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Apple’s iPhone is killing it in China, shipments surge 20% in first quarter
Apple’s iPhone shipments in China surged 20% year-over-year in the first quarter, delivering the strongest growth among major vendors…
India drops proposal to mandate national biometric ID app on iPhones and Android phones
India’s government has dropped a proposal that would have required Apple, Samsung, and other smartphone makers to pre-install the country…
Apple iPhone surges 20% in China in Q1 as rivals stumble, strongest growth among major vendors
Apple’s iPhone has once again proved its enduring appeal in the world’s largest smartphone market.China’s overall smartphone shipments…
U.S. Android users are nearly four times more likely to switch than iPhone users
In the ever-competitive world of smartphones, loyalty speaks volumes about which platform truly wins hearts (and wallets). According to the…
Apple is gaining market share in personal computers and smartphones
Apple is gaining market share in personal computers and smartphones, thanks in part to its MacBook Neo notebook…
Apple defies gravity: iPhone leads global smartphone shipments in Q1 2026 for the first time ever
In a challenging quarter marked by memory shortages and softening consumer demand, Apple has achieved a remarkable milestone.
Apple releases rare iOS 18.7.7 security update to shield older iPhones and iPads from DarkSword hacking tool
Apple has pushed out a critical security update for users still running iOS 18 (and iPadOS 18),to protect against the DarkSword exploit…
How to use Grok AI on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Grok, the maximally truthful and witty AI assistant built by xAI, has become one of the most popular AI tools for Apple users. Whether you…
Samsung Galaxy phones can now use Apple’s AirDrop to send files straight to iPhones, iPads, and Macs
Samsung Electronics Co. has rolled out a major cross-platform update: Galaxy S26 series owners can now share photos, videos, and files…
Apple warns iPhone users to update iOS to thwart hacking campaigns
Apple is urging iPhone users to update their devices following new cybersecurity research revealing that Russian intelligence-linked actors…
Apple’s China smartphone sales jump 23% as overall market fell 4% to start 2026
Apple reported a robust 23% year-on-year increase in iPhone sales in China during the first nine weeks of 2026, outperforming the broader…
Apple iPhone dominates North America, Europe, China, and Asia-Pacific
Apple dominated the list of highest-shipping models globally in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s “Market Monitor Monthly…
Apple preps 3D-printed aluminum for future products
Apple’s manufacturing design and operations teams are actively developing 3D-printed aluminum techniques (building directly on…
Apple iPhone expected to fare well as IDC predicts worldwide smartphone market to decline historic 13% in 2026
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to decline 12.9% year-on-year (YoY) in 2026 to 1.12 billion units, according to IDC…
Apple’s iPhone market share in China reached the highest January level in the past five years
Driven by the continuously strong traction for the iPhone 17 series, Apple stood out as the only major brand to achieve YoY growth…
Nearly 1 in 4 active smartphones is an Apple iPhone
Eight Smartphone OEMs had an active installed base exceeding 200M devices in 2025 and nearly 1 in 4 active smartphones is an Apple iPhone…
Apple posts biggest sales quarter in China in four years
Apple reported $25.5 billion in sales from its Greater China segment for the fiscal first quarter ended December 27, 2025, marking a 38%…
Apple stock surges ahead of key holiday earnings report
Apple’s stock rose notably on Monday as investors looked ahead to the company’s fiscal first-quarter earnings report, buoyed by renewed…
Apple stock poised for gains ahead of earnings as iPhone sales surge, analysts predict
Analysts are bullish on Apple stock heading into its upcoming earnings report, citing strong iPhone demand. iPhones “flew off the shelves”…
Apple iPhone leads global smartphone market with 20% share – Counterpoint
Apple’s iPhone led as the global smartphone market posted modest growth in 2025, with shipments increasing 2% year-over-year (YoY)…
Apple stock remains our top pick in tech hardware – Evercore ISI
