In a war between two ultra rich tech conglomerates, who wins? Not us, that’s for sure. Apple and Samsung have been warring for years now, both accusing each other of unoriginality, and of lifting each others features. 
 
Even though Samsung has bore the brunt of being the imitator in this sour relationship, Apple has been constantly questioned for getting parts of its devices through makers like Samsung and LG. But now, copycat Samsung has struck again. But this time, a lot of love has been lost.

Earlier this year, Apple announced that it would not be supplying a wall charger and/or a set of cabled headphones with its devices starting with iPhone 12, a move which invited scorn from many, and Apple-induced admiration from some.

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After the move was announced, Samsung jumped on mockery train pretty quickly. In fact it tweeted out from its official Twitter account - “Your galaxy does give you what you’re looking for. From the most basic as a charger, to the best camera….”. Attached was a picture of a Samsung power adapter, a direct attack at Apple.

Since then, the tweet has been deleted, and well, so has the sentiment. Turns out, Samsung will not ship power adapters or a pair of headphones with its upcoming Galaxy S21 series, which are set to be revealed in January 2021.

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra will reportedly not have any accompanying charger, or headphones, much to the dismay of Android users.

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Apple has been known for its radical moves that shape the route of the mobile technology. First, it opted for a charging port of its own as opposed to the USB, then it forsake it. Then, it dropped the headphone jack, which has now become the norm. With this move, Apple is expected to influence a new set of normals in the industry for the next few years.

Apple claims that the move was triggered by the need to help the environment, and to minimise the company’s carbon emissions.

In a war between two ultra rich tech conglomerates, who wins? Not us, that’s for sure. Apple and Samsung have been warring for years now, both accusing each other of unoriginality, and of lifting each others features.

In a war between two ultra rich tech conglomerates, who wins? Not us, that’s for sure. Apple and Samsung have been warring for years now, both accusing each other of unoriginality, and of lifting each others features. Even though Samsung has bore the brunt of being the imitator in this sour relationship, Apple has been constantly questioned for getting parts of its devices through makers like Samsung and LG. But now, copycat Samsung has struck again. But this time, a lot of love has been lost. Earlier this year, Apple announced that it would not be supplying a wall charger and/or a set of cabled headphones with its devices starting with iPhone 12, a move which invited scorn from many, and Apple-induced admiration from some. Also read: Samsung may launch flagship phone early to grab Huawei share After the move was announced, Samsung jumped on mockery train pretty quickly. In fact it tweeted out from its official Twitter account - “Your galaxy does give you what you’re looking for. From the most basic as a charger, to the best camera….”. Attached was a picture of a Samsung power adapter, a direct attack at Apple. Since then, the tweet has been deleted, and well, so has the sentiment. Turns out, Samsung will not ship power adapters or a pair of headphones with its upcoming Galaxy S21 series, which are set to be revealed in January 2021. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra will reportedly not have any accompanying charger, or headphones, much to the dismay of Android users. Also read: Another win: Samsung and Apple strike deal with India; abandon China Apple has been known for its radical moves that shape the route of the mobile technology. First, it opted for a charging port of its own as opposed to the USB, then it forsake it. Then, it dropped the headphone jack, which has now become the norm. With this move, Apple is expected to influence a new set of normals in the industry for the next few years. Apple claims that the move was triggered by the need to help the environment, and to minimise the company’s carbon emissions.

Samsung stops including chargers with phones after mocking Apple for the same

China's state media accused Apple on Wednesday of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nba-rockets-executive-says-hong-kong-tweet-not-meant-to-offend-254149">supporting pro-democracy protesters</a>, warning the US tech giant would suffer consequences for its "unwise and reckless" decision.

An opinion piece in the People's Daily, the mouthpiece of the ruling Communist Party, highlighted a transport app available on Apple's store that it alleged helped protesters identify police in Hong Kong. &nbsp;

In the article called: Is Apple helping <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-fire-tear-gas-as-large-crowds-defy-hong-kong-mask-ban-254056">HK rioters engage in more</a> violence? it said, "Apple's approval for the app obviously helps rioters."

"Does this mean Apple intended to be an accomplice to the rioters?"

The article then cautioned that: "The map app is just the tip of the iceberg".

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It alleged that a song advocating "Hong Kong independence" had appeared on the "Apple Music Store" in the southern Chinese city, then issued an ominous warning.

"Nobody wants to drag Apple into the lingering unrest in Hong Kong. But people have reason to assume that Apple is mixing business with politics, and even illegal acts," it said.

"Apple has to think about the consequences of its unwise and reckless decision," the article said.

As with other campaigns led by state-run press against foreign firms for perceived support of the democracy movement in Hong Kong, comments on China's strictly controlled internet echoed those of the media.

"It definitely wasn't an accident that Apple allowed HKmap.live online," wrote one commentator on Weibo.&nbsp;

"(Apple) should know exactly what it's doing... It seems that there is too little domestic pressure against Apple."

Apple, which has a huge presence in China, did not immediately reply to an emailed request for comment.

