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iPhone

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.

This is a collection of DW's latest content related to the iPhone.

Smartphones von Apple und Samsung

Apple, Samsung settle iPhone patent battle 28.06.2018

Samsung has chosen to settle rather than challenge a ruling that awarded Apple hundreds of millions of dollars last month. Apple had accused the Korean tech giant of copying its iPhone design.

Apple's new iOS helps limit screen time 05.06.2018

While some features of iOS 12 are designed to help users manage their device use, others are made to draw them in.

Apple iPhone 4s und ein Samsung Galaxy S3

Samsung to pay Apple $539 million in iPhone patent case 25.05.2018

A federal court has ruled that Samsung must pay over half a billion dollars in damages to Apple for illegally copying some of the iPhone's features. The tech giants have been tangled in a patent lawsuit for seven years.
Präsentation Iphone X

Apple's profit up despite drop in sales 02.02.2018

Apple made a record profit in the final three months of last year, with CEO Tim Cook calling it the "biggest quarter in the company's history." But the stellar numbers obscure a trend likely to be worrying the company.
iPhones von Apple

What's behind Apple's constant profit surge? 02.02.2018

Apple has just reported another record quarter, seeing its profit surge despite slumping iPhone sales. We take a brief look at how the company manages to keep the show on the road.
Australien Erste Kunden kaufen iPhone X

Apple profit up despite dipping iPhone sales 02.02.2018

US tech giant Apple has reported a record-breaking final quarter of 2017. The company saw its profits soaring as stronger iPhone prices more than offset a decrease in its global smartphone sales.
USA Apple iPhone X

Apple faces stock market probe over slowed down iPhones: reports 31.01.2018

Stock market regulators are examining Apple's failure to disclose the slowing of older iPhones, US media reports. Several lawsuits are pending after the firm admitted it intentionally reduced the speed of some devices.

DW Business – Europe 30.01.2018

SAP buys cloud provider Callidus - Reports of weak iPhone X sales - German carmakers accused of poison gas tests on humans
Apple Watch Smartwatch Paris

France begins criminal probe into Apple 09.01.2018

Consumer protection organization HOP has filed a criminal complaint against US tech giant Apple. They allege that obsolencence is deliberately built into Apple's iPhones. In France that would be fraud

iFans not buying Apple's excuse 29.12.2017

Apple says is slowed down older iPhones to protect aging bateries. Customers are not convinced. Many think the company sabotaged older models to drive customers back into stores for upgrades.
Rückseite Smartphone iPhone 6

Apple issues apology for secretly slowing older iPhones 29.12.2017

The tech giant has offered a major price cut to replace out-of-warranty batteries that affect iPhone performance. Days before issuing an apology, it acknowledged it purposely slowed down older iPhones to prevent issues.
Symbolbild Kurs Bitcoin Absturz

E-cars, protectionism and bitcoin — that was business in 2017 25.12.2017

The Dieselgate scandal again dominated headlines in 2017, along with fears that globalization has peaked. The incredible fortunes of the digital currency Bitcoin also turned heads. DW reviews the year's biggest stories.
Australien Erste Kunden kaufen iPhone X

Apple admits it slows down performance of older iPhones 21.12.2017

The iPhone maker has admitted that as battery life deteriorates, power is deliberately reduced, which slows performance. Users have long complained that their phones slow down when new models are released.

DW Business – Europe 21.12.2017

Failed tax experiment - Apple slows down performance in older iPhones - British ports: post-Brexit trade

USA Apple-Laden in New York

Ireland to finally start reclaiming Apple back taxes 04.12.2017

Ireland expects the US iPhone maker to start paying billions in back taxes, after the EU said in 2016 the money was the result of Apple receiving unfair tax incentives and launching a lawsuit against Ireland.
Deutschland Apple-Logo in Hamburg

Paradise Papers: Apple shifted billions offshore to avoid tax 07.11.2017

New relevations about Apple's tax avoidance strategy are making headlines as the Paradise Papers scandal unfolds further. EU finance ministers are due to discuss the issue during talks in Brussels on Tuesday.
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