Fall of the iCurtain: Apple brings iTunes to Samsung smart TVs

Surprise move signals wider opening up of Apple ecosystem as tech firm seeks new revenue

To woo China, Apple must learn that it’s not in California any more

Developing markets offer growth: but the firm’s phones must become cheaper and its services must compete with local rivals

Apple and China’s problems show that today’s titans may not rule the world tomorrow

Even superpowers and trillion-dollar tech giants are at risk in a fast-changing society

Seven ways technology will change in 2019

Facebook’s fall from grace, Bitcoin’s crash and the Gatwick drone fiasco were all tech nightmares last year. Our expert looks out for trouble in 2019…

Apple’s shock downgrade rattles global stock markets

Firms with exposure to China hit over fears the Silicon Valley giant’s slowdown could spread

Apple’s woes go far beyond the slowdown in the Chinese economy

Higher price tags, competition, cultural differences and saturation in the west have led to longer replacement cycles

iPhone slump: the rivals taking a bite out of Apple

As firm’s stock falls over sales warnings, it has competition in bid to be the best smartphone

Apple stocks tumble after company cuts forecasts for key quarter

Tim Cook cites unforeseen magnitude of economic slowdown in China in a letter to shareholders explaining the change

Gadgets: the hardest thing to make now is a profit

Be it smartwatches or smart speakers, it’s never been easier to make gadgets. But only the big players have the muscle to survive

The year in business: who were the winners and losers?

From the collapse of Carillion to the arrest of Carlos Ghosn, 2018 was a tumultuous year

Folding screens and 5G: what’s coming in smartphones in 2019?

After the notch, phone makers are turning to hole-punch selfie cams and bigger screens

Australia made third highest number of requests for Apple data in the world

In the first half of 2018 Australian authorities made 2,375 requests, more than China, Singapore or the UK

Streaming: Apple and Disney braced to take on Netflix

It’s been a strong year for the market leader, but 2019 will see major rivals launch their own streaming services

Snapchat changes specs to look past the iPhone generation

The app wants to distance itself from its rivals’ troubles, but needs more of their revenues

Tech gift guide: 10 ideas for last-minute presents

From Apple AirPods to Amazon tablets, here are suggestions for all budgets