https://pitchbook.com/tag/apple apple en-US Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apple-ar-vr-headset-startups-meta Apple is expected to unveil its long-rumored augmented reality and virtual reality headset. Venture capital investors and VR startups think it's the stabilizing force the vertical needs. Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apple-ar-vr-headset-startups-meta https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/potential-fallout-big-tech-backlash Possible implications of antitrust action against Big Tech joins a TikTok takeover offer, a sports SPAC and more in our recap of the week. Sun, 02 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/potential-fallout-big-tech-backlash https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/9-big-things-the-ftc-wont-let-tech-be Questions for Google, Amazon and other tech titans join 'Parasite,' a failed presidential pursuit and startup shutdowns in our recap of the week Sun, 16 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/9-big-things-the-ftc-wont-let-tech-be https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/big-tech-keeps-up-acquisitions-amid-antitrust-probes A flurry of antitrust investigations at home and abroad hasn’t suppressed big tech’s appetite for young startups. Google has been among the most active. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/big-tech-keeps-up-acquisitions-amid-antitrust-probes https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/do-not-pass-go-regulating-big-tech-would-risk-dismantling-startup-exit-routes The largest tech companies have come under increased scrutiny amid antitrust concerns. But breaking up Big Tech could have unpredictable effects on the startups that such measures aim to protect. Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/do-not-pass-go-regulating-big-tech-would-risk-dismantling-startup-exit-routes https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/following-apples-winding-road-to-1t For a brief but brilliant moment on August 2, Apple became the first publicly traded US company to achieve a market cap of $1 trillion. How did we get here? Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/following-apples-winding-road-to-1t https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/why-netflix-isnt-the-key-to-apples-streaming-dream After years of circling the TV business, Apple is dipping its toes into the streaming video waters with production agreements with the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg. Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/why-netflix-isnt-the-key-to-apples-streaming-dream https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apple-slumps-on-tepid-iphone-x-demand With interest in the iPhone X cooling, all eyes are on Apple's looming earnings report and possible M&A plans. Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apple-slumps-on-tepid-iphone-x-demand https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-israeli-chipmakers-apple-could-target-with-its-next-ma-deal M&A has been essential to the success of Apple's products, and its senior VP of hardware technologies recently said the company has its eye on a chipmaker in Israel. Which one could it be? Tue, 21 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-israeli-chipmakers-apple-could-target-with-its-next-ma-deal https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sinking-their-teeth-in-the-ma-activity-of-the-faangs Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google are worth a combined $2.7 trillion. No wonder they terrify their competitors and regulators alike. Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/sinking-their-teeth-in-the-ma-activity-of-the-faangs https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-ma-deals-behind-the-iphone-x-interactive-timeline With the iPhone X available to order starting Friday, we looked under the hood to identify some of the key acquisitions behind its signature features. Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-ma-deals-behind-the-iphone-x-interactive-timeline https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apple-bets-on-wireless-charging-with-latest-acquisition Days before the release of its latest smartphone, Apple appears to be doubling down on wireless charging technology. Wed, 25 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apple-bets-on-wireless-charging-with-latest-acquisition https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apples-latest-iphone-faces-fresh-competition Apple is set to unveil its new iPhone complete with incremental updates and a new screen. But if Andy Rubin and Jim Jannard have their way, the iPhone could soon lose its must-have status. Mon, 11 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apples-latest-iphone-faces-fresh-competition https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-potential-downside-of-being-an-apple-supplier Chip designer Imagination Technologies has put itself up for sale following a dispute with its largest customer Apple, highlighting the possible downside of being a supplier to the iPhone maker. Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-potential-downside-of-being-an-apple-supplier https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apple-to-dump-longtime-partner-joins-bidding-war-for-toshibas-chips Apple plans to dump its longtime partnership with Imagination Technologies, the designer behind GPUs in the iPhone, and joined the bidding war for Toshiba's chipmaking business. Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apple-to-dump-longtime-partner-joins-bidding-war-for-toshibas-chips https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apple-joins-ridesharing-fray-invests-1-billion-in-uber-rival-didi-chuxing As if the ridesharing battle needed another huge corporation stepping into the ring in some capacity, Apple has invested $1 billion in Didi Chuxing (f.k.a. Didi Kuaidi), Uber’s chief rival in China. Wed, 18 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/apple-joins-ridesharing-fray-invests-1-billion-in-uber-rival-didi-chuxing