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Apple Reaches Historic $4 Trillion Valuation: Strong iPhone Demand Overcomes AI Concerns
Oct 28, 2025 11:25 pm CST
Apple has joined the exclusive $4 trillion market valuation club alongside Nvidia and Microsoft, driven by exceptional demand for its latest iPhone models. Despite earlier concerns about competition in China and slow AI development, the iPhone 17 lineup and iPhone Air have revitalized Apple's position, outperforming previous models by 14% in key markets while the company navigates global tariff challenges.
OnlyFans Achieves Record-Breaking $37.6 Million Revenue Per Employee, Outperforming Tech Giants
Oct 24, 2025 04:04 pm CST
OnlyFans has become the world's most revenue-efficient company, generating an unprecedented $37.6 million per employee with just 42 staff members. The UK-based subscription platform's remarkable efficiency surpasses tech giants like Nvidia and Apple, reporting $1.41 billion in net revenue from $7.22 billion in transactions in 2024, while supporting 4.6 million creators and 377 million users through its direct monetization model.
Apple Loses £1.5 Billion UK Lawsuit Over App Store Monopoly and Excessive Commissions
Oct 24, 2025 02:32 am CST
The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal has ruled against Apple in a £1.5 billion ($2 billion) lawsuit, finding that the tech giant eliminated competition in app distribution and charged unfair commissions to developers. The class action lawsuit, brought on behalf of millions of UK iPhone and iPad users, successfully argued that consumers were overcharged due to Apple's ban on rival app store platforms.
Apple's 18-Inch Foldable iPad Development Faces Technical Hurdles and Potential Delays Until 2029
Oct 22, 2025 11:00 am CST
Apple's ambitious $3,000 foldable iPad project featuring an 18-inch screen is encountering significant engineering challenges related to weight, display technology, and feature integration. Originally targeted for 2028 release, this revolutionary tablet—developed in partnership with Samsung Display—now faces delays until 2029 or beyond as Apple seeks to reinvigorate its tablet lineup and compete in the growing foldable device market.
Apple's iOS 26.1 Beta Introduces Customizable Liquid Glass Display Options for iPhone Users
Oct 21, 2025 07:07 pm CST
Apple's iOS 26.1 beta 4 update now allows iPhone users to adjust the transparency of the Liquid Glass interface between 'clear' and 'tinted' modes, addressing complaints about eye strain and excessive reflectivity. The new customization option, also being tested on iPad and Mac, is expected to roll out with the full iOS 26.1 release in late October or early November.
Apple Removes ICE Tracking Apps Following Trump Administration Pressure Over Agent Safety Concerns
Oct 03, 2025 10:53 am CST
Apple has removed ICEBlock and similar applications from its App Store after the Trump administration cited safety concerns for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The controversial app, which alerted users to ICE presence in their area, was removed following Justice Department intervention, raising questions about the balance between law enforcement safety and civil liberties in the immigration enforcement debate.
Tech Giants Apple, Google and Meta Face Legal Battle Over $2 Billion Casino App Commissions
Oct 01, 2025 07:47 am CST
A federal judge has denied Apple, Google, and Meta's requests to dismiss lawsuits claiming they promoted illegal gambling through casino-style apps. Judge Edward Davila rejected their Section 230 immunity defense, ruling that processing payments from gambling apps that allegedly caused addiction and psychological harm falls outside publisher protections. The tech giants allegedly earned over $2 billion in commissions from these apps through what plaintiffs describe as a racketeering conspiracy.
Trump's Corporate and Academic Targets: A Comprehensive Look at Presidential Confrontations
Sep 27, 2025 01:43 pm CST
President Donald Trump has systematically targeted influential corporations, executives, and academic institutions through public criticism and executive actions. From demanding the firing of Microsoft's Lisa Monaco to canceling billions in university grants and confronting tech giants over manufacturing practices, this comprehensive overview examines how Trump's unprecedented approach has disrupted traditional relationships between government, business, and academia in America.
Investigation Reveals Harsh Working Conditions at Foxconn's iPhone 17 Production Facility
Sep 26, 2025 01:45 pm CST
A recent investigation by China Labor Watch has uncovered concerning labor practices at Foxconn's Zhengzhou facility during iPhone 17 production, including excessive overtime, wage withholding, and forced night shifts. Despite Apple's commitment to ethical standards and regular audits, the report claims violations of Chinese labor laws continue, with temporary workers comprising over 50% of the workforce—five times the legal limit.
US Lawmakers Question Tech Giants on H-1B Visa Hiring Amid American Job Cuts
Sep 26, 2025 02:25 am CST
US Senators are investigating major corporations like Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft for hiring thousands of H-1B visa workers while simultaneously cutting American jobs. The inquiry comes as the Trump administration proposes raising visa fees to $100,000 and reforming the selection process to favor higher-skilled workers. Indian nationals currently represent 71% of H-1B visa holders, with major tech companies securing thousands of approvals in early 2025 while implementing domestic layoffs.