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Indonesia rejects Apple’s US$100 million investment offer to lift iPhone ban

Industry minister says proposal did not meet ‘principles of fairness’, in contrast to other bigger investments in neighbouring countries.

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US-China relations

My Take | Apple, Tesla and Starbucks to face testing time in China under second Trump administration

26 Nov 2024 - 7:00AM

Huawei

Huawei aims for 100,000 apps on HarmonyOS Next as it gears up for Mate 70 launch

25 Nov 2024 - 5:30PM

AI: Companies

Apple’s Cook makes third trip to China in 2024 amid iPhone slump

The CEO lauded the importance of Apple’s Chinese partners at the International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing.

25 Nov 2024 - 3:04PM

Tim Cook, seen in this file photo, has taken his third public trip to China this year. Photo: AFP

SCMP Highlights

Recap | China rushes to stockpile US microchips, world-beating supercomputer: 5 tech war stories

Explore five latest stories on the continuing US-China tech showdown, from a scramble to stockpile chips ahead of Trump sanctions to semiconductor firms in Washington’s crosshairs.

23 Nov 2024 - 1:53PM

SCMP Highlights

Recap | AI fiasco over fake Japan attractions, ChatGPT drives new K-dramas: 6 latest AI stories

From Fukuoka’s tourism mishap to Apple’s Siri upgrade, discover how artificial intelligence is impacting our lives in this AI round-up.

23 Nov 2024 - 12:08PM

Smartphones

Oppo brings back premium Find X smartphones to global markets

The Chinese Android handset maker is making a renewed push in the premium segment in Southeast Asia and western Europe.

23 Nov 2024 - 9:00AM

Artificial intelligence

Apple readies more conversational Siri in bid to catch up in AI

The company debuted its much-ballyhooed Apple Intelligence platform last month, but it still lacks many features offered by other tech giants.

22 Nov 2024 - 11:05AM

Smartphones

Apple’s iPhone sales fall during China’s Singles’ Day shopping festival: report

The event’s two-week sales period saw ‘a double-digit, year-on-year decline’ in iPhone sales amid stiff competition from Chinese rivals.

21 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

Google

US regulators call for breakup of Google and Chrome in monopoly punishment

The proposed breakup was floated in a 23-page document filed late Wednesday by the US Department of Justice.

21 Nov 2024 - 2:46PM

Google has dismissed the idea of a breakup as ‘radical’. Photo: Reuters

SCMP Highlights

Recap | Shanghai court says crypto ownership legal, Hong Kong food-delivery drones: 5 tech stories

Explore China’s tech landscape, from crypto ownership to AI-driven stock investments, in our latest stories from the world of technological innovation.

21 Nov 2024 - 12:19PM

Amid a record-setting bitcoin price surge, a Shanghai court has released an opinion stating that the personal ownership of cryptocurrencies is not against Chinese law. Photo: Reuters

Tim Cook

Apple reveals App Store revenue share in China as Huawei rivalry grows

The US giant says most of its App Store revenues in China are paid to developers and companies.

20 Nov 2024 - 8:44PM

India

Taiwan’s Pegatron sells majority stake in India iPhone plant to Tata

As Apple diversifies its supply chain beyond China, India is set to produce up to 25 per cent of the iPhones shipped this year.

18 Nov 2024 - 10:17AM

US presidential election 2024

Opinion | Trump’s return as president marks the end of American exceptionalism

Trump’s second term will mark a turn in US foreign policy towards a transactional approach and hasten the start of a multipolar world order.

8 Nov 2024 - 7:12AMvideocam

Semiconductors

Chinese smartphone makers lift Qualcomm’s chip sales

Launches of new flagship phones from Chinese Android brands such as Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo have helped lift Qualcomm’s forecast.

7 Nov 2024 - 3:00PM

Qualcomm’s sales have been boosted by robust orders from Chinese Android smartphone makers. Photo: Reuters

US presidential election 2024

From chip war to TikTok ban: what tech can expect from Donald Trump

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, tech companies are bracing for a revamp of tech policies imposed by Joe Biden.

