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Apple forever changed the face of the cell phone industry when it first unveiled the iPhone on January 9, 2007. Ten years and seven generations later, the iPhone continues to dominate the market, driving Apple revenues.

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Kalifornien Cuptertino Apple präsentiert neues Iphone 5SE

Apple unveils cheaper, smaller iPhone

The iPhone SE will fit easier in the pocket - and be easier on the wallet.
March 21, 2016
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US prosecutors slam Apple over locked iPhone

Rhetoric takes a hostile turn in the fight between the US governement and Apple over iPhone.
March 11, 201601:08 min
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People-rating app 'Peeple' goes live

A controversial phone app that allows users to rate other people is now available for download in the US and Canada.
March 10, 2016
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UN rights chief sides with Apple in FBI case

The United Nations human rights chief has sided with Apple in the legal case between US authorities and the tech giant.
March 4, 201601:19 min
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Apple resists FBI call to unlock iPhone

Apple has asked a US federal court to dismiss a court order for it to hack into a locked iPhone.
February 25, 2016
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Apple CEO: Unlocking phones would be bad for users

US authorities want Apple to build custom surveillance software. Now, Apple CEO defends position in encryption dispute
February 25, 201601:15 min
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FBI iPhone case 'bad for America': Apple CEO

Apple CEO Tim Cook has defended his company's decision to refuse an FBI demand to help crack an encrypted iPhone.
February 25, 2016
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@dwnews - Apple vs. FBI

February 23, 201602:36 min
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Apple's fight against the FBI is hitting the streets

Protesters are hitting the streets in 50 cities worldwide to support Apple in its fight against the FBI.
February 23, 2016
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FBI demand puts Apple in tricky position

Concerns are not just about privacy, but also increased vulnerability to cyber crime.
February 19, 2016
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Facebook backs Apple over FBI encryption fight

Several tech giants say Apple was right to refuse a court ruling to help the FBI break into a mass shooter's iPhone.
February 19, 2016
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Apple defies court order

The US Justice Department wants Apple to develop a software package to bypass security settings.
February 17, 201601:19 min
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Apple refuses court order

Apple has rejected a judge's order to help the FBI break into an iPhone used by an attacker in a recent shooting.
February 17, 2016
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Apple ordered to unlock San Bernardino shooter's iPhone

Apple is being ordered to help with the investigation of the San Bernardino shooting by unlocking the shooter's iPhone.
February 17, 201601:22 min
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It's time for iPhone trivia!

The iPhone is back in the news. Here are some fun facts about a device once codenamed "Purple."
January 27, 20167 images
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Apple bets on China for growth

Apple is earning more money than ever before. But still investors are wary.
January 27, 201601:19 min
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Apple warns iPhone sales to drop for the first time ever

Coming off a record-setting fourth quarter sales report, Apple anticipates its first quarterly decline since 2003.
January 27, 2016
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iPhone 7 petition: Apple 'screwing customers and planet'

Rumors. It's all just rumors. But talk about plans for the iPhone 7 headphone jack has got Apple devotees angry.
January 14, 2016
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Porn stars, musicians to benefit from Apple's price hike

Apple is hiking up the prices of its iPhones and iPads in Germany after agreeing to pay a flat fee for each device sold in the country. The charge is being used to benefit those working in the creative industry - including musicians, actors and porn stars. Kate Hairsine, our Digital Europe reporter, talked to Spectrum host, Jessie Wingard.
January 8, 201607:43 min
Neues iPhone 6s in AppleStore in Tokyo

IPhone production cut

Shares in Apple have slumped following a report that the US tech giant will cut production of its newest iPhone models.
January 6, 2016
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Top Smartphone Apps of 2015

Top Smartphone Apps of 2015
December 23, 2015
Neues iPhone 6s in AppleStore in Tokyo

Sweet Apple earnings

Backed by strong sales in China, Apple has released figures indicating another successful quarter.
October 28, 2015
The new iPhone 6S

Apple loses patent case

A jury in the US has found Apple guilty of using technology it did not own to speed up some of its iPhone and iPads.
October 14, 2015
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Sieren's China

Apple is targeting China in particular with its new generation iPhones, but it's getting tight on the Chinese market.
September 20, 2015

Apple shows off revamped iPhone, TV box

Apple has revealed the latest products in its battle to take over television.
September 10, 2015
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Apple loses swipe patent

The German Federal Court of Justice has canceled Apple's patent for the swipe movement to unlock iPhones and iPads.
August 26, 2015
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Live video streaming goes mainstream

Smartphone apps like Periscope, Meerkat and Ustream put live video streaming in the palm of your hand.
July 31, 2015
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Apple's quarterly profits soar

Tech giant Apple has reported record first quarter profits - up 33 percent over the same period last year.
April 28, 2015
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Apple Watch's debut

Tech enthusiasts around the world have caught their first glimpse of Apple's new smartwatch.
April 10, 2015
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It's a Solarbox, actually…

A red phone box in London is now a green Solarbox: a free-to-use, solar-powered charging station for mobile devices.
ScienceMarch 9, 201506:14 min
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Samsung profit plunge

The world's leading mobile handset maker Samsung reported its first annual drop in profits in three years.
January 29, 2015
Different search engines.

