The Home Office is expected to relinquish its demand that Apple create a back door to iOS, allowing Government access tp encrypted iCloud accounts.

Apple has unveiled latest iPhone operating system at its World Wide Developer Conference in Cupertino. The official release is expected this Autumn, and it will be available as a free update for iPhone 11 and later.

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 presented a strategic direction with three overarching themes reports IDC VP Devices EMEA  Francisco Jeronimo from Cupertino  (main pic). There is a comprehensive design overhaul across all its platforms, the introduction of a new OS naming convention, and continued development of Apple Intelligence. This year’s event was not about disruptive

Apple has expanded its Self Service Repair programme to cover out-of-warranty repairs on iPads by independent repairers

UK iPhones will continue to be made in China, Apple confirmed today in its first-quarter report.

Exertis IT has bought Apple Authorised Service Provider Group 8  to expand its presence in the circular economy. Ironically, Exertis itself is seeking a buyer as parent company DCC plans to concentrate on the energy sector Group 8 has been in business for more than 20 years and provides specialist Apple support and repair services across

Apple’s encryption standoff with the UK Government leaves users exposed writes Tom Gaffney, Director of Business Development and Embedded Security at F-Secure, Apple has made headlines in recent days after removing its most advanced data security tool for UK customers. The company’s decision to withdraw its Advanced Data Protection  feature from the UK market marks

Apple has reportedly initiated a legal challenge against the UK Home Office in response to a government order demanding the creation of a “back door” into its most secure cloud storage systems. According to the FT Apple filed an appeal with the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, an independent judicial body that reviews complaints against UK security

Apple is furious that itr has been forced with withdraw its Advanced Data Protection system from iPhones and other Apple products in the UK, stating that it is “gravely disappointed” by the development. The tech giant confirmed that its opt-in Advanced Data Protection would no longer be available to users in the UK, citing concerns

The new £599 iPhone 16e, has sparked discussions about its potential impact on the sales of higher-priced iPhone models. Featuring the A18 processor, the 16e opens uo Apple Intelligence AI to wider mass market.  With a 6.1-inch OLED display, and a 48-megapixel camera, the iPhone 16e offers a compelling package at a more accessible price

The UK government has issued a “technical capability notice” to Apple under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, compelling Apple to provide access to users’ encrypted iCloud data according to a report that originated in The Washington Post and which has been picked up by Reuters and The Guardian. At time of writing the Govt had

Apple has entered the events invitation market with the launch of Apple Invites, an app that seamlessly integrates with stock iPhone apps to enhance event planning and guest engagement. This move places Apple in direct competition with platforms like Evite, Paperless Post, and Punchbowl, as well as social media tools like Facebook and WhatsApp ,

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Apple and Google’s dominant positions in the mobile ecosystem. The investigations, scheduled to end in October, will examine impact on end-users and the thousands of businesses developing apps “Apple and Google are able to exert considerable influence over much of the content, services, and technological development provided

The global smartphone market returned to growth in 2024 after two consecutive years of annual declines, according to preliminary results from Counterpoint Research’s Market Pulse. Samsung continued to lead the market in 2024, led by strong demand for its S24 series and A-series product lines. The S24 series, the first phone positioned as an AI

Apple has been hit with an £11 billion tax bill following the European Court of Justice’s confirmation of the EU Commission’s decision in a tax case against Apple, ending years of legal battles. The ruling holds Apple accountable for unpaid taxes worth up to €13 billion, underscoring the Commission’s fight against aggressive tax planning by

The iPhone SE and basic iPhone 14 models are staying in the iPhone lineup which should help to maintain used value of these models as the iPhone 16 now moves to the top of the tree. The iPhone 16 range is the usual standard (£799) Plus (£899), Pro (£999) , and the Pro Max (£1,199)

Apple has announced that its annual September iPhone launch event is set for September 9 at 6 pm GMT. We’re anticipating the reveal of the iPhone16 and iPhone16Pro ranges, which are rumored to feature larger screens due to thinner bezels—going from 6.1 inches to 6.6 inches, and from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches for the

The average age of used devices at the time of trade-in or upgrade has increased to 3.71 years, up from 3.64 years in Q1 2024. This is according to Assurant’s report on emerging trends in the secondary mobile device market and the trade-in and upgrade patterns among consumers. The increase in upgrade times is primarily

Apple adoption of RCS (Rich Communications Services), will transform the way people and businesses communicate writes Robert Gerstmann,  co-founder, of messaging and voice services company Sinch. Apple’s adoption of RCS is undoubtedly a significant milestone for digital communication. With interactive and secure messaging, RCS enhances customer experience and trust. Brands will be able to engage

