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 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
Now playing Next USA iPhone 7 unveiled in San Francisco Apple has unveiled the highly-anticipated, new iPhone 7. 07/09/2016
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
Now playing Next Business Series Hit the road jack - iPhone 7 expected to lack a headphone socket Apple is about to unveil its lineup of new products in San Francisco, expected to include the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus as well as the Apple Watch 2. 07/09/2016
Now playing Next Business Series Samsung hit by exploding phone battery problem Samsung has delayed shipping of its new flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphone following reports of exploding batteries as it investigates the cause. 01/09/2016
Now playing Next Ireland Apple ordered to pay 13bn euro tax bill to Ireland, both to appeal The European Commission has taken ordered tech giant Apple to pay up to 13 billion euros in back taxes to the Irish government in Dublin. 30/08/2016
Now playing Next Belgium Crunch day for Apple - tech giant risks Europe's biggest ever tax penalty The European Commission is set to take a big bite out of Apple on Tuesday. 30/08/2016
Now playing Next Business Series Samsung Q2 profit better than expected Samsung has reported better than expected quarterly profit but warned earnings from phones will weaken in the rest of the year. 28/07/2016
Now playing Next world news Turkey coup attempt: what happened Soldiers on the streets The first signs of the plot were when soldiers moved onto two key positions in Istanbul, blocking traffic on the Bosphorus Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge around 19:30 lo 16/07/2016
Now playing Next USA Pokemon Go "catches 'em all" as augmented reality game takes world by storm If you were born before 1984 you may have been slightly baffled by all the talk and media coverage of Pokemon Go. 14/07/2016
Now playing Next Sci-tech George brothers say portable wind turbine can be a game changer Brothers Arun and Anoop George from Kerala, south west India, are hoping to revolutionise the renewable energy market with a small wind turbine that costs around $750 USD (670… 31/05/2016
Now playing Next Business Series Apple unveils future retail stores vision Apple has unveiled the future vision for its retail stores hoping that can help revitalise sales. 20/05/2016
Now playing Next Business Series Sharp's losses widen, underscoring Foxconn's turnaround challenge Japanese electronics maker Sharp has reported a huge net loss for the second year running, underscoring how difficult it will be for new owner Foxconn to turn the firm around. 12/05/2016
Now playing Next Business Line 'iStruggle' - how Apple Is trying to get its groove back As Apple posts its first revenue fall in 13 years and its first ever decline in iPhone sales, Business Line takes an in-depth look at its financial situation and asks what is the 'next big thing'. 04/05/2016