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Apple Vision Pro Companion App Expands to iPad with iPadOS 26.1 Release

Apple is expanding the Vision Pro companion app to iPad users with the upcoming iPadOS 26.1 release, according to company announcements. The expansion marks the first time iPad owners can manage spatial content and explore Vision Pro experiences without wearing the headset. The move follows the app’s initial launch on iPhone earlier this year.

Vision Pro App Expansion to iPad Platform

Apple will bring the Vision Pro companion mobile app to the iPad with the release of iPadOS 26.1, according to reports from the company’s recent announcements. This expansion marks the first time iPad users can manage and explore spatial content for the Vision Pro headset directly from their devices, creating what analysts suggest could function as an enhanced second screen experience.

by Bennett Laura
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Apple Intelligence Expands with 20+ New Features in iOS 26, Device Compatibility Shifts

Apple’s latest iOS 26 update reportedly brings more than 20 new Apple Intelligence features across communication tools, app integrations, and AI enhancements. However, sources indicate these capabilities will require iPhone 15 Pro or newer devices, marking a significant compatibility shift for the AI platform.

Major Apple Intelligence Expansion in iOS 26

Apple Intelligence is receiving its most substantial update since its debut, with over 20 new features arriving in iOS 26 according to reports from 9to5Mac’s social channels. The update represents a significant expansion of artificial intelligence capabilities across iOS devices, though analysts suggest the promised Siri upgrades remain pending.

by Bennett Laura
Assistive TechnologyBusiness

Apple’s iPhone 17 Series Boosts China Shipments Amid Sluggish Smartphone Market

Apple’s smartphone shipments in China grew 0.6% year-over-year to 10.8 million units in the third quarter, according to IDC data. The iPhone 17’s value-for-money positioning reportedly helped Apple achieve slight growth while competitors declined in China’s challenging smartphone market.

Apple Defies China Smartphone Market Slump with iPhone 17 Success

Apple’s smartphone shipments in China showed resilience in the third quarter, growing 0.6% from a year earlier to 10.8 million units despite overall market weakness, according to data from research firm International Data Corporation. The company secured the second-highest shipment tally during the period, capturing a 15.8% market share in the world’s largest smartphone market.

by Bennett Laura
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Apple Faces Billions in Indian Tax Liability Over iPhone Assembly Equipment Strategy

Apple’s strategy of owning iPhone assembly equipment in India could create a “business connection” under local tax law, potentially exposing the company to billions in tax liability. The situation represents a critical challenge as Apple seeks to expand its Indian manufacturing footprint beyond the current 25% of iPhone production.

Apple’s ambitious plans to expand iPhone production in India face a significant financial hurdle as the company’s equipment ownership strategy could trigger billions of dollars in tax liability under current Indian regulations. The tech giant is actively lobbying for tax law changes as it navigates the complex landscape of manufacturing expansion in one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone markets.

The Indian Manufacturing Expansion Context

by Bennett Laura