German search results

Guess what Germans searched for most on the Internet in 2014?
December 30, 2014
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Russian company removes Steve Jobs memorial

A memorial for Steve jobs has been torn down in Russia after Tim Cook came out as a gay man.
November 4, 2014
A math equation

'MATH 42' makes math accessible

Brothers Maxim and Raphael Nitsche have created an app that aims to democratize math learning.
October 10, 2014
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Sony shares drop

Sony Corp shares have plunged sharply on both Tokyo and New York markets after the company announced losses in its smartphone business. Sony admitted its competitors came up with more innovative technologies.
September 18, 2014
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Ready to go: Mobile payments

Transactions using mobile phones are not a new idea, but Apple's mobile payment service is expected to be a resounding success. But experts say the service is not a good news for telecommunications companies.
September 12, 2014
Apple iPhone 6 und iPhone 6 Plus

Countries with the most iPhone users - Shift Ranking of September 10

1. Australia (42%) | 2. USA (41%) | 3. Canada (38%) | 4. Singapore (37%) | 5. Sweden (36%) | Source: Globalwebindex
September 10, 2014
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Dare to cut back with the smartphone addiction app

Is your smartphone usage getting out of control? A new app can put you on a "digital diet."
LifestyleSeptember 9, 201402:56 min
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Generation Change

Danny helps fellow technology addicts cope with mental illness.
LifestyleSeptember 9, 201405:48 min
Mi3 smartphones in Xiaomi store in China

Apple's future in China

Apple's unveiling of the iPhone 6 is its last chance in the Chinese market, says Frank Sieren.
September 9, 2014
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Apple, IBM in mobile tie-up

Technology heavyweights Apple and IBM are teaming up to develop business software applications for iPhone and iPad users. Apple calls it a "radical step for enterprise."
July 16, 2014
USA Patentstreit zwischen Apple und Samsung

Patent palaver: minor Apple win

A US jury has ordered Samsung to pay almost $120 million in compensation to Apple, ruling that the South Korean company had infringed on two Apple patents. But this latest ruling fell well short of Apple's hopes.
May 3, 2014
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Shift Ranking of April 23: Countries with the most downloads from Apple's App Stores

1. Japan / 2. United States / 3. China / 4. United Kingdom / 5. Australia / Source: Distimo
April 23, 2014
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Shift Ranking of February 26: The world’s most popular messaging apps

1. WhatsApp (450m+ users) / 2. Line (350m+) / 3. WeChat (270m+) / 4. ChatON (110m+) / 5. Kakao Talk (100m+) / Source: myphonedaily
February 26, 2014

Apple seals China Mobile deal

Technological giant Apple has announced an agreement with China Mobile, the world's biggest cellphone network. The deal opens up a further significant chunk of the Chinese smartphone market.
December 23, 2013

Shift Ranking of December 17: Top Trending Worldwide Google Search Terms 2013

1. Nelson Mandela / 2. Paul Walker / 3. iPhone 5s / 4. Cory Monteith / 5. Harlem Shake / Source: Google
December 17, 2013

Shift Ranking of December 5: Countries where the iPhone 5S is the most expensive

1. Jordan ($1091.01) / 2. Turkey ($1063.10) / 3. Romania ($1012.55) / 4. Hungary ($1004.75) / 5. Greece ($999.03) / Source: MobileUnlocked
December 5, 2013
iPhone 5 home button which doubles as a fingerprint sensor (Photo: REUTERS/Stephen Lam)

Fingerprint gimmick

The Chaos Computer Club's TouchID crack on the new iPhone is a ten-year-old trick.
September 23, 2013
Apple Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at Phil Schiller speaks about pricing for the new iPhone during an Apple product announcement at the Apple campus on September 10, 2013 in Cupertino, California. The company launched two new iPhone models that will run iOS 7. The 5C is made from a hard-coated polycarbonate and comes in five colors. The 5S comes in three colors, features a fingerprint sensor, has an upgraded camera, and contains an A7 chip. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Security issue for iPhone?

German hackers claim to have cracked the fingerprint security feature of Apple's new iPhone 5S. If verified, the news would be highly embarrassing for the US electronics giant, which announced the phone two weeks ago.
September 23, 2013
Icons on the display of a new BlackBerry Z10 handset are pictured at the Blackberry smartphone launch in London, Britain, 30 January 2013. Research in Motion (RIM) launched its new BlackBerry 10 smartphone on 30 January. The company announced two new touch screen smartphones, the BlackBerry Z10 and the BlackBerry Q10. EPA/ANDY RAIN +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++

Blackberry to lay off 4,500

The Smartphone maker Blackberry has announced plans to cut almost half of its workforce as it struggles to slash operating costs. The company was once a market leader in mobile devices.
September 21, 2013