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US President Donald Trump’s double-barrelled announcement highlighted his ongoing campaign against major American trading partners. Photo: AP
United States

Trump threatens EU with 50% tariffs over breakdown in talks, Apple stares at 25%

Sweeping levies targeting bloc would start June 1 as China continues charm offensive across continent to deepen engagement.

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Artificial intelligence

OpenAI buys iPhone designer Jony Ive’s secretive hardware start-up

Smartphones

China smartphone exports to US, including iPhones, plunge to lowest since 2011

Foxconn

Foxconn invests in India as Apple moves iPhone production from China

Apple is looking to import most of the iPhones it sells in the US from India by the end of 2026.

The logo of Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, is seen on top of the company’s building in Taipei. Photo: Reuters
Apple

Trump says he told Apple CEO: ‘I don’t want you building in India’

The comments throw a wrench into Apple’s plan to import most of the iPhones it sells in the US from India rather than China.

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Smartphones

US smartphone shipments jumped 30% in March on tariff anticipation

Manufacturers such as Apple and Samsung increased shipments ahead of US announcement of new tariffs.

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Foxconn

Foxconn profit surges amid AI boom, but trade tensions cloud outlook

The Taiwanese iPhone assembler and AI server maker reported a 91 per cent leap in first-quarter profit but downgraded its full-year outlook.

A Foxconn electric two-wheeler powertrain system displayed at the company’s annual tech day in Taipei on October 8, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Apple

Apple’s iPhone prices slashed by up to a third in China amid tough competition

Although Apple did not officially announce price cuts, iPhone discounts are widely available among distributors.

Smartphones

Samsung debuts Galaxy S25 Edge, as smartphones go slimmer

The US$1,099 device is 5.8mm thick and comes months ahead of Apple’s slimmed-down iPhone 17.

Apple

Apple sales in China dip as US tariffs add to headache

As iPhone sales in China continue to fall, Apple also faces US$900 million tariff costs this quarter.

Customers look at iPhones in an Apple store in the Huangpu district in Shanghai. Photo: AFP
Apple

Apple expects US$900 million tariff hit as it shifts US iPhone supply to India

Vietnam will be the country of origin for most iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and AirPod products sold in the US, CEO Tim Cook says.

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Apple warned of added costs and supply chain disruptions as a result of US tariffs. Photo: Reuters
Artificial intelligence

Google hopes to strike deal with Apple to use Gemini AI on iPhones

A potential deal this year will see Gemini AI included within Apple Intelligence, Google CEO Sundar Pichai says.

Luxury travel

2 iPhones, 3 pillows, Air France: hotel designer Kelly Wearstler’s travel tips

Commercial interior designer Wearstler, who logs 150,000 air miles a year, shares her top travel hacks for the well-heeled.

Smartphones

Apple’s China smartphone shipments fall in first quarter ahead of Trump’s tariffs

Apple was the only top-five-ranked smartphone vendor in China to record a drop in shipments last quarter.

Apple’s manufacturing supply chain and China’s smartphone industry face much uncertainty because of US President Donald Trump’s new tariff regime. Photo: Shutterstock
Apple

Chinese plant resumes hiring after Trump spares iPhones from tariffs

The move highlights the disruption caused by the new US tariffs to Apple’s supply chain.

Jobseekers are seen outside the recruitment office of a Foxconn production base in Zhengzhou in central China’s Henan province. Photo: Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images
Donald Trump

Why Trump’s vision of US-made iPhones is likely to remain a dream

America lacks skilled workforce, established supply chains and engineering know-how that – for now – can only be found in Asia.

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Apple’s supply chain under pressure from tariffs amid price hike speculation

The new tariffs will not hit iPhones assembled in China, but price hikes are expected with the iPhone 17 series this year.

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Apple’s iPhone cost could rise 90% if it is made in US, BofA says

While Apple can find domestic labour for assembly, a ‘significant portion’ of parts used in manufacturing would still be assembled in China.

A tourist uses an iPhone to take a selfie with Donald Trump impersonator Ed Weiskopf in front of the White House in Washington, April 9, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Apple

Apple stores see rush of iPhone shoppers ahead of US tariffs

The atmosphere feels like the busy holiday season, store employees say, as panicked customers splurge on Apple products.

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Apple

Apple supplier Luxshare downplays impact of Trump tariffs

A total of 157 contractors in mainland China provide Apple with parts or manufacturing, according to the company’s latest supplier list.

Apple

Apple shares tumble as Trump imposes tariffs on production hubs

The new levies are likely to squeeze Apple’s margins, given that it is unlikely to hike prices to offset the effects, analysts say.

Apple shares have plummeted after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs. Photo: dpa
Apple

Apple shuffles AI executive ranks in bid to turn around Siri

The Apple Intelligence platform was late to arrive and largely a flop, despite being the main selling point for the iPhone 16.

A view of the Apple Store and company logo on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Photo: AFP
Smartphones

Review | US$200 less than standard handset, what you lose buying iPhone 16e

A fast downloading smartphone with a long lasting battery and new modem, the economy Apple handset lacks a decent camera.

Foxconn

Foxconn’s profits drop as iPhone sales falter, but AI boom offers hope

The Taiwanese company reported a 13 per cent fall in net income, worse than analysts’ estimates for a 2 per cent gain.

Apple

Apple’s AirPods to get Star Trek-like upgrade with live translation

The capability will be offered as part of an AirPods software upgrade due later this year, sources say.

Apple is bringing a live translation feature to the AirPods later this year. Photo: Shutterstock
Indonesia

In Indonesia vs Apple, is victory a double-edged sword?

Indonesia’s stringent local content rules may deter other tech firms wary of navigating regulatory challenges, analysts warn.

Customers inspect Apple iPhones at a shopping centre in Bali in February. Indonesia has secured a US$300 million investment from Apple, reopening the door for iPhone 16 sales in the country. Photo: EPA-EFE
Apple

Apple prepares major interface revamp for iPhone, iPad and Mac

Loosely based on the Vision Pro headset’s software, the new design could help revive demand for Apple’s iPhones.

Apple

Apple’s new iPad Air gets a speed boost with the M3 chip

The iPad Air update represents a faster turnaround than usual, coming only 10 months after the last version.

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