Apple's Market Value Plunges $640B as China Trade Tensions Escalate
Apple faces one of its largest three-day market declines as US-China trade tensions threaten significant tariff impacts. The tech giant's heavy exposure to China could force tough choices between substantial iPhone price hikes or reduced earnings.
iOS 19 Redesign Leak Suggests visionOS-Inspired Interface Overhaul
Apple's upcoming iOS 19 update may bring a major visual refresh with visionOS-inspired elements, including rounder app icons and a floating tab bar design. The leak reveals a glass-like aesthetic with enhanced translucency, new animations, and reimagined system-wide interface elements.
Apple Wins Legal Battle to Reveal UK Government's Encryption Backdoor Requests
Apple achieves a significant legal victory allowing transparency about UK government demands for encryption backdoors. The Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruling enables public discussion of surveillance requests while highlighting ongoing tensions between national security and digital privacy.
Apple's Bold Vision: Revolutionary iPhone Design Planned for 20th Anniversary
Apple is preparing its most ambitious iPhone redesign for 2027, marking the device's 20th anniversary with a foldable model and an innovative Pro version featuring extensive glass elements. The milestone release aims to revolutionize smartphone design, following the transformative legacy of the 10th anniversary iPhone X.
Epic Games CEO Condemns Apple and Google's 'Gangster-Style' App Store Tactics
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney unleashes fierce criticism against Apple and Google, accusing them of deliberately maintaining illegal app store practices despite fines. The gaming giant faces significant hurdles launching its store on mobile platforms due to warning messages and fees that deter users and developers.
Apple Eyes Brazil for iPhone Production Amid US-China Trade Tensions
Apple explores expanding iPhone manufacturing in Brazil as a strategic response to new US tariffs targeting Chinese imports. The move comes as the tech giant faces potential price hikes of up to 30% on US hardware due to steep 54% tariffs on Chinese goods.
Tech Giant Apple Faces Swift DMA Challenge Over Default Mail App Dispute
Encrypted email provider Tuta filed and quickly withdrew a Digital Markets Act complaint against Apple regarding default mail app settings on iOS. The situation resolved rapidly after media involvement, highlighting the dynamics between major platforms and smaller providers under DMA regulations.
Tech Stocks Plummet as Trump Announces Aggressive Import Tariff Plan
Major tech companies face steep stock declines following Trump's announcement of sweeping new import tariffs, with Apple leading the downturn at 6%. The proposed tariffs would impose taxes up to 34% on imports from key manufacturing countries like China, raising concerns about consumer prices and economic growth.
Apple Faces $5 Billion Lawsuit Over Digital Book Ownership Rights
A class action lawsuit alleges Apple misled customers about digital book ownership on Apple Books platform, potentially facing $5 billion in damages. The suit claims Apple removes books without warning when licensing rights expire, despite customers believing they had permanent access.
AirPods Max Firmware Update Delayed by iOS Bug, Lossless Audio Features On Hold
Apple's latest AirPods Max firmware update, promising lossless and low-latency audio support, has been temporarily suspended due to compatibility issues with iOS 18.4. The company acknowledges the problem and promises a fix is coming soon, leaving users waiting for the new audio features.