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At long last, a ‘Foundation’

Originally published as a series of short stories in the 1940s, the Foundation series—expanded later with a string of prequels and sequels—became Asimov’s greatest contribution to the genre and remains, to this day, one of the greatest reads for any SF connoisseur. 
30 August 2021, 07:28 AM

Apple to hold Nov 10 event, new Mac computers expected

Apple Inc on Monday announced a special event for Nov. 10 but gave no further details aside from a tag line of “one more thing.” Apple last month announced a range of new iPhones and also announced new Apple Watches and a services bundle in September. The company in June said it would introduce new Mac computers using its own processor chips, dubbed Apple Silicon, before the end of the year.
2 November 2020, 18:04 PM

Apple’s new, lower priced iPhone draws tepid response in Asia

Apple Inc’s new, lower priced iPhone that comes with a faster processor but lacks 5G technology disappointed Asia, where cheaper and feature-packed handsets from rivals are already available. The iPhone 11, launched on Tuesday for $50 less than last year’s base XR model, was met with a limp response from social media users in Asian markets that are dominated by Huawei Technologies and Samsung Electronics.
11 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Apple to unveil new iPhones at September 12 event

Speculation includes talk that Apple introduce three new iPhone models, infusing some with features from a premium iPhone X that debuted last year with a $1,000 price tag.
31 August 2018, 06:05 AM

Apple jams Facebook's web-tracking tools

Apple unveils new operating systems for its iPhones and computers with features designed to thwart the use of secret trackers to monitor people's online activities.
5 June 2018, 05:38 AM

Executive Machines Ltd opens new showroom at Gulshan

With the wide variety of original products from the world’s top IT brand Apple, Executive Machines Limited inaugurates its Gulshan showroom in presence of prominent journalists.
21 March 2018, 14:36 PM

Ireland forced to collect Apple's disputed $15b tax bill

Ireland has struck a deal with Apple to collect up to 13 billion euros ($15 billion) in back taxes and hold it in an escrow account pending an appeal before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
6 December 2017, 04:35 AM

Apple's iPhone X hits Asia stores as profits soar

Apple profits soar by a fifth as its flagship iPhone X hit stores in Asia, with the company predicting bumper sales despite its eye-watering price tag.
3 November 2017, 06:06 AM

Google launches new phones, speakers in hardware push

Alphabet Inc's Google unveils the second generation of its Pixel smartphone along with new voice-enabled home speakers, redoubling its commitment to the hardware business as it competes with a surge of devices from Apple Inc and Amazon.com Inc.
5 October 2017, 04:33 AM

Apple to launch watches that can make calls: Bloomberg

Apple Inc plans to release a version of its smartwatch later this year that can connect directly to cellular networks, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
5 August 2017, 06:07 AM

Google smartphone expected at Oct 4 event

Google sends out invitations to an October 4 event, hinting that the Internet titan will show off a new smartphone powered by its Android mobile software.
20 September 2016, 11:40 AM

Ad-blocking software use for mobile surges: study

The use of ad-blocking software for mobile devices has nearly doubled in the past year, raising questions about the viability of online media business models.
1 June 2016, 09:30 AM

Nokia to make mobile, tablets comeback

Nokia, once the world's top mobile phone maker, announces its return to the fiercely competitive handsets and tablets market years after being crushed there by Samsung and Apple.
18 May 2016, 13:46 PM

Apple links up with Facebook to help you honour mom on Mother's Day

In honour of Mother's Day, Apple creates a site that allows anyone to add a photo of their own mother to a rolling slideshow of mothers from around the world.
8 May 2016, 05:16 AM

Apple revenue falls for first time since 2003

Apple reported a 13% drop in its second quarter revenue on Tuesday as sales of iPhones slipped.
27 April 2016, 05:42 AM

Apple opposes US appeal over iPhone in New York drug case

New York Apple argues it should not be compelled to aid federal law enforcement officials who seek to extract data from a confessed methamphetamine trafficker's iPhone because they have not exhausted all means to bypass the unit's built-in security code.
16 April 2016, 08:36 AM

FBI 'may be able to unlock San Bernardino iPhone'

The FBI says it may have found a way to unlock the San Bernardino attacker's iPhone without Apple's assistance.
22 March 2016, 06:00 AM

Apple boss hits back at FBI conduct

Apple boss Tim Cook has hit back at the FBI over the handling of a court order to help unlock the iPhone of San Bernardino killer Syed Rizwan Farook.
25 February 2016, 06:41 AM

Apple rejects order to unlock gunman's phone

Apple will contest a court order to help FBI investigators access data on the phone belonging to San Bernardino gunman Syed Rizwan Farook.
17 February 2016, 14:22 PM

iPhones 'disabled' if Apple detects third-party repairs

The latest software update for iPhone 6 handsets is allegedly rendering the devices useless if it detects repairs not carried out by Apple.
7 February 2016, 04:41 AM