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iOS 19 promises to be a total look change. It is actually something much more important for Apple

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Apple prepares to execute the greatest redesign of its operating systems in a decade. As Mark Gurman filtered in Bloomberg, iOS 19 will involve a radical transformation of the iPhone interfacewith Changes in icons, menus, windows and system controls. A risky bet for a manufacturer whose income slowed down after boom pandemic and whose star product – the iPhone – has finally accumulated the feeling of Touch in income even with some fall. The interesting thing about this redesign is What tells us about Apple’s strategy. The cook company usually marks trend in interface designs, but now it is seen in a paradoxical situation: seeks inspiration in its less sold product, the Vision Pro. His mixed reality helmet does not seem unify the experience Among all Apple devices. It is a fine irony: the product that has the least users is the one to mark how we will interact with our devices the more than one billion iPhone users. This movement speaks of another important change in Apple’s product philosophy. For years it has maintained a clear distinction among its platforms, resisting the temptation to merge iOS and macOS as competitors have tried (Microsoft, Google). GIF: Apple. Now, without abandoning that functional separationApple seeks a visual coherence that makes the transition between devices more fluid. It is no accident that it occurs in a very marked context: Difficulty increasing income in the last two yearswhich translates into the need to stimulate the renewal of devices and consolidate its ecosystem The redesign also indicates a possible vulnerability in the current Apple position: the iPhone interface, once revolutionary, He has become familiar to the point of invisibility. Innovating in hardware is increasingly complicated when the product is mature – at the smartphone now happens to what at the time happened to the computer – so The perception of novelty must be created through software. If you cannot revolutionize physical experience, visually change it. It is a technological, but also psychological game: to make the known feel new. But without alienating a base of heterogeneous and massive users accustomed to certain interaction patterns. It is not the same to make changes in the Mac OS X of 2007 (for a niche of users, the majority enthusiasts) than in the IOS of 2025 (for people of all ages, technical levels and cultural contexts, from children to the elderly). The question is not whether Apple will technically implement these changes – it has talent and resources to do so and will do it – but If they will achieve the delicate balance between innovation and familiarity that defines the best product evolutions. As he taught us iOS 7 It makes twelve years, reinvent what works always entails risks. But maybe that is precisely the point: Apple needs to risk again. In Xataka | The decline of the “Apple culture”. Blind devotion has evolved towards critical enthusiasm Outstanding image | Apple