Apple drew investor attention on Wednesday after Evercore ISI reaffirmed it as the firm’s top stock pick in the technology hardware sector…
Apple explores multispectral imaging cameras for future-gen iPhones
Apple is investigating multispectral imaging technology for potential use in future iPhone cameras. This advancement could enhance features…
Apple tests Background Security Improvements in iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3
Apple is currently testing a Background Security Improvement update, a feature originally introduced in iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and…
India’s iPhone exports go from zero to $50 billion in 5 years
India has achieved a significant milestone in global technology manufacturing by exporting iPhones valued at $50 billion over the last five…
Samsung looks to chase Apple iPhone’s foldable design with ‘Wide Fold’
The foldable smartphone market is gearing up for a high-stakes rivalry in fall 2026, but emerging details paint Samsung as the follower…
Hypertension notifications now available on Apple Watch in India
Apple Watch has introduced the groundbreaking hypertension notifications feature in India, which can alert users if signs of chronic high…
Switzerland’s Competition Commission opens probe into Apple’s Tap-to-Pay practices
Switzerland’s Competition Commission (COMCO) has launched a preliminary investigation into Apple over its control of contactless…
Jony Ive-designed OpenAI device aims to be always present, always sensing and listening to your life
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple design icon Jony Ive are collaborating on one of the most eagerly awaited AI innovations…
Apple’s iPhone leads surge as foreign-branded smartphone sales in China jump 13% in October
Sales of foreign-branded smartphones in China — dominated overwhelmingly by Apple’s iPhone — surged by 13.0% year-over-year in October…
Apple may use Intel to fabricate some iPhone chips by 2028
Intel is now anticipated to secure a supply agreement with Apple for certain non-Pro iPhone chips as early as 2028. This would build on…
After Apple says no way, India revokes order to preload state-run ‘cybersecurity’ app on smartphones
India’s government on Wednesday withdrew a mandate requiring smartphone manufacturers to preload a state-run “cybersecurity” app…
Apple’s record 247 million iPhone shipments drive 6.1% global smartphone surge in 2025 – IDC
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 1.5% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1.25 billion units, according to the IDC…
Apple poised to reclaim its rightful crown as world’s top smartphone maker
Apple is poised to reclaim its position as the world’s top smartphone manufacturer, topping a raft of iPhone knockoff peddlers…
Google launches unauthorized Pixel-to-iPhone file sharing via Apple’s AirDrop
Google, owned by Alphabet Inc., has announced that its newest Pixel phones can now send images and other files directly to iPhones…
Apple’s iOS 26.2 lets iPhone users in Japan replace Siri with third-party assistants via side button
New functionality for the iPhone’s Side Button has been confirmed for users in Japan, allowing them to assign it to a third-party voice…
Apple takes 25% share of China smartphone market in October on strong iPhone 17 demand
Apple’s iPhone accounted for one in every four smartphones sold in China in October, as sales jumped 37% year over year on strong demand…
Why a Supreme Court loss on IEEPA won’t derail President Trump’s tariffs
As the U.S. Supreme Court wraps up oral arguments, the fate of President Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs hangs in the balance…
EU’s DMA forces Apple to remove iPhone-Apple Watch Wi-Fi sync for EU users
Apple plans to disable automatic Wi-Fi network syncing between iPhone and Apple Watch for users in the European Union starting with iOS 26.2…
Apple’s iPhone is four-times more likely to be stolen than an Android phone
Even smartphone thieves don’t want Android phones. An iPhone is four-times more likely to be stolen than an Android phone, but Apple…
Apple sees ‘tremendous’ global response to latest iPhones
Apple CEO Tim Cook described the global response to the latest iPhones as “tremendous” during the release of the company’s…
iPhone’s teenage dominance in America: A pathway to Apple’s sustained growth
In the fiercely competitive world of U.S. smartphones, Apple’s iPhone continues to wield unmatched influence among the youngest users…
