SHORTLY after signing on as chief operating officer at Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg was looking to connect with people in a similar role — No 2 to a brilliant and passionate young founder. She called Tim Cook.

Apple says mobile software head Scott Forstall and retail chief John Browett are departing as chief executive Tim Cook embarks on a sweeping management overhaul at the world’s most valuable company.

Apple removing an important Google application off its iPhone and making friends with Facebook rather than Google's social network, as it distances itself from a bitter rival in the phone arena.

Fresh from a disappointing initial public offering, Facebook is getting a big boost from Apple, which is building the social network deep into its iPhone and iPad software.

The latest “all new” iPhone complete with voice recognition software has been unveiled by technology giant Apple.