The moves comes midst Apple’s efforts to gain traction in the price sensitive Indian smartphone market, where its market share is under 3%. On Tuesday, with an eye on the world’ third biggest smartphone market, U.S. tech giant Apple Inc… Read More ›
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Apple secures key supplier for Augmented Reality laser chips
In a strategic move Apple has moved quickly to secure its position in the global supply chain of VCSEL chips, blocking off rivals such as Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Huawei Technologies. Apple Inc’s $390 million deal with Finisar Corp, a… Read More ›
Broadcom intends to make significant changes in Qualcomm’s patent licensing system
Qualcomm’s patent licensing system is the root cause of much dispute. By targeting changes in it, Broadcom can win over antitrust regulators and Apple. In a development pregnant with possibilities, a source familiar with the matter at hand has stated,… Read More ›
The proposed tax bill is likely to undergo change before it becomes law
The likelihood of the Republican tax bill undergoing change is high since the House tax bill aims to not only cut taxes, which by itself is hard, but is also taking on provisions that are specific to certain industries, which… Read More ›
Apple has reported a sharp increase in national security requests coming from the U.S. Government
National security letters (NSL) are a form of subpoena for communications data sent to service providers and are typically accompanied by a gag order. While not requiring a warrant, they imply that the target being surveyed is unaware of their… Read More ›
Bain Capital will honor all contractual terms of Toshiba’s JV with Western Digital
This commitment is likely to significantly increase its chances of bagging the deal. The likelihood of Bain Capital bagging the rights to purchase Toshiba NAND memory chip business got better when it confirmed that it would honor “all the contractual… Read More ›
Apple could make history as the first listed company to hit the $1 trillion market cap milestone
If you are wondering why Apple’s share has been the darling of investors, including Warren Buffet, this is an eye opener and makes a fascinating read. On the day Apple launched its newest flagship, the value of its stock price… Read More ›
Apple to receive $207.8 million incentive for its data centers in Waukee, Iowa
Midwestern states have become a magnet for data centers of tech companies in the state. Apple has disclosed that it will build a $1.375 billion data center in Waukee, Iowa and receive $207.8 million in incentives from the Iowa Economic… Read More ›
Apple ordered to pay $506 million for infringing on a patent held by the University of Wisconsin-Madison
This will be Apple’s second appeal in this case, with damages continuing to pile up. U.S. District Judge Judge William Conley has ordered Apple Inc to pay $506 million for infringing on a patent owned by the University of… Read More ›
Qualcomm states Apple and Computer & Communications Industry Association are misdirecting trade regulators
While Qualcomm arguments are focused on its patent regime, the arguments of the defendant appear to appeal to the emotional side of regulators. Qualcomm Inc fired back at Apple and at the tech lobby group which sided with Cupertino, saying… Read More ›