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EU Publishes iOS Interoperability Plans

European Commission publishes preliminary instructions to Apple on how to open up iOS to rivals, prompting privacy complaint

3 days ago

Apple Touts Ongoing UK Investment, As Tim Cook Meets Prime Minister

Apple highlights its UK investment has grown to £18 billion, as CEO Tim Cook meets UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

1 week ago

US Awards Micron $6.1 Billion From US Chips Act

Biden administration awards $6.1 billion subsidy from US Chips Act for Micron's Idaho and and New York plants

2 weeks ago

Apple To Begin Using In-House 5G Modems Next Year

Apple reportedly planning to use first-generation in-house 5G modem in iPhone SE next year, hopes to reach parity with Qualcomm…

2 weeks ago

Huawei Gains On Apple In China Premium Smartphones

Huawei sees sales of premium smartphones in China grow by 34 percent as Apple declines, while company bets on Android-free…

2 weeks ago

CMA Clears Vodafone, Three Merger After Price Promise

UK regulator approves Vodafone, Three merger, after receiving commitments over price, network, and virtual mobile operators

2 weeks ago

Huawei Releases Mate 70 Range To Challenge Apple

Huawei launches Mate 70 smartphones with AI-powered air gestures for cross-device file transfers to nearby foldables and tablets

4 weeks ago

Apple’s Cook Visits China Amidst iPhone Sales Slowdown

Apple chief Tim Cook makes third public appearance in China this year amidst stiff domestic iPhone competition, AI uncertainty

4 weeks ago

Apple Developing ‘LLM Siri’ AI For 2026

iPhone maker reportedly developing next-generation AI large language model for Siri for spring 2026 as it ramps 'Apple Intelligence'

4 weeks ago

Apple, Google Mobile Ecosystems Should Be Investigated, CMA Told

CMA receives 'provisional recommendation' from independent inquiry that Apple,Google mobile ecosystem needs investigation

1 month ago

Google Labels DoJ’s Structural Remedies As ‘Extreme’

Executive hits out at the DoJ's “staggering proposal” to force Google to sell off its Chrome web browser, plus other…

1 month ago

US DoJ Demands Google Sell Off Chrome, End Default Search Payments

US prosecutors confirm earlier reports, demand Google sells off Chrome web browser and end default search payments to Apple etc

1 month ago

Xiaomi Raises EV Delivery Goal Amidst Strong Demand

Smartphone and electronics maker Xiaomi now aims to deliver 130,000 electric vehicles this year after SU7 launch in March

1 month ago

Apple Set To Be Fined Under EU’s Tough DMA – Report

Tech giant Apple could be facing another hefty financial penalty, amid a report the EU is set to fine it…

2 months ago

Watchdog Says Vodafone, Three Merger Could Proceed With Certain Remedies

British competition regulator provisionally finds Vodafone, CMA merger can proceed, if 'remedies' on pricing and 5G rollout are made

2 months ago

EU To Assess Apple’s iPad Compliance Plans

European Commission says it will review Apple's iPad compliance with DMA rules as it seeks to open up tech giant's…

2 months ago

Google Maps Steers Into Local Information With AI Chat

New Google Maps allows users to ask for detailed information on local spots, adds AI-summarised reviews, more detailed navigation

2 months ago

Huawei Sees Sales Surge, But Profits Fall

US-sanctioned Huawei sees sales surge in first three quarters of 2024 on domestic smartphone popularity, even as net profits fall

2 months ago

Apple Posts China Sales Decline, Ramping Pressure On AI Strategy

Apple posts slight decline in China sales for fourth quarter, as Tim Cook negotiates to launch key AI features in…

2 months ago

Apple Sales Rise 6 Percent After Early iPhone 16 Demand

Fourth quarter results beat Wall Street expectations, as overall sales rise 6 percent, but EU tax ruling hits profits

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

ARM Cancels Qualcomm Chip Design Licence – Report

Potential huge market disruption after UK chip designer ARM reportedly cancels Qualcomm licence amid escalating feud

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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

2 months ago