A new generation promises to change the rules of the game

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China’s military modernization goes beyond Hightens or the New fighters. Yes, these are elements of superiority on the battlefield, also of deterrence and the country is investing a lot in modernizing and expanding its fleet, but something that they are also putting efforts is in the renewal of their submarines with nuclear capacity. After a not very successful type 094, China is finalizing the Type 096 nuclear submarine. And, of course, they have the attention of their main rivals in a scenario reminiscent of the Cold War. Reinforcing maritime presence. The modernization of the main military arms has become one of the main strategies of the Government of Xi Jinping. We are seeing advances in all areas, with examples such as New Earth’s Armament, PAIR DEVELOPMENTthe aforementioned aircraft carrier with The Electromagnetic Fujian at the head, Heavy helicopters, fighters and even Space armament. The leg that could be more lame in the Chinese Navy is that of the submarines of ballistic missiles, or SSBN for its acronym in English. Not only had few, but their designs and functioning had nothing to do with that of the most advanced powers in this context. Sample of this is type 094 of the beginning of the century. Type 094. Seeking to close the gap with the United States and maintain a persuasive presence in the South China Sea, the country launched type 094. It is a submarine with a load capacity of nuclear propulsion ballistic missiles and was the successor of the type 092 of the mid -1980s. It is estimated that there are six active units of this submarine, but it is a ship with lights and shadows. While their nuclear eyelets can reach the American coast from the South China Sea, the main objective of these submarines is deterrent and furtive presence (avoiding the detection of radars and enemy systems). The problem is that it is as noisy as the Soviet and American submarines of the 1970s. For a “new” submarine, it was an obvious skinny point because it made it very visible to the anti -submarine technologiesfrom the United States and its allies. And type 096. The reason for this noise is that its propulsion system is outdated (inspired by Soviet technology of the Cold War) and the design of the helmet, the propellers and the isolation system make it totally ineffective in furtive missions. China has launched more silent variants, such as type 094a, but they are still too loud. An easy target in the current anti -submarine war, goes. That’s where Type 096 enters the scene. There are six other submarines of this class with twice tons in tons and twice the capacity for ballistic missiles, but more than for its improvements for combat, what China is looking for is that it solves the predecessor problem. Thus, type 096 hopes to be as stealthy as more modern Russian submarines. It will also be loaded with improvements in the detection of rival submarines. Challenges. Part of the design efforts have been destined to cushion the noise of the engines, as indicated in SCMP. It is speculated that, similar to the new Russian submarines, the engines are mounted on huge rubber supports that help overshadow the sound. And it is also estimated that it will be ready by the end of this decade. Now, although they have Russia and the portfolio in their favor, experience is a degree and, precisely, is what China is missing in SSBN. Russia and the United States have decades of experience in this area and we will have to see when type 096 enters into play if China has achieved that leap that seeks in nuclear submarine design. Attracting looks. In ReutersNaval Technical Intelligence authorities and analysts estimate that “type 096 will be a nightmare.” The reason is that, according to them, “they will be very, very difficult to detect.” It is also said that Russia has shared part of its technology with China to improve that sound efficiency in its new submarine and that, although they do not think that Russia has shared its ‘crown jewels’ with China (because they would lose competitive advantage in case Something twists in the relationship), they are collaborating closely. In the United States analyst documents, it is speculated with the implications that such a weapon will have for the United States and its Indo-Pacific allies, since the presence of a vehicle like type 096 would have “deep” implications in a area of ​​special interest At present for numerous countries. Sample is the incident in June 2023, when a type 094 emerged in the Taiwan Strait, visualizing the constant tensionthat is lived in the area. In Xataka | Satellite images leave little doubt: China is building a mysterious ship, and has an unusual size

In his first year “in crisis” selling electric cars, Musk puts the eye in optimus with promises and really psychedelic figures and figures

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Tesla has closed 2024 with A 71% drop in benefits Up to 2.3 billion dollars, while income barely grew 2%. The company has registered its first historical setback in cars deliveries, something that We saw coming. Why is it important. The moment could not be more critical. Tesla is in front of a perfect storm: Growing Chinese competition, With Byd at the head. Global price war. Premium market saturation. End of government aid. Musk’s response has been remarkable: Price cuts that have eroded the margins to alarming levels. Between the lines. Musk seems to be repeating its usual strategy: in the face of disappointing results, it promises technological revolutions that divert attention to the fundamental problems of the business. This time, the bet is double: autonomous taxis and Humanoid robots. Yes, but. Musk’s closeness with Trump has triggered the value of shares more than 100% in the last year, challenging all financial logic. Investors seem to bet more on the political influence of Musk than by the fundamentals of Tesla. The operating margins have collapsed to 6.2%, from 8.2% of the previous year. Cybertruck sales have stagnated in 13,000 quarterly units. AND Every time they sell cheaper. Tesla depends more and more on regulatory credits: 692 million dollars this quarter. Trump has put them in the target. Between bambalins. The advertisement of the autonomous taxi Cybercab for 2026 And the beginning of Robotaxis operations In June of this 2025, he dangerously remembers previous promises unfulfilled. However, Musk insists: “This time the wolf is real. And it can drive alone.” Tesla is at a historical crossroads: either it manages to materialize its technological promises and maintains its position as an innovative leader, or runs the risk of becoming a more cars manufacturer, less and less differential with respect to others, and caught in a price war With diminishing margins. Deepen: The New version of Model and It will reach 60,000 dollars in March, 33% more expensive than the current model. The European records of Tesla fell 24% in October. The company It is under investigation due to fatal accidents related to its autonomous driving system. Tesla’s brand value was reduced by 15,000 million in 2024, partly for Musk’s political rhetoric. The Trump administration promises to eliminate incentives for electric vehicles. Musk says this will harm the competition more than his company, but analysts are not so safe: Tesla is no longer the only relevant actor in the premium electricity market. Outstanding image | Xataka with Midjourney In Xataka | Elon Musk dreamed of building a city for its employees. Is about to make it come true in Texas

