Articles about Apple

ANALYSIS: Big Tech sets AI to catch AI

AI companies are holding back models that could be used in cyber attacks, instead deploying them to build defence systems.

Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO

The long-serving Apple chief executive will be replaced by senior VP of hardware engineering John Ternus, effective 1 September.

iSchoolAfrica partnership extends impact of Wired4Women Awards

Funding from the awards helps iSchoolAfrica bring digital education tech to learners in under-resourced areas.

iStore SA expands amid growing trade-in business

The Apple reseller is scaling up its retail operations, fuelled by rising trade-ins and growth in its pre-owned devices business.

Naspers feels heat as Tencent faces AI reality check

Investors’ caution over hyperscalers’ AI spending weighs on Tencent, even as analysts point to its embedded ecosystem as a fundamental differentiator.

ITWeb TV: Don’t believe the (AI) hype

With Big Tech financially tied to making AI a success, the local technology reseller ecosystem may struggle to benefit significantly.

Worldwide tablet shipments remain steady

Global tablet shipments increased by 9.8% year-on-year, to 162 million units in 2025, says research firm Omdia.

$20tn club: How Magnificent Seven turned early investors into millionaires

The so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Tesla – are worth more than China’s economy

Tablet market shows resilience despite headwinds

Worldwide tablet shipments extend a growth streak, increasing by 5.1% year-on-year to 40 million units in the third quarter of 2025.

PICS: Apple unboxes iPhone 17 range, ultra-slim iPhone Air

Apple unveils the iPhone 17 line-up, AirPods Pro 3 and new Apple Watch models, launching in South Africa on 19 September.

Future-ready finance: Why more businesses are renting their Mac devices

Flexible finance models are making Apple technology more accessible, strategic and scalable for South African businesses.

IDC reports smartphone market growth in Q2, while Canalys sees slight dip

According to Canalys, global smartphone shipments fell marginally to 288.9 million units in Q2 2025. Meanwhile, IDC reports a 1.0% year-on-year increase, reaching 295.2 million units.