By: Lynsey Barber

I'm City A.M.'s award-winning technology editor, covering everything from happenings at Apple and Google to the latest London startup. In particular fintech, blockchain, artifical intelligence, driverless cars, virtual reality and the sharing economy get me out of bed in the morning. I'm always trying to illustrate stories with pictures of dogs. Sometimes with some success. I was named technology journalist of the year at the UK Tech Awards.

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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 [...]
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 [...]
Brick Lane fire: More than 50 firefighters called to blaze at office building

March 21, 2016

More than 50 firefighters and eight fire engines have been called out after a major fire broke out at a building on Brick Lane. Four storeys of an office building located in the busy area are ablaze, the cause of which is currently unknown, London Fire Brigade said. The second and third floors of the building close to Buxton Street, [...]
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 [...]
Apple event: Five things we think we know about the 21 March launch of the iPhone 5se, iPad Air 3, Apple Watch bands, iOS 9.3 and other software updates

March 20, 2016

Apple fans, get ready. The always-anticipated launch of a new device is happening on Monday and as always, the rumour-mill is in overdrive. What can we expect from Tim Cook and co'? It's not all about the iPhone 5se, in fact, but it is likely to be the star of the show. Here's everything you [...]
Airbnb gets Barack Obama and White House OK for Cuba business opening it up for all global travellers

March 20, 2016

Airbnb has been given approval from Barack Obama to fully open up listing to anyone from around the world to stay in one of its holiday rentals in Cuba. The move was announced on the day Barack Obama makes a historic visit to Cuba to meet with Raul Castro, and almost a year after the rental [...]

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