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
NLziet targets 300,000 subscribers by end 2026 as prices hold steady
The Dutch OTT TV service NLziet expects to surpass 300,000 subscribers before the end of 2026, chief executive Niels Baas told the Algemeen Dagblad. The platform — a joint venture of NPO, RTL and Talpa — has recorded double-digit growth for several years and positions itself as a full alternative to television packages from Ziggo and KPN. Subscription prices will remain unchanged in 2026, though Baas does not rule out future increases as costs rise.
NLziet targets 300,000 subscribers by end 2026 as prices hold steady
Orange finalises acquisition of 100% of Spain's MasOrange
Orange has acquired full control of MasOrange after taking over the 50 percent stake in the Spanish operator it did not already own. The French group said it finally completed the transaction after obtaining all the necessary regulatory approvals, including from the European Commission. It added that it intends to refinance MasOrange's debt "over time" and that the Spanish company's CEO Meinrad Spenger will join its executive committee to reflect the strategic importance of Spain for the group.
Orange finalises acquisition of 100% of Spain's MasOrange
NTT Data launches Gemini Enterprise and Google Workspace resale programme
NTT Data has begun offering licences for Gemini Enterprise and Google Workspace in Japan as an authorised Google Cloud sales partner, alongside a structured support programme designed to help enterprises deploy and operationalise generative AI. The operator said the new model, launched on 8 June, combines software licensing with an "acceleration programme" that supports organisations from initial deployment through to adoption, governance and business implementation.
NTT Data launches Gemini Enterprise and Google Workspace resale programme
NTT Docomo launches screen damage insurance bundled with screen protectors
NTT Docomo has begun selling smartphone glass screen protectors bundled with screen damage insurance, which the operator said claimed was the first offering of its kind from a mobile operator in Japan. The products are available from 9 June through Docomo shops and the operator's online store. The insurance is available to customers subscribed to Docomo's Smart Anshin Hosho device protection service and covers smartphone screen repair or replacement costs of up to JPY 10,000 per claim.
NTT Docomo launches screen damage insurance bundled with screen protectors
NTT plans USD 500 mln fund to support optical networking technology - report
NTT plans to establish a multinational investment fund worth approximately USD 500 million to support the commercialisation of its Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) technology, according to Nikkei, citing industry sources. The fund is expected to be launched by the end of June and will be jointly operated by NTT and partners from Japan, the United States, South Korea and Taiwan. Reported participants include SK Group, Chunghwa Telecom, the Development Bank of Japan and a US venture capital firm
NTT plans USD 500 mln fund to support optical networking technology - report
IIJ to launch cloud-based managed firewall service for overseas sites
Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) will launch a cloud-based firewall service for overseas business sites on 1 July, adding a firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS) option to its existing IIJ Firewall Management Service (IFMS). The new service, called IFMS Cloud, is designed to provide managed firewall functionality without requiring customers to deploy dedicated firewall hardware at overseas locations. The service will initially be available for sites across Asia, with plans to expand to other regions over time.
IIJ to launch cloud-based managed firewall service for overseas sites
Spark deploys IoT-based wildfire detection network at Waitangi Endowment Forest
New Zealand operator Spark, the Far North District Council (FNDC) and Dryad have deployed an ultra-early wildfire detection system at the Waitangi Endowment Forest and Bike Park in Northland, marking the first installation of the technology in New Zealand. The project uses Dryad's Silvanet platform, comprising 250 solar-powered sensors distributed throughout the forest. The sensors are connected through Spark's IoT network and use AI to detect changes in air quality and pollutants associated with smoulderin
Spark deploys IoT-based wildfire detection network at Waitangi Endowment Forest
Keppel to develop first South Korean data centre through fund investment
Singapore's Keppel has entered the South Korean data centre market through a planned 60 MW greenfield facility in Ansan within the Seoul Metropolitan Area (SMA), marking the company's first data centre project in the country. The project will be developed through Keppel Data Centre Fund III (KDCF III), which has secured land for the facility and will acquire an effective stake of approximately 73 percent in the special purpose vehicle that owns the site. The remaining stake is held by South Korean companies