Apple’s says it has made life easier for non authorised repairers by making its official self service diagnostics software available in the U.K. The software gives gives anyone the same ability as Apple authorised service providers and independent repairers to test parts functionality and performance, and identify which parts may need repair. The software supports

Apple has suspended work on the second-generation Vision Pro spatial computing headset to focus resources on developing a cheaper model, The Information reports. Apple is launching the Vision Pro in Europe and the UK on July12 with pre-orders open Next Friday (June 18) The Information reports that an Apple indicated the company plans to divide its

This year’s WWDC is one of the most significant Apple events in recent years writes IDC vice president for data and analytics Francisco Jeronimo.  With smartphone, tablet and PC sales slowing down due to high adoption rates and offering just incremental improvements from the previous version of devices, Apple needs to reignite consumers excitement to

Apple has revamped and strengthened its iPad lineup with a new range of devices. The range includes the new M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro. The M4 chip has appeared just six months after the launch of the M3 last November and consists of 28 billion transistors built using second-generation 3-nanometer technology. At just

Apple has changed its repair processes in ts Self Service Repair programme to allow consumers and independent repair providers to use parts from donor devices that can be paired to the repaired product. The parts calibration process will begin this fall with safeguards to block parts from lost or stolen devices being used. The new

Apple will defend itself from the US Justice Department which is accusing the Cupertino giant of violating US federal and state antitrust laws. The 800-page complaint was filed on Thursday in a US. District Court in New Jersey by the Justice Department and 16 other US state and district attorneys general and says Apple has

Apple has expanded its Self Service Repair program to include the iPhone 15 lineup and M2-powered computers. The service is now available in 24 additional European countries, including Croatia, Denmark, Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Switzerland. This expansion supports 35 Apple products across 33 countries and is available in 24 languages. Apple Diagnostics for Self

Apple is facing a civil court class action over allegations of UK market abuse claims that it deliberately slowed down the performance of older iPhone models.

Apple could next year seize greater control of the used iPhone market as the popularity of refurbished iPhones chips away at sales of the brand-new models according to analysts CCS Insight. As part of its annual ‘Predictions for 2024 and Beyond’ event CCS Insight reckons, Apple will take direct action to dominate the secondary market

Apple’s new iPhone 15 range will cost more or less the same as the iPhone 14 range a year ago. The ’15’ prices range as high as £1,599 for the top-spec Pro Max with 1TB storage down to £799 for the base 15 with 128BGB. Apple is offering £600 trade-in for a 128GB iPhone Pro

Apple is expected to sell over 150 million units of its new iPhone 15 lineup within the first 12 months of release, according to research firm IDC.

Apple is expected to sell over 150 million units of its new iPhone 15 lineup within the first 12 months of release, according to research firm IDC.

On the eve of the new iPhone 15 launch, Apple and Qualcomm have revealed Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 5G Modem will continue to be used in iPhones in 2024, 2025 and 2026

The iPhone 14 range dominated global smartphone demand for the first half of the year. according to Informa’s research arm Omdia.

Around three million owners of older iPhones will soon be receiving $65 each in damages from Apple after a class action that accused Apple of slowing their devices succeeded reports San Francisco’s Mercury News

Apple iPhones hold their value by 53 per cent after four years according to refurbished device vendor 4gadgets which analysed prices between 2018 and 2022. Samsung models depreciated by almost 70 per cent with the Galaxy S9 dropping by 80 per cent against its launch price with the 2018 iPhone XS, dropping 80.2 per cent

Mobile News Awards Best Accessories Distributor winner Fónua, has gained Apple Authorised Reseller status.

European Commissioner Thierry Breton (main pic) has warned Apple against artificially limiting of data transfer speeds and battery charging times with cables not MFI-certified or approved by Apple.

Apple will early next year start selling its first mixed-reality product, the Vision Pro. But it will only be available in the USA and cost $3,499.

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB),  has accused Apple of colluding with the USA’s top spy agency, the NSA, to infect iPhones with malicious code to eavesdrop on calls of diplomats and other people of interest.

Dhirendra Prasad stole parts faked invoices and took bribes from crooked Apple vendors. Must repay $19 million to Apple and IRS

All metals are to be sourced from recycled sources  Apple has pledged to only use recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025 along with recycled rare earth elements in magnets, and recycled tin and gold in circuit boards. Apple currently sources most of its aluminium, rare earth elements, and nearly all tungsten from recycled material. “Our

But Chinese suck as OPPO, Vivio and Xiaomi vendors ‘have much to do’.

Contact with emergency services can be made outside mobile and wifi coverage

Apple has two years until December 2024 to ensure its products comply with the new EU Directive using USB C instead of Lightning, its proprietary iPhone charging technology since 2012.

