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Apple tracking iPhone users without consent, claims activist Max Schrems

Schrems made a name for himself as a law student by taking on Facebook over the safety of people's data when it was shipped to the US

Apple planning to reveal a "Christmas surprise" next month: Report

Over the past few months, Apple has launched a slew of new products, while two rumoured products are yet to be released: AirPods Studio and AirTags.

Privacy activists in EU file complaints against Apple over iPhone tracking

European privacy activists have filed complaints against Apple over its use of software to track the behavior of iPhone users. The Vienna-based group NOYB - short for none of your business - said Monday that it has asked data protection authorities in Germany and Spain to examine the legality of Apple's tracking codes. The codes, known as IDFA or Identifier for Advertisers, are similar to the cookies that websites use to store information on user behavior. NOYB says the iOS operating system creates unique codes for each iPhone that allow Apple and other third parties to identify users across applications and even connect online and mobile behaviour. The group argues that this amounts to tracking without users' knowledge or consent, a practice that is banned under the European Union's electronic privacy rules. Tracking is only allowed if users explicitly consent to it, said Stefano Rossetti, a lawyer for NOYB. The privacy group said it is currently reviewing a similar system used b

Apple rolls out macOS Big Sur for Mac computers: How to upgrade, and more

The latest software update for Apple's MacBook line-up will be available for several Apple devices, including MacBook Air (2013 and later)

Apple supplier Foxconn third-quarter profit near flat, beats estimates

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Foxconn <2317.TW>, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported near flat quarterly profit on Thursday, beating market estimates amid firm demand for telecommuting devices as the pandemic-induced work-from-home trend continues.

Apple launches MacBook laptops with first microprocessor designed in-house

The new chip marks a shift away from Intel Corp technology that has driven the electronic brains of Mac computers for nearly 15 years

Samsung surpasses Apple in US smartphone market after three years

This is the first time since the second quarter of 2017 that Samsung topped the US smartphone market

Apple freezes new biz for iPhone assembler Pegatron on China labour abuse

Pegatron is one of just a handful of partners Apple relies on globally to assemble marquee products such as the iPhone

Apple India reports 29% rise in revenue at Rs 13,756 crore in FY20

Apple clocked about 29% jump in its revenues in India at Rs 13,755.8 crore in FY2020, while its net profit witnessed manifold growth, documents sourced by business intelligence platform Tofler said

Apple's Rs 13,900 MagSafe Duo charger to be available in India soon

Apple has announced that its MagSafe Duo charger, costing Rs 13,900, will soon be available in India

Fortnite to return to Apple devices via Nvidia cloud gaming service: Report

The company is expected to announce updates to its GeForce Now service later this month with support to Apple's iOS.

Apple must face shareholder lawsuit over CEO's China sales remark: US court

Apple and Cook have said there was no proof they defrauded or intended to defraud the plaintiffs

Qualcomm forecasts strong first quarter revenue on 5G phone sales growth

Qualcomm forecast fiscal first-quarter revenue above estimates as it predicted sales of 5G phones would balloon to over half a billion units next year, powered in part by new Apple iPhone 12 models

Apple TV, other streaming apps arriving on new Xbox consoles on November 10

Microsoft has announced that Apple TV is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S gaming consoles on November 10

The Big Four, VCs and start-ups

If the Big Tech companies get broken up and their powers to acquire get significantly curbed therefore, the whole ecosystem will need to change

Splitting up tech giants won't be necessary, says EU antitrust chief

Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager is due to announce new draft rules for the digital sector on December 2

Apple launches all-in-one subscription plan 'Apple One' at Rs 195 a month

Apple has made its all-in-one subscription bundle called Apple One available that will bring together Apple Music, Apple TV Plus, Apple Arcade, and Apple News Plus.

Apple turns the tide in India with record sales; 800,000 iPhones sold in Q2

Apple regained momentum in India in Jul-Sept, with double-digit growth, according to analyst firm Canalys

Apple's subscription bundle of news, music and services to launch on Friday

The bundle varies by geography but generally combines Apple's news, music, video and cloud storage offerings, putting it in fiercer competition with music rivals such as Spotify

Google vs US govt: How the case could play out as epic court battle begins

The government says Google has monopoly power in three markets: general search services, search text advertising, and search advertising