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Samsung flags mobile weakness as chips power record first-quarter profit
But Samsung Electronics, a rival and supplier to Apple, forecast continuing strong sales not only of server DRAMs but mobile DRAMs as well.
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Apple unveils new iPhone recycling robot
Dubbed ‘Daisy’, the robot builds on a previous generation of technology called Liam, which Apple developed to deconstruct iPhones.
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Israeli agency investigating Apple over handling of iPhone slowdown
Apple acknowledged in December that its software sometimes deliberately slows phones with weak batteries.
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Apple plans to replace Intel chips in Macs with its own - Bloomberg
Apple, which has used Intel chips in its computers since 2005, and the computer chipmaker both declined to comment.
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Apple tweaks iPad for students but holds price steady
The device will have a more powerful computing chip and extensive new software features aimed at teachers and students but keep the existing starting price of $299 for students.
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Apple, IBM chiefs call for more data oversight after Facebook breach
US lawmakers on Friday officially requested that Facebook’s Mark Zuckaberg explain at a congressional hearing how user’s data was released to the consultancy.
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Over 100 countries agree to seek digital tax consensus by 2020: OECD
Big digital companies like Google, Apple and Amazon have for years been able to exploit current rules to legally slash their tax bills in some countries.
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Apple Music hits 38m paid subscribers
Apple’s number compares to 71 million premium subscribers at the end of 2017 at industry leader Spotify.
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Hold the iPhone! Amazon primed to be larger than Apple
Amazon dislodged Microsoft Corp as the No 2 US company by market capitalization in February.
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Apple finds more serious supplier problems as its audits expand
Apple found 44 'core violations' of its labor rules in 2017, double the previous year.
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Samsung launches Galaxy S9 with focus on social media
Vendors are focusing on features designed to encourage consumers to ditch their old phones earlier than they would have previously.
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Apple sees ‘strong demand’ for replacement iPhone batteries - letter
Apple confirmed in December that software to deal with ageing batteries in iPhone 6, iPhone 6s and iPhone SE models could slow down performance.
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Apple plans new US campus, to pay $38bn in foreign cash taxes
Apple had set aside $36.3 billion in anticipation of tax payments on its foreign cash, meaning the payment would not represent a major impact on its cash flow this quarter.
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Senator wants Apple to answer questions on slowing iPhones
The California-based company apologised over the issue on 28 December, cut battery replacement costs and said it will change its software to show users whether their phone battery is good.
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Apple store in Zurich evacuated as phone battery overheats
Zurich police said the incident occurred as the repair worker was removing the battery, which overheated and burned his hand slightly.
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French prosecutor launches probe into Apple planned obsolescence: source
Apple already faces lawsuits in the United States over accusations of defrauding iPhone users by slowing down devices without warning to compensate for poor battery performance.
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IPhone addiction may be a virtue, not a vice for investors
In a statement to Reuters, Apple said it has offered a range of controls on iPhones since 2008 that allow parents to restrict content.
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Apple should address youth phone addiction, say two large investors
Jana and CalSTRS delivered a letter to Apple on Saturday asking the company to consider developing software that would allow parents to limit children’s phone use.
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Intel says performance impact of security updates not significant
Intel shares fell nearly 2% on Thursday as investors were worried about the potential financial liability and reputational damage from the recently disclosed security issues.
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Apple to issue fix for iPhones, Macs at risk from 'Spectre' chip flaw
In a statement on its website, Apple said all Mac and iOS devices are affected by both Meltdown and Spectre.
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Apple apologises after outcry over slowed iPhones
Apple apologised over its handling of the battery issue and said it would make a number of changes for customers 'to recognise their loyalty'.
