Tag: $Apple

Apple slashes iPhone prices in China amid fierce Huawei competition

Apple has launched an aggressive discounting campaign on its official Tmall site in China, offering discounts of up to 2,300 yuan ($318) on select iPhone models.

Apple Stock Rises. It May Be Bringing OpenAI to the iPhone.

Apple stock was rising Monday morning on reports that it may be considering a deal with OpenAI as it looks to build out artificial intelligence to its devices.

Apple announces largest-ever $110 billion share buyback as iPhone sales drop 10%

Apple shares climbed 7% in extended trading on Thursday after the iPhone maker reported fiscal second-quarter earnings that topped estimates and announced an expanded stock buyback program.

Apple iPhone sales drop 19% in China as demand for Huawei smartphones soars, research says

Apple saw sales of its iPhones fall 19.1% in the first three months of the year, according to data from Counterpoint Research.

Apple iPhone Shipments Drop 10% in Market Share Battle With Chinese Rivals

Apple’s iPhone shipments dropped almost 10% in the first quarter as the tech giant found its market share dominance under pressure from Chinese rivals like Xiaomi, according to new research.

Apple Plans to Overhaul Entire Mac Line With AI-Focused M4 Chips

Apple Inc., aiming to boost sluggish computer sales, is preparing to overhaul its entire Mac line with a new family of in-house processors designed to highlight artificial intelligence.

Baidu reportedly in talks with Apple over AI tie-up, shares surge

Shares of Baidu Inc rose sharply in Hong Kong trade after multiple media reports suggested that the company was in talks with Apple Inc over using the Chinese internet giant’s AI models in Apple’s iPhone software in China. 

EU launches probe into Meta, Apple and Alphabet under sweeping new tech law

The European Union on Monday opened an investigation into Apple, Alphabet and Meta, in its first probe under the sweeping new Digital Markets Act tech legislation.

US takes on Apple as efforts to curtail Big Tech gather momentum

Apple was on Thursday sued by the U.S. Department of Justice, the latest antitrust action against Big Tech firms accused by regulators of operating monopolies and abusing their power.

Alphabet and Apple Stocks Rise on Report of Talks About AI for iPhones. What to Know

Apple has been holding discussions with Google over a deal to use the Gemini artificial intelligence engine in the iPhone, Bloomberg reported.

Apple iPhone sales plunge 24% in China as Huawei smartphone business resurges, report says

Analyst firm Counterpoint Research said in a note Tuesday that iPhone sales plunged 24% in the period, as Apple faced stiff competition from local smartphone firms.

Apple hit with more than $1.95 billion EU antitrust fine over music streaming

The European Commission, the European Union’s executive arm, on Monday hit Apple with a 1.8 billion euro ($1.95 billion) antitrust fine.

Apple Could Face EU Fine Over Spotify Complaint. Why It’s a Big Deal.

Apple is set to be hit with a €500 million ($539 million) fine by the European Union over allegations it broke antitrust rules by hindering access to its music streaming rivals on its platforms, according to reports.

Apple stock falls after company gives outlook suggesting weak iPhone sales

Apple reported fiscal first-quarter earnings on Thursday that beat estimates for revenue and earnings.

Apple offers iPhone 15 at rare discount in China as competition intensifies

Apple is offering rare discounts on its iPhones in China, cutting retail prices by as much as 500 yuan ($70) amid growing competitive pressure in the world’s biggest smartphone market.

Shares of Apple suppliers fall in Asia after Barclays downgrades the iPhone maker

Shares of Apple suppliers fall in Asia on Wednesday after Barclays downgraded Apple on concerns of demand weakness.

Google Reaches Play Store Settlement. There’s Something Bigger at Stake for Alphabet and Apple.

Google-parent Alphabet has agreed to a $700 million settlement to resolve one of the antitrust claims around its app store.

Apple to Expand in India and Vietnam. What It Means for China Ties.

Apple is stepping up efforts to diversify its supply chain outside of China amid tensions between the world’s second-biggest economy and the U.S.

Paramount Stock Rises on Report of Talks With Apple About Bundling Streaming Services

Shares of Paramount  were rising after The Wall Street Journal reported the media company may bundle its streaming services with Apple.

Apple’s iPhone 15 still sees strong demand, especially in China, Wedbush notes

Apple Inc. is enjoying strong holiday-season demand for its new iPhone 15, according to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives.