Apple Card begins official launch
Apple Card has officially begun its launch as the retailer starts to issue its new digitally focused credit card to customers. Goldman Sachs and Apple, who developed the card together,…
Apple’s shares rally despite iPhone sales dropping to lowest in 7 years
Apple has seen its shares jump 4.25 per cent after once again beating analyst expectations during its third quarter, despite iPhone sales dropping to their lowest point in seven years.…
France passes controversial new “digital services” tax on tech companies
The French Senate has passed a new tax that will see large tech companies required to pay tax on their total annual revenue generated by providing services to French users.…
Apple has Chinese services business in sight with new app accelerator
Apple Inc has launched a new programme in Shanghai to encourage Chinese developers to create apps.
As part of the tech giant’s efforts to establish its services business in the…
Apple to scrap iTunes in further shift away from hardware sales
Apple is expected to announce the end of iTunes today during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), as it continues to dramatically alter its business model. According to reports from Bloomberg,…
UN finds Siri and Alexa reinforce sexist stereotypes
A UN report released by UNESCO this week raised concerns that activated digital assistants including Siri and Alexa reinforce sexist stereotypes. According to the culture and science organisation, female-voiced assistants…
Apple shares jump 5% despite sharpest ever drop in iPhone sales
Apple has seen its share prices rally in morning trading as its second quarter results beat analysts’ expectations, despite iPhone sales dropping at their steepest ever rate. For the three…
Apple being sued for $1bn over claims facial recognition technology wrongly identified a robber
Apple is being sued for $1 billion (£770 million) by a New York student who has accused the retailer of using facial recognition technology to arrest the wrong person. Ousmane…
Apple to open 6th London store in Knightsbridge
Apple is due to expand its presence the capital and open its sixth London store in Knightsbridge. According to the Evening Standard, the tech giant has agreed a deal with…
Apple scraps wireless charging device AirPower
Apple has cancelled plans to launch its wireless charging mat AirPower stating that it could not meet the company’s “high standards”. The tech giant announced the device alongside the iPhone…