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Quarter of iPhones now made in India

13+ hour, 3+ min ago  (408+ words) Apple has significantly increased iPhone production in India, aiming to reduce its dependence on China and circumvent trade conflicts. By 2025, Apple assembled about 55 million iPhones in India, up 53% from the previous year, representing about 25% of global iPhone production. This expansion…...

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techcentral.ie > google-to-impose-restriction-on-mobile-apps

Google to impose restriction on mobile apps

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (409+ words) From the very beginning, Google has stood out on smartphones for its open Play Store, offering more freedom to users and developers alike. The contrast with Apple and its App Store has always been stark, but that could soon change....

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techcentral.ie > criteo-begins-offering-display-ads-in-chatgpt-replies

Criteo begins offering display ads in ChatGPT replies

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (266+ words) French display advertising firm Criteo is to deliver advertising for online shops in ChatGPT's search results. The company claims this kind of AI produces conversion rates one and a half times higher than other chanels such as Search and social…...

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techcentral.ie > fifth-of-copmanies-experienced-cyber-attacks-in-last-two-years-survey

Fifth of companies experienced a cyber attack in last two years - survey

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (347+ words) Almost one in five of Ireland's top companies have experienced significant cyber attacks in the last two years, according to a poll by Am'rach on behalf of .IE. The findings follow last week's Garda data that fraud-related crimes more than…...

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techcentral.ie > russia-launches-criminal-investigation-into-telegram-founder-pavel-durov

Russia launches criminal investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov

2+ week, 21+ hour ago  (442+ words) The Russian authorities have opened a criminal investigation into Pavel Durov (pictured), the founder of the messaging app Telegram. The case stems from allegations that Telegram supports terrorist activities, an accusation levelled by the Russian Federal Security Service. Durov, who…...

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techcentral.ie > meta-and-google-face-lawsuit-in-us-over-effects-of-social-media-on-children

Meta and Google face lawsuit in US over effects of social media on children

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (387+ words) A landmark lawsuit has been launched against Internet giants Meta and Google in Los Angeles. The lawsuit focuses on the alleged impact of their social media platforms Instagram and YouTube on the mental health of young users. During the first…...

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techcentral.ie > huawei-dominates-chinas-foldable-smartphone-market

Huawei dominates China's foldable smartphone market

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (150+ words) Huawei not only remains a major player in the smartphone market, but also now clearly rules China's 2025 foldable phone market. According to a new report by IDC, Huawei tops the list with the largest market share in this segment. Huawei…...

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techcentral.ie > more-than-450000-homes-farms-and-businesses-connected-under-national-broadband-plan

More than 450,000 homes, farms and businesses connected under National Broadband Plan

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (265+ words) There are now 451,433 homes, farms and businesses passed with NBI fibre across the National Broadband Plan Intervention Area. When a premises is passed, an order can be placed to connect to high-speed fibre broadband on the NBI network through a…...

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techcentral.ie > alternative-ios-app-marketplace-calls-it-quits

Alternative iOS app marketplace calls it quits

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (291+ words) One of the leading alternative iOS app marketplaces is shutting down already. On 16 February, Setapp Mobile, one of the first alternative app marketplaces for iPhone apps in the European Union, will close its doors. That's what developer MacPaw reports to…...

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techcentral.ie > national-broadband-plan-on-track-for-completion-by-year-end

National Broadband Plan on track for completion by year end

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (191+ words) Additionally, approximately 157,000 (156,959) homes, farms and businesses are now connected to the network. As the National Broadband Plan rollout nears completion, take-up rates continue to grow. In many areas where the network has been live for longer, take-up already surpasses 60%, reflecting…...