Apple tells US court Google is best in search

WASHINGTON: A top executive at Apple said Tuesday he believed that Google’s search engine was the best product for its customers as he took the stand at a landmark antitrust trial. Google is facing prosecution by the US Justice Department on grounds that it illegally used its dominant position in online search to prevent the […]

Apple announces Q3 results with 1 pct decline in revenue

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Thursday announced financial results for its fiscal 2023 third quarter ending on July 1, with quarterly revenue of US$81.8 billion, down 1 per cent year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of US$1.26, up 5 per cent year over year, reported Xinhua. Its net income for the quarter increased […]

Apple introduces new features for cognitive accessibility

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple previewed its software features for cognitive, vision, hearing, and mobility accessibility, along with tools for individuals with speaking difficulties, before the 12th Global Accessibility Awareness Day, which falls on the third Thursday of May. Apple has been working in collaboration with community groups representing users with disabilities to develop accessibility features, and […]

Apple sales down second quarter in a row despite higher iPhone sales

LOS ANGELES: Triggered by declines in sales of Mac computers and iPad tablets, Apple closed the second quarter in a row with a decline in turnover, even though iPhone sales were up, reported German news agency dpa. Overall second quarter sales fell by 3 per cent, while overall sales were US94.8 billion, the company said […]

Brazil suspends iPhone sales without charger, fines Apple

BOGOTA (Colombia): The Brazilian government on Tuesday suspended local sales of iPhones that do not include the battery chargers in the package after accusing the company of carrying out discriminatory practices, reported Anadolu. The country’s Ministry of Justice halted iPhone 12 sales and newer models that are not equipped with their battery charger and has […]

Apple to launch iPhone 13 in South Korea on Oct 8

SEOUL: Apple Inc said Wednesday it will launch its new smartphone, the iPhone 13, in South Korea next month as the United States tech giant aims to solidify its leadership in the premium segment. Apple on Tuesday (local time) unveiled four models of the iPhone 13 series — the 5.4-inch iPhone 13 mini, the 6.1-inch […]

Samsung to reclaim No 1 spot in Q1 smartphone production

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Co is expected to recapture the top spot in global smartphone production in the first quarter of the year, a report showed Tuesday, with the release of its new flagship smartphone. The South Korean tech giant is estimated to produce 62 million smartphones in the January-March period and accounts for 18.1 per […]