Russia has demanded an explanation from Apple after several applications linked to Russian technology company VK were removed from the App Store without prior notice. VK, which operates popular social media, messaging, video, email, and educational platforms, said the company is not subject to U.S. sanctions and described Apple’s decision as unfair and unacceptable
Apple reported its strongest-ever iPhone sales in the final quarter of last year, driven by high demand for the new iPhone 17 lineup. Overall revenue jumped 16% year-on-year to $144bn, marking the company’s fastest growth since 2021. Sales surged across key markets including China, Europe, the Americas, Japan, and India, where Apple posted a record […]
Apple is accelerating its succession planning as CEO Tim Cook prepares to potentially step down as early as next year, according to a report. Discussions within the company have intensified in recent months, signaling that the transition at the top of the world’s most valuable tech firm may be approaching sooner than expected. John Ternus, […]
Apple’s iPhone sales in China surged 22% year-on-year in the first month following the iPhone 17 launch, according to Counterpoint Research. The new lineup, released on September 19, 2025, accounted for nearly 80% of Apple’s total smartphone sales during the period, driving strong consumer demand even as the overall market softened. The performance marks a […]
The European Union has initiated investigations into major tech companies such as Meta, Apple, and Alphabet (Google’s parent company) over potential violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) introduced in 2022. If found guilty, these companies could face fines of up to 10% of their annual turnover. EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager and industry head […]
A legal adviser to the European Court of Justice has recommended a reassessment of the ruling that permitted Apple to evade €13 billion in back taxes. The original decision, overturned three years ago, alleged that the Irish government had provided Apple with illegal tax breaks. Advocate General Giovanni Pitruzzella contends that the previous ruling overlooked […]
Following concerns about radiation levels, France’s digital minister, Jean-Noel Barrot, has announced that Apple will release a software update for iPhone 12 users in the country. Sales of the iPhone 12 were temporarily halted in France due to excessive electromagnetic radiation detected by regulators, prompting Apple to address the issue with a specific software
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings on Monday said that they will not be joining the Apple TV service. He had confirmed that his company will not sell subscriptions or offer existing content to customers through an Apple branded video streaming service expected for unveiling on March 25. Hastings told the reporters at the company’s offices in […]
The Apple – Spotify war continues! Swedish audio streaming company finally calls the Tech giant a ‘monopolist’. Spotify had given complaints against Apple in the European Union, claiming that Apple is illegally involving in App store. Apple is charging a 30 percent to the developers for subscriptions, and Spotify is not happy in this. It […]
Apple Inc has united up with Ant Financial Services Group and several local banks to offer interest-free financing. Apple hopes to revitalize sales in China, by the collaboration with Ant Financial which is the world’s largest financial-technology company. It is its first such move in the country as it looks to boost waning smartphone sales. […]









