Financial results from Apple highlight weakening consumer demand, as it insists iPhone production problems are over
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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
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
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
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
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
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 levels
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
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 year
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
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 million
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
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
Microsoft Abandons Dual-Screen Surface Duo 3 – Report
Another mobile change for Redmond? Next dual-screen phone from Microsoft will reportedly boast a foldable screen design
Apple ‘To Replace Key Broadcom Part’ In iPhone
Apple reportedly set to begin using its own combined Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip in significant blow to chipmaker Broadcom
Chipmaker TSMC Misses Revenue Estimates As Demand Slows
Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC expected to report lower-than-expected revenues amidst slowing demand for electronics
Qualcomm Partners Iridium For Satellite-Based Messaging On Android
Bye-bye mobile not-spots? Partnership will deliver satellite-based messaging for premium handsets running Android OS
Foxconn’s ‘iPhone City’ Factory Production At ‘Nearly Full Capacity’ – Report
Manufacturing at the world's largest iPhone factory is back to near full capacity, Chinese state media has reported
Apple Raises Battery Replacement Costs For Older iPhones
Attempt to encourage users to upgrade to newer iPhone models? Apple raises cost of replacing an out-of-warranty iPhone battery
Apple Market Value Drops Below $2 Trillion
Share price decline continues in 2023 as Apple's market value slips below $2 trillion, after it was the first to reach $3 trillion milestone
Apple iPhone Sales Revised Downward Amidst Supply Chaos
Analyst decreases expected iPhone sales for 2022 and first quarter of 2023 as main iPhone plant remains below 70 percent capacity
TSMC Begins Mass Production Of 3nm Chips In Taiwan
Mass production of the most advanced chips begins in Taiwan, underlining the island's importance to global supply of chips
Infineon CEO Eyes Acquisition Targets – Report
Head of Infineon says German chip maker is ready to spend billions of euros on acquisitions, in a number of specialist fields
WhatsApp To Stop Working On Older Mobile Phones
Millions of users of older iPhones and Android handsets are to lose access to WhatsApp, after support ends 31 December
Ski Slopes Trigger Flood Of 911 Calls From Apple Devices
Ski slopes in Colorado trigger dozens of calls every day from crash-detection feature enabled by default in new Apple iPhone 14s and watches
Apple Japan Hit With £81m In Additional Taxes
Apple Japan unit reportedly owes additional 13 billion yen in taxes after investigation finds bulk tax-free purchases of iPhones by tourists
Apple Expands Smartphone Lead As Rivals’ Sales Contract
Apple expands smartphone revenues and market share in third quarter as top rivals face difficulties and top Xiaomi execs step down
Smartphone Shipments Drop In China As Covid Takes Toll
Smartphone shipments fall steeply year-on-year within China as Covid-19 lockdowns and tensions with West take toll on economy
EU Legislation Targets Battery Replacement By Users
European Union reaches provisional agreement that will require that portable devices to have user-replaceable batteries
Apple Updates AirTag Firmware Amid Stalking Lawsuits
Tech giant Apple opens up about a number of firmware updates for AirTags that continue to restrict the device's principle purpose