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DR Congo accuses tech giant Apple of using 'blood minerals'

DR Congo Government Sends Notice to Apple Over 'Illegal Mineral Mining' | Oneindia News

The Democratic Republic of Congo issues a formal notice to Apple concerning 'blood minerals' allegedly used in iPhones and other products. Learn more about the accusations and the urgent response demanded from Apple. #DRCongo #Apple #BloodMinerals #CongoGovernment #NoticetoApple #AppleBloodMinerals #iPhone #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.101~

Samsung Knocks Apple From Top Phonemaker Spot

Samsung Knocks Apple , From Top Phonemaker Spot. Samsung Knocks Apple , From Top Phonemaker Spot. Fox News reports that Apple's phone shipments have dropped by about 10%. During Q1 2024, Apple had a 17.3% market share, while Samsung had 20.8%. During Q1 2024, Apple had a 17.3% market share, while Samsung had 20.8%. Xiaomi came in third with 14.1%. Samsung shipped over 60 million phones during Q1 2024. Samsung shipped over 60 million phones during Q1 2024. Apple only shipped 50.1 million. . Last year during the same time period, Apple shipped 55.4 million. . Overall, smartphone shipments rose 7.8% worldwide to 289.4 million units during Q1 2024. The increase in Samsung shipments could be attributed to the company's release of Galaxy S24 series phones. During a launch event at the beginning of the year, Galaxy AI, which is incorporated into the company's new smartphones, was touted as "a new era of mobile AI.". News of Samsung's triumph comes as Apple is cutting over 600 jobs in California following reports that the company is abandoning its electric car efforts. . News of Samsung's triumph comes as Apple is cutting over 600 jobs in California following reports that the company is abandoning its electric car efforts.

Apple Will Soon Allow iPhones to Be Repaired With Used Parts

Apple Will Soon Allow iPhones , to Be Repaired With Used Parts. On April 11, Apple announced that "select" iPhone models will be eligible for repair with used, genuine parts beginning this fall, The Verge reports. . Currently, repairing an iPhone with a used or aftermarket piece results in notifications that Apple isn't able to verify the component. When attempting to repair Face ID and Touch ID sensors with used or aftermarket parts, it "might not work at all," The Verge reports. . But with the changes coming this fall, Apple said, "calibration for genuine Apple parts, new or used, will happen on device after the part is installed.". This should resolve some of the aforementioned issues. The change will also make it so that individuals and repair shops will no longer need the device's serial number to order "most parts from the Self Service Repair Store," The Verge reports. . At launch, the new policy will support displays, batteries and cameras. "Future" iPhone releases will support biometric sensors, Apple said. . With this latest expansion to our repair program, we’re excited to be adding even more choice and convenience for our customers, while helping to extend the life of our products and their parts. , John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, via statement. Apple did not make it clear which iPhone models will be supported under the new policy this fall