Potential Apple Watch import ban

 

1. U.S. President Joe Biden chose not to veto a ruling that may trigger a ban on Apple Watch imports. The ban is now free to be enacted if medical device company AliveCor succeeds in re-validating patents that it claims were infringed by Apple's use of ECG technology.

2. The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) has ramped up its antitrust investigation into Apple. The department is reportedly seeking to bring in Jonathan Kanter to help with the case after he was initially sidelined from the probe due to his history of participating in legal actions against Apple.

3. Apple has delayed the launch of its mixed-reality headset due to technical problems. The product is now set to be unveiled at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference in June, reported Mark Gurman citing people familiar with the matter.

4. iOS users will soon be able to purchase subscriptions for Meta's new identity verification service. Meta announced on Sunday that it would start charging iOS and Android users $14.99 to participate in its "Meta Verified" program, which will provide blue badges to verified accounts on Facebook and Instagram.

5. Apple's design for the iPhone 15 pro was recently leaked to 9to5Mac. The leaked CAD model reveals that Apple plans to include a USB-C charging port and may replace the phone's mechanical buttons with capacitive alternatives.

6. Apple has begun pushing iOS developer beta version 16.4. The beta adds support for new emojis, web app notifications, and a wider range of languages, including Ukrainian and Korean.

7. Young Americans show a significant preference for iPhones over other smartphones, according to data from adtech platform Attain. 34% of all iPhone owners in the U.S. were born after 1996, revealing a trend that may allow Apple to gradually increase the market share of its other devices among America's young consumers.