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Apple boss Tim Cook clashes with US government over encryption

White House tech summit reportedly saw Apple’s CEO call for a ‘no backdoors’ policy when it comes to communications encryption.

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Apple promises a good night's sleep with new iPhone feature

‘Night Shift’ makes screen of mobile device redder at night, following research that suggests it can help with sleep

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In Synergistic Turn, Samsung Says Smartwatch Will Work With Apple’s iOS

Samsung aims to make its Gear S2 smartwatch compatible with rival Apple’s operating system

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Apple Scales Back Orders for Its iPhones

Component suppliers that rode the iPhone’s boom are now bracing for lower sales

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Kardashian Kimojis release breaks App Store and raises security concerns

The app, which costs US$1.99 (RM8.55) to download, reportedly reached a record of 9,000 downloads per millisecond (via Forbes), at the height of its release earlier this week, causing the Apple App Store to overload and crash.

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Samsung reaps fraction of Apples phone profits

Apple accounted for a staggering 84 percent of the total profits earned by global smartphone makers this year, while rival Samsung's share was only 16 percent even though it sold 40 percent more phones.

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Apple to launch Apple Pay in China, take on Alibaba, Tencent

Apple will partner with China's main bank card and payment firm UnionPay, a state-controlled consortium that has a monopoly on all yuan payment cards issued and used in the country.

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Apple Pay comes to China after cooperation with China UnionPay

​Apple and China UnionPay announced a partnership to bring the digital wallet of Apple Pay to China on Friday.

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Apple opens secret Taiwanese lab to develop new screens

Apple opened a production laboratory in northern Taiwan where engineers are developing new display technologies, according to people with knowledge of the facility.

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Aussie banks, retailers snub Apple for Google's contactless payment service

​Australia's banks and major retailers have snubbed Apple and instead chosen Google's Android service to accept contactless payments via Visa, MasterCard and Eftpos when it rolls out in Australia in 2016, the first country outside the U.S. since its launch in May.

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Samsung appeals Apple patent 'windfall' ruling to U.S. Supreme Court

Samsung's petition must first be accepted for review by the Supreme Court.

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Tim Cook defends Apple iPhone Smart Battery Case, says it's not a 'hump'

Company chief tells users case is not designed for people who charge their phone every day, and that lump is a design feature

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Paris Attacks Fan Encryption Debate

White House and congressional staffers have asked Silicon Valley executives for new talks in Washington, D.C., to resolve a standoff over encrypted communication tools in the wake of the Paris terrorist attacks, people familiar with the matter said.

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Apple Stores finally coming to India

The Apple Store is coming to India — or at least a few counters are, along with those signature wooden tables. They will be debuting in India in partnership with Tata-owned consumer electronics chain Croma, which will host Apple at six of its locations as a pilot.

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Apple's suppliers in China benefit from environmental innovation

An innovative stage in the production of the latest iPhone models might help all its suppliers, especially those in China, to cut carbon emissions and improve efficiency, according to an Apple executive on Monday.

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Apple unveils new OS, music streaming service

​Apple Inc. unveiled new operating systems for smartphones and computers and a new music streaming service on Monday at an annual event in San Francisco.