Smartphones

TSMC Founder Backs US Efforts To Slow China’s Chip Sector

Founder of Asia's most valuable company, TSMC, lends his backing to US efforts to slow China's chip industry

2 years ago

Vodafone, Three Near Final Merger Agreement – Report

UK merger between Vodafone and Three could be announced this month, as both work to address potential antitrust issues

2 years ago

India ‘Considers’ Mandatory Smartphone Security Screening

India government reportedly considers making preinstalled apps removable and mandatory security screening of major operating system updates

2 years ago

Apple Delivers New iPhone 14…In Yellow

Fancy a more colourful smartphone? Apple makes iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus now available in 'beautiful yellow'

2 years ago

Foxconn To Construct Factory In India – Report

Apple's principal iPhone maker Foxconn is to construct a 300-acre factory in India, amid ongoing pivot away from China

2 years ago

Apple Lends Globalstar $252m To Aid Satellite-Connected iPhones

SEC filing reveals Apple is lending Globalstar $252m to cover upfront costs of replenishing its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites

2 years ago

ARM Disappoints UK With Decision To List Only In New York

UK Financial Conduct Authority blamed for 'inflexibility', as ARM owner Softbank opts for US-only public listing

2 years ago

Massive Blaze Shuts Down Apple Supplier Plant In India

Massive fire shuts down Apple iPhone charging cable factory in southern India, in latest supply chain headache for tech giant

2 years ago

EU Narrows App Store Charges Against Apple

European Commission drops key charge against Apple over forcing developers to use App Store payment system as case nears second…

2 years ago

Foxconn Expands In China’s Henan After Factory Disruption

Main Apple iPhone assembler Foxconn to expand presence in China's Henan provice while continuing to shift production to India, Vietnam

2 years ago

Samsung Enhances Bixby So Users Can Clone Their Voices

Bixby personal assistant from Samsung upgraded to provide users with greater control over their mobile experience

2 years ago

First Generation Apple iPhone Fetches $63,000 At Auction

Original 2007 Apple iPhone in its factory-sealed box, has sold for more than $63,000 at a weekend auction in the…

2 years ago

US Mobile Operators Suffer Outages, Issues

Number of US mobile operators including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon experienced outages and difficulties late Monday

2 years ago

Apple Hitting Issues In Ramping Up India Manufacturing – Report

The iPhone maker is facing a number of challenges as it seeks to ramp up its manufacturing output in India

2 years ago

ARM Boss Committed To Public Listing In 2023

Chief executive Rene Haas says ARM is committed to an initial public offering this year, and plans are “underway now”

2 years ago

Apple Discounts High-End iPhones In China As Demand Sags

High-end Apple iPhones sell at up to 10 percent discount in China after company announces disappointing earnings, as demand falters

2 years ago

Apple Disappoints By Missing Wall Street Expectations

Financial results from Apple highlight weakening consumer demand, as it insists iPhone production problems are over

2 years ago

Samsung Unveils Premium Galaxy S23 Series

Amid global smartphone shipment declines, Samsung takes wraps off its new premium smartphone portfolio with the Galaxy S23 Series

2 years ago

Apple To Launch ‘Folding iPad’ In 2024 – Report

Adding to previous speculation and rumours, analyst predicts Apple will release a foldable iPad tablet next year

2 years ago

China ‘Deeply Concerned’ At US Halt Of Export Licences For Huawei

Beijing expresses “deep concern” at reports the US Commerce Department has stopped export licences for Huawei

2 years ago

US Official Confirms Japan, Netherlands Joined US China Chip Sanctions

American official acknowledges deal with Japan and the Netherlands for new restrictions on chip-making tool exports to China

2 years ago

Gartner Sees Further Smartphone, PC Sales Slide In 2023

Gartner study projects second straight year of decline in smartphones and PC sales, with demand recovering later in the year

2 years ago

Smartphone Shipments Plunge In Largest Ever Decline

Worrying development. Shipments of new smartphones plunged 18.3 percent in Q4 2022, with total shipment in 2022 down to 2013…

2 years ago

T-Mobile Confirms Hacker Stole Data Of 37 Million Customers

Not again. American mobile operator T-Mobile confirms customer data for 37 million users compromised by hacker

2 years ago

Foxconn Replaces Head Of iPhone Assembly – Report

Veteran in charge of Foxconn's assembly of Apple iPhones has been replaced, after disruption at the giant Zhengzhou factory last…

2 years ago

Largest European Rare Earth Deposit Found In Sweden

Vital material for mobile phones and electric vehicles found in Sweden to help end dependent on Chinese suppliers

2 years ago

Tim Cook Agrees To Huge Pay Cut

Apple acts on Tim Cook's recommendation and severely reduces his salary, but the CEO will still take home nearly $50…

2 years ago

Apple Maps Receives Big Update To Help Local Businesses

Notable update to Apple Maps allows for addition of detailed business listings, photos, buttons and promotions across Apple ecosystem

2 years ago

ARM London Listing Sought By PM Rishi Sunak – Report

British government reportedly makes fresh attempt to convince ARM owner Softbank for public listing in London

2 years ago