This week in tech news, US President Donald Trump reportedly urged Apple CEO Tim Cook to halt iPhone production expansion in India, advocating for increased US manufacturing. Microsoft announced significant job cuts, impacting 6,000 employees globally as part of streamlining efforts. Samsung launched its Galaxy S25 Edge in India, featuring a 200MP camera and Snapdragon power. Amazon and Flipkart faced government notices for selling Pakistani flags. Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses debuted in India with AI integration. Also, Amazon fired 100 employees within its Devices and Services division.

Donald Trump reportedly asked Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop expanding iPhone production in India and increase manufacturing in the United States. Trump mentioned having "a little problem with Tim Cook" regarding Apple's growing manufacturing presence in India during a state visit to Qatar.

Microsoft announced it will lay off 3% of its global workforce, affecting over 6,000 employees across all levels, teams, and geographies. These cuts aim to reduce management layers and streamline operations.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 Edge in India, powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and featuring a QHD+ display. The slimmest Galaxy S-series smartphone boasts an IP68 rating and a 200MP main camera.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued notices to e-commerce platforms in India, including Amazon India and Flipkart, over the sale of Pakistani national flags and related merchandise. The ministry has directed these companies to immediately take down such listings, calling the sale “insensitive” and a violation of national sentiment.

Google wrapped up the first edition of The Android Show, giving a sneak peek into what’s to come to Android phones and the ecosystem of devices around it, including Android’s new design language, or as Google calls it Material 3 Expressive, among other titbits for the Android 16. Google also talked about how Google’s making Android more private and secure than before, and Gemini.

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses officially entered the Indian market, priced starting at Rs 29,900, with nationwide availability set for May 19. The AI-powered eyewear features Meta AI integration, allowing users to make hands-free queries, stream media, and handle communications through voice commands.

Amazon has reportedly fired 100 employees within its Devices and Services division, responsible for developing popular hardware products such as the Echo smart speakers, Fire TV devices, and Ring security systems. Amazon also laid off some employees from Alexa-related jobs in 2023.