The historical agreement between Spotify and Universal promises a ‘streaming 2.0’. But we have already seen changes of this type

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“The next era of streaming innovation.” According to the words of those involvedthat is where the agreement that Universal Music Group and Spotify have reached. This is an agreement that will cover several of the next few years and that will affect both the recordings and the artists’ royalties. It is the first step towards what both companies want to baptize as “era of streaming 2.0” The agreements come back. The pact is remarkable for many reasons, but above all because it is the first Spotify agreement with a multinational industry in several years. It is also commented to improve the conditions of payments to artists, which Since April last year They went down because of a platform rate in the United States oriented to audiobook lovers. Taking advantage of a 2023 lawthis rate allowed the company to pay less Royalties To the composers, which unleashed a sour response from the musical community. This covenant with Universal seems to want to solve some of the problems of that rate, but not just that. Spotify for Superfans. The idea of ​​’streaming 2.0′ It is not new, of courseand Universal has been caressing her for a while, but this seems to be the first firm step towards her. What could be realized? This “Spotify for Superfans” terminology is as the Verge defines The spotify that we are going to have (or part of it, at least) and that will take shape after the agreement. When Universal talked about this ‘streaming 2.0’ I thought, According to your presentationin “Super-Premium” subscriptions that grant advantages such as anticipated access to music, exclusive luxury editions, high-resolution audio and artists’ questions and answers. Further streaming that never. This ‘streaming 2.0’ consists of taking the technological capacity of the platforms one step further to offer extras to consumers. This translates into the need for these platforms to reach treatment with Majorsbecause they are the ones who will provide better quality audio, associated videos, extras to which no one has access, exclusive content of artists … that, or for discounted, that the large companies themselves melt their services of streamingas we have seen that happened in the audiovisual after the outbreak of Netflix. Are Spotify following its same steps? But … makes sense? We have heard similar ideas with the streaming audiovisual. In fact, that support in the “extras” is one of the differentiating cuddles of Prime Video, which with its “X-rays” provides information, trivia, filmographies and even possibilities of e-commerce of the content of their films and series. However, no one would say that it is one of the tricks that puts prime video above its rivals, but an anecdotal added. These are times when the catalog rules: people subscribe and quickly unless platforms in search of content to consume, and do it all the time. The extras are an appetizing gift, but … is that the base of the streaming of the future? In Xataka | The best free alternatives to Spotify to enjoy your music legally and without having to pay

Without aid, Spain disconnects from the electric car. 2024 promises have been broken and the roadmap is uncertain

