Apple and Ireland win 13 billion euro tax appeal
Apple and Ireland have won their appeal against the European Commission over a 13 billion euro (£11.6 billion) tax bill.
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European court to rule on appeal against Apple tax bill
Europe’s second highest court is to rule later on Ireland’s appeal against an order that tech giant Apple must repay the country a 13 billion euro (£11.6 billion) tax bill.
Issue causing Spotify and other popular apps to crash on iOS resolved
Spotify and a range of other apps can be accessed once again on iOS following a wide crashing issue earlier on Friday.
New fines and break-ups suggested to tackle tech giants’ advertising dominance
The competition watchdog has called for new fines and the threat of break-ups for tech giants with dominant positions in the advertising space.
BMW set to become first carmaker to use Apple digital key tech
BMW looks set to be the first vehicle manufacturer to allow owners to unlock and start their cars via their iPhone or Apple Watch.
Tim Cook addresses racial injustices and coronavirus at Apple virtual conference
Apple boss Tim Cook said the technology giant wants to be a “force for change” as he addressed the coronavirus pandemic and the global anti-racism movement during Apple’s developer conference.
Apple and Google labelled ‘disgraceful’ over Government app U-turn
The head of England’s largest hospital trust has said it is “disgraceful” that Apple and Google will not “share platforms” with the Government on a contact-tracing app.
Government spent more than £11m on tracing app contracts, figures show
The Government awarded contracts worth more than £11 million to companies to help develop its contact tracing app before its U-turn to work with Apple and Google, figures indicate.
Covid-19 contact tracing app switched to Apple-Google model
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has defended the Government’s decision to abandon developing its own contact tracing app, insisting that joining forces with Apple and Google will offer a new, improved design.
EU opens antitrust investigations into Apple Pay and App Store
The EU Commission has opened antitrust investigations into Apple’s App Store and its Apple Pay platform over concerns they stifle competition.
Apple announces release date for Tom Hanks war film Greyhound
Tom Hanks’ Second World War drama Greyhound will arrive on Apple’s streaming service on July 10, the technology giant has announced.
Apple and Google contact-tracing software released
The contact-tracing software built by Apple and Google to support public health apps with tracking the spread of coronavirus has been released for the first time.
Apple to host first virtual WWDC on June 22
Apple has confirmed its first virtual developer conference will begin on June 22.
Apple and Google could push back on UK coronavirus tracing app, expert warns
Failing to follow Apple and Google’s framework for a coronavirus contact tracing app risks pushback from the tech giants, a cyber security expert has warned.
How will the UK’s coronavirus contact tracing app work?
The NHS has published some of the first details of how a contact tracing app will work in the UK.
Apple unveils new £419 iPhone SE
Apple has unveiled a new version of its affordable iPhone SE, which will cost £419 when it goes on sale on April 17.
Apple and Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking
Apple and Google have launched a major joint effort to leverage smartphone technology to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.
Niall Horan reveals how Ed Sheeran helped him with quarantine songwriting
Niall Horan has revealed how Ed Sheeran has helped him tackle songwriting during the coronavirus crisis.
Apple buys weather app Dark Sky
Apple has acquired weather app Dark Sky, and is set to shut down the Android version of the popular app later this year.
Oprah ‘playing it safe’ as she quarantines her partner in the guest house
Oprah Winfrey says she has banished her long-time partner to the guest house as she practises social distancing at home.
Vintage Apple trainers sold for almost £8,000 at auction
A pair of rare Apple-branded trainers from the early 1990s has sold for almost £8,000 at auction.
Kanye West discusses his support for Donald Trump
Kanye West has compared the response to his support of Donald Trump to racial profiling.
Apple unveils new iPad Pro with trackpad support
Apple has unveiled an updated version of its iPad Pro tablet, with a new keyboard which includes trackpad support for the first time.
Two more Aberdeen shops close due to coronavirus pandemic
Two fashion retailers have closed in an Aberdeen shopping centre.
Apple closes all stores outside Greater China amid coronavirus outbreak
Apple is closing all stores outside Greater China until March 27 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Apple cancels public parts of developer conference
Apple has cancelled the in-person aspects of its annual developer conference in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Radio 1’s Big Weekend called off as coronavirus hits music events
Radio 1’s Big Weekend has been called off by organisers as the music industry continues to feel the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 fears continue to cause delays and cancellations of films and gigs
Disney’s blockbuster remake of Mulan is the latest major release to be postponed, as a nervous Hollywood attempts to mitigate the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.
A Quiet Place II and Fast & Furious 9 releases delayed amid Covid-19 outbreak
The releases of A Quiet Place II and Fast & Furious 9 have been postponed as the entertainment industry continues to be impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
Internet leaders failing to protect children from abuse, inquiry finds
Technology giants and social media firms have “failed” in attempts to prevent access to child sex abuse images, allowing for “an explosion in online-facilitated” crimes against children, an inquiry has found.