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Apple

Technology company that manufactures iPhones and other devices; currently facing lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny over App Store practices.

2026-04-242026-09-11

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  1. April 2026
  2. The Standard

    The largest multinationals (Amazon, Apple, Google, Nike...), the best hospitals (Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Centre...) and the best sports institutions (Boston Celtics, Dallas Cowboys...) collaborate with their best professionals to lead TECH's academic programs.

    Forbes positions TECH Global University as world's best online university
  3. Citizen Digital

    Investors were also looking to position themselves ahead of next week's slew of earnings from US tech titans Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple.

    Oil prices fall on hopes of fresh Iran peace talks
  4. Citizen Digital

    Prominent names, including Apple, Google, Samsung, Huawei and Garmin, dominate the smartwatch space, while Meta commands the glasses field.

    Kenyan banks tap into rings, watches and wristbands for payments
Business

Apple launches first foldable iPhone Duo smartphone

The News

Apple unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at an event in Cupertino on Wednesday. The device combines smartphone portability with a larger tablet-like display, positioning itself seven years after Samsung pioneered the foldable category.

10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Apple launches first foldable iPhone Duo smartphone

    Apple unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at an event in Cupertino on Wednesday. The device combines smartphone portability with a larger tablet-like display, positioning itself seven years after Samsung pioneered the foldable category.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Apple's new CEO Ternus faces first test with foldable iPhone

    Apple is expected to unveil a foldable iPhone and other devices at its hardware event on Wednesday in Cupertino, marking the first major event under new CEO John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on September 1.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 4 September

  1. Apple sued by UK developers over App Tracking Transparency rules

    UK app developers have filed a £2 billion lawsuit against Apple, claiming the company's App Tracking Transparency system unfairly disadvantages third-party developers while favouring Apple's own advertising services. The feature, introduced in 2021, requires apps to request user consent before tracking activity across other apps and websites.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 3 September

  1. US judge rejects forced sale of Google ad business

    A US federal judge declined the government's demand to break up Google's digital advertising division, instead imposing operational rules on the company. The ruling is the second recent instance of a judge rejecting DOJ efforts to dismantle parts of Google's business.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 31 August

  1. John Ternus becomes Apple CEO as company pursues AI

    John Ternus took over as Apple's chief executive on Tuesday after Tim Cook's 15-year tenure. The 51-year-old hardware engineer faces challenges including balancing the company's dependence on China and addressing Apple's trailing position in artificial intelligence compared to rivals.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at eighty

    Dolly Parton, the 80-year-old country music singer, has died. Americans across the political spectrum and entertainment world mourned her passing, with musicians including Jack White, Linda Ronstadt, Reba McEntire, and Kacey Musgraves paying tribute to her legacy.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at eighty

    Dolly Parton, the country music legend, has died at 80. Americans across political and entertainment lines united in mourning, with presidents Trump and Biden, former presidents Bush and Obama, and celebrities including Miley Cyrus paying tribute to her as a beloved cultural figure known for kindness and philanthropy.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 15 August

  1. Apple declares iPhone X and 2018 MacBook Pro obsolete

    Apple has officially designated the iPhone X and 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro as obsolete, meaning neither Apple nor its authorized service providers will offer repairs or parts. Devices are classified as obsolete after more than seven years since they stopped being sold new.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 13 August

  1. Google launches Pixel Tag tracker and updated smartwatch features

    Google has unveiled the Pixel Tag, a $29.99 tracking device for Android that competes with Apple's AirTag and can locate valuables like wallets and luggage. The company also introduced Pixel Watch 5, which monitors subway stops, pauses audiobooks when listeners fall asleep, and detects cardiac trouble.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 10 August

  1. Meta faces trial over alleged harms to children

    Meta will face a federal trial starting this week brought by four US states (California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey) alleging the company deliberately made Instagram and Facebook addictive for children. The attorneys general are seeking restrictions on how the platforms operate for minors and up to $1.4 trillion in penalties.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store over abuse content

    Apple removed Telegram from its App Store on Monday, citing violation of guidelines prohibiting child sexual abuse material, but restored it later that evening after the platform removed the content and banned the user who posted it.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Ruto pledges investment in digital skills as Kenya dominates Huawei ICT competition

    President William Ruto reaffirmed the Government's commitment to making education and technology central to Kenya's transformation, noting the country's strong performance at the 2026 Global Huawei ICT Competition demonstrates Kenya is emerging as Africa's technology hub. Kenya's Cloud Track Team won the Grand Prize, marking the country's first win since joining the competition in 2019.

