Two Chinese nationals have been jailed for tricking Apple into replacing counterfeit iPhones with authentic ones. Haotian Sun and Pengfei Xue, both Chinese citizens living in Maryland, had been convicted last year in a scam in which they — along with the co-conspirators — submitted...
Apple reportedly aims to introduce a new smart home device in spring 2025 that brings together the capabilities of an iPad, Apple TV and HomePod. Codenamed J490 and dubbed “HomeAccessory,” though it may be given a new marketing name, the device will be powered by...
JPMorgan Chase is reportedly in talks with Apple to become the new issuer of the Apple credit card. The discussions have advanced in recent weeks after getting started earlier this year, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (Sept. 17), citing unnamed sources. Negotiations are ongoing and...
Apple is trying to shake up the AI and smartphone landscapes with its new iPhone 16 lineup and a cautious rollout of Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI-powered features unveiled at an event on Monday (Sept. 9). The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are...
The launch of Apple’s artificial intelligence (AI) features may take longer than planned. But even as the company staggers parts of its rollout, some analysts are hopeful that the AI features will trigger a “super cycle” for the new iPhone 16, Bloomberg News reported Sunday...
Apple reportedly approved an update to Tencent Holdings’ WeChat app, just in time for the release of the iPhone 16. The move by Apple allows for further negotiations between the two companies regarding changes that Apple has demanded for the social media platform, Bloomberg reported...
Will Apple’s big product rollout be overshadowed by one of its biggest competitors? The iPhone maker is scheduled to announce its new slate of devices on Sept. 9, with China’s Huawei planning a similar event hours later, Bloomberg News reported Monday (Sept. 2). According to...
Apple’s search deal with Google reportedly could be impacted by a potential Apple investment in OpenAI. Under a current deal between the two companies, Google pays Apple to be the default search engine on iOS devices, according to a Friday (Aug. 30) report by Seeking Alpha. This longstanding...
Apple is reportedly eliminating around 100 jobs in its crucial digital services division. The cuts are part of a shift in priorities for the unit, Bloomberg News reported late Tuesday (Aug. 27), citing sources with knowledge of the matter. Among the cuts are workers in...
