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Apple revenue jumps 2%, but sliding iPhone sales in China worry investors

  By Reuters February 01, 2024 Apple on Thursday reported sales and profit that beat Wall Street estimates, powered by growth in its iPhone business. But China sales missed analysts’ targets. Apple shares were down 1.7% in after-hours trading. The 2% rise in overall fiscal first-quarter sales for the company ended four straight quarters of … Continue reading Apple revenue jumps 2%, but sliding iPhone sales in China worry investors

4 ways Apple could make life easier for elderly customers—that would benefit us all

  By Michael Grothaus January 27, 2024 When tech companies design their products, they usually think of younger generations first. After all, these are the people most likely to become long-term, recurring customers—and spread their love of the product far and wide on social media. But the cohort on the other end of the age … Continue reading 4 ways Apple could make life easier for elderly customers—that would benefit us all

Apple offers rivals access to tap-and-go payment tech to resolve EU antitrust case

  By Associated Press January 19, 2024 Apple has promised to open up its tap-and-go mobile payment system to rivals, the European Union said Friday, as the U.S. tech company seeks to resolve an antitrust case and avoid a fine that potentially could be worth billions. Apple proposed letting third-party mobile wallet and payment service providers access … Continue reading Apple offers rivals access to tap-and-go payment tech to resolve EU antitrust case

Apple passes Samsung as the top seller of smartphones in the world

  By Reuters January 17, 2024 (Reuters) – Apple ended Samsung Electronics’ 12-year run as the largest seller of smartphones in the world, after commanding a 20% market share in 2023, according to a report from International Data Corp. Samsung ended the year with a 19.4% share, followed by China’s Xiaomi, Oppo, and Transsion, preliminary … Continue reading Apple passes Samsung as the top seller of smartphones in the world

Apple ends Samsung’s decade-plus run as global smartphone shipment leader

Apple ends Samsung’s decade-plus run as global smartphone shipment leader It’s the first time Apple has held the top spot. Sarah Fielding Updated Tue, Jan 16, 2024 Apple The year 2023 turned out to be a big one for Apple’s iPhone. First, it got rid of the longstanding lightning port, and now reports indicate that … Continue reading Apple ends Samsung’s decade-plus run as global smartphone shipment leader

Beeper says it’s done playing cat and mouse with Apple over its iMessage for Android app

Beeper says it’s done playing cat and mouse with Apple over its iMessage for Android app It issued one last fix for current users. Lawrence Bonk   Thu, Dec 21, 2023 Beeper Beeper versus Apple has been our own little David and Goliath matchup, but it looks like the saga’s coming to a close. The … Continue reading Beeper says it’s done playing cat and mouse with Apple over its iMessage for Android app

Apple, Visa and Mastercard sued in proposed class action antitrust case over Apple Pay card fees

Apple, Visa and Mastercard sued in proposed class action antitrust case over Apple Pay card fees The lawsuit alleges Visa and Mastercard bribed Apple to hamper competition, which drove up merchant fees. Cheyenne MacDonald   Sat, Dec 16, 2023 REUTERS / Reuters A proposed class action lawsuit has accused Apple of accepting a form of … Continue reading Apple, Visa and Mastercard sued in proposed class action antitrust case over Apple Pay card fees