Hong Kong has endured nearly four months of protests that were ignited by a now-scrapped plan to allow extraditions of criminal suspects to the mainland.

They snowballed into a movement calling for more democratic freedoms and police accountability, in the biggest challenge to China's rule of Hong Kong since its handover from the British in 1997.

China tolerates no dissent on the highly sensitive issue and has in recent weeks increasingly targeted foreign companies and organisations for perceived support of the protesters.

The American National Basketball Association was this week targeted after the general manager of the Houston Rockets, Daryl Morey, posted a tweet supporting the protesters.

US jewellery brand Tiffany and Hong Kong's flagship carrier, Cathay Pacific, have also been heavily criticised in China. 
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China's state media accused Apple on Wednesday of supporting pro-democracy protesters, warning the US tech giant would suffer consequences for its "unwise and reckless" decision.

China's state media accused Apple on Wednesday of supporting pro-democracy protesters, warning the US tech giant would suffer consequences for its "unwise and reckless" decision. An opinion piece in the People's Daily, the mouthpiece of the ruling Communist Party, highlighted a transport app available on Apple's store that it alleged helped protesters identify police in Hong Kong. In the article called: Is Apple helping HK rioters engage in more violence? it said, "Apple's approval for the app obviously helps rioters." "Does this mean Apple intended to be an accomplice to the rioters?" The article then cautioned that: "The map app is just the tip of the iceberg". Watch Video: It alleged that a song advocating "Hong Kong independence" had appeared on the "Apple Music Store" in the southern Chinese city, then issued an ominous warning. "Nobody wants to drag Apple into the lingering unrest in Hong Kong. But people have reason to assume that Apple is mixing business with politics, and even illegal acts," it said. "Apple has to think about the consequences of its unwise and reckless decision," the article said. As with other campaigns led by state-run press against foreign firms for perceived support of the democracy movement in Hong Kong, comments on China's strictly controlled internet echoed those of the media. "It definitely wasn't an accident that Apple allowed HKmap.live online," wrote one commentator on Weibo. "(Apple) should know exactly what it's doing... It seems that there is too little domestic pressure against Apple." Apple, which has a huge presence in China, did not immediately reply to an emailed request for comment. Hong Kong has endured nearly four months of protests that were ignited by a now-scrapped plan to allow extraditions of criminal suspects to the mainland. They snowballed into a movement calling for more democratic freedoms and police accountability, in the biggest challenge to China's rule of Hong Kong since its handover from the British in 1997. China tolerates no dissent on the highly sensitive issue and has in recent weeks increasingly targeted foreign companies and organisations for perceived support of the protesters. The American National Basketball Association was this week targeted after the general manager of the Houston Rockets, Daryl Morey, posted a tweet supporting the protesters. US jewellery brand Tiffany and Hong Kong's flagship carrier, Cathay Pacific, have also been heavily criticised in China.

Nobody wants to drag Apple into lingering unrest in Hong Kong: Chinese state media

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday said that the desire to keep <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/apple-will-not-be-given-tariff-wavers-or-relief-for-mac-pro-parts-made-in-china-trump-238701">Mac Pro computer production</a> in United States was behind the company's recent request for tariff exclusions.

"We want to continue to be here," he told analysts on a post-earnings call, adding that the company is investing in capacity to manufacture $6,000 Mac Pros in the United States.

On July 18, Apple had asked the US Trade Representative's office <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/apple-explores-moving-15-30-of-production-capacity-from-china-to-southeast-asia-report-228703">to waive 25 per cent tariffs </a>on 15 parts, including ones for the Mac Pro desktop computer. The public comment period for those requests closes on August 1.

The Wall Street Journal reported in June that Apple is shifting manufacturing of its new Mac Pro desktop computer to China from Texas.

Last week, US President Donald Trump had said his administration would not grant Apple any relief for tariffs on parts made in China for Mac Pro, later adding that he thought the firm would build a plant in Texas.

Apple Inc iPhone sales dropped to less than half of quarterly revenue for the first time in seven years, but CEO Tim Cook described the change as successfully diversifying away from a single product and forecast results above Wall Street targets.

Apple's greater China sales, which had gone into a near free fall earlier this year, dipped only slightly, assuaging concerns that trade tension were undermining Apple's standing in one of its most important markets. Shares rose 4.25 per cent after hours.

"We actually grew in mainland China," Cook said, adding,"non-iPhone revenue grew 17 per cent. We grew in every category outside of iPhone."

Apple reported results as US and Chinese trade negotiators resumed off-and-on talks. US President Donald Trump has suspended new tariffs on a final $300 billion of Chinese imports, which would include iPhones.

Trade tension has slowed down economic growth in China, a major market for Apple, which effectively cut iPhone prices in China earlier this year after currency exchange rates had made its phones too expensive for many Chinese consumers.

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday said that the desire to keep Mac Pro computer production in United States was behind the company's recent request for tariff exclusions.

