Apple
Why Apple won’t buy TikTok: A Simpler Explanation
Apple has the money to buy almost anything, but TikTok isn’t something it’s likely to acquire. This decision goes beyond just the price tag.
Although Apple has been hugely successful in many areas, it has consistently struggled with launching social media platforms. While buying TikTok might seem like a shortcut, the challenges involved make it a risky move.
TikTok isn’t officially on the market yet, but if it were to be sold, the buyer would need to be an American company to comply with U.S. regulations. Apple could technically buy TikTok—Bloomberg estimates its value at around $60 billion. However, purchasing it would mean starting a new division from scratch, which isn’t Apple’s strong suit.
Apple has shown little interest or ability to thrive in the social media industry. Buying TikTok wouldn’t change the fact that the platform operates in a highly competitive space. Additionally, TikTok’s current operations already face controversies, such as limited search results on sensitive topics like abortion, seemingly to align with certain political views in the U.S. If Apple owned TikTok, it would be responsible for similar censorship decisions, potentially harming its reputation.
Another major hurdle is the heavy moderation TikTok requires. Managing content on such a large platform is expensive and labor-intensive. While some companies, like Meta, have cut back on moderation to save money, Apple would face criticism if it followed suit. If it didn’t, the cost of moderation would still be a significant burden.
Ultimately, Apple doesn’t need the complications that come with TikTok. The $60 billion price isn’t the issue—it’s the endless problems that would follow. Instead, Apple seems to be focusing on smaller, more manageable acquisitions, as seen with its $3 billion purchase of Beats in 2014, still its largest buy to date.
In short, owning TikTok would bring more trouble than value to Apple.
Android
Future phone switching could be way easier: Android and iPhone may soon share more data
Moving from an Android phone to an iPhone—or the other way around—can often feel like a big chore. Right now, when you get a new phone, moving all your important information over from the old phone can be a complicated mess. However, it seems that Google and Apple are working together to fix this, making the switch between the two types of phones much smoother.
We recently got a sneak peek into the future by looking closely at the code of Google’s Android Switch app. This app is what helps people move their data from an iPhone to a new Android device, like a Pixel. What we found inside the hidden code suggests that several new types of personal information might soon be able to transfer automatically.
Currently, when you switch phones, basic items like photos, videos, contacts, and calendar dates usually move over. But things that make your phone yours often get left behind.
The new code hints that the following items could soon be included in the transfer process:
- Accessibility Settings: These are the special settings people use to make their phone easier to operate, such as larger text sizes or specific display settings. Being able to transfer these means you won’t have to spend time setting up your phone just to be able to use it comfortably.
- Music Playlists: If you have music lists on your iPhone, the updated system might allow them to move to a service like YouTube Music on your Android device.
- Passwords and Passkeys: This is a big one. Right now, you usually have to sign back into every single app manually. Soon, the system could automatically bring over your saved login details and newer “Passkeys,” providing a truly seamless experience.
- Wallet Cards: Moving credit and debit cards from one digital wallet (like Apple Wallet) to another (like Google Wallet) is not possible today, but the code suggests this convenience could be added.
- Wi-Fi Credentials: While your phone might remember the name of your home Wi-Fi, it often doesn’t remember the password, forcing you to type it in again. The change suggests the actual Wi-Fi passwords will transfer over, making it so your new phone connects instantly.
It’s important to remember that this information comes from looking at code that hasn’t been released yet. So, while it shows what Google and Apple are planning, we need to wait for an official announcement to know exactly how and when these improvements will become available.
Since the two companies are working together, these features are likely to help users switch from Android to iPhone, too. Once these changes arrive, getting a new phone won’t mean starting from scratch anymore.
Apple
New screen troubles for iPhone 17 give Samsung a major boost
A key screen supplier, BOE, is running into serious trouble providing the special display panels (OLED screens) for Apple’s newest phone lineup, the iPhone 17. Because of these technical setbacks, a main competitor, Samsung Display, is now expected to land a much bigger supply deal with Apple.
Sources familiar with the matter confirm that BOE has faced quality control and technical difficulties that it has not yet managed to fix. This means the company will be unable to deliver the display panels it was planning to ship this year. As a direct result, Samsung Display will likely be stepping in to cover the missing supply needed to build the phones.
The iPhone 17 is Apple’s current flagship model and is available in four versions: the standard, Air, Pro, and Pro Max. Apple is expecting to ship more than 90 million units of this new series throughout the year. The screens for these devices are usually provided mainly by Samsung Display and LG Display. At the moment, Samsung provides displays for all four models, while LG supplies three of the versions, not including the Pro.
BOE had originally planned to provide screens, specifically for the high-end iPhone 17 Pro models in the Chinese market. The main issue stems from Apple’s decision to use a more advanced screen feature called LTPO across the entire iPhone 17 series this year. This proved to be a major hurdle for BOE, which did not have prior experience making LTPO panels for Apple.
After many months of work, BOE finally received approval to start large-scale production in the early third quarter, to supply up to ten million panels. However, problems with reliability kept happening. By mid-November, these ongoing issues were still not solved. Due to these failures, BOE’s expected total shipments, which could have reached 40 million screens, will now be significantly lower.
Samsung Display is currently bridging this gap. Its screen supply to Apple is expected to increase from an initial 80 million panels to roughly 90 million this year. This is a critical move that will ensure Apple can still meet its manufacturing targets for all four iPhone 17 models without delay.
With BOE struggling to deliver, Samsung Display is now set to further solidify its position as Apple’s most important partner for OLED screens. The company stands to gain more business and maintain its lead in the competitive iPhone screen market throughout 2025.
Apple
Samsung kicks off Galaxy S25 FE updates while Galaxy A57 sneaks into sight for 2026
Samsung has been busy with its phone lineup lately. Just a short time after bringing out the Galaxy S25 FE, the company is already pushing its very first software fix to users. This mid-tier flagship is the last piece in the Galaxy S25 family puzzle, joining the regular trio and the slim Galaxy S25 Edge model.
The update is starting in Europe and should spread to other places soon. Folks with the Galaxy S25 FE won’t have to hold out for the newest software skin right away, since it came loaded with One UI 8 from day one – one of the rare Samsung phones to do so. This fresh patch carries the build number S731BXXU1AYIB.
It packs in the September 2025 security fix, along with tweaks for smoother running and better protection overall. The patch tackles a bunch of weak spots in the system that could let hackers in. Samsung has already sent this same September update to plenty of other phones worldwide.
Don’t look for any flashy new tricks here, though. Those are saved for the bigger One UI 8.5 jump, which early peeks suggest could bring some real changes. Shifting gears to what’s next, Samsung’s popular Galaxy A5x line keeps drawing crowds with its smart mix of features and wallet-friendly prices.
The Galaxy A56 only hit shelves a few months back, but word is already out on its follow-up, the Galaxy A57.Spotters caught the Galaxy A57 in the IMEI database, listed under the code SM-A576B/DS for the two-SIM version. It’s no big shock, as Samsung sticks to a yearly refresh for these hits.
Rumors point to the Galaxy A57 running on the fresh Exynos 1680 processor. Test scores show it packs a revamped brain for tasks and a graphics part that’s twice as strong as the one in the A56’s Exynos 1580. That could mean smoother games and quicker everyday stuff. The camera side might get a boos, too, though details are still fuzzy. Based on past patterns, expect the Galaxy A57 to drop in the early months of 2026, keeping the mid-range magic alive.
Galaxy A57 5G SM-A576B/DS spotted😁 pic.twitter.com/zsD5YHf0xE
— Erencan Yılmaz (@erenylmaz075) September 25, 2025
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