In the fast-paced world of technology, Apple Inc. stands as a global giant, not just in terms of innovation and product popularity, but also as a significant player in the global economy. As we look ahead to the next 10 years, it's crucial to analyze and understand how Apple is poised to impact the economy on a global scale. (more…)

Apple CEO Tim Cook laughs with former U.S. President Donald Trump as the news media leave the room after the two men spoke while participating in an American Workforce Policy Advisory Board meeting in the White House State Dining Room in Washington, U.S., March 6, 2019. (photo: Reuters/Leah Millis) Apple CEO and other top company executives were “probably relieved when former President Donald Trump won reelection this month,” Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg News. Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News: ‎ For all their progressive values, Apple Inc.’s top management was probably relieved when former President Donald Trump won reelection this month. Trump’s policies and rhetoric may clash with Apple’s public positions (on the importance of reducing emissions, for instance), but…

The tech industry is dynamic and ever-changing, with companies constantly striving to stay ahead of the curve. Apple, a giant in the tech world, has consistently set benchmarks for innovation and design. As we look ahead, it's crucial to analyze how Apple's competitive position might evolve over the next five years. (more…)

The glass for every generation of iPhone has been made at Corning’s plant in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Steve Jobs’s persuasive powers played a crucial role in convincing Corning to develop the ultra-thin, scratch-resistant glass used in the iPhone. Jobs presented a compelling vision of the future of mobile devices, emphasizing the need for a durable and visually stunning display. He convinced Corning to invest in research and development to create a glass that could meet Apple’s stringent requirements. This collaboration led to the development of Gorilla Glass, a revolutionary material that has become synonymous with high-quality smartphone displays. When Jobs was designing the iPhone, he decided that he wanted its face to be a tough, scratchproof glass, rather than plastic. He…

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicated to a federal judge that it may recommend breaking up Google to address the harm caused by its dominance in the online search market. Such a move would mark a historic antitrust action against one of the world’s largest tech companies. Leah Nylen for Bloomberg News: ‎ The Justice Department “is considering behavioral and structural remedies that would prevent Google from using products such as Chrome, Play, and Android to advantage Google search and Google search-related products and features — including emerging search access points and features, such as artificial intelligence — over rivals or new entrants,” the agency said in the filing. The filing represents Washington’s first push to dismantle a company…

India’s antitrust regulator has issued a rare order to retract reports accusing Apple of anti-competitive practices. Apple claimed the reports leaked confidential information to competitors like Tinder-owner Match. This rectraction has stalled a long-running investigation into Apple’s dominance in the Indian app market and its in-app purchase policies. Aditya Kalra for Reuters: ‎ The move will prolong an already delayed investigation, which began in 2021, centering on Apple’s alleged abuse of its dominant position in the apps market to force developers to use its proprietary in-app purchase system, at a fee of up to 30% Reuters reported last month that two reports prepared by India’s antitrust investigations unit in 2022 and 2024 and circulated to concerned parties in July found…