Daily Tech Headlines Global Smartphone Revenue Increased By 5% Year-Over-Year - DTH
Feb 4, 2025
Global smartphone revenue has surged by 5%, with Apple's iPhone 15 leading the charge. Australia has taken a bold step by banning the AI startup DeepSeek from its government devices, citing security risks. The tech world is abuzz with Snap's new AI image model and Anthropic's unique hiring practices. Plus, Opera has launched a mindfulness-focused browser, while the U.S. streaming market sees significant advertising revenue growth and Adobe introduces tools to make contract language simpler.
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Smartphone Revenue Growth
- Global smartphone revenue increased 5% year-over-year.
- Apple led the market with iPhone 15 models securing top spots.
Australia Bans DeepSeek
- Australia banned DeepSeek from government devices due to security concerns.
- Home Affairs Minister called it an "unacceptable risk" to national security.
Apple Search Monopoly Trial
- A judge rejected Apple's request to halt the Google Search monopoly trial.
- Apple's search business is estimated to be worth up to $18 billion annually.