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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.

Sanctions over Ukraine war: No more iPhones for Russians?

Sanctions over Ukraine war: No more iPhones for Russians? 07.04.2022

Western sanctions and corporate boycotts have severely impaired Russia's tech sector. As IT talent flees abroad, the country's technological future is on the line.
Apple becomes first to reach $3 trillion market capitalization

Apple becomes first to reach $3 trillion market capitalization 04.01.2022

Shares in the iPhone maker have been on a tear over the past two years as consumers grab its devices to keep in touch during the coronavirus pandemic. Apple's tech peers Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon are not far behind.
Apple becomes first $3 trillion company

Apple becomes first $3 trillion company 03.01.2022

The iPhone maker reached the record level before dropping slightly later in the day. Though the value high was short-lived, it was another sign of investor confidence in the tech firm.

EU proposes universal charging plug for all smartphones

EU proposes universal charging plug for all smartphones 23.09.2021

The European Union has said it will impose a universal charger for smartphones. The switch to a standard USB-C cable would represent a blow for US tech giant Apple.

New iPhone 13 not a big hit?

New iPhone 13 not a big hit? 15.09.2021

The new iPhone 13 launch has provided no hints of the string of troubles facing Apple including policy reversals, a spyware attack and legal battles. DW Chief Technology Correspondent Janosch Delcker has more.
US: Apple delays rollout of iPhone child abuse scanning tool

US: Apple delays rollout of iPhone child abuse scanning tool 03.09.2021

The feature had been intended to scan for images of child sexual abuse. But it quickly drew concern over potential misuse as a "backdoor" for hacking and surveillance.
Apple rejects privacy concerns over child abuse scanning tool

Apple rejects privacy concerns over child abuse scanning tool 14.08.2021

The iPhone and iPad manufacturer said its plan to check the photos of US users for evidence of child abuse had been widely "misunderstood". CEO Tim Cook is yet to publicly comment on the privacy row.
Apple to combat child sex abuse images on iPhones in US

Apple to combat child sex abuse images on iPhones in US 05.08.2021

"NeuralHash" technology makes it possible to detect child sex abuse images uploaded to the cloud. Privacy advocates fear technology invites political mission creep, especially in authoritarian states.
Opinion: Pegasus — the favorite cyber weapon of dictators

Opinion: Pegasus — the favorite cyber weapon of dictators 21.07.2021

With few exceptions, spying on the data on cell phones remains a scandal that demands urgent consequences — from us individually, the Pegasus manufacturer NSO, and the EU, says Martin Muno.
EU charges Apple with breach of competition law

EU charges Apple with breach of competition law 30.04.2021

The iPhone maker unfairly puts music-streaming rivals at a disadvantage due to its App Store rules, the EU's competition commissioner has said.
Does Apple's new data policy prove it has too much power?

Does Apple's new data policy prove it has too much power? 30.04.2021

Apple's latest software update is good news for user data privacy. But the far-reaching repercussions raise questions about how much sway one company should have.
Apple faces German anti-trust probe over privacy rules

Apple faces German anti-trust probe over privacy rules 26.04.2021

The case against Apple has been brought by German media and tech firms who fear "opt-in" ad tracker rules will massively hurt their revenues. Facebook is fiercely opposing the move.
Computer chip shortage disrupts global car production

Computer chip shortage disrupts global car production 14.01.2021

The auto industry has been left scrambling for semiconductors as a swift recovery catches their suppliers off guard. Strong demand for iPhones, Galaxy tabs and Playstation consoles from housebound consumers is to blame.
Calls for 'right to repair' growing louder for electronics in EU

Calls for 'right to repair' growing louder for electronics in EU 17.11.2020

Most of our modern electronic devices end up on the scrap heap after only a few years. But as the push for a more circular economy gains traction, pressure is building for products that can be repaired and reused.
Tech giants report mixed results in earnings release

Tech giants report mixed results in earnings release 30.10.2020

Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and Twitter released their earnings for the latest quarter on Thursday. Apple's performance was the most disappointing in the group as earnings dipped on weakness in iPhone sales.
Apple terminates Fortnite creator developer account

Apple terminates Fortnite creator developer account 28.08.2020

Apple had removed the game from its App Store after Epic Games allowed users to purchase in-App features directly, without giving Apple a cut. It means iPhone and iPad users were excluded from a new release this week.
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