Markets slump as Trump vows 50 per cent tariffs on the EU May 23, 2025 President Trump has announced he is “recommending” 50 per cent tariffs be imposed on all European Union (EU) imports into the US, sending markets in Europe and the UK into the red. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said that the new rate of trade levies would kick in on 1 June. [...]
Trump threatens Apple with 25 per cent tariff on iPhones May 23, 2025 President Donald Trump issued a warning to Apple on Friday, threatening a 25 per cent tariff on iPhone sales made outside the US. In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote: “I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhones that will be sold in the US… be manufactured and built [...]
Apple looking at raising iPhone prices May 12, 2025 Apple is considering raising prices for its next iPhone lineup, with increases likely tied top new features and design changes, rather than ongoing US-China trade tensions. The current lineup ranges from $799 to $1,199. Yet analysts believe the newest model, Pro Max, could hit $1,900 if its pricing reflects upgrades and tariff costs. The Wall [...]
What’s going on with Trump’s tech tariffs? April 14, 2025 This weekend, investors got a rare gift from the Trump administration, under the form of a tech tariff reprieve. Or so they thought. True to Trump-era form, the relief came wrapped in mixed messages and policy pivots, causing enough confusion to keep Wall Street analysts scratching heads. After rattling markets with sweeping tariffs on Chinese [...]
Tariffs: How much will you now have to pay for an iPhone? April 9, 2025 The price of owning the latest iPhone is about to get even more expensive, thanks to President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Chinese imports. While the leading tech giant Apple has weathered previous storms with strategic negotiations and supply chain ingenuity, this new wave of tariffs presents a serious test to their pricing strategy. So, [...]
iPhone 16e review: A capable new handset from Apple March 11, 2025 iPhone 16e | £599 | ★★★★☆ When was the last time you really took advantage of all the bells and whistles on your phone? If you’re a budding amateur photographer or you’re somehow playing Monster Hunter Wilds on a 6.1 inch screen, the iPhone 16e, Apple’s new ‘affordable’ handset, probably won’t be for you. But [...]
Apple: AI news alerts on iPhones halted after backlash January 17, 2025 Apple has paused its new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for news apps, after facing criticism over repeatedly inaccurate alerts. Pressure mounted for the tech behemoth as BBC, among others, complained to Apple that their articles were being wrongly summarised. Media groups like Reporters Without Borders and Bluesky pushed for the company to halt the feature [...]
Which? files £3bn claim against Apple over competition breaches November 14, 2024 Consumer rights group Which? has hit Apple with a £3bn lawsuit for alleged breaches of UK competition law in relation to its Icloud services.
Apron: London fintech taps Checkout founder and Apple iPhone co-creator for $30m funding September 25, 2024 London fintech Apron has raised $30m in Series B funding to boost hiring and launch a slew of new accounting and payment tools for small businesses.
Apple pins hopes on AI for iPhone upgrades as China sales falter August 2, 2024 Apple said its third-quarter iPhone sales were better than expected and forecast more gains on Thursday as it bets on artificial intelligence to attract buyers, even as its overall China business disappointed.