Apple's Spatial Computing, Google Appeals Monopoly Ruling And More: This Week In Appleverse

It’s been an eventful week in the tech world, with some of the biggest names making headlines. Here’s a quick rundown of the top Apple stories that you might have missed over the week.

Google Appeals Landmark Monopoly Ruling That Targets Apple Default Deals

Alphabet Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google has appealed a significant antitrust ruling that could have a major impact on its partnership with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL).

The search giant is contesting a 2024 judgment that found it guilty of antitrust violations for using exclusive deals to solidify its position in the online search market. These deals, which include payments to Apple, have been accused of stifling competition.

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Apple Execs Say We Are In The Early Innings Of Spatial Computing – Here’s How The Technology Is Already Changing The Consumer World

Apple executives have suggested that we are only at the beginning of the spatial computing revolution, with the technology already making waves in the consumer world.

According to Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, the immersive technology is already being incorporated into the retail experience by major U.S. retailers.

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Nvidia Is Going To Have To Do An Apple On Dividends, Says Jim Cramer: Sounds ‘Boring’ But It Works

Following a stellar first-quarter earnings report, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) has decided to follow in Apple’s footsteps by significantly increasing its dividend.

The chipmaker will now pay a quarterly dividend of $0.25, up from $0.01. This move has placed Nvidia’s annual dividend at $1.00, just below Apple’s $1.08.

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Apple Bucks Worst Smartphone Slump Since COVID

Despite the global smartphone market experiencing its worst slump since the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple has managed to buck the trend.

Counterpoint Research predicts a 3% year-over-year decline in Samsung Electronics Co.‘s (OTC:SSNLF) global smartphone sales for April 2026. This is despite the success of the Galaxy S26 series in key markets like the U.S. and Korea.

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Apple Unveils AI Push Beyond Siri With Smart Writing, Accessibility Features

Apple has announced a major expansion of its AI capabilities, with new features set to be introduced later this year.

These features will focus on navigation, visual assistance, and communication tools. Additionally, Apple will be introducing AI-driven subtitle generation and enhanced Voice Control functions.

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