the iPhone 16.


Taiwanese electronics brand ASUS has started pre-bookings for the new ASUS Zenbook S 14 laptop. Equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) and a dedicated neural processing unit (NPU) for AI tasks, the laptop will include Microsoft’s Copilot Plus AI tools and features. Additionally, ASUS has introduced the ExpertBook P5405 laptop for business, also powered by the same Intel Core Ultra 2 processors. Both laptops are set to be available later this year.


Samsung has announced that the Galaxy M55s 5G smartphone will launch in India on September 23. In advance of the release, the company has shared key details about the device, including its display specifications and camera features. The Samsung Galaxy M55s will be available on Samsung’s website, Amazon, and select retail outlets.


Motorola has announced discount offers and new colour variants for its Edge 50-series and G-series smartphones in anticipation of the upcoming Big Billion Days Sale on Flipkart. The Edge 50 Pro smartphone will see discounts of up to Rs 8,000, including bank offers. Additionally, Motorola will launch its new Edge 50 Neo smartphone during the sale period.


Google’s video streaming platform YouTube announced several updates and features during its Made on YouTube event on September 18. The changes include a redesigned channel page for the YouTube app on smart TVs, a new Community hub for creators, a “Hype” option for videos, and more. Additionally, YouTube has reportedly begun displaying ads on the pause screen of videos.


In addition to India, Apple is reportedly assembling iPhone 16 models in Brazil and China. According to a report by 9To5Mac, citing MacMagazine, regulatory filings for the iPhone 16 in Brazil confirm that Apple is manufacturing the device in India, China, and Brazil.


LinkedIn has reportedly enrolled accounts in training its generative AI models before updating its Terms of Service. According to 404Media, the platform is using user data to improve its generative AI products but has not yet revised its terms to reflect this change. The company has stated that it will update its terms soon.


The discontinued iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are now available at discounted prices on e-commerce platforms like Flipkart and Reliance Digital. Following the launch of the iPhone 16 series, Apple reduced prices for the previous generation base iPhone models. Despite the discontinuation of last year’s iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, they can still be found on retail platforms with discounts and offers.


Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) is now listed as unsupported by Valve. The action-adventure game has consistently ranked among the top twenty games on the Steam Deck for at least two years. According to The Verge, it was one of the top ten most played games on Valve’s Steam Deck handheld this past week. The unsupported status is due to Rockstar reportedly disrupting compatibility with Valve’s handheld for the game’s online modes.

First Published: Sep 19 2024 | 8:03 PM IST



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Google's plea against CCI order in android mobile case mentioned in SC

Google's plea against CCI order in android mobile case mentioned in SC

by | Sep 19, 2024 | Technology


3 min read Last Updated : Sep 19 2024 | 5:45 PM IST


Google LLC on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the arguments in the case related to the tech giant’s alleged anti-competitive practices in the Android mobile device matter may take five-six days.


On March 29 last year, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) had handed out a mixed verdict on Google’s alleged anti-competitive practices in the case — upholding a fine of Rs 1,338 crore but scrapping conditions like allowing hosting of third-party app stores on its Play Store.


The top court is seized of cross-pleas of Google and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) challenging a verdict of an appellate tribunal in a case related to the tech giant’s alleged anti-competitive practices in the Android mobile device matter.

 


A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra has already listed the cross-pleas for hearing on Thursday.


The pleas, however, are unlikely to reach for hearing during the day as the bench is seized of part-heard matters.


At the outset of day’s proceedings, senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the tech giant, mentioned the plea and said the hearing in the case may take five-six days.


It (the plea) will retain its position on board (list of business). Let us see things go…Let this matter start. We will see, the CJI said.


Earlier in July, the apex court had said it will hear in the second week of September the cross-pleas of Google and the CCI in the case.


The bench had appointed lawyer Sameer Bansal as the nodal counsel for preparing common digital pleadings with the help of lawyers from both sides for easy adjudication of the matter.


The NCLAT, in its verdict, had upheld the fine imposed by the CCI on the tech giant for exploiting its dominant position in Android.


The NCLAT had struck down an anti-trust regulator order that had said Google will not restrict the removal of its pre-installed apps by the users.


Both Google and the CCI came to the Supreme Court against the NCLAT judgement.


On July 7 last year, the top court had taken up the appeals for the first time.


Earlier, the NCLAT in its 189-page order, upheld CCI’s six directions, including one in which Google was asked to allow the users during the initial device setup to choose their default search engine, and another that made it clear that OEMs cannot be forced to pre-install a bouquet of apps.


The appellate tribunal had asked Google to implement the direction and deposit the amount in 30 days.


It had said “the impugned order of the Commission is upheld except the four directions” issued and added that Google is “thus not entitled for any other relief except for setting aside the above four directions”.


“The appellant (Google) is allowed to deposit the amount of penalty (after adjusting the 10 per cent amount of penalty as deposited under order dated January 4, 2023) within a period of 30 days from today,” it had said.


On October 20, 2022, the CCI had imposed a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on Google for anti-competitive practices in relation to Android mobile devices. The regulator had also ordered the internet major to cease and desist from various unfair business practices.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

First Published: Sep 19 2024 | 5:45 PM IST



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Grand Theft Auto V listed as unsupported on Valve Steam Deck: Know more

Grand Theft Auto V listed as unsupported on Valve Steam Deck: Know more

by | Sep 19, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Sep 19 2024 | 5:36 PM IST


Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) is now marked as unsupported by Valve. The action-adventure game has consistently ranked among the top twenty games for at least two years on the Steam Deck’s list of most played games. According to The Verge, it was one of the top ten most played games on Valve’s Steam Deck handheld this past week. The listing as unsupported is attributed to Rockstar reportedly breaking compatibility with Valve’s handheld for the game’s online modes.


This issue appears to be linked to the recent controversy surrounding Linux anti-cheat measures. Like the developers of Fortnite and Roblox, Rockstar has opted not to support the Steam Deck with its new anti-cheat software for GTA Online. Instead of initially excluding the multiplayer mode from the Steam Deck, Rockstar has removed it from players entirely. The company has also held Valve responsible for the issue, stating that “Steam Deck does not support BattlEye for GTA Online. You will be able to play GTAV Story Mode but will be unable to play GTA Online,” suggesting that the single-player mode should still function.

 


“GTAV and GTA Online are not officially supported on Steam Deck, and all technical support questions should be directed to Valve’s Steam Deck support content and community,” Rockstar added on its support page.


Rockstar has not addressed the reason for not enabling the switch that allows BattlEye anti-cheat to function on the Steam Deck. Valve enabled BattlEye for the Steam Deck years ago, and several games using the anti-cheat software have successfully transitioned to the platform, reports The Verge.

First Published: Sep 19 2024 | 5:36 PM IST



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