Apple considering adding new flash memory suppliers to protect iPhone supply

Apple is reportedly concerned about its over-reliance on Japan for iPhone flash memory, and is exploring working with a Chinese supplier.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

TSMC plans new chip factory with Sony in western Japan

Apple chip partner TSMC may work with Sony on a new semiconductor factory in Japan, as part of a $7 billion investment that could start production of chips by 2024.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 27

Apple, Google formally under investigation by Japan antitrust agency

Japan's antitrust regulator is firing up a full examination to determine if Apple and Google have each unfairly leveraged their dominance over phones, smartwatches, and other wearables.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Apple decorating Apple Stores with Olympic design motif

Ahead of the Olympics, Apple has begun decorating the exteriors of some Apple Store locations with a design motif representing 22 countries around the world.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

Japan to probe Apple and Google in antitrust discussions

Apple is set to face more scrutiny of its business practices, with the Japanese government said to be preparing another antitrust probe into both Apple and Google.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 11

Japan sees 40-fold increase in 5G smartphones thanks to iPhone 12

The popularity of the iPhone 12 in Japan has led to a 5G boom in the country, with demand expected to double again in 2021.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 6

Visa now supports Apple Pay in Japan

Users in Japan are now able to use Apple Pay at any retail store that supports "Visa touch."

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

Tim Cook honors Japan on tenth anniversary of earthquake, tsunami

Apple CEO Tim Cook has tweeted about the "resilience, courage and strength" of the Japanese a decade on from 2011's earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

Apple sold nearly half of all mobile phones in Japan in 2020

Research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) released its end-of-year report on Japan phone sales, and Apple dominated the field led by the iPhone 12.

Will Shanklin 5 years ago 1

Japan's Line Pay now supports Apple Pay for store purchases

Apple Pay is now being supported by Line Pay in Japan, a mobile wallet service that is accepted in more than 1.21 million stores across the country, with users now able to pay with their Line Pay balance via Apple's payment mechanism.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 2

M1 Mac mini catapulted Apple to number one in Japanese desktop PC market

The new M1-equipped Mac mini has propelled Apple to the number one spot in the Japanese desktop PC market in the two weeks after the device's launch.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 21

Japan joins US and Europe in Apple & big tech antitrust scrutiny efforts

Japan will be working with regulators in the United States and Europe to put Apple and other major tech companies under greater scrutiny, as part of an international effort to curb antitrust violations.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 5

Apple Watch's ECG feature may surface in Japan soon

The ECG feature of the Apple Watch may become available to use in Japan in the near future, after the heart-monitoring function received local regulatory approval.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 2

Japan antitrust regulator to increase scrutiny of Apple's App Store

Japan's antitrust authority this week said it will keep a watchful eye over Apple's App Store practices, a decision reportedly prompted by the tech giant's high-profile battle with Epic Games.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 14

Apple expands Apple Maps Look Around feature to several Japanese cities

Apple is expanding its Apple Maps Look Around feature to include several cities in Japan, marking the first time the feature has been available for a city outside of the U.S.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 6

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