The EU punishes Apple €1.8 billion (£1.5 billion) for streaming violations Deanna Ritchie Former Editor EU punishes Apple The European Commission has fined Apple €1.8 billion (£1.5 billion) for streaming violations. So,1,800,000,000 EUR is equal to 1,952,277,657 USD @ 1.08 US dollars to 1 Euro. Anyway you figure it, this is a significant fine. The reason is that the … Continue reading The EU punishes Apple €1.8 billion (£1.5 billion) for streaming violations
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An early Apple designer on what makes an interface truly great
By Doreen Lorenzo March 12, 2024 Abigail Brody is a design executive who has spent more than a decade of her design career at Fortune 500 companies, including Apple, where she helped to create dark mode and some of the first iPhone’s design explorations. She leads product design at Physna’s Thangs, the fastest-growing 3D model … Continue reading An early Apple designer on what makes an interface truly great
Apple reaches possible settlement with the startup it sued for trade secret theft
Apple reaches possible settlement with the startup it sued for trade secret theft The company accused Rivos of poaching employees and stealing information on its chip designs. Mariella Moon Sat, Feb 10, 2024 Spencer Platt via Getty Images Apple has reached a possible settlement with Rivos, the Mountain View startup it accused in 2022 … Continue reading Apple reaches possible settlement with the startup it sued for trade secret theft
Inside Apple and Usher’s Super Bowl halftime strategy
By Jeff Beer February 09, 2024 Following up a massive success can be a daunting task, whether you’re talking about music or sports. Just ask the 1970 Boston Celtics or Dr. Dre’s The Aftermath. Last year, in the first of a five-year deal with the NFL, Apple worked with Roc Nation and Rihanna to … Continue reading Inside Apple and Usher’s Super Bowl halftime strategy
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
Apple is fitting users to Vision Pro in a brilliant way
By Mark Wilson January 12, 2024 Apple’s Vision Pro launches in February, but don’t expect to order the $3,500 headset like a typical iPhone or iMac. Unlike these more typical one-size-fits-all products, the Vision Pro’s headband and lightseal are being produced in different sizes that need to be fit to your face. But Apple … Continue reading Apple is fitting users to Vision Pro in a brilliant way