    28 July 2026 · Capital News

Friday 24 July

  1. EU fines Google €890 million for self-favouring search, app practices

    Google was fined €890 million ($1 billion) by the European Commission for violating EU rules: €460 million for favouring its own services in shopping, hotels, transport and sports search results, and €430 million for restricting Google Play to prevent app developers from directing users to cheaper offers on rival platforms. EU regulators noted the company has made progress toward compliance.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Writers union sues to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger

    The Writers Guild of America filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the acquisition would violate federal antitrust law and harm writers by eliminating competition for film and television writing contracts.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. Twelve US states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger

    California and 11 other US states have filed a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the merger—the largest in Hollywood history—threatens competition in film and television and would lead to higher prices and lower quality content.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 26 June

  1. TECH Global University achieves highest student ratings globally

    TECH Global University has been positioned as the highest-rated university in the world by its students on major review platforms. The institution scored 4.9 out of 5 on both Google Maps (with over 4,000 reviews) and Trustpilot, which awarded it the "Excellent" rating.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 15 June

  1. UK PM announces social media ban for under-16s

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a forthcoming total ban on social media platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X for children under 16, citing concerns that these platforms are "making children unhappy" and exposing them to dangerous and addictive content. The government aims to pass the regulation by late December with the ban coming into force in spring.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. UK PM pledges strict action on social media for children

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to "call time" on a social media system failing children, reportedly proposing measures including a total ban for those under 16 and restrictions on late-night use for older teenagers — stricter than Australia's December 2024 under-16 ban.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. UK announces ban on social media for under-16s

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that children under 16 will be banned from using social media platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X, citing concerns that such platforms expose youngsters to dangerous and addictive content. The ban is expected to pass by late December and come into force in spring 2025.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 11 June

  1. TECH Global University awarded Google Partner Premier status

    TECH Global University has been recognised as a Google Partner Premier, a distinction granted annually to the world's most outstanding online companies, representing 3 per cent of companies committed to high-quality digital services. The award certifies the university's technological infrastructure and advanced virtual learning platform, with website loading times of less than 3 seconds.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 10 June

  1. EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots

    The European Commission ordered Meta on Tuesday to give rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp platform for free within five working days during an antitrust investigation into Meta's policy of blocking access for non-Meta AI providers, or face a heavy fine.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. EU disputes Apple's claim that DMA blocks Siri AI launch

    Apple says it cannot offer its AI-enhanced Siri in Europe because of the EU's Digital Markets Act, but EU digital affairs spokesman Thomas Regnier countered that the decision is Apple's alone, stating the DMA does not prohibit introducing new products in the EU and that Apple must ensure interoperability with rival features under the rules.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Bitget presents tokenized stocks platform at Kenya crypto conference

    Global cryptocurrency exchange Bitget showcased its Universal Exchange ecosystem at the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference 2026, highlighting tokenized stocks, stock perpetuals, and traditional financial products designed to simplify African access to global financial markets previously hindered by complex onboarding and currency conversion barriers.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Trump heads to Beijing summit, urges Xi to open China market

    US President Donald Trump departed for Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying he would press Xi to "open up" China to American firms. The visit brings several top CEOs including Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Tesla's Elon Musk, and Apple's Tim Cook, though political frictions over Taiwan and the Iran war complicate the agenda.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Air Force One refueled in Alaska en route to Trump's Beijing trip

    US President Donald Trump's Air Force One stopped in Anchorage to refuel during his departure for Beijing. The stop reflects operational limits of the Boeing VC-25A aircraft, which faces range constraints on the roughly 6,500 to 7,000 nautical mile journey from Washington D.C. to Beijing when accounting for communications equipment, security systems, personnel, cargo, and emergency fuel reserves.

    13 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. Oil prices rise, stocks fall amid US-Iran peace talks stall

    Oil prices rallied and stock markets fell as talks stalled on ending the Middle East war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Rising crude futures pushed up government bond rates globally, including in Britain where political uncertainty also weighed on markets.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. TECH Global University reports 99% graduate employment within one year

    TECH Global University focuses on employability through degrees combining theory with practical, real-world cases, with 99 per cent of graduates finding jobs matching their qualification level within a year of completing their studies.

    13 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Pop star Dua Lipa sues Samsung over unauthorized image use

    Pop star Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for trademark infringement, alleging the company illegally used her photo on television boxes to boost US sales. Samsung said the image came from a third-party content partner for Samsung TV Plus and that it has sought to resolve the matter with Lipa's team.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Apple settles $250 million class action over Siri AI claims

    Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of misleading iPhone buyers by falsely touting artificial intelligence capabilities for Siri in late 2024. The settlement covers roughly 36 million eligible devices purchased in the United States between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025, with no admission of wrongdoing by Apple.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Apple reports best March quarter ever on iPhone 17 sales

    Apple posted profit of $29.6 billion on revenue of $111.2 billion in its March quarter, with iPhone demand and digital services helping it beat expectations. iPhone sales grew double digits in every country where Apple does business.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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