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Apple Inc. is a US multinational corporation that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics and computer software. Its iPads and iPhones are among the most successful products in the world.

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Apple's John Ternus introduces a new Macbook Pro during an online event in Cupertino, California, on October 18, 2021

Apple's John Ternus introduces a new Macbook Pro during an online event in Cupertino, California, on October 18, 2021

Apple switches CEO: What it means for the tech giant

Apple's top hardware engineer John Ternus will lead the $4 trillion iPhone maker, as Tim Cook steps back.

John Ternus (left) and Tim Cook are pictured walking together in a Apple‑provided image released on April 20, 2026 alongside the announcement of a CEO changeover

John Ternus (left) and Tim Cook are pictured walking together in a Apple‑provided image released on April 20, 2026 alongside the announcement of a CEO changeover

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, John Ternus to take over

John Ternus will lead the iPhone maker as it gears up for an industry change spurred by artificial intelligence.

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Tag des deutschen Apfels

Why are so many fruits round?

Fruits come in lots of shapes, but many are spherical. There are reasons why the form makes sense in evolutionary terms.

A person standing on a street holding a smartphone

A person standing on a street holding a smartphone

AI-fueled chip shortage drives up smartphone prices

Rising AI-driven chip costs and tighter supplies are likely to make 2026 smartphones far more expensive.

An iPhone 17 Pro Max is seen at a store in Krakow, Poland, on December 29, 2025

An iPhone 17 Pro Max is seen at a store in Krakow, Poland, on December 29, 2025

Apple overtakes Samsung in phones sales worldwide

After 14 years behind Samsung, Apple is back on top in global smartphone sales, just as Chinese rivals up the pressure.

People queue outside the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts building in Hong Kong, China, December 15, 2025

People queue outside the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts building in Hong Kong, China, December 15, 2025

Hong Kong court finds pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty

Lai was convicted under a Beijing-imposed national security law and faces life behind bars.

A hand holds a smartphone with the word's "Apple Intelligence" on its screen.

A hand holds a smartphone with the word's "Apple Intelligence" on its screen.

Apple names new AI chief amid pressure to catch up

Veteran reseacher Amar Subramanya replaces Apple's AI chief, John Giannandrea, in a shake up of the company's AI team.

A closeup of a smartwatch on a person's wrist, as the person manipulates it. The screen displays a red heart monitoring line and the reading 25 sec

A closeup of a smartwatch on a person's wrist, as the person manipulates it. The screen displays a red heart monitoring line and the reading 25 sec

How reliable are ECG functions in smartwatches?

Can smartwatches detect heart problems? Two users test wearables against a clinical electrocardiogram.

Customers are seen in a Starbucks coffee shop at the Jing'an district, in Shanghai, China, on November 4, 2025

Customers are seen in a Starbucks coffee shop at the Jing'an district, in Shanghai, China, on November 4, 2025

Starbucks to Burger King: US brands rethink China strategy

Complaints over red tape and trade ties mask a harsher truth: China's market is fierce and local brands are winning.

ICEBlock App is seen on an Apple smartphone screen

ICEBlock App is seen on an Apple smartphone screen

Apple pulls ICE tracking apps after Trump admin request

The Justice Department reportedly reached out to Apple to take down ICEBlock and similar apps, citing security risks.

Elon Musk sues Apple and OpenAI over 'monopolistic' behavior

Musk alleges that a collaboration between Apple and OpenAI is preventing his Grok chatbot from competing with ChatGPT.

A picture of a diverse group of successful businesspeople in a modern glass office.

A picture of a diverse group of successful businesspeople in a modern glass office.

How Trump's anti-woke push affects German firms' DEI policy

As Trump forces US companies to scale back DEI programs, European firms are also targeted. Is workplace diversity over?

Project Kuiper enters satellite internet race — Shift

Amazon's internet satellites, sextortion scams, social media in cyberwar, and control of user data.

Apple iPhone 16 are on display during the launch September 20, 2024, at the Apple Store in New York

Apple iPhone 16 are on display during the launch September 20, 2024, at the Apple Store in New York

Can India replace China for Apple's iPhones?

Apple has traditionally relied heavily on Chinese factories to make its products. But India has plans to catch up.

A picture of a Visa credit card next to a Mastercard

A picture of a Visa credit card next to a Mastercard

Can Europe wean itself off US credit card firms?

As US card giants dominate European cashless payments, the ECB warns about the risks of such a dependence.

A person holds two iPhones 16

A person holds two iPhones 16

Apple says most iPhones sold in US will be from India

Apple is shifting some iPhone production to India to mitigate potential Trump tariffs.

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Smartphone with various icons, DMA written at top

EU Commission fines Apple, Meta over digital law breaches

The European Commission has fined US companies Apple and Meta millions for violations of the Digital Markets Act.

Apple vs. UK: Governments using backdoors to get your data

Governments increasingly request user data from tech firms. How can you protect yourself?

Worker in a Volkswagen factory

Worker in a Volkswagen factory

As Trump hits EU with tariffs, how can Brussels retaliate?

The EU is measuring up responses to 20% higher tariffs for its exports to the US. What tools does it have?

A trader on the New York Stock Exchange watching a screen showing stocks

A trader on the New York Stock Exchange watching a screen showing stocks

Stock market sell-off: Is a US recession ahead?

When Donald Trump was reelected, investors declared the so-called Trump Trade would spur US stocks to new highs.

A hand holds a smartphone showing Siri on the screen.

A hand holds a smartphone showing Siri on the screen.

