Apple ‘flies’ 1.5 million iPhones from India, Microsoft fires staff over Israel protest, Google layoffs, launches by Realme, Vivo, iQoo and other tech news of the week

Apple reportedly flew 1.5 million iPhones from India to the US to avoid Trump tariffs. Meanwhile, internal dissent at Microsoft turned into a public spectacle, resulting in the termination of two employees who disrupted the company’s 50th-anniversary celebration. Meta expanded its teen safety features, bringing restricted ‘Teen Accounts’ to Facebook and Messenger, mirroring earlier Instagram protections. Google laid off employees across its Platforms and Devices unit, impacting teams central to Android, Pixel, and Chrome. The Indian smartphone market saw a flurry of launches with Realme, Vivo, and iQoo unveiling new models. All this and other tech news of the week.

Trump Tariffs: Apple transports over 1.5 iPhones from India to US