Apple has committed to stop using coal power at its vast data centres following criticism of its environmental record by Greenpeace and others.

Facebook has raised $16bn after launching its IPO on the Nasdaq, making it the third-biggest offering ever in the US. Here is a selection of other tech floats that have either gone on to soar or disappoint.

Facebook has raised $16bn after launching its IPO on the Nasdaq, making it the third-biggest offering ever in the US. Here is a selection of other tech floats that have either gone on to soar or disappoint.

A New Jersey body piercer has implanted metal studs into his wrist to magnetically attach his iPod.

Apple is believed to have ordered larger iPhone screens from its Asian suppliers for its next model, according to a report.

China Mobile has 667.2m users - more than double US population.

Apple has been dealt a blow in its escalating row over alleged ebook price fixing, after a New York court refused to throw out a class-action lawsuit against it.

Apple will unveil significant upgrades to its iCloud service in June, according to reports.

Apple has removed the reference to 4G from the online description of the new iPad, following complaints to the advertising watchdog.

Apple has removed the reference to 4G from the online description of the new iPad, following complaints to the advertising watchdog.

Steve Wozniak, one of the founders of Apple, has said he does not have broadband at home because of a contractual dispute.

Steve Wozniak, one of the founders of Apple, has said he does not have broadband at home because of a contractual dispute.

Steve Wozniak, one of the founders of Apple, has said he does not have broadband at home because of a contractual dispute.

Apple plans to launch a 7-inch version of the iPad in October, according to rumours emerging from Asia.

Apple has been criticised by charities for not allowing direct donations within its iPhone and iPad applications.

Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, Carole Cleveland, and John Cleese launch their Monty Python's Flying Circus Python app in Apple's Regent Street shop.

Apple will use Liquidmetal technology in a "breakthrough product", one of its inventors has claimed.

Apple faces an investigation by the advertising watchdog over claims on its website that the new iPad has 4G mobile internet capabilities.

Samsung's hotly anticipated 'Next Galaxy' mobile phone will contain a faster, more efficient processor that allows 1080P HD playback and recording, the manufacturer has confirmed.

Apple's increased profits have once again confounded sceptical analysts, who expected the company's latest results to disappoint. Shane Richmond says there is little sign of an end to Apple's rise.

Apple's latest profits have smashed Wall Street's expectations, sending shares in the iPhone soaring in after-hours trading.

One in five Apple Mac computers is spreading malware to Windows PCs, according to a new study from security firm Sophos.

Apple's latest results will face intense scrutiny today because investors are this month digesting a rare fall in the shares of the iPad maker.

A new website gently mocking Apple fans is the latest stage in Samsung's teaser campaign for its forthcoming smartphone, widely believed to be the Galaxy SIII

Phil Schiller, a senior Apple executive has deleted his Instagram account, claiming the photo-sharing service has 'jumped the shark' by releasing an Android app.