Apple iPhone SE release event: Apple Watch price drop and new bands unveiled March 21, 2016 Customers love the Apple Watch, said Apple chief Tim Cook, as he revealed new bands and colour ways – alongside a surprise price drop of its newest device. The starting price of the Watch will now be $299 (£259). That's $50- less than the original price of the lowest entry model, the Sport. There will be a [...]
Apple iPhone SE release event: Boss Tim Cook says Apple “will not shrink from responsibility” in FBI legal battle over privacy March 21, 2016 "We will not shrink from this responsibility" said a defiant Tim Cook in reference to Apple's legal struggle with the FBI over encryption of its iPhones. The Apple chief executive has taken to the stage at a launch event where the tech company is expected to unveil it's latest iPhone – the 5se – but [...]
Apple share price little moved on iPhone SE, iPad Pro and Apple Watch price cut – here’s what analysts are saying March 21, 2016 Apple has unveiled a host of new devices – new iPhone (SE), iPad (a smaller Pro) and a $50 cut to the price of the Apple Watch – but what do the experts think? Read more: All the latest from the Apple launch Here's what investors thought as Tim Cook and co' were on stage, despite a traditional, [...]
Apple’s new iPad Pro: UK price, specs, features, pre-order sale date, colour, battery life and everything you need to know about the newest model March 21, 2016 Apple has unveiled a new iPad Pro – a smaller screened version of the monster-size (ok, 12.9 inches) Pro which debuted last year. It brings features such as a light-adjusting screen, a smart keyboard connection and greater processing power from the original Pro to a smaller screen. According to Apple, more than 200m older 9.7 inch [...]
iOS 9.3 update: Apple Night Shift will help you sleep better – and iPhone and iPad users can get it right now March 21, 2016 Among Apple's big new product announcements, there's one small but super-useful feature that most iPhone users can take advantage of without having to by a new smartphone. Be prepared to get a better nights sleep with Night Shift, a creative little invention which means your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch will adjust its screen when [...]
Virtual reality and contactless payments among the six biggest tech trends set to impact on the consumer business sector in 2016 according to Deloitte March 21, 2016 Businesses will have to respond to a number of new technological trends this year, or risk losing out to competitors, according to the Deloitte Consumer Review: Digital Predictions 2016. The financial services firm has identified six of the biggest digital technology trends that will shake up markets this year, and warned that consumer-facing firms will need adapt rapidly [...]
Apple share price climbs to 2016 high ahead of iPhone 5se launch event in best iPhone pre-launch stock rally in years March 21, 2016 Apple stock is rising along with anticipation ahead of the launch of its latest iPhone, expected to be unveiled by boss Tim Cook at an event in California in just a couple of hours time. Shares in the tech giant have touched $107.02 in intraday trading, a high for 2016 as hype mounts around the [...]
Fully charged: Dyson profits up 19 per cent as turnover reaches record £1.7bn and company announces it will invest £1bn in new battery technology March 21, 2016 Dyson's turnover in 2015 was up 26 per cent to £1.7bn, while its profits rose by 19 per cent to £448m over last year, the company announced today. The vacuum cleaner, fan and electrical device specialist saw its growth in China triple, where it leads in floorcare and humidifiers, while its business in Asia Pacific grew [...]
Cybersecurity software company Osirium reveals plans to float on Aim in April, with Panmure Gordon acting as nominated adviser March 21, 2016 Osirium has today revealed its plans to start trading on the London Stock Exchange later this year. The UK-based cybersecurity software company, which focuses on monitoring how systems' privileged accounts are being used and how they can be protected, is aiming to raise at least £4m after expenses so that it can start trading on Aim in April. [...]
Twitter 10-year birthday: A short history of Twitter and where is right now at 10 March 20, 2016 There have been uprisings (the Arab Spring), numerous faux pas (hello Ed Balls), and global events (World Cup anyone?) experienced together, but it was only 10 years ago when Jack Dorsey, Twitter co-founder and current chief executive, published the first ever tweet that changed the way we communicate – "Just setting up my Twttr". Since [...]