Disney boss Bob Iger resigns from Apple board as streaming rivalry heats up September 15, 2019 Disney chief executive Bob Iger has stepped down from the board of Apple as the two companies prepare to go head to head in the escalating streaming wars. Iger stepped down from his role on 10 September, the same day Apple unveiled the price and launch date of its streaming service, according to a one-line [...]
Why Vestager’s legacy is about to catch up with her September 14, 2019 It was a week full of surprises in the world of tech antitrust regulation. On Monday, Google found itself at the centre of a 50-state investigation by the US attorneys general into a range of anti-competitive practices. By the end of the week, publishers had hit out en masse at Google and Facebook for “unscrupulous [...]
EU competition chief Vestager eyes new data rules as she turns up heat on tech giants September 13, 2019 EU competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager has called for new rules to police how companies collect and use data as she dialled up the pressure on tech giants. Vestager, who this week was given expanded powers and a second term as competition chief, said more regulation was needed to protect the “fundamental values of our society”. [...]
Google to pay almost €1bn in wake of French tax probe September 12, 2019 Google is set to stump up almost €1bn (£889m) as part of a major tax settlement following a four-year long fraud investigation into the tech giant. Read more: US states launch antitrust probe into Google The Silicon Valley firm, which is part of Alphabet, has resolved a dispute with French authorities, which were probing its [...]
African telecoms firm Helios plans second attempt at London listing September 12, 2019 African mobile network operator Helios Towers has announced plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) in London, after ditching a planned listing last year that had been expected to value the company at £2bn. The operator said it plans to raise $125m (£101m) via the issue of new shares, and that existing shareholders including [...]
DEBATE: Has Apple lost its touch with the iPhone? September 12, 2019 With the launch of the new iPhone 11, has Apple lost its touch? YES, says Asad Hamir, founder of Klyk The launch of a new Apple product used to generate a cult-like following. Now, the improvements are so small and the competition is so fierce that you don’t see the queues at Apple stores for [...]
Apple TV Plus gives Netflix chills as it undercuts streaming rival September 11, 2019 Apple has turned up the heat on incumbent streaming firm Netflix, revealing its new Apple TV Plus service will launch with a price tag of just £4.99 per month. The Silicon Valley tech giant last night confirmed its eagerly-anticipated streaming platform will launch in 100 countries, including the UK, on 1 November. Read more: Apple [...]
Vestager’s re-hire leaves the UK on the back foot September 11, 2019 Apple last night launched its latest shiny thing to come out of Cupertino, the iPhone 11 Pro, at its now-to-be-expected “high achiever” price tag. The company has forged a reputation of late for putting its hardware products further out of reach of the masses, while placing its services at the more affordable end of the [...]
Apple keynote 2019: Everything from inside the Steve Jobs theatre, as it happened September 10, 2019 This was the live blog of the Apple 2019 keynote, featuring the debut of the iPhone 11 family, the Apple Watch Series 5, the seventh generation of the iPad and more. 19:09 iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max Now it’s time for the more expensive phone. Available in four colours: Gold, Space Grey, Silver and [...]
Why Apple cannot rely on the iPhone 11 to satisfy investors September 10, 2019 Apple’s product launches have gained an almost cult-like following and, as ever, the online rumour mills have been in overdrive ahead of tonight’s tech spectacle. CEO Tim Cook will take to the stage at Apple’s California headquarters from 6pm, where he is expected to unveil the iPhone 11. Read more: Everything you need to know [...]