7 Nov 2024 - 10:20AM

European Union

Apple to face first fine under new EU digital antitrust rules

The penalty, under the Digital Markets Act, is related to the iPhone maker’s App Store.

6 Nov 2024 - 10:07AM

Technology

Apple explores smart glasses, following Meta’s lead

An internal study is under way to gather feedback from Apple employees on smart glasses, sources say.

5 Nov 2024 - 11:00AM

Apple is looking into developing smart glasses, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Photo: AFP via Getty Images/TNS

Indonesia

Apple offers Indonesia US$10 million sweetener to reverse its iPhone ban

Indonesia’s iPhone ban is an example of the pressure Prabowo Subianto’s government is putting on multinationals to boost local manufacturing.

5 Nov 2024 - 10:38AM

Huawei

Huawei’s ‘most powerful’ smartphone yet to launch this month

The Shenzhen-based company confirmed the launch of the Mate 60 successor, which is expected to come with another China-made chip.

4 Nov 2024 - 12:35PM

Huawei

Huawei revenue surges nearly 30% in first 9 months on rising smartphone sales

The Chinese tech giant posted total revenue of US$82.3 billion and net profit of US$8.8 billion in the past three quarters.

1 Nov 2024 - 5:00PM

Huawei’s strong nine-month revenue reflects the continued momentum from its successful 5G smartphone comeback last year. Photo: Shutterstock

Smartphones

Indonesia bans Google’s Pixel smartphones after blocking Apple’s iPhone 16

Sales of those smartphones were blocked for not meeting Indonesia’s rules requiring the use of locally manufactured components.

1 Nov 2024 - 3:31PM

Smartphones

Apple’s China sales continue to fall despite Cook’s charm offensive

The iPhone maker has continued to struggle in China despite growth elsewhere, with sales in the market down 7.7 per cent over 12 months.

1 Nov 2024 - 3:06PMvideocam

Huawei

Huawei’s Ren Zhengfei: US tech is great, but we have to build our own

The 80-year-old CEO talks about Huawei’s struggles and his admiration for US technology in a conversation with students.

31 Oct 2024 - 10:47PM

Smartphones

Chinese smartphone brands beat Apple to the AI punch at home

With no word on when Apple Intelligence will arrive in China, domestic players from Xiaomi to Honor are touting their own AI features.

31 Oct 2024 - 9:00PM

Xiaomi president Lu Weibing introduces the company’s latest flagship handsets in Beijing on Tuesday. Photo: AFP

Fifa

Chinese electronics firm Hisense becomes first sponsor for Fifa’s Club World Cup

Hisense will receive Video Assistant Referee branding during expanded 32-team competition set to take place in the US from June 15 to July 13.

30 Oct 2024 - 11:00PM

Multinational company Hisense, headquartered in Shandong, first became a Fifa sponsor in 2017. Photo: Matt Haldane

Wellness

Have you heard about Apple AirPods Pro 2’s new hearing aid feature?

The AirPods’ ability to serve as hearing aids may help more people with hearing loss access the tools they need for better overall health.

30 Oct 2024 - 7:15PM

Xiaomi

Xiaomi unveils US$114,000 Ferrari lookalike in luxury car venture

The SU7 Ultra has drawn both scepticism and admiration from consumers in the world’s largest EV market.

30 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM

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Apple

Apple designs and sells consumer electronics and personal computers, and also operates retail stores and streaming service Apple TV+. It is one of the world’s biggest companies and the second-largest mobile phone-maker after Samsung.

Chairman / President

Arthur D. Levinson

CEO / Managing Director

Tim Cook

CFO / Finance Director

Luca Maestri

Industry

Computer hardware. Computer software. Consumer electronics. Digital distribution

Website

apple.com

Headquarters address

Apple Campus, Cupertino, California, U.S.

Stock Code

NASDAQ: AAPL

Year founded

1976

last updated:

27 August, 2024