Consumer electronics
Apple developing smaller AirPods Pro
Apple is planning updates to its AirPods earbuds next year, seeking to capitalise on the success of a product that has become an important source of growth.
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Airbnb hires former Apple design chief Jony Ive
Airbnb is hiring former Apple design chief Jony Ive and his new firm, LoveFrom, to work on projects with the home-sharing start-up.
News
Adobe rolls out Illustrator for iPad
Adobe is bringing its second iconic app to Apple’s iPad tablet after a challenging roll-out for Photoshop, part of the software maker’s effort to hold on to artists and designers shifting to work on mobile devices.
World
Japan to join forces with US, Europe in regulating Big Tech firms
Japan will join forces with the US and Europe to take on any market abuses by the four Big Tech companies, the new head of its antitrust watchdog said on Monday.
Consumer electronics
How TSMC became the new Chipzilla
The story of TSMC’s industry dominance steamed ahead unabated on Thursday, with record earnings on the back of booming demand for chips used in smartphones and servers.
Consumer electronics
Apple will launch the 5G iPhone tonight: Here’s what to expect
Apple on Tuesday is expected to announce an iPhone 12 capable of tapping into faster 5G networks, a new feature designed to spur sales during the company’s busiest sales quarter.
World
Apple sued over alleged mobile game monopoly
Apple has been accused in a lawsuit of monopolising the mobile game market by keeping competitors in the subscription gaming services market off the iPhone.
Consumer electronics
Samsung is riding high on Huawei’s US woes
Samsung Electronics reported earnings that beat analyst estimates after the Korean technology giant’s mobile and chip businesses benefited from US restrictions on Huawei Technologies.
World
Big trouble for Big Tech if Joe Biden wins the US election
A scathing report detailing abuses of market power by four top technology companies suggests a tough road ahead of new rules and stricter enforcement for Big Tech should Joe Biden win the White House.
Investment
Big Tech faces its moment of reckoning
It’s finally here. After an investigation that lasted more than a year, a US house antitrust subcommittee has come up with a robust game plan to rein in the biggest tech giants.