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
Cameroonian govt orders MTN and Orange to block smuggled smartphones
The government of Cameroon has ordered telecom operators to block unregistered phones and digital devices from local networks, The Tribune reported. The ministry of finance directed operators to immediately disconnect over 700,000 smuggled digital devices. The 04 June letter from finance minister Louis Paul Motaze directly targets MTN Cameroon and Orange Cameroon, which control over 90 percent of the local market.
Cameroonian govt orders MTN and Orange to block smuggled smartphones
UK govt announces new GBP 1.1 billion AI Hardware Plan
The UK government has announced a new AI Hardware Plan to back UK companies developing chips/semiconductor technologies for AI. The GBP 1.1 billion plan includes GBP 750 million for a new national AI supercomputer - including GBP 400 million to buy next-generation AI chips, of which GBP 150 million which will be used to buy next-generation inference ships in summer 2026, with the government acting as early customers for UK firms/start-ups to bring new technologies to market; and GBP 250 million to buy more
UK govt announces new GBP 1.1 billion AI Hardware Plan
Bouygues Telecom launches OSINT-based cybersecurity analysis for B2B clients
French operator Bouygues Telecom, through its subsidiary Bouygues Telecom Business Solution, has introduced a new cybersecurity offering developed by its dedicated team of experts in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). Dubbed Cyber Monitor OSINT, the service will provide companies of all sizes with tailored vulnerability assessments.
Bouygues Telecom launches OSINT-based cybersecurity analysis for B2B clients
Ribbon promises speedy service restoration with new Network in a Box offering
Ribbon Communications has introduced a Network in a Box platform geared to service restoration following connectivity outages. Available in off-the-shelf and custom configurations, the line-up incorporates a selection of physical formats, ranging from portable devices to "industrial railway-car" sized designs tailored to data centre service restoration. Ribbon Network in a Box achieves secure communications driven by high-speed data and voice networking services, while offering a choice of physical networki
Ribbon promises speedy service restoration with new Network in a Box offering
Nokia introduces DDoS prevention tool for Deepfield Defender clients
Nokia has announced the launch of a telecoms-grade DDoS protection suite called the Deepfield Genome Shield to help counter residential proxy-driven DDoS attacks. Deepfield Genome Shield aims to address a shift in DDoS threat classification fuelled by automated, AI-driven attacks leveraging residential proxy botnets, with AI-assisted code generation expected to further limit the efficacy of conventional remediations. Residential proxy botnets are estimated to process anywhere from 250 - 600 Tbps of traffic,
Nokia introduces DDoS prevention tool for Deepfield Defender clients
US DoW adds Baidu, Alibaba to updated Section 1260H register on alleged Chinese military ties
The US Department of War (DoW) has updated its register of Chinese military-linked entities believed to be operating directly or indirectly in the US. The Pentagon has determined that Chinese tech giants Baidu and Alibaba possess links to the military, along with the big three Chinese telecoms providers China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom, all of which were also in the 2025 edition of this register.
US DoW adds Baidu, Alibaba to updated Section 1260H register on alleged Chinese military ties
German National Security Council sets up AI Security Institute
The National Security Council, a committee within the German government, has decided to establish the AI Security Institute (DE-AISI). The government said the council will pool resources to analyse the capabilities and risks of modern artificial intelligence models, intensify the exchange of information with foreign institutes, and work towards uniform standards to manage AI in collaboration with international partners. Handelsblatt newspaper said the institute will use existing structures and the expertise
German National Security Council sets up AI Security Institute
NEC clinches expanded contract with Lightpath to deliver OSS services
NEC's Netcracker subsidiary has entered into an expanded sales agreement with US fibre wholesale operator Lightpath. Under the agreement, Lightpath is able to leverage additional functions from Netcracker's digital OSS suite to deliver business agility and cost efficiencies, and will also benefit from enhanced professional services. The deal aligns with Lightpath's broader push to offer market-leading services powered by its fibre infrastructure, achieving product differentiation through end-to-end visibili
