European Union reaches provisional agreement that will require that portable devices to have user-replaceable batteries
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Apple Self Service Repair Arrives In UK, Europe
Right to repair arrives in UK and Europe, where users can now purchase genuine Apple parts to repair an iPhone themselves
Apple Staff In Glasgow Store Unionise
First time in the UK, staff at the Apple Store in Glasgow have unionised, following similar move in the United States
Apple Rides The Storm With Solid Earnings
Amid investor tech gloom, Apple's Q4 and full year results prove to be a bright spot, but it admits holiday quarter may be weaker
Apple Confirms iPhones Will Get USB-C Charging
Goodbye to Lightning port and hello to universal charger, as Apple confirms it will comply with the European Union's law change
Jony Ive Successor Evans Hankey To Leave Apple
One of Apple's chief designers, Evans Hankey, is to leave the firm, three years after the depature of Sir Jony Ive
Apple iPad Pro With M2 Chip Expected Shortly
New iPad models are expected to launch “in a matter of days”, with the iPad Pro expected to boast the powerful new M2 processor
Apple Store Staff Down Under Vote To Strike
Better conditions. Demand for better pay and settled rosters see staff in Apple stores in Australia call for a strike action
PC Shipments Declined 15 Percent In Q3, Warns IDC
Worrying decline in PC shipments continues, as IDC reports 15 percent year on year decline, with Apple only manufacturer to see increase
Apple iPhone 15 To Feature USB-C, Says Noted Leaker
Noted Apple leaker Mark Gurman says iPhones are moving to USB-C next year, but warns it is “just a stopgap”
ARM Cuts 40 Percent Of UK Staff Recruited Under Softbank – Report
Global reorganisation at ARM Holdings sees job cuts hit United Kingdom harder than other locations around the world
EU Approves Common Charger For Mobile Phones
Final blow for Apple's Lightning connector, as European Parliament approves universal charger for mobile devices
Apple Executive Departs After Crude TikTok Comment
A senior and key executive for Apple's supply chain operations has left the iPhone maker, after crude attempt at humour in TikTok video
Apple Privacy Head Steps Down – Report
Apple's chief privacy officer, Jane Horvath, is to leave the tech giant after 11 years in her role, and will instead join a law firm
Apple To Unveil iPhone 14 At ‘Far Out’ Event On 7 September
Press event on Wednesday 7 September widely expected to release four new iPhone models, as well Watch Series 8 and AirPods Pro 2
Apple Expands Self Service Repair To MacBooks
Still not for beginners. Apple expands its self service repair option to its MacBooks range, for those wanting to crack open their laptops
Apple Staff Petition Against Return To Office Order
More staff pushback against Apple CEO Tim Cook and his order last week for employees to return to the office three days a week
Apple Security Flaw Being Actively Exploited
Update now. Vulnerability impacts a number of Apple iPhone, iPad and Mac models, and the flaw has been actively exploited
Apple Axes 100 Recruiters, Amid Hiring Slowdown – Report
Hiring slowdown at Apple? Tech giant reportedly lets go 100 contract-based recruiters in the past week as it tightens spending
Apple To Start Manufacturing Macbook, Apple Watch In Vietnam
China move? Apple is reportedly in talks with its suppliers about starting manufacturing the Apple Watch and Macbook in Vietnam
Apple Orders Staff Back To Office, Three Days A Week
Memo from Tim Cook tells Apple staff in the Bay area, that from next month, they must come into the office at least three days a week
Apple HR Allegedly Mishandled 15 Misconduct Complaints From Women
Apple's HR department accused by 15 women of mishandling serious misconduct allegations, and in some cases even retaliating against them
TSMC Warns It Will Close Operations If China Invades Taiwan
Chip warning. China's sabre rattling around Taiwan prompts plea from TSMC chairman that “war brings no winners, everybody’s losers”
US Congress Passes $52 Billion Chips Act
No more chip shortage? President Joe Biden can now sign US Chips Act into law after Congress approved funding for more domestic chip production
Apple Shrugs Off Economic Gloom, But Profit Slips
No slowdown in demand for iPhones says Apple despite negative macroeconomic indicators, as revenues rise 2 percent beating estimates
Chip Revenues To Decline 2.5 Percent In 2023, Warns Gartner
Global semiconductor revenues are projected to grow 7.4 percent in 2022, but will decline in 2023 as inflationary pressures take their toll
Apple Settles $50m Butterfly Keyboard Lawsuit
Faulty MacBook butterfly keyboards over a four year period ends up costing Apple $50 million, as it reaches lawsuit settlement
Apple To Slow Hiring And Spending In 2023 – Report
Some teams at Apple will reportedly experience slow hiring and spending in 2023, as another tech giant tightens its belt