Samsung overtakes Apple as top smartphone maker
ANKARA: Samsung overtook Apple as the top smartphone maker in the first quarter of 2024, according to a report by the International Data Corporation released on Monday. Global shipments of Samsung fell 0.7 per cent from a year ago to 60.1 million units in January-March, making the South Korean firm the number one seller of […]
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 to open first online store in Vietnam on May 18
HANOI: Apple will open its first online store in Vietnam on Thursday (May 18) in a bid to boost operations in emerging markets. The online store will have a team of experts who are ready to share expertise in Vietnamese to support customers in need, reported Vietnam News Agency (VNA). Online shops often precede the […]
Apple unveils new gadgets despite supply chain woes
CUPERTINO, United States: Apple launched new smartphones Wednesday at prices similar to recent models despite inflation and supply chain woes, while unveiling a premium digital watch with a price tag to match. While a 90-minute presentation at the company’s California headquarters did not include any surprise reveals, the tech giant did unveil new digital identification […]
Apple likely to release new iPhone, Apple Watch on Sep 7
WASHINGTON: Apple will hold a special event on Sep 7 in the Steve Jobs Theatre at its campus in Cupertino, California, where the multinational tech giant is widely expected to release the latest versions of its hardware. The event is scheduled for 1pm ET, where rumours suggest it will reveal its latest edition of its […]
Saudi Aramco becomes world’s most valuable company
SAN FRANCISCO: Saudi Aramco on Wednesday dethroned Apple as the world’s most valuable company as surging oil prices drove up shares and tech stocks slumped. The Saudi Arabian national petroleum and natural gas company, billed as the largest oil producing company in the world, was valued at $2.42 trillion based on the price of its […]
Final refrain for iPod as Apple stops production
SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Tuesday put out word it is no longer making iPods, the trend-setting MP3 players that transformed how people get music and gave rise to the iPhone. Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs introduced the devices nearly 21 years ago with his legendary showmanship flare, and the small, easy to operate players helped […]
Apple, Google, Microsoft to expand support for password-less sign-in standard
SAN FRANCISCO: In a joint effort to make the web more secure and usable for all, Apple, Google and Microsoft on Thursday announced plans to expand support for a common password-less sign-in standard created by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium. The new capability will allow websites and apps to offer consistent, […]
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 […]
Apple defends child protection features over privacy concerns
SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Friday defended new child protection features that would check images uploaded to its cloud storage and on its messaging platform, rejecting concerns the updates pose threats to privacy. “We can see that it’s been widely misunderstood,” the US tech giant’s software chief Craig Federighi said of the update rollout in an […]
