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Now playing Next Business Series Apple and Dublin detail challenges to EU's Irish tax deal ruling Apple launches legal challenge to a 13 billion euro tax bill from the European Union as Ireland accuses European Commission of exceeding its powers. 19/12/2016
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Now playing Next Business Series Apple profits fall for the first time in 15 years Apple's annual earnings have dropped for the first time in 15 years as it posted a third successive quarter of declining iPhone sales. 26/10/2016
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Now playing Next Business Series Blackberry hangs up the phone to focus on selling software and services Blackberry has shifted away the money-losing handset business to focus on selling software and services. 28/09/2016
Now playing Next Business Series Muted iPhone 7 sales release, Samsung at a disadvantage after battery fires A switch to online ordering cut down the queues outside shops as Apple iPhone 7 went on sale, as Samsung says it will resume Galaxy Note 7 sales in South Korea at the end of the September. 16/09/2016
Now playing Next World News Disappointment for some as Apple iPhone 7 Plus and jet black 7 sell out online First came anticipation, then disappointment for some Apple fans as the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus went on sale. 16/09/2016
Now playing Next Economy EU's competition head defends Apple tax ruling in European Parliament debate EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager has been defending the decision to order Apple to pay 13 billion euros in back tax to the Irish government. 14/09/2016
Now playing Next Business Series Apple's AirPods stir up anger and internet wit Apple's decision not to have a headphone socket on the iPhone 7 has sparked protests and petitions and social media has been awash with criticism and witticism. 08/09/2016
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Now playing Next South Korea LG Electronics seeks to revive mobile fortunes with V20 smartphone South Korea’s LG Electronics has unveiled its new V20 smartphone, seeking to recover from a series of losses in the mobile market. 07/09/2016
Now playing Next Business Line Battle of the phones: Samsung vs Apple This week in Business Line we look at the triumphs and troubles of Samsung and Apple, with details of the iPhone 7 and the costly recall of the Note 7. 07/09/2016