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Apple Rolls Out First iPhone AI Features In Software Update
Apple adds first 'Apple Intelligence' features to iPhones, iPads and Macs in new software update, with more to follow
Apple Returns To Top 5 Smartphone Ranks In China, Amid Tim Cook Visit
In Q3 Apple rejoins ranks of top five smartphone makers in China, as government welcomes visit by CEO Tim Cook
Worldwide IT Spending To Grow 9.3 Percent In 2025, Gartner Predicts
IT spending growth in 2025 comes as CIOs move from proof-of-concept, and begin investment into generative AI next year
Apple Cuts Orders iPhone 16, Says Analyst
Industry supply chain analyst says Apple cut orders for the iPhone 16 for Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, prompting a share decline
ARM Cancels Qualcomm Chip Design Licence – Report
Potential huge market disruption after UK chip designer ARM reportedly cancels Qualcomm licence amid escalating feud
BT Switches On First Self-Powered Cell Tower
BT cell tower in Shropshire Hills has 100 percent of its power requirements delivered by renewable energy sources
Apple Sees Strong Initial iPhone 16 Sales In China
Research from Counterpoint shows sales of the iPhone 16 in China rose 20 percent in the three weeks since their launch
UK Mulls Common Charging Cable, After EU’s Long-Winded Move
UK government considers whether to require a common charging cable for devices, mirroring EU law that took 13 years to implement
Huawei Beats Apple In Mainland China Shipments
Huawei surpasses Apple in mainland China smartphone shipments in August for first time in nearly four years, research finds
Apple Opens Major Research Hub In China
Apple opens research centre in Shenzhen, China, aiming to make it biggest such facility outside US amidst tough local competition
Huawei Ditches Android Apps With HarmonyOS Next
Sanctioned Huawei formally launches HarmonyOS Next on smartphones, tablets as it builds new ecosystem around Android-free experience
Epic Sues Google, Samsung Over App Store Barriers
Epic Games says Samsung's Auto Blocker flags third-party app stores as malware, requires 21 steps to turn off
Apple Must Face Reduced Claims In Device Privacy Case
Privacy lawsuit against Apple to go ahead after federal judge throws out claims related to some data collection settings
Xiaomi Asks For Recall Of India Antitrust Report
Smartphone maker Xiaomi asks Indian antitrust regulator to recall August report, saying it failed to redact confidential data
Apple Previews AI Features As iPhone 16 Sales Begin
Apple launches public beta test of Siri revamp, text generation, other key AI features as iPhone 16 goes on sale
Huawei’s Mate XT Launches On Same Day As iPhone 16
Huawei, Apple hold duelling flagship smartphone launches in China as Huawei attracts interest with world's first double-folding phone
Samsung Warns Striking Workers In India Of No Pay, Possible Termination
Industrial dispute of Samsung workers in India escalates, as tech giant warns of no pay and potential terminations
EU Begins Proceedings To Force Apple To Open Up iOS, iPadOS
European Commission begins two “specification proceedings” to force Apple to open up iOS operating system to rival tech
Qualcomm Loses Appeal Over EU Antitrust Fine
EU General Court upholds European Commission €242m antitrust fine against Qualcomm, after it allegedly forced a UK firm out of business
CMA Cites Higher Prices Post Vodafone, Three Merger, Demands Changes
Samsung India Workers Strike, Amid Report Of Overseas Job Cuts
Hundreds of Samsung workers in India continue their strike action over wage demands. Meanwhile report suggests heavy job layoffs
Apple Ordered To Pay Ireland €13bn In Taxes
Europe's top court backs Commission's 2016 decision that Ireland granted Apple unlawful aid, and Tim Cook must pay it back
Huawei Launches World’s First Double-Hinged Smartphone
Huawei launches Mate XT, world's first tri-fold or double-hinged smartphone, as it challenges Apple for domestic market share
iPhone 16 Gets Generative AI, Siri Upgrade
Apple launches iPhone 16 range with generative AI features, plus camera-based 'visual intelligence', new AirPods, Watch
Huawei Plans ‘Trifold’ Phone Launch Hours After Apple Event
Huawei expected to launch landmark double-folding smartphone next week, hours after Apple's AI-powered iPhone 16 event
Honor Tops Samsung In Western Europe Foldables
Honor overtakes Samsung for top spot in Western European foldable smartphone market as region becomes competitive flash point
HMD Launches ‘Barbie’ Flip Phone To Tackle Smartphone Addiction
Digital detoxing. HMD teams up with Mattel for HMD Barbie flip phone with no mobile browsing or social media
IDC Raises Smartphone Shipment Forecast Amid GenAI Optimism
Global smartphone shipments in 2024 are expected to grow nearly 6 percent according to IDC, as premium handsets embrace AI
Apple Axes Jobs In Digital Services Group – Report
Tech giant Apple reportedly cuts 100 jobs in its digital services group, with sources citing a shift in internal priorities