06

Oct

Apple and Samsung users could be due share of £480m payout

Nearly 30 million people in the UK who bought an Apple or Samsung smartphone between 2015 and 2024 may be entitled to about £17 if the consumer campaign group Which?…

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11

Jun

Apple renames all its software

In a move aimed at reducing longstanding confusion across its ecosystem, Apple announced at WWDC 2025 that it will standardize the version numbers of its major operating systems under a…

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23

Apr

Apple, Meta fined hundreds of millions of euros for violating EU’s digital rulebook

In other European news elsewhere, the European Commission has just issued massive fines against US tech giants Apple and Meta for breaching its digital regulation, the Digital Markets Act. The…

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10

Apr

Apple airlifts 600 tons of iPhones from India ‘to beat’ Trump tariffs

Tech giant Apple chartered cargo flights to ferry 600 tons of iPhones, or as many as 1.5 million, to the United States from India, after it stepped up production there…

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04

Feb

Apple blasts porn app for iPhones in Europe

Apple criticized a pornography app newly available on iPhones in the European Union, saying the bloc's digital policy was undermining consumer confidence in Apple. Since it first opened the App…

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10

Sep

Why does Apple have to pay Ireland $14.4 billion?

Apple lost a long-running court battle with the European Union on Tuesday, resulting in the company being forced to pay 13 billion euros ($14.4 billion) in back taxes to Ireland,…

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12

May

Apple’s ‘crush’ advert annoys people across the generations – that’s why it misfired

Kim Watts, University of Bath There is a fine line between creativity and self-destruction. Apple’s new crush advert, which shows items linked to creative pursuits being pulverised to make way…

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25

Mar

Apple, Google, Meta targeted in EU’s first Digital Markets Act probes

By Foo Yun Chee and Bart H. Meijer BRUSSELS, March 25 (Reuters) - Apple , Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms will be investigated for potential breaches of the Digital Markets…

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04

Mar

Apple hit with over 1.8 bln euro EU antitrust fine in Spotify case

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, March 4 (Reuters) - Apple was hit with an EU antitrust fine of over 1.8 billion euros ($1.95 billion) on Monday, its first ever, for…

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22

Feb

Apple warns not to dry your iPhone in a bag of rice

If your iPhone gets wet don't dry it in a bag of rice, Apple has advised. Despite the technique's popularity, experts have long warned against it, with tests suggesting it…

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18

Feb

EU poised to fine Apple about 500 mln euros, FT reports

Feb 18 (Reuters) - The European Union is set to fine Apple about 500 million euros ($539 million) over alleged breaches of EU competition law, the Financial Times reported on…

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27

Jan

Spotify says Apple’s plan to comply with EU regulation ‘farce’

(Reuters) - Spotify said that Apple's new plan to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) is "a complete and total farce." From early March, developers will be…

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07

Dec

Governments spying on Apple, Google users through push notifications -US senator

By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - Unidentified governments are surveilling smartphone users via their apps' push notifications, a U.S. senator warned. In a letter to the Department of Justice, Senator…

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09

Nov

Apple suffers setback in fight against EU’s $14 bln tax order

By Foo Yun Chee and Bart H. Meijer LUXEMBOURG, Nov 9 (Reuters) - An EU tribunal made legal errors when it ruled in favour of Apple over a 13-billion-euro ($14…

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08

Oct

DuckDuckGo CEO says Google’s billions got in the way of a deal with Apple

By Diane Bartz WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The CEO of privacy-oriented search engine DuckDuckGo said its talks with Apple about a potential contract failed because the smartphone maker was…

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05

Oct

Apple considered switching to DuckDuckGo from Google for Safari

 (Reuters) - Apple held talks with DuckDuckGo to replace Alphabet's Google as the default search engine for the private mode on Apple's Safari browser, the Bloomberg News reported, citing people…

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15

Sep

Apple to update iPhone 12 software in France to settle radiation row

By Elizabeth Pineau PARIS, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Apple said on Friday it would issue a software update for iPhone 12 users in France to potentially end a row with…

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01

Jun

Russia’s FSB says discovered U.S. intelligence operation using Apple phones

MOSCOW, June 1 (Reuters) - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday that it had uncovered a U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) plot using previously unknown malware to penetrate specially made backdoor…

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11

May

Italy’s antitrust probes Apple for alleged abuse of app market dominance

ROME, May 11 (Reuters) - Italy's antitrust agency AGCM said on Thursday it had opened a probe into U.S. technology giant Apple for alleged abuse of its dominant position in…