Bullitt has been working on this new service for two years and plans to use this satellite technology to eliminate global ‘black spots’ where people lose coverage and connectivity

eSim’s could unlock a lot of potential and we could see more manufacturers adopting this

Apple will ditch its Lightning charger and all iPhones produced in 2023 could be equipped with USB-C charging globally and not just in the European Union

The new series comes with a 10.9 inch Liquid Retina display, 12MP front and back camera, A14 bionic chip and an all-day battery

Prices start at £499 for a Wi-fi 64GB model

This decline is likely to continue for the next six to nine months

In the 3Q22, demand for traditional PCs such as desktops, laptops, and workstations had a sharp decline

Court cuts fine by two thirds

But analysts are sceptical of any real innovation

The European Parliament says the law will be beneficial for the environment and gives consumers the choice to purchase a device with or without a charger

Operators are now in an abusive relationship with Apple says Simon Rockman When Lenovo launched the Motorola Razr 5G it was eSIM only. And no one noticed. Apple launched the iPhone 14 (essentially an iPhone 13 with ’14’ on the box) and it was hailed as a great innovation because it was eSIM only. Perhaps there

USA move to eSIM hailed as a ‘game changer’ Apple has scrapped the physical SIM tray in American versions of the iPhone 14 and replaced it entirely with an electronic SIM. The move was hailed by Amdocs group president and head of technology Anthony Goonetilleke as a “watershed, game-changing moment for seamless connectivity”.  “We’re seeing momentum

As more companies enter the UK’s booming market for secondary devices, Northampton-based mobile parts specialist Replace Base has multiple ideas for staying ahead of the game and growing business

The new plan is part of EE’s journey to become the most customer-focussed UK technology brand

Don’t panic but update now say security experts Apple has for the first time publicly disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs. These could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of devices. Apple said it is “aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited” and has rushed out

The move is part of EE’s plan to become the most personal customer-focused technology brand in the UK

Economic climate, geopolitical uncertainty, recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and chip shortages have contributed to a slower European recovery

Falling demand is causing concern for the global smartphone market

$10 million in grants offered to anyone who can crack Lockdown Mode

Plan is for USB-C to be standard across EU by autumn 2024

Smartwatches continue to grow but wristbands dropped 40.5pc during the quarter

The move could push Apple to change its charging port to meet legislations

Wristwatches accounted for 76.6 pc of all wearable shipments in this quarter

The impact of the Ukrainian and Russian conflict had a significant impact, according to Canalys

The shipment decline in Western Europe follows a long period of strong growth, but numbers are still above pre-pandemic levels

A number of factors have been blamed for the dip in sales, including the Ukraine-Russia fallout

Demand for more expensive PCs helped the overall revenue to grow

Semiconductors may be impacted if there are neon shortages

Apple recently launched its 5G version of the iPhone SE

The top three iPhones accounted for 41 per cent of Apple’s total sales

Junior iPhone gets top tier power and sub-£500 price

Users won’t need to remove their phone from the case to charge it as the case is fully QI wireless

More than 34,000 consumers voted

5G, foldables and digital transformation are set to remain big themes in 2022, but sustainability will also really start to impact user decisions. We asked the industry for their take on the year ahead

The top spot changed four times throughout 2021 and supply issues impacted all vendors.

The top five smartphone vendors remained the same as 2020 as all were affected by the supply shortage

Revenue was up 11pc year-on-year in the final quarter of 2021

New customers can also get exclusive access to Apple Fitness+ on an Apple Watch plan for an additional £7 per month for 24 months, saving up to £72.

Overall shipments increased by just one per cent due to supply chain issues and soaring COVID-19 cases.

Lenovo led the way overall with 82.1 million units shipped during 2021

Vodafone MVNO VOXI debuts range of refurbished devices and partnership with Cool Earth

Apple has faced pressure in recent months to be open with regards with to access for repairs

The service will enable consumers access to parts, tools and manuals

Xiaomi and Apple increase market share during Q3 2021 to pressure Samsung 

Silicon shortages expected to worsen warns Apple CEO

Samsung still leads the way overall with 23pc share, followed by Apple (15pc)

The Apple Watch Series is available to pre-order from today (October 8)

Almost as sure as night follows day, Apple has held its latest annual launch. We gathered views on the line-up

The US giant argues that consumers will be harmed by the proposal

Google and Huawei suffer biggest drops – musicMagpie

All four of the models in the iPhone 13 range are available to buy from next week (September 24)

The latest Apple Watch series is also expected to be announced

Around four million Brits are expected to buy the phone at launch

But sales of basic bands continue to decline, according to Canalys 

We should be more open to recycling our old Apple tech says Stewart McGrenary, who is MD of Phonesmart Ltd Group, the parent company of Freedom-Mobiles.com, Freestyll.com, Plunc.com and iPad-Recycle.co.uk