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Apple Supplier Pegatron Explores Second Factory In India – Report
Pegatron is reportedly in talks to open a second factory in India, as Apple suppliers continue to diversify production away from China
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
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
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
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 year
No US Help Over ITC’s Apple Watch Import Ban Ruling
No help for Tim Cook from Biden Administration, after US International Trade Commission ruling may block imports of Apple Watches
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
Intel Now Seeks $10 Billion State Aid For German Factory – Report
Chip giant Intel reportedly increases the funding requirement from German government for planned Magdeburg chip factory
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”
Amazon Posts Annual Loss Amid Restructuring
Worse than anticipated earnings for Amazon on Thursday, amid difficulties after pandemic boom and 18,000 job losses
Apple Disappoints By Missing Wall Street Expectations
Financial results from Apple highlight weakening consumer demand, as it insists iPhone production problems are over
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
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
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
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
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
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
EU Legislation Targets Battery Replacement By Users
European Union reaches provisional agreement that will require that portable devices to have user-replaceable batteries
Apple Lightning Port Removal Deadline Is 28 December 2024
Clock is ticking for Apple's Lightning port, as cut-off date to switch to USB-C universal charger is set by the European Commission
Apple Abandons Plan To Check iOS Devices For Child Abuse Images
Controversial plan to check images for CSAM on iOS devices and iCloud has now been abandoned this week by Apple
Apple Ramps Up Security, Privacy Amid Ongoing Attacks
Apple confirms plans to tighten up cloud security, including locking down photos and notes stored on its iCloud service
TSMC Triples Arizona Factory Investment To $40 Billion
President Joe Biden is to visit TSMC chip plant in Arizona after Taiwanese firm prepares to more than triple its investment to $40 billion
Apple Store Car Crash Sees Death, Injuries And Lawsuits
Last month a SUV smashed into Apple Store in Massachusetts shopping centre, killing one person and injuring 20 others. Lawsuits follow
EU To Allow 5G Connectivity On Flights
European Commission unveils plans for airlines to implement 5G connectivity onboard, for aeroplane passengers
China Claims To Have Resolved Child Gaming Addiction
China claims it has reduced video gaming among youngsters to less than 3 hours a week, after limiting gaming to 3 hours a week
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Says Layoffs Will Continue Into 2023
CEO memo to Amazon workers confirms layoffs will continue into next year, with total number of job losses still to be determined
Apple’s Limits AirDrop For iPhones In China
Airdrop file-sharing tool has been limited by Apple in China, after it was used by anti-government protesters in the country