John RibeiroBangalore Correspondent, IDG News Service
John Ribeiro covers outsourcing and general technology breaking news from India for the IDG News Service.
Apple joins tech company coalition to oppose Trump immigration order in court
Google, Facebook, Intel, Netflix and Twitter are among a large group of companies that have filed a brief in opposition to an immigration order by U.S. President Donald Trump, citing the benefits to industry from liberal immigration rules and the disruption to business as a result of the regulation.
Apple to start assembling iPhones in Bangalore by April
Apple plans to start assembling the iPhone in Bangalore by end April under a contract manufacturing arrangement with Wistron.
Apple crosses Samsung in smartphone market, helped by the Note7 debacle
Apple has regained the top place in the smartphone market helped by the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, while rival Samsung Electronics grappled with the recall of its flagship Galaxy Note7 over overheating batteries, according to a research firm.
Twitter's rolling out new features to counter abuse soon
Twitter said late Monday it is rolling out features soon to counter abuse on its platform, though it did not provide details of the measures it is taking to address the problem.
Apple's plans for manufacturing in India gain momentum
Apple’s plans to manufacture in India made headway on Wednesday with executives of the company presenting their detailed plans to the country's federal government.
Apple must face claims of monopoly in iPhone app market
An appeals court has ruled that Apple must face antitrust charges in a lawsuit that alleges that the company monopolized the market for iPhone apps.
Uber offers cities ‘anonymized’ ride data
Uber Technologies is offering data from trips on its ride-hailing platform to city officials, planners and policymakers to help them better understand traffic patterns and invest in infrastructure.
Uber admits its self-driving cars have issues with bike lanes
Uber Technologies admitted Monday that its self-driving cars have problems crossing bike lanes, and said it is working to fix the issue that could have deadly implications for cyclists.
U.S. Supreme Court leaves gap in Samsung-Apple patent ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of Samsung Electronics and its backers in the industry in a design patent dispute with Apple, when in a 8-0 decision it said that “the term 'article of manufacture' is broad enough to embrace both a product sold to a consumer and a component of that product, whether sold separately or not.”
Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft and YouTube will share terror content info
Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft and YouTube have agreed to share with one another identifying digital information of violent terror content that they find on their platforms.
Apple's 'excited' about self-driving car potential
Apple has said in comments to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it is “excited” about the potential use of automated systems in many areas, including automobiles.
Fitbit may buy smartwatch maker Pebble
Fitness wristband maker Fitbit is said to be close to a deal to acquire smartwatch maker Pebble, mainly for its intellectual property.
Apple offers new battery for iPhone 6s phones that suddenly shut down
Apple has said that a few iPhone 6s smartphones are unexpectedly shutting down, confirming a problem reported by a Chinese consumer protection group.
Apple offers to fix iPhone 6 Plus ‘touch disease’ bug for $150
Apple is offering to repair at a reduced price iPhone 6 Plus smartphones with display flickering or multi-touch issues.
Apple may be eyeing Google Glass-like wearable AR glasses
Apple is working on wearable digital glasses that would connect to the iPhone and show content in the wearer’s field of vision, according to a news report.
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