Wayne Ma
Technology Reporter at The Information
I'm a technology reporter @theinformation, formerly with The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires for 10 years in Singapore, Beijing and Hong Kong.
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1 week ago |
theinformation.com | Wayne Ma
Three years ago, Elon Musk approached Apple with an eleventh-hour offer. Musk had heard that Apple was about to announce a feature for the upcoming iPhone 14 in partnership with satellite firm Globalstar that would allow iPhones to send text messages to emergency services in areas without cellular reception. He wanted Apple to instead use satellite internet service from Starlink, a Globalstar rival operated by Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX.
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2 weeks ago |
theinformation.com | Wayne Ma
Source: The New York TimesThe U.S. government is scrutinizing Apple’s plan to work with Chinese tech giant Alibaba to release AI features in China, The New York Times reported. U.S. officials are worried the deal will help Alibaba improve its AI capabilities, broaden the reach of Chinese chatbots that censor information and deepen Apple’s exposure to Chinese regulations related to censorship and data, the newspaper said.
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1 month ago |
theinformation.com | Wayne Ma
Source: The InformationApple is planning major upgrades to its iPhones in the coming years such as an ultrathin phone this fall, a foldable phone in 2026 with an eight-inch screen when open and at least one model in 2027 with an edge-to-edge display, The Information reported. It’s also planning to stagger the release of new iPhones, with more premium models debuting in fall 2026 followed by more affordable models in spring 2027, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.
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1 month ago |
theinformation.com | Wayne Ma
After years of incremental changes to the iPhone, Apple is mixing things up much more dramatically. Later this year it’s expected to introduce an ultrathin new device, followed by a foldable phone expected in 2026. Also next year, Apple plans to change its release strategy, launching pricier, more premium versions in the fall as usual, but pushing the release of the more affordable standard model to the following spring.
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1 month ago |
theinformation.com | Wayne Ma
For several years, Apple has been working hard to make more of its iPhones in India so it can reduce its dependence on China, where around 80% of its smartphones are currently made. The Chinese government and its tensions with India are getting in the way of that goal.
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https://t.co/y0o65YXduG In 2026, Apple plans to stagger the launch of new iPhones so more premium models are released in the fall followed by cheaper ones in the spring. It’s also betting on a foldable iPhone and under-display sensors to enable near edge-to-edge screens.
Apple is caught in the middle of geopolitical tensions between China and India and is facing unprecedented challenges moving iPhone production to the South Asian country. Check out my latest for @theinformation https://t.co/ouLtXCaT1M
Apple’s decision to delay new AI features in Siri came after years of dysfunction and clashes between the AI/ML and software engineering groups. Many blame Siri's poor leadership for its slow progress. Check out my latest for @theinformation https://t.co/8t0pxMsf2c