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US FTC Opens Broader Antitrust Probe Into Microsoft
U.S. regulator is moving for a broader antitrust probe into Microsoft's licensing system.
India's Antitrust Body Rejects Apple's Bid To Halt Competition Violation Report
In November, Apple alleged the primary complainant in the antitrust case, the Indian non-profit Together We Fight Society (TWFS), had not complied with the directive to confirm that the old investigation reports were destroyed, as per an internal order from CCI.
Apple's Newest Cheapest iPhone Gets Release Date, But Still no Price Tag
Apple has reportedly set a release date for its much-anticipated iPhone SE 4. However, there is no word yet on exactly how much Apple's low-budget model will cost.
Nvidia Market Value Tops $3.6T After Trump's Victory, Replaces Intel In DJIA
The market value of Nvidia soared to more than $3.6 trillion following Donald Trump.
EU Antitrust Regulator To Fine Apple Under DMA Act: Report
Antitrust regulator of EU is set to fine Apple of allegedly breaching tech rules.
Indonesia Blocks Sale Of iPhone 16 For Failing To Meet Investment Requirements
Indonesia has blocked the sale of iPhone 16 in the country following issues on investments.
Apple's Q3 Smartphone Sales In China Takes A Hit While Huawei's Soar
The third-quarter sales of Apple in China has declined, while that of Huawei has soared.
Apple Previews New AI Features In iOS 18.2 Beta
Apple Intelligence has been available to developers and early users, while some features are currently being tested by the public and will be officially released next week with the rollout of iOS 18.1.
Apple CEO Visits China For Second Time This Year As Sales Slump
The iPhone maker remains popular among Chinese consumers but has ceded ground to domestic rivals in recent years as the Asian nation faces slowing economic growth and sluggish consumption.
Wall Street Likes What Fed Says As Dow Jones, S&P 500 Set Record Highs
The gains came as the Federal Reserve's monthly meeting minutes indicate the likelihood of another 50 basis points interest rate cut on the horizon.
Apple May Enter Smart Ring Arena By 2026 In Health-Tech Push: Report
"Given how deeply and personally invested Tim Cook is in health, I think that a ring is a very complimentary extension to Apple," said CCS Insight Chief Analyst Ben Wood.
US Labor Board Accuses Apple Of Imposing Illegal Workplace Rules
The National Labor Relations Board claims that Apple required its U.S. employees to sign illegal confidentiality agreements and non-disclosure as well as non-compete agreements. Apple also imposed overly broad social media policies, it said.
Apple in talks with JPMorgan to transfer Apple Card from Goldman Sachs: Report
Apple and JPMorgan Chase are in talks over a possible takeover of Apple Card from Goldman Sachs.
US Says New Apple AirPods Can Be Hearing Aids
Apple on Thursday got a green light from US regulators to add a feature that would let upcoming AirPods Pro headphones be used as hearing aids, potentially disrupting that market.
JD Vance Claims Apple Is Benefiting From Slave Labor: 'Pretty Sick'
He tried to tie Apple to Springfield, Ohio, where Donald Trump tried to claim Hattian immigrants are eating cats and dogs.
Apple iPhone 16 Details And Release Date Announced
The camera is central to the new Apple iPhone experience
Apple In Talks To Invest In OpenAI: Report
iPhone juggernaut Apple is in talks to invest in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT and the biggest name in generative artificial intelligence, a news report said Thursday.
Apple Cuts Workforce In Services Division As Part Of Strategic Realignment
The layoffs primarily impacted engineering positions, with the most significant reductions in the team responsible for the Apple Books app and Apple Bookstore.
Apple's CFO Luca Maestri To Be Replaced On New Year's Day
Maestri will continue to oversee teams responsible for IT, real estate development, and security.
Apple Set To Unveil New iPhones, Watches, AirPods On Sept. 10: Report
The iPhone 16 won't be very different from last year's model but the Pro versions will have larger screens with new camera features, including a dedicated button for taking photos
DoJ Weighs Breakup Of Google After Landmark Antitrust Ruling: Report
Breaking up Alphabet is among several options under consideration as officials look to curb Google's dominance.
Google's Antitrust Ruling Could Cost Billions For Apple As Search Deal At Risk
The lucrative deal, known as the Information Services Agreement (ISA), mandates the use of Google as the default search engine on Apple devices.
Apple Shares Decline After Berkshire Sold Half Its Stocks With iPhone Maker
Shares of Apple suppliers see decline after Berkshire sold almost half its shares in the company.
AI And Cloud In Spotlight As Big Tech Earnings Roll Out
US tech giants saw their shares fluctuate this week as investors tried to gauge whether artificial intelligence will fill coffers or drain them. Apple and Amazon on Thursday were the latest titans to see quarterly earnings scrutinized over how their core businesses are doing and whether cloud and AI strategies are paying off.
Apple Signs First-Ever Labor Deal With Workers At Towson Store In Maryland
The Towson store workers who joined the International Association of Machinists union in June 2022 have been negotiating for their first contract since then.
EU Accepts Apple Plan To Open IPhone Tap-to-pay To Rivals
The case dates back to 2022 when Brussels first accused Apple of blocking rivals from its popular iPhone tap payment system in a breach of EU competition law.
Microsoft Drops Board Observer Seat At OpenAI; Deems The Move Unnecessary
Microsoft has dropped its board observer seat at OpenAI following tight regulatory scrutiny.
AI-Focused Companies Witnessed Capitalization Leap By The End Of June
Chipmakers, in particular, have benefited from the AI-centric market. One of those chipmakers is Nvidia, which briefly overtook Microsoft to become the most valuable company in the world.
EU Says Apple's App Store Breaches Bloc's Digital Rules
The European Commission informed Apple in a "preliminary view" that the "App Store rules... prevent app developers from freely steering consumers to alternative channels for offers and content".
Nvidia Leads AI Boom, Overtakes Apple And Microsoft As Most Valuable Company
Nvidia has transformed from a $300 billion company grappling with a chip surplus due to a cryptocurrency bust to a dominant force in the tech industry, with its products in high demand from other Silicon Valley giants.