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WWDC 2022: Apple Unveils Powerful M2 Chip
Apple delivers the M2 processor, touting new levels of power-efficient performance for the new Macbook Air and Macbook Pro
WWDC 2022: Apple Announces New iPhone, iPad Operating System
Apple announces latest version of its operating system for its iPhone and iPad devices, at its annual developer’s conference, WWDC 2022
EU To Agree Universal Mobile Charger Port On Tuesday – Report
Apple's developer conference may be overshadowed by possible EU agreement for common charging port for all mobile devices
Apple To Shift Some iPad Production To Vietnam – Report
Supply chain issues. Strict Covid-19 lockdown disruptions in China reportedly sees Apple moving some iPad production to Vietnam
Apple To Make Many Changes To iPhone, iPad Operating Systems – Report
The WWDC 2022 developer conference next week is expected to reveal a slew of changes and updates with iOS 16 and iPadOS 16
Samsung To Create 80,000 New Jobs, Plans $356 Billion Investment
South Korean electronics giant Samsung says it will create 80,000 jobs, and will sink a $356 billion investment into the firm
Spain Approves $13.1bn To Attract Chip Sector Investment
Come build a Spanish fab! Government in Spain officially approves plan to spend 12.25 billion euros on the semiconductor industry
Apple Accused By Union Of Staff Law Violations At NY Store
Staff at Apple's World Trade Centre store in New York are allegedly being questioned and spied on, over trade union concerns
September 13 Slated For iPhone 14 Launch – Report
No surprise there. Apple is slated to launch the iPhone 14 on 13 September according to leaker, and other devices could also be revealed
Apple Loses Senior Executive Over Remote Working Policy – Report
Insistence by Tim Cook and co that staff work in the offices has resulted in departure of Apple's director of machine learning
Apple Delays Staff Mandate For Three Days A Week In Office – Report
Tech giant blames rising Covid cases as it again pushes back return to office deadline, and reinstates mask requirements for 100 US stores
China’s SMIC Warns Of Plummeting Smartphone, PC Demand
Chip maker SMIC blames Russia's war in Ukraine and Covid lockdowns in China, as demand for smartphones, PCs drops “like a rock”
Apple No Longer The Most Valuable Company In World
Oil giant Aramco has overtaken Apple as the most valuable company in the world, amid a decline in the iPhone maker's share price
Google Unveils Smartphone, Watch, Tablet, Glasses At I/O Conference
Bunch of hardware reveals from Google at its I/O developer conference, including new Pixel smartphones, smartwatch, tablet, earbuds, and AR glasses
German Government Touts $14.7bn State Aid For Chip Factories
Minister in German government says the country wants to attract chip makers with 14 billion euros ($14.71 billion) in support
NCSC Warns Of Threats Posed By Malicious Apps
Millions of people install apps to manage smart devices, but UK's NCSC warns of risk posed by fraudulent apps containing malware
Netflix Sued By Shareholders Over Subscription Disclosure
Disgruntled Netflix shareholders are suing streaming giant Netflix, alleging it misled the market after a significant drop in subscriber numbers
Apple Store Union Vote To Take Place Next Month
First Apple store in the US is set to hold a vote on 2 June, over whether to join a trade union for the Atlanta retail outlet
Apple Profits Surge, As Firm Warns Of Trouble Ahead
No interruption for the Apple gravy train, as it shrugged off supply chain troubles. However it forecasted bigger problems ahead
Apple To Scan Children Messages In UK For Nudity
Nudity blurring Messages feature to protect children will roll out to additional countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia and NZ
EU Committee Agrees Common Charger For Mobile Devices
Apple not happy. Protracted effort by European Union to create universal charger for mobile devices nudges one step closer
Downing Street, FCO May Have Been Infected By Pegasus Spyware
Citizen Lab says UK's number 10 and Foreign Office network was suspected to have been infected with Pegasus spyware, with allegation of UAE link
Windows XP Still More Widely Used Than Windows 11, Says Lansweeper
At least it is beating Vista! Despite Windows 11 adoption almost tripling during Q1, overall uptake remains slow and lags behind Windows XP
Apple Staff In Flagship NY Store Begin Steps To Unionise
Trouble for Tim? Staff at Apple's flagship New York store at the Grand Central Terminal begin process of unionising, say organisers
Apple Testing New M2 Processors In Macs – Report
Several new Mac models are reportedly being tested internally at Apple, featuring the next generation M2 chip from the tech giant
Most Common Ways Brits Damage Their Phones Revealed
Ewww. Research from phone insurance specialist, insurance2go, reveals at least 739 people per year drop their phone down toilet
Two iPhone Factories In China Suspend Production
Surging Covid-19 infections and strict government response, forces Taiwan's Pegatron to halt iPhone production at two Chinese factories
Chip Shortage To Last Into 2023, Warns BMW CEO
No end in sight this year for the global chip shortage, warns CEO of BMW Oliver Zipse, with car industry only seeing improvements in 2023
Intel Latest Tech Firm To Suspend Operations In Russia
Chip giant Intel condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine and suspends all operations in Russia, after previously halting chip shipments