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
OpenAI submits confidential filing for IPO
OpenAI has declared that it recently submitted a confidential draft S-1 to the US SEC concerning plans to go public. The announcement has been made to anticipate a leak but the company said it has not decided on timing yet.
OpenAI submits confidential filing for IPO
Nkom says plans for Telia-Ice RAN joint venture may require conditions
Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom is seeking comments on its preliminary assessments of plans by Ice owner Lyse and Telia Norway to combine their mobile radio access networks (RANs) in a 50-50 joint venture. While there appear to be no reasons to refuse the transfer of their relevant frequency licences, Nkom's preliminary conclusion is that conditions or other measures may be needed to ensure efficient frequency use and promote competition
Nkom says plans for Telia-Ice RAN joint venture may require conditions
Green Horizon plans 36 MW data centre worth EUR 300 mln near Stavanger
Norwegian data centre company Green Horizon said it has planning approval for its first facility, called Norway 1. It had already secured zoning approval for the site near Stavanger and will now progress towards final design and construction. Green Horizon is working with international consultants and a contractor, aiming to start building the 36 MW centre later this year and be ready for service in the second half of 2027. The EUR 300 million development will create approximately 400 construction jobs.
Green Horizon plans 36 MW data centre worth EUR 300 mln near Stavanger
TIM launches summer TIMvision promo
Telecom Italia (TIM) has launched a new summer-themed offer to persuade customers to sign up to three of the plans in its TIMvision pay-TV portfolio. Under the 'TIMvision Days Estate' promo, anyone who subscribes by 27 June will be offered a substantially reduced monthly rate for the first 12 months, compared to six months previously, as well as more content.
TIM launches summer TIMvision promo
Google taps Intel to supply 3 million tensor processors in 2028 - report
Google is believed to have placed a booking with Intel supply over 3 million of its custom-designed tensor processing microchips (TPUs), designed to accelerate matrix AI calculations in its data centres and Pixel smartphones. While an official confirmation is still to emerge, California-based technology journal The Information cited unnamed sources with a direct understanding of ongoing deal discussions. The report indicated Intel would begin shipping commercial volumes to Google sometime in 2028.
Google taps Intel to supply 3 million tensor processors in 2028 - report
Xantaro expands partnership with Scottish altnet GoFibre
Xantaro has announced an expansion of its partnership with Scottish fibre altnet GoFibre to include deployment of fully-integrated street cabinet solutions and a managed service offering. This will support GoFibre's Project Gigabit-funded network roll-out across Scotland. The deployment will run during 2026 and builds on a long-term partnership between Xantaro and Nokia.
Xantaro expands partnership with Scottish altnet GoFibre
Dutch streaming ad spend falls 8% in April
Above-the line advertising spend in the Dutch streaming market declined 8 percent year-on-year to EUR 6.6 million in April 2026, according to figures from Nielsen. Videoland was the biggest mover, overtaking HBO Max at the top of the share of voice rankings, rising from 18 to 25 percent, while HBO Max fell sharply from 32 percent in April 2025 to just 5 percent. The monthly dip reflects a broader trend: across the whole of the first quarter of 2026, sector spending was down nearly 39 percent compared to a y
Dutch streaming ad spend falls 8% in April
MTN ties up with Ant International to overhaul MoMo app, starting in Nigeria
MTN Group has partnered with Singapore-based Ant International to accelerate the development of its mobile money (MoMo) fintech system. The platform will introduce a mini-app infrastructure, fraud prevention using artificial intelligence, and interactive consumer-merchant engagement functions. The partnership is expected to launch in Nigeria next quarter.
