Apple Stock News: Quiet Privacy Benefit
Apple Stock News: Apple is transitioning all iPhone models to its own modems, starting with the iPhone 18 lineup, which will boost speed, efficiency, and privacy. iOS 26.3 introduced the «Limit Precise Location» feature, which hides the user’s exact location from mobile carriers, showing only the general area. Currently, this option is available only on devices with Apple C1/C1X modems, but it will expand to the entire lineup with the release of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold. The function does not affect connectivity or emergency services but requires carrier support. The next-generation C2 modem will support mmWave 5G and offer performance comparable to the latest Qualcomm solutions.
Liquid Metal
Apple is reportedly considering replacing aluminum in future iPhones with materials that offer a better balance of weight and heat dissipation. After introducing titanium in the iPhone 15 Pro and 16 Pro, Apple reverted to aluminum for the iPhone 17 Pro due to overheating issues. According to leaks, the company is exploring liquid metal and an improved titanium alloy for its first foldable iPhone, aiming to enhance strength, reduce weight, and improve screen flatness while minimizing creases. Mass production challenges may delay widespread adoption, and these materials are not expected for the iPhone 18 Pro.
Antitrust Case
An Indian court has ordered Apple to cooperate with a government investigation into its App Store practices, rejecting the company’s request to suspend the case. The probe by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) concerns allegations that Apple abused its dominant position in the iPhone app market. The CCI is demanding Apple’s financial data to calculate potential fines, but the company is refusing to provide it, challenging the legality of India’s new penalty framework. The court did not halt the investigation but barred the CCI from issuing a final ruling until July 15, giving Apple more time. India is one of Apple’s key growth markets, where the company is ramping up iPhone production and reducing its reliance on China. This case is part of Apple’s ongoing global standoff with regulators in the US and Europe over control of the App Store.
