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Trump orders ByteDance to divest from US TikTok within 90 days

13 hours ago

Trump orders ByteDance to divest from US TikTok within 90 days

Citing national security concerns, President Donald Trump on Friday signed an order requiring Chinese company ByteDance to sell or otherwise divest from its U.S. TikTok business within 90 days.

By AppleInsider Staff | 13 hours ago

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Google follows Apple's lead, boots Fortnite from Play Store [u: sued]

1 day ago

Google follows Apple's lead, boots Fortnite from Play Store [u: sued]

Google on Thursday followed Apple's lead to pull Fortnite from the Play Store, a decision made after developer Epic Games updated the title to skirt app store fees with the implementation of direct in-app payments.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 day ago

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Online Apple Store adds dedicated Apple Card payment option

3 days ago

Online Apple Store adds dedicated Apple Card payment option

Shopping on the online Apple Store just got slightly easier for Apple Card holders, as the virtual marketplace now provides a direct option to pay with the branded company card at checkout.

By AppleInsider Staff | 3 days ago

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Relaunched Apple Music 'beta' web player features new 'Listen Now' tab

3 days ago

Relaunched Apple Music 'beta' web player features new 'Listen Now' tab

Apple this week relaunched a beta version of the Apple Music web player with a few tweaks that bring the service in line with corresponding app versions set to debut as part of iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur.

By AppleInsider Staff | 3 days ago

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Apple details iOS 14 requirements for default third-party browsers, email clients

1 week ago

Apple details iOS 14 requirements for default third-party browsers, email clients

Apple in a recently published support document outlined code configurations, special restrictions and settings developers need to implement in order to offer apps as default alternatives to Safari and Mail in iOS 14.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 week ago

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Facebook says Apple's iOS 14 could hinder ad revenue

2 weeks ago

Facebook says Apple's iOS 14 could hinder ad revenue

Facebook CFO David Wehner on Thursday said changes in the way Apple's iOS handles ad tracking tools will impact the social network's bottom line starting in the third quarter of 2020.

By AppleInsider Staff | 2 weeks ago

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Apple updates Apple Store app with new 'For You' tab, iPhone comparisons

2 weeks ago

Apple updates Apple Store app with new 'For You' tab, iPhone comparisons

Apple on Wednesday pushed out an update for its first-party Apple Store app, adding a handy "For You" tab that gathers useful customer information in one place, as well as a new iPhone comparison tool.

By AppleInsider Staff | 2 weeks ago

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Apple teases new Thailand store ahead of Friday opening

2 weeks ago

Apple teases new Thailand store ahead of Friday opening

Ahead of a grand opening later this week, Apple on Tuesday offered an early look at Apple Central World, the company's second and largest retail outlet in Thailand.

By AppleInsider Staff | 2 weeks ago

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LG UltraFine 5K Display listed as 'unavailable' through online Apple Store

2 weeks ago

LG UltraFine 5K Display listed as 'unavailable' through online Apple Store

Apple's online store is currently sold out of LG's UltraFine 5K Display in multiple regions, leading some to speculate that the product might soon be discontinued.

By AppleInsider Staff | 2 weeks ago

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Some Universal movies to hit iTunes 17 days after debut at AMC theaters

2 weeks ago

Some Universal movies to hit iTunes 17 days after debut at AMC theaters

A new deal between Universal Pictures and AMC Entertainment Holdings shortens the theatrical window of movies to 17 days, down from the long-standing 75-day industry standard.

By AppleInsider Staff | 2 weeks ago

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Amazon reveals redesigned Alexa app with focus on personalