Matthew Orf / Counterpoint Research: US smartphone shipments fell 24% YoY in Q2 2023, the third consecutive quarter of decline; Samsung shipments fell 37% YoY, and Apple’s fell 6%  —  – Shipments declined YoY for the third consecutive quarter amid weak consumer demand.  — Android smartphone shipments declined 38% while Apple shipments fell 6% YoY. Lees verder op Tech Meme

Filipe Espósito / 9to5Mac: Apple plans to require developers to submit reasons to use certain APIs in their apps starting this fall, to prevent the misuse of those APIs for fingerprinting  —  The App Store review process is very strict to ensure that apps comply with Apple’s guidelines.  And soon, this whole process will get even stricter. Lees verder op Tech Meme

Ryan Mac / New York Times: To build a super app like those in Asia, Elon Musk will face cultural differences, regulatory scrutiny, and other issues, as Meta, Snap, and Uber did before  —  Mr. Musk, the owner of Twitter, is the latest Silicon Valley mogul to pursue an all-in-one app, the kind that has thrived in Asia but not elsewhere. Lees verder op Tech Meme

Filipe Espósito / 9to5Mac: Apple plans to require developers to submit reasons to use certain APIs in their apps starting this fall, to prevent the misuse of those APIs for fingerprinting  —  The App Store review process is very strict to ensure that apps comply with Apple’s guidelines.  And soon, this whole process will get even stricter. Lees verder op Tech Meme

Jenny Leonard / Bloomberg: Sources: President Biden plans to sign an executive order to limit US investments in semiconductors, AI, and quantum computing in China by mid-August  —  – Limits to cover deals in China chips, AI, quantum computing  — Rulemaking means order won’t take effect until next year Lees verder op Tech Meme