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday said that the desire to keep Mac Pro computer production in United States was behind the company's recent request for tariff exclusions. "We want to continue to be here," he told analysts on a post-earnings call, adding that the company is investing in capacity to manufacture $6,000 Mac Pros in the United States. On July 18, Apple had asked the US Trade Representative's office to waive 25 per cent tariffs on 15 parts, including ones for the Mac Pro desktop computer. The public comment period for those requests closes on August 1. The Wall Street Journal reported in June that Apple is shifting manufacturing of its new Mac Pro desktop computer to China from Texas. Last week, US President Donald Trump had said his administration would not grant Apple any relief for tariffs on parts made in China for Mac Pro, later adding that he thought the firm would build a plant in Texas. Apple Inc iPhone sales dropped to less than half of quarterly revenue for the first time in seven years, but CEO Tim Cook described the change as successfully diversifying away from a single product and forecast results above Wall Street targets. Apple's greater China sales, which had gone into a near free fall earlier this year, dipped only slightly, assuaging concerns that trade tension were undermining Apple's standing in one of its most important markets. Shares rose 4.25 per cent after hours. "We actually grew in mainland China," Cook said, adding,"non-iPhone revenue grew 17 per cent. We grew in every category outside of iPhone." Apple reported results as US and Chinese trade negotiators resumed off-and-on talks. US President Donald Trump has suspended new tariffs on a final $300 billion of Chinese imports, which would include iPhones. Trade tension has slowed down economic growth in China, a major market for Apple, which effectively cut iPhone prices in China earlier this year after currency exchange rates had made its phones too expensive for many Chinese consumers.

Want to make high end computers in US, need tariff relief: Apple CEO Tim Cook

Apple in a statement said today <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/apples-iphone-x-hits-asia-stores-as-profits-soar-23431">Chinese &quot;high school students were made</a> to work illegally overtime making the iPhone X by its supplier&nbsp;Foxconn violating local labour laws.

&quot;We&#39;ve confirmed <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/apple-in-crisis-users-complaining-of-swollen-iphone-8-and-8-plus-21175">the students worked voluntarily, were</a> compensated and provided benefits, but they should not have been allowed to work overtime,&quot; Apple said in a statement.

The Financial Times in a report had said nearly 3,000 high school students were made to work for eleven hours a day in China&#39;s &nbsp;Zhengzhou city by iPhone&#39;s main Asian supplier Foxconn.

&quot;When we found that some students were allowed to work overtime, we took prompt action. A team of specialists is on site at the facility working with the management on systems to ensure the appropriate standards are adhered to,&quot; Apple said.

The Financial Times in its report said the students from Zhengzhou Urban Rail Transit School were made to work to &quot;log work experience required for graduation&quot;.

The report said the students, aged between 17-19, were being forced by their school to participate in the &quot;internship&quot;.

Apple&#39;s statement said that the company had sent staff to the site to address the violations.

&quot;Our policies do not allow interns to work more than 40 hours per week on programme-related assignments. Unfortunately, there have been a number of cases where portions of our campuses have not adhered to this policy,&quot; Foxconn said in a statement, adding that the interns accounted for a small part of the workforce.

Apple and Foxconn have been accused of poor labour practices in the past, five years ago Apple had said it had reduced the number of underage workers from its supply chain.

Zhengzhou, capital of China&#39;s Henan province is a major industrial town which hosts several technology companies.

The Financial Times in a report had said nearly 3,000 high school students were made to work for eleven hours a day in Zhengzhou by iPhone's main Asian supplier Foxconn

Apple in a statement said today Chinese "high school students were made to work illegally overtime making the iPhone X by its supplier Foxconn violating local labour laws. "We've confirmed the students worked voluntarily, were compensated and provided benefits, but they should not have been allowed to work overtime," Apple said in a statement. The Financial Times in a report had said nearly 3,000 high school students were made to work for eleven hours a day in China's Zhengzhou city by iPhone's main Asian supplier Foxconn. "When we found that some students were allowed to work overtime, we took prompt action. A team of specialists is on site at the facility working with the management on systems to ensure the appropriate standards are adhered to," Apple said. The Financial Times in its report said the students from Zhengzhou Urban Rail Transit School were made to work to "log work experience required for graduation". The report said the students, aged between 17-19, were being forced by their school to participate in the "internship". Apple's statement said that the company had sent staff to the site to address the violations. "Our policies do not allow interns to work more than 40 hours per week on programme-related assignments. Unfortunately, there have been a number of cases where portions of our campuses have not adhered to this policy," Foxconn said in a statement, adding that the interns accounted for a small part of the workforce. Apple and Foxconn have been accused of poor labour practices in the past, five years ago Apple had said it had reduced the number of underage workers from its supply chain. Zhengzhou, capital of China's Henan province is a major industrial town which hosts several technology companies.

Chinese students were made to work illegally overtime making iPhone X, confirms Apple

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Want to make high end computers in US, need tariff relief: Apple CEO Tim Cook

Chinese students were made to work illegally overtime making iPhone X, confirms Apple