Group 1: Apple and Legal Issues - Elon Musk accuses Apple of violating antitrust laws by not including X and Grok in the App Store essential category, claiming it prevents AI companies from ranking first [1][3] - Musk's previous criticism of Apple's in-app purchase commission as a "de facto global internet tax" highlights ongoing tensions between him and the company [3] Group 2: Apple Cinemas Trademark Dispute - Apple Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Apple Cinemas for trademark infringement, alleging that the cinema chain is intentionally using the "Apple" name to confuse consumers [5][6] - Apple Cinemas, an independent chain with 14 locations across several states, plans to defend its brand against the lawsuit [6] Group 3: Apple Patent Developments - A new patent application from Apple reveals progress towards a six-sided glass shell for devices, aiming to realize Jony Ive's vision of a "single-piece glass" design [7] - The design includes a touchscreen display that seamlessly integrates with the glass shell, enhancing the visual and tactile experience [7] Group 4: Smartphone Market Insights - Canalys reports a slight decline in global smartphone shipments to 288.9 million units in Q2 2025, with Samsung leading at 57.5 million units shipped [8][11] - In Mainland China, Huawei ranks first in smartphone shipments with an 18% market share, while Apple holds a 15% share [12] Group 5: Children's Smartwatch Market - The Chinese children's smartwatch market saw sales of 8.12 million units in the first half of the year, reflecting an 11.4% year-on-year growth [13][15] - The leading brand, 小天才, holds a 35.3% market share, benefiting from a strong ecosystem combining education and social features [15][16] Group 6: Semiconductor Export Agreements - Reports indicate that NVIDIA and AMD have reached an unprecedented agreement with the U.S. government, agreeing to pay 15% of their sales revenue from China to obtain chip export licenses [19][20] - This arrangement marks a significant shift in export control practices, as companies have not previously agreed to share revenue in exchange for licenses [20]