AI made in the US: Why countries need to catch up!

US tech giants like Apple are investing billions in US infrastructure for AI. What does that mean for users?

Apple iPhone 16

Apple iPhone 16

Why is Indonesia blocking sales of Apple's new iPhone?

Industry experts warn that a maze of regulation threatens to hamper big tech investment in Indonesia.

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DW AfricaLink

Congo slams Apple over 'conflict minerals' supply chain

DW's Josey Mahachi and Alex Ngarambe discuss the fallout with Alex Vines from British think tank Chatham House.

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Man carrying a heavy sack on his back and other laborers in a dirt pit with massive bags

Why the DR Congo sued Apple over 'conflict minerals'

Local communities affected by illicit mining explore the potential ramifications of a victory against the US tech giant.

Aerial view of the derailed tram

Aerial view of the derailed tram

Norway: Tram derails, plows into Apple outlet in Oslo

Police said four people were injured when a tram jumped the rails and hit an electronics store in downtown Oslo.

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DW REV Sendungslogo Composite

REV — The Auto & Mobility Show

Testing the Volvo EX30 compact e-SUV. And analyzing if the electric car bubble is about to burst.

The science of communication — Tomorrow Today

Unlocking an ancient Incan language / Transforming industry with 5G / AI smartphones / Cyberbullying / Hangovers

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DW Sendung Eco India

Apple farming in Himachal Pradesh: Fighting fungal disease

In Himachal Pradesh, regenerative farming is helping stave off fungal disease in apple orchards.

The main gate of the Tata motors plant

The main gate of the Tata motors plant

India: Fire erupts at Tata iPhone parts plant in Tamil Nadu

Production at the plant was reportedly halted temporarily due to the blaze.

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DW Eco India (Sendungslogo Composite)

Adapting to change | Eco India

Fighting flash flooding in Delhi and fungal infestation in the apple belt.

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Illustration | EU USA

Europe's AI bosses sound warning on soaring compliance costs

Recent decisions by US tech giants to withhold their latest AI models from the European market have raised concerns.

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A smartphone screen

EU top court rules against Apple, Google

The tech giants have been ordered to repay taxes and fines they had long fought against.

The new iPhone 16

The new iPhone 16

Apple unveils new AI-boosted iPhone 16

The new iPhone 16, unveiled on Monday, is the first Apple product to be built with artificial intelligence in mind.

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Russland VPN Verbot

Is Apple helping Russia limit access to information? - Shift

Russia bans VPNs in App Store. Meta tests digital doppelgangers. AI investment scams on the rise.

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DW DIGITAL | Thumbnail für TopTechNews Video

Apple's VPN ban - And how it restricts Internet freedom

Apple bans VPN apps from its Russian App Store. Here’s why VPN access is being restricted in several countries.

A person using the Apple Pay system

A person using the Apple Pay system

EU OKs Apple plan to open tap-to-pay to rivals

Technology giant Apple has made concessions in a long-running dispute with Brussels over its one-touch payment system.

EU launches probe into Apple's App Store

The iPhone maker could face billions of euros in fines if found guilty of anti-competitive practices.

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DW Sendung | Planet A

India: Reviving repair culture to fight e-waste

India is reviving its tradition of repairing things to combat the growing mountain of e-waste.

Apple delays release of new AI features in Europe

Due to "regulatory uncertainty," Apple has decided not to roll out its AI capabilities to users in the EU this year.

Nvidia surpasses Microsoft as world's most valuable company

High-end computer chipmaker Nvidia is now seen by investors as the most valuable company on the planet.

Visitors visit TikTok's stand at the Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) in Shanghai, China

Visitors visit TikTok's stand at the Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) in Shanghai, China

TikTok for sale: Who can buy it and how much will it cost?

Can selling a global social media wonder be that hard? DW examines the odds of a TikTok sale and who could buy it.

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Picture of two hands holding an Amazon Alexa Echo Dot speaker.

Smart Speakers

DW Audio News on Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri

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Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok logos on a phone

EU asks Facebook, TikTok to identify and label AI deepfakes

The EU asked sites to clearly label political advertising and reduce "virality of content" that threatens EU vote.

Big tech logos and the EU flag

Big tech logos and the EU flag

EU probes Apple, Google, Meta under new digital law

The tech lobby has criticized the first EU inverstigation under the new Digital Markets Act, saying it was "rushed."

Apple faces antitrust charges in US

The government accuses Apple of unlawfully monopolizing the smartphone market through restrictions on app developers.

Apple phones at a store

Apple phones at a store

US sues Apple over 'smartphone monopoly'

The Justice Department charged that Apple would "continue to strengthen its smartphone monopoly" if left unchallenged.

EU warns Apple amid spat with Fortnite developer

EU official Breton said regulators are looking into Apple's termination of a competing app store by Epic Games.

EU fines Apple $1.8 billion over music streaming competition

Apple said their rival Spotify is the biggest beneficiary of the massive fine imposed over antitrust regulations.

Apple CEO Tim Cook waves under a digital symbol of the Apple company that is slowly dissolving

Apple CEO Tim Cook waves under a digital symbol of the Apple company that is slowly dissolving

Apple pulls the plug on its self-driving e-car project

Apple has officially ended its decadelong autonomous vehicle effort, known as Project Titan, to the relief of investors.

A human hand adjusts the head of a humanoid robot during the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 5, 2023

A human hand adjusts the head of a humanoid robot during the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 5, 2023

EU states approve landmark AI rules

The EU's new rules are said to be the most comprehensive on governing the use and safety of AI.