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EU Says It Will Not Appeal Qualcomm Antitrust Decision
European Commission confirms it is not planning to appeal General Court decision on its 997m euro fine against Qualcomm, in blow to EU antitrust efforts
Tim Cook Dismisses Google Pressure To Adopt RCS
Apple CEO Tim Cook suggests 'buy your mom an iPhone,' in response to question about no RCS support or integration in iMessage
Apple Raises Prices For British iPhone Users
Prices of iPhones will remain the same in America, but will rise in key Apple markets including the UK, Germany and Japan
Apple iPhone 14: Industry Reaction
Industry experts react to Apple's 'Far Out' launch of the iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, Watch Ultra, and next generation AirPod Pro
Apple Live Blog: Far Out Event 7th September 2022
Welcome to the live blog of Apple's special event on 7 September 2022, where it is expected to launch the iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8 and updated AirPod Pros
US Bans Tech Firms From Building Chinese Factories
US Chips and Science Act (Chips). Biden administration tells those receiving federal funding they will not be allowed to invest in China
Arm Sues Qualcomm And Nuvia Unit For Licence Infringement
British chip designer Arm Holdings accuses Qualcomm and Nuvia of trademark infringement and breaching certain licence agreements
Trump’s Truth Social Remains Barred On Google Play Store
Donald Trump's social networking app remains unavailable on Google's Play Store, for violating policies about having a content moderation system
Apple Privacy Head Steps Down – Report
Apple's chief privacy officer, Jane Horvath, is to leave the tech giant after 11 years in her role, and will instead join a law firm
European Commission ‘Will Not Appeal’ Qualcomm Fine Dismissal
European Commission reportedly not planning to appeal General Court decision quashing 997m euro Qualcomm fine in latest setback for Big Tech regulation
SpaceX, T-Mobile To Connect Mobile Phones To Satellites
No more not-spots? Elon Musk's SpaceX and T-Mobile plan to connect mobile phones to satellites, so as to expand mobile coverage
Apple To Unveil iPhone 14 At ‘Far Out’ Event On 7 September
Press event on Wednesday 7 September widely expected to release four new iPhone models, as well Watch Series 8 and AirPods Pro 2
Apple Staff Petition Against Return To Office Order
More staff pushback against Apple CEO Tim Cook and his order last week for employees to return to the office three days a week
Vodafone To Sell Hungarian Operation For $1.8bn
Vodafone to offload its Hungarian business for $1.8 billion, in a move that will create a telecoms leader in the country, owned in part by the government
CEO Of Pegasus Maker NSO Group To Step Down
Reorganisation to result in the CEO departure at Pegasus maker NSO Group, as the firm moves towards selling to NATO countries only
Xiaomi Posts 20 Percent Sales Drop Amidst Covid Restrictions
China's Xiaomi posts 20 percent year-on-year drop in sales and 83 percent fall in operating profit as demand hit by Covid restrictions, economic woes
Apple Security Flaw Being Actively Exploited
Update now. Vulnerability impacts a number of Apple iPhone, iPad and Mac models, and the flaw has been actively exploited
Apple Axes 100 Recruiters, Amid Hiring Slowdown – Report
Hiring slowdown at Apple? Tech giant reportedly lets go 100 contract-based recruiters in the past week as it tightens spending
Apple To Start Manufacturing Macbook, Apple Watch In Vietnam
China move? Apple is reportedly in talks with its suppliers about starting manufacturing the Apple Watch and Macbook in Vietnam
Apple Orders Staff Back To Office, Three Days A Week
Memo from Tim Cook tells Apple staff in the Bay area, that from next month, they must come into the office at least three days a week
Google Seeks To Shame Apple Over RCS Refusal
Good luck convincing Tim. Google begins publicity campaign to pressure Aple into adopting the cross platform RCS messaging protocol
Samsung Unveils Two New Folding Smartphones
Foldable updates from Samsung. include new versions of its pocket sized square (Galaxy Z Flip 4), and the bigger folding phone (the Galaxy Z Fold 4)
President Biden Signs $53 Billion US Chips Act
President Joe Biden signs landmark bill to encourage chip makers to build more semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the US
Qualcomm Adds $4.2bn To GlobalFoundries Semiconductor Deal
Qualcomm expands existing chip manufacturing deal with GlobalFoundries by $4.2bn as it seeks to limit supply chain disruption amidst global chip shortage
Apple Tells Taiwanese Suppliers To Avoid Disruption
Apple reportedly tells Taiwanese suppliers to ensure parts are labelled in line with China's 'One China' policy amidst flare-up of political tensions
Apple HR Allegedly Mishandled 15 Misconduct Complaints From Women
Apple's HR department accused by 15 women of mishandling serious misconduct allegations, and in some cases even retaliating against them
TSMC Warns It Will Close Operations If China Invades Taiwan
Chip warning. China's sabre rattling around Taiwan prompts plea from TSMC chairman that “war brings no winners, everybody’s losers”
French Publishers Sue Apple In Latest Case Over App Store Rules
French publishers sue Apple in California over App Store rules in latest case to target 'excessive' fees and commission charges
US Congress Passes $52 Billion Chips Act
No more chip shortage? President Joe Biden can now sign US Chips Act into law after Congress approved funding for more domestic chip production