Keywords: IPHONE


iPhone 16 leads global smartphone sales in 2025

The iPhone 16 topped worldwide smartphone sales in 2025, with Apple claiming seven of the top ten spots, according to fresh data from market research firm Counterpoint Research. This ranking highlights Apple's strong performance across consumer and premium models throughout the year, while Samsung......

Android dominates Arab smartphone markets amid economic divides

Recent data highlights Android's continued dominance over iPhone in smartphone markets across Arab countries, with notable variations between nations. In conflict-affected areas, Android's market share exceeds 90 percent, while affluent Gulf states exhibit stronger iPhone adoption. This divergence......

Apple and Google move to ease iPhone and Android switching amid regulatory heat

Apple and Google are preparing a major overhaul of how users move their data between iPhone and Android, embedding a new cross-platform transfer system directly into the initial device setup process. The initiative targets general readers and professionals who follow technology policy, platform regulation,......

Millennials and Generation Z: Bridging tradition and the digital revolution

A transitional generation Generation Y, commonly referred to as Millennials, encompasses individuals born between 1981 and 1996. This cohort grew up at the crossroads of two eras, experiencing the simplicity of pre-Internet life during their childhood before transitioning into a rapidly digitized world......

Apple beats expectations but faces soaring tariff costs

Apple exceeded market expectations in the first quarter, buoyed by a rebound in iPhone sales. However, the company warned that newly imposed tariffs by Donald Trump could significantly increase costs in the coming months. CEO Tim Cook indicated during the earnings call that tariffs could cost Apple up......

Apple Airlifts 600 Tons of iPhones From India 'to Beat' Trump Tariffs, Sources Say

In a strategic move to avoid steep U.S. tariffs, Apple has transported 600 tons—equivalent to around 1.5 million iPhones from India to the United States using specially chartered cargo flights, according to sources familiar with the matter. This behind-the-scenes effort highlights Apple’s......

Trump tariffs sow fears of trade wars, recession, and a $2,300 iPhone

Global concern mounted after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs, sparking fears of a global recession and sharply higher prices in the American market. Financial markets around the world plunged in response, while leaders from major economies criticized the move as a blow to decades......

Apple to address iPhone dictation bug linking "racist" to "Trump"

Apple has acknowledged a bug in its iPhone dictation tool that has led to the automatic replacement of the word "racist" with "Trump." This issue was initially discovered in a TikTok post, where users noticed that the speech-to-text tool would sometimes display "Trump" after......

Indonesia's Smartphone Ban Sparks Debate

Indonesia's recent ban on the iPhone 16 and Google Pixel has ignited frustration among tech enthusiasts and raised questions about the country's regulatory approach. The prohibition stems from the government's Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri (TKDN) policy, requiring phones to have at least......