Apple
Opinion
Regulation
The hands-off tech era is over
It’s clear more than ever that governments will no longer leave technology alone. Will that slow down innovation?
- by Shira Ovide
Latest
One plug for all: Apple may be forced to adopt USB-C to charge phones and devices
Forget rummaging through the junk drawer. Soon, we may only need to reach for one cable to charge our smartphones and other devices after a development in Europe.
- by Kelvin Chan
Opinion
BNPL
Apple’s BNPL entry will have Afterpay and co nervous
Buy now, pay later startups Klarna and Afterpay have had a good run. Now, much bigger players look like they’re gearing up to steamroll the little guys.
- by Paul J. Davies
Aussies sweep inclusivity gongs at Apple Design Awards
Two Australian development teams were recognised for their work embracing diversity.
- by Trevor Long
Analysis
Phones
Big changes in store for iPhone with iOS 16
From the most fundamental phone functions like messages and notifications, to health and smart home features, Apple is making a number of changes to its software this year.
- by Tim Biggs
Updated
Software
Apple unveils Pay Later service, iPhone updates and new Macbook Airs
Apple has unveiled a powerful new computer chip, updated laptops and a bevy of software features to kick off its Worldwide Developer Conference.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
World markets
Why the inflation crisis will give Big Tech even more power
The dotcom bubble taught Big Tech some valuable lessons, including that downturns are a good opportunity for predators to pounce on struggling rivals.
- by James Titcomb
Why ‘Big Tech’ isn’t scared of the Wall Street wobble
They may have lost $US2.7 trillion ($3.7 trillion) in value so far this year, but the tech behemoths are as bullish as ever.
- by Tripp Mickle
The workout-from-home era is over. Can Apple’s virtual gym survive?
The launch of Fitness+ was perfectly timed for the pandemic. But how loyal will Apple users be to their Watch workouts in our new (old) world.
- by Sam Downing
From ‘door detection’ to scanning braille, phone accessibility keeps expanding
As smartphones become our default computing platform, the devices are having to adapt to make connectivity more accessible for people with disabilities.
- by Tim Biggs
Analysis
Web culture
Stronger parental controls only one piece of phone safety puzzle
The government wants to force Apple and Google to make stronger tools for parental oversight, but a cultural and educational shift is also needed.
- by Tim Biggs