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03

Feb

Apple’s weak iPhone sales drive first profit miss since 2016

By Stephen Nellis  (Reuters) - Apple Inc reported sales and profits that missed Wall Street expectations driven by weak iPhone sales after COVID lockdowns in China disrupted production of the…

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18

Jan

Apple indefinitely postpones launch of AR glasses – Bloomberg News

(Reuters) - Apple Inc has postponed the launch of its lightweight augmented-reality glasses indefinitely due to technical challenges, but is still planning to unveil its first mixed-reality headset this year,…

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13

Jan

Apple boss Tim Cook to have pay cut by over 40% this year

Apple chief executive Tim Cook will see his annual pay package slashed by more than 40% this year. The technology giant says Mr Cook requested the cut after criticism from…

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06

Jan

EU is stuck playing catch-up with Amazon and Apple

Europe’s antitrust tsar Margrethe Vestager appears to be clocking up some victories over technology groups like Amazon.com and Apple. But dig into the detail of the behemoths’ possible concessions, and…

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16

Dec

Apple plans to let rival app stores on iPhones in EU

By Paresh Dave (Reuters) - Apple Inc is preparing to allow alternative app stores on its iPhones and iPads in the European Union as soon as late next year to…

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13

Dec

Apple should face 6 mln euro fine, adviser to French privacy watchdog says

By Mathieu Rosemain PARIS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O should face a 6 million euro ($6.3 million) fine for breach of privacy rules, the top adviser to French data protection authority's sanction body…

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31

Oct

Output of Apple iPhones at major China plant could fall 30% amid COVID curbs

TAIPEI, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Production of Apple Inc's iPhones could slump by as much as 30% at one of the world's biggest factories next month due to tightening COVID-19…

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05

Oct

Apple forced to change charger in Europe as EU approves overhaul

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Apple  will have to change the charger for its iPhones in the European Union from autumn 2024 to comply with new rules introducing a single charging port…

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26

Sep

Apple says it will manufacture iPhone 14 in India

NEW DELHI, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Apple Inc said on Monday it will manufacture its latest iPhone 14 in India, as the tech giant moves some of its production away…

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21

Sep

Apple to raise App Store prices in some countries in Europe, Asia

Sept 20 (Reuters) - Apple Inc  said it will raise prices of apps and in-app purchases on its App Store from next month in all of the euro zone and…

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08

Sep

Apple lovers in some Asian countries to pay more for iPhone 14

SINGAPORE, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Apple Inc AAPL.O on Wednesday kept prices for its latest iPhone stable in the United States, but raised prices in some Asian countries where currencies…

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08

Sep

New Apple iPhone will be available in Russia, trade minister says

Sept 8 (Reuters) - Russians will have the chance to buy the new Apple iPhone 14 despite the U.S. tech company having left the country thanks to Moscow's parallel import…

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08

Sep

FACTBOX – Apple launches iPhone 14 with emergency satellite messaging, adventure watch

Sept  (Reuters) - Apple Inc just launched its latest iPhone series with an improved camera and satellite messaging for emergencies, while also unveiling a rugged watch targeting sports enthusiasts. The…

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07

Sep

Apple to appeal Brazil sales ban of iPhone without charger

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) - Apple Inc said it will appeal a Brazilian order banning it from selling iPhones without a battery charger, pushing back on claims that the company provides…

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19

Aug

Apple discloses serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs

Apple has disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs, which could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of devices. Apple added that it is "aware of a…

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10

Jun

UK plans to probe Apple, Google’s mobile browser dominance

LONDON, June 10 (Reuters) - Britain's competition watchdog said it was planning to investigate the market dominance of Apple Inc AAPL.O and Google's mobile browsers, as well as the iPhone maker's restrictions on cloud…

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12

May

Aramco reclaims position as most valuable firm

Apple has lost its position as the world's most valuable company amid a broad sell-off of technology stocks. Saudi Arabian oil and gas producer Aramco has reclaimed the top spot…

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16

Apr

Apple tests several new Macs with next-generation M2 chips – Bloomberg News

 (Reuters) - Apple Inc AAPL.O has started internal testing of several Mac models with next-generation M2 chips, Bloomberg News reported this week citing developer logs. The company is testing at least nine Mac models with four…

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11

Apr

Apple starts manufacturing iPhone 13 in India

Apple Inc has started making the iPhone 13 in India, the company said on Monday, as the U.S tech giant tries to reduce reliance on its Chinese supply chain. The…

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26

Feb

Pressure on Apple to cut products, services supply in Russia

Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister urged Apple Inc  top boss Tim Cook to cut supply of its products and block access to App Store in Russia. Mykhailo Fedorov, who is also…

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23

Feb

Amsterdam police end hostage taking at Apple flagship store

AMSTERDAM, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Dutch police ended a hostage taking in an Apple APPL.O flagship store in Amsterdam after a man armed with two guns held at least one person hostage for hours,…

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28

Jan

Dozens of U.S. states say Apple stifles competition; back ‘Fortnite’ maker

OAKLAND, Calif., (Reuters) - Apple Inc is stifling competition through its mobile app store, attorneys general for 34 U.S. states and the District of Columbia said, as they appealed against…

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27

Jan

Apple to let iPhones accept credit cards without extra hardware

Apple Inc is planning a new service that will allow small businesses to accept payments directly on their iPhones without any extra hardware, Bloomberg News reported, citing people with knowledge…

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04

Jan

Apple becomes first company to hit $3 trillion market value

Apple Inc on Monday became the first company in the world to hit $3 trillion in market capitalization, thanks to investor confidence that the iPhone maker will keep launching best-selling products…

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25

Nov

Apple warns Thai activists “state-sponsored attackers” may have targeted iPhones

Apple Inc issued alert messages to at least six activists and researchers who have been critical of Thailand's government, warning it believed their iPhones had been targeted by "state-sponsored attackers",…

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23

Nov

Amazon and Apple handed $225 mln in Italian antitrust fines

Italy's antitrust authority has fined U.S. tech giants Amazon.com and Apple Inc a total of more than 200 million euros ($225 million) for alleged anti-competitive cooperation in the sale of Apple and Beats products. Contractual…

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28

Oct

Microsoft nearly overtakes Apple as most valuable company

A surge in Microsoft Corp's shares nearly unseated Apple Inc as the world's most valuable company on Wednesday, a day before the iPhone maker reports its quarterly results. Fueled by…

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29

Sep

Delivery times for iPhone 13 stretch as COVID-19 hits Vietnam suppliers -Nikkei

Buyers of Apple's new iPhone 13 face longer-than-expected delivery times because of a wave of COVID-19 infections in Vietnam, where components for the device's new camera module are assembled, Nikkei…

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28

Sep

Google, in fight against record EU fine, slams regulators for ignoring Apple

Alphabet unit Google on Monday criticised EU antitrust regulators for ignoring rival Apple as it launched a bid to get Europe's second-highest court to annul a record 4.34-billion euro ($5.1…

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27

Sep

Apple’s new iPhone to take longer to reach customers – analysts

Apple Inc's customers will have to wait for a few more weeks to lay their hands on the new iPhone 13 as supply chain delays and strong demand lead to…

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22

Sep

EU plans to legislate for common phone charger despite Apple grumbles

BRUSSELS, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The European Commission will on Thursday present a legislative proposal for a common charger for mobile phones, tablets and headphones, a person familiar with the…

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14

Sep

Apple doubles down on 5G with new iPhone 13, upgrades iPad Mini

(Reuters) - Apple Inc unveiled the iPhone 13 and a new iPad mini on Tuesday, expanding 5G connectivity and showing off faster chips and sharper cameras without raising the phone's…

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14

Sep

Apple’s plan to scan your phone raises the stakes on a key question: Can you trust Big Tech?

Apple’s plan to scan customers’ phones and other devices for images depicting child sexual abuse generated a backlash over privacy concerns, which led the company to announce a delay. Apple,…

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30

Aug

Australia considering new laws for Apple, Google, WeChat digital wallets

The Australian government is considering new laws that would tighten the regulation of digital payment services by tech giants such as Apple and Alphabet's Google. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said he…

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06

Aug

Apple to check iCloud photo uploads for child abuse images

Apple Inc said it will implement a system that checks photos on iPhones in the United States before they are uploaded to its iCloud storage services to ensure the upload…

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02

Jul

Spain looks into antitrust practices by Apple and Amazon

Spain's competition watchdog CNMC is investigating possible anti-competitive practices in Spain by Apple Inc  and Amazon.com Inc  regarding online sales of electronic products. The CNMC said in a statement that…

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17

Jun

Apple’s Cook says proposed EU tech rules threaten security of iPhones

Apple  boss Tim Cook took aim at proposed European rules aimed at curbing the power of U.S. tech giants, saying they could pose security and privacy risks to iPhones. Cook,…

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04

Jun

Apple working on iPad Pro with wireless charging, new iPad Mini

Apple Inc is working on a new iPad Pro with wireless charging and a redesigned iPad Mini in an attempt to build upon momentum for a category that saw improved…

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