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India cracks down on overseas crypto platforms, 15 targeted for blocking

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) has issued non-compliance notices to 15 cryptocurrency service providers for failing to meet anti-money laundering requirements and requested that public access to their apps and websites be blocked in India. A report said not all services have been confirmed blocked. The official announcement did not mention account freezes, balance holds or withdrawal suspensions, though access limits could cause inconvenience.

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Apple extends free satellite connectivity for older iPhones by one year; new camera features limited to latest models

Apple will provide older iPhone users with another year of free satellite connectivity, extending the free period for the iPhone 14, 15 and 16 series. The company has not disclosed whether the service will become paid or what fees would be after the free period ends. In contrast, newly introduced advanced camera features announced at the event will be available only on the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Duo, excluding earlier models including the iPhone 17 series.

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Apple overhauls iPhone release cycle for first time in 7 years

Apple has made a major change to its iPhone release cycle by not unveiling the standard iPhone 18 at its fall product event, the first overhaul in seven years. CNBC reported the company introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max and its first foldable iPhone Duo. The shift has drawn attention as a possible move to launch premium models in fall and regular models in spring, smoothing revenue seasonality and easing supply chain pressures.