Apple unveils Siri AI as EU, China rollouts face delay
Apple has unveiled Siri AI, a new version of its digital assistant built on the company's Apple Intelligence platform, alongside a broader expansion of AI capabilities across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro devices. The announcement comes as Apple claimed some of the new Siri AI features will not initially be available on iPhone and iPad devices in the European Union because of issues related to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple also confirmed the features will not be available in China whi
Apple unveils Siri AI as EU, China rollouts face delay
Apple has unveiled Siri AI, a new version of its digital assistant built on the company's Apple Intelligence platform, alongside a broader expansion of AI capabilities across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro devices. The announcement comes as Apple claimed some of the new Siri AI features will not initially be available on iPhone and iPad devices in the European Union because of issues related to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple also confirmed the features will not be available in China whi
Apple claims DMA rules are delaying Siri AI launch in the EU
Apple has claimed requirements arising from the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) will delay the launch of Siri AI on iPhone and iPad devices in the region. The company announced the delay alongside the introduction of Siri AI at its Worldwide Developers Conference, where it unveiled a new version of its digital assistant based on the Apple Intelligence platform.
Apple claims DMA rules are delaying Siri AI launch in the EU
Apple has claimed requirements arising from the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) will delay the launch of Siri AI on iPhone and iPad devices in the region. The company announced the delay alongside the introduction of Siri AI at its Worldwide Developers Conference, where it unveiled a new version of its digital assistant based on the Apple Intelligence platform.
Apple updates parental controls as it expands AI tools for developers
Apple has announced new AI frameworks and developer tools designed to expand access to its Apple Intelligence platform, alongside new parental controls and child safety features across iPhone, iPad and Mac. The company said developers will gain access to a new Foundation Models framework that provides a native Swift API for integrating on-device and server-based AI models into applications.
Apple updates parental controls as it expands AI tools for developers
Privacy complaints up 75% at Dutch data watchdog in 2025
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) received more than 13,500 complaints and tips about potential privacy violations in 2025, a rise of 75 percent compared to 2024, according to the regulator's annual complaints report. Most complaints concerned organisations failing to respond to data access requests or refusing to delete personal data. Data breaches also generated significant numbers of complaints, with healthcare topping the list — more than half of those cases related to a breach at Clinical Diagno
Privacy complaints up 75% at Dutch data watchdog in 2025
Zamtel and Ericsson deploy private 4G and 5G networks
State-owned telecom operator Zamtel has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to deploy private 4G and 5G networks in Zambia. They aim to address growing corporate demand for digital transformation infrastructure. The deal follows a visit by an Ericsson delegation led by Alain Maupin, VP and head of East and North Africa.
Zamtel and Ericsson deploy private 4G and 5G networks
Movistar Spain targets Digi with unlimited data plan for under EUR 5/mth
Movistar Spain (Telefonica) has launched a dedicated low-cost mobile offer aimed at persuading customers of fast-rising rival Digi Spain to port their number, reports Bandaancha. The Tarifa Movil Ilimitada plan normally costs EUR 35 a month but is being offered to Digi subscribers for just EUR 5 a month for the first 12 months.
Movistar Spain targets Digi with unlimited data plan for under EUR 5/mth
Algeria and Tunisia plan new subsea cable to Italy
Algeria and Tunisia are planning a joint submarine cable to Italy to boost their regional data capacity, network resilience and digital economy integration, Radio Algerie reported. The scheme was finalised at the fourth session of the Algeria-Tunisia Joint Technical Commission on Posts and Telecommunications, held in Tunis. The meeting was co-chaired by Algerian ICT minister Sid Ali Zerrouki and Tunisian counterpart Sofiene Hemiss.
Algeria and Tunisia plan new subsea cable to Italy
Italy's 1Mobile debuts Flash 5G 320 plan for under EUR 9/mth
Italian MVNO 1Mobile, also operating as UnoMobile, has marked its 19th anniversary and 1 million customer milestone with the launch of a time-limited offer that includes 320 GB of data at up to 5G speeds on the Fastweb+Vodafone network for under EUR 9 a month. The tariff also comes with unlimited calls in Italy plus 60 SMS and will available at the promotional price of EUR 4.99 the first month, rising to EUR 8.99 a month thereafter.
Italy's 1Mobile debuts Flash 5G 320 plan for under EUR 9/mth
Globe Telecom activates emergency response, network restoration following 7.8 earthquake
Philippines operator Globe Telecom has initiated its emergency response protocols following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore Sarangani province on 8 June. The event prompted the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to issue a tsunami warning for coastal areas in Southern Mindanao, leading authorities to advise coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground. Globe reports it is collaborating with local government units, disaster response agencies, and partner organizat
Globe Telecom activates emergency response, network restoration following 7.8 earthquake
Belgian regulator consults on Orange Belgium 26 GHz spectrum rights
Belgian regulator Bipt is consulting the market on a proposal to revise Orange Belgium's usage rights in the 26 GHz frequency band. Orange Belgium has requested to surrender part of its spectrum in this band while retaining multi-year rights for its remaining active links. Bipt is partially granting the request.
Belgian regulator consults on Orange Belgium 26 GHz spectrum rights
South Korea launches quantum research centre with Harvard, MIT partnerships
South Korea has launched a new international quantum research centre aimed at developing technologies for large-scale quantum entanglement across multiple quantum computing platforms. The ministry of science and ICT announced the opening of the Quantum Global Partnership Leading Center at Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech) on 9 June. The centre will serve as a hub for collaboration between South Korean and overseas research institutions, including Harvard University, the Massachusetts Ins
