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Apple apologises for iPad advertisement after criticism

Apple has apologised after an advertisement for its latest edition iPad prompted criticism for showing an industrial press crushing objects linked to human creativity, infuriating artists.

Business • 10 May 24

The announcements did little to move Apple's stock, which was last up about 0.5%

Apple unveils new AI-focused chip in upgraded iPad Pro

Apple has unveiled its latest iPad Pro with a new chip for artificial intelligence computing as it rushes to catch up with its rivals in a race to dominate the emerging technology.

Business • 07 May 24

The EU said that Apple has now six months to ensure full compliance with the Digital Markets Act obligations as applied to the iPad's operating systems

Apple's iPadOS designated as gatekeeper under EU rules

Apple's operating system for iPads has been designated as a gatekeeper under the bloc's landmark tech rules by EU antitrust regulators because of its importance to business users, the European Commission said today.

Business • 29 Apr 24

It comes amid reports that it would roll out the long-anticipated revamped versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air next month.

Apple set to hold event on May 7

Apple will hold an event on May 7, the company said today, amid reports that it would roll out the long-anticipated revamped versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air next month.

Business • 23 Apr 24

Production of the iPad was down half from Apple's original plans for the past two months, Japan's Nikkei said today

Apple cuts iPad production to feed chips to iPhone 13

Apple has cut back production of iPad tablets to allocate more components to the iPhone 13, a sign the global chip supply crunch is hitting Apple harder than previously indicated, Japan's Nikkei said today, citing multiple sources.

Business • 02 Nov 21

The new Watch Series 6 can measure blood oxygen saturation

Apple launches new watches, iPads and fitness service

Apple rolled out a new virtual fitness service and a bundle of all its subscriptions, Apple One, focusing a Christmas season product launch on services that are the backbone of Apple's growth strategy and cater to customers working at home during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business • 15 Sep 20

Apple usually uses its September event to announce new versions of its main products

Apple announces September media event

Apple has fired off invitations to a 15 September online event expected to introduce a new-generation iPhone tailored for 5G telecom networks.

Business • 08 Sep 20

The new iPad has an upgraded Retina display and a new A9 chip

New iPad and red iPhone unveiled by Apple

Apple has unveiled a new version of its iPad tablet computer and the first red version of the iPhone.

Technology • 21 Mar 17

The Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Tablet has a great keyboard bundled with the device

Review: Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Tablet

The ThinkPad X1 Tablet is a work horse, with a super keyboard and great screen, although battery life is average.

Technology • 13 Sep 16

Apple said it sold about 48.05 million iPhones worldwide in its fiscal fourth quarter ended September 26

Apple's quarterly net sales jump by 22%

Apple last night painted a rosy picture for its new iPhones as it reported quarterly results, but investors were more focused on the company's next test - topping last year's record Christmas sales.

Business • 28 Oct 15

Apple CEO Tim Cook called the new iPad 'our vision of the future of personal computing'

Apple launches new iPad Pro

Apple has officially announced the launch of a new, bigger tablet computer called the iPad Pro.

Business • 09 Sep 15

Apple said it sold 61.2 million iPhones in the first quarter, up 40% from the same time last year

China iPhone sales boost Apple results

Apple beat Wall Street's revenue and profit forecasts last night as it said it sold more iPhones in China than the US for the first time.

Business • 28 Apr 15

The report claims the CIA's efforts to crack Apple security began in 2006 and ran until at least 2010

Report claims CIA worked to break Apple security

CIA researchers have worked for nearly a decade to break the security protecting Apple phones and tablets, investigative news site The Intercept has reported, citing documents obtained from NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.

Business • 10 Mar 15

Apple has sold more than 40 million units of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

iPhone 6 sales deliver record $18bn Apple profits

Apple announced record figures in its quarterly results for the final three months of 2014, with its performance boosted by sales of the latest generation of iPhone - the 6 and 6 Plus.

News • 28 Jan 15

Sales of Apple's iPad have fallen for the third quarter in a row

Apple's iPhone sales up 16% but iPad sales down

Apple has forecast a strong Christmas quarter after a better than expected 16% jump in iPhone sales.

Business • 21 Oct 14

New iPad has TouchID fingerprint recognition

Modest upgrades for Apple's new iPads

Computer giant Apple has released a number of product updates at a launch event in California.

Business • 16 Oct 14

IBM will sell Apple iPads featuring its industry-focused apps

IBM announces iPad partnership with Apple

IBM will partner exclusively with Apple to sell iPhones and iPads loaded with applications geared at enterprise clients this fall, the company has announced.

Business • 16 Jul 14

Microsoft's new chief executive Satya Nadella launches Office for Apple's iPad

Microsoft CEO signals new course with Office for iPad

Microsoft's new chief executive Satya Nadella finally unveiled Office for Apple's iPad in a polished debut that set him apart from his energetic predecessor.

Business • 28 Mar 14

Apple said it sold a record 51 million iPhones in the three months to the end of December

Apple's iPhone sales lag Wall Street forecasts

Shares in Apple have fallen after the company announced lower than expected Christmas iPhone sales and a weak revenue forecast.

Business • 29 Jan 14

Apple sold almost 34 million iPhones between July and August

Apple profits fall despite record iPhone sales

Apple sold a record-breaking 33.8 million iPhones in the last financial quarter, but it also suffered a fall in profits, figures released by the technology giant have revealed.

News • 29 Oct 13