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The electric car in Spain was not doing as well as expected. In 2024, the sale of this type of car will barely grew by 4.21% to reach 65,478 electric cars. But, despite this increase, the share of electric cars has fallen slightly to 5.36%, below the 5.56% in 2023. If we take a look at the ACEA datathe figure is in the lower part of the European market. It is comparable to Italy, where the electric car has not taken off either and remained at 4.2%. But it is very far from France, which is close to 17%, from Portugal, which is also close to 20% or from the Nordic countries, where Sweden is at 35%, Denmark at 51.5% and Norway has already almost reached the threshold. all cars sold in 2024. To understand the idiosyncrasies of each country, we must take into account the characteristics that revolve around the electric car. However, there is something that does not fail: where aid has been simple and stable over time, the electric car has finally taken off. Where they have retreated, the electric car has retreated. What is the plan for Spain? Aid for electric cars in Spain seems to be an eternal problem to be solved. The last stone in the road has arrived with the last extension of the MOVES III Plan. To understand what happened you have to look back. In the last days of 2024, the Government approves a new extension of the MOVES III Plan. For the next 20 days, the project works without surprises but a vote of one omnibus decree that contemplates these aids (and others of great significance such as the revaluation of pensions or transport aid) does not move forward. Without the approval of the Congress of Deputies, everything falls and, with it, the aid from the MOVES III Plan. Since then, the political climate seems to have forgotten about aid for car purchases. There is talk of presenting, again, the same omnibus decree without changes or of vote separately some issues but little or nothing has been said about whether renewing the MOVES III Plan is one of the priorities. It is the finishing touch to an aid project that It has been in the eye of the hurricane for a long time because it is considered cumbersome, not very agile and, above all, ineffective. The theory is good (help from up to 7,000 euros in the purchase of an electric car and a mandatory discount from the dealer of at least another 1,000 euros) but its application discourages future buyers. Each extension of the MOVES III Plan in recent years has come marked by enormous uncertainty. At the end of last December, the Government had not approved a renewal which, ultimately, has been ineffective. But the way of acting was repeated in previous extensions. However, the real problem is how aid is managed. The State has funds that are delivered to the autonomous communities. Regional organizations apply, how each one decidesthe procedure for submitting applications and delivering aid. In some cases, for example, the procedure can be carried out through the dealer and in others only the future buyer can do it. This led to a disagreement between administrations that left undelivered aid for three years and 250 million euros approved to buyers for whom there were no funds. It was July 2024. Months before, The Government had already committed to changing the MOVES III Plan and proposed aid that would be discounted at the time of purchase. The solution that the manufacturers have found is to advance the MOVES III Plan with an interest-free credit for the value of the aid that will be received and that must be returned in a marked period that usually goes up to 18 months. At that time, the buyer should have received the money and would return the credit to the manufacturer. However, a year after those promises, purchase aid had not been changed in Spain. And, what is worse, this aid has fallen and there is no plan on the table to approve it with a closed calendar. Without aid, there is no electric car The worst thing for Spain is that the data tells us that, without aid, there is no electric car. Even the countries where the most electric cars are purchased (percentage or volume) such as Norway and China have built strong sales of this type of technology with multiple and constant purchasing aids. They are not the only ones. How ACEA collectsPortugal does not apply taxes to the purchase of electric cars and reduces them by 75% if they are plug-in hybrids. It also does not apply taxes to vehicle ownership (such as the Spanish road tax) and has tax reductions for companies. In addition, it provides 3,000 euros of aid for the purchase of electric vehicles for cars up to 62,500 euros. In Sweden and Denmark there is no direct purchase aid with discounts but the acquisition of electric cars or their maintenance are kept tax-free (or with significant discounts). France, where electric cars have fallen slightly but nearly two out of every 10 vehicles sold are electric, also provides purchase aid similar to that in Spain. Spain has grown in electric cars sold in 2024 but its market share has decreased slightly Italy, with worse sales figures than Spain, provides aid for larger purchases but for cars priced below 35,000 euros (10,000 euros less than in Spain) so the eligible cars are smaller in number and attractiveness. In addition, it has greater discounts but the car cannot exceed 30,000 euros, which greatly limits the application of this aid. But where it has become clear that the car needs help is in Germany. There we have lived the first year without subsidies for electric cars. The reason, as in Spain, was not a consequence of turning one’s back on technology. It was based on a mere bureaucratic and formal issue, overturning aid to justice. … Read more

Marco Rubio promises González Urrutia US support for the restoration of democracy in Venezuela

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In his role as Trump’s new Secretary of State, Marco Rubio gave his support to opposition leader María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia, recognized by the Joe Biden administration as president-elect of Venezuela. Through a video call, Machado said that, “the transition to democracy in Venezuela is crucial for regional stability and the security of our hemisphere.” Therefore, Marco Rubio reaffirmed to Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia his support from Washington for the restoration of democracy in his country. The spokesperson for that cabinet, Tammy Bruce, indicated in a statement that “Rubio reaffirmed the support of the United States for the restoration of democracy in Venezuela and the unconditional and immediate release of all political prisoners, in line with the peaceful democratic aspirations of the Venezuelan people.” For its part, González Urrutia assured that, “The Secretary of State reaffirmed his admiration for the Venezuelan people and highlighted the courage and democratic spirit that made the undisputed victory of 28J possible. He also confirmed his willingness to work together at this crucial moment for our nation. “Your support is a key impetus to continue moving towards free Venezuela.” The conversation with Rubio comes after what appears to be the first contacts between the two administrations and without Donald Trump referring to the fight against the dictatorship beyond announcing that he is willing to stop buying Venezuelan oil. It should be remembered that US President Donald Trump insisted last Monday that the United States is not interested in Venezuelan oil. On his first day in the White House, he insisted that he is closely watching Venezuela, a country he claims to know “very well for many reasons.” “It was a great country 20 years ago and now it is a disaster,” he declared. Regarding whether he will take measures to pressure President Nicolás Maduro, he stated: “We will probably stop buying oil from Venezuela.” Keep reading: · “Trump mixes disinterest and fury towards Latin America”· What are Donald Trump’s plans for Venezuela during his term?· Senate approves nomination of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

Rubio promises changes in foreign policy under Trump’s “America First” philosophy

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Marco Rubio was sworn in as secretary of state, the country’s chief diplomat and the highest-ranking position in the Cabinet, second only to the vice president and president. After a unanimous vote in the Senate, Marco Rubio defended his department’s employees but warned of changes coming under the Trump administration. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, Vice President JD Vance described Rubio as a “necessary change of course after a generation of failed foreign policy.” “He’s a bipartisan solution-seeker, a guy who can really get things done, but he’s a conservative with great principles and vision,” Vance said. “And I think more than anyone I’ve met in Washington in recent years, Senator Rubio, I think, understands President Trump’s distinctive priorities.” Thus, after taking the oath of office, Rubio said that “one of the main objectives of American foreign policy will be the promotion of peace.” “Of course, peace through strength, peace always without abandoning our values.”but I think it is extraordinary that it is something that needs to be said and that it has not been said enough in recent times,” added the new secretary. “As for the task before us, President Trump was elected to keep promises and he will keep them. And his main promise when it comes to foreign policy is that the State Department’s priority will be the United States. It will promote the national interests of this country. And he has given us a very clear mandate” “President Trump has made it very clear that everything we do must be justified by the answer to one of three questions: Does it make us stronger, does it make us safer, and does it make us more prosperous? If you don’t do one of those three things, we won’t do it. And that is the objective and that is the task, and that is the mission,” he concluded. Later, Rubio was received in the lobby of the State Department with applause from dozens of workers from this agency. Rubio once again reiterated his firm commitment to advancing Trump’s “America First” political platform, and warned that changes would occur in the State Department as a result. “There will be changes, but the changes do not have to be destructive. They do not have to be punitive,” anticipated the new head of US diplomacy. Rubio stated that the State Department needs to “act faster than ever because the world is changing faster than ever.” “It is an honor to lead this agency. I hope to do so with distinction and integrity, working harder than anyone in this position. And that will not be easy, because there have been very hard-working people before me,” he added. Keep reading:· Marco Rubio highlights sovereignty and economic power of Mexico and recognizes challenges for the United States· Pam Bondi, nominated for attorney general, says at her hearing that she has to study the 14th Amendment· Marco Rubio makes history as the first Hispanic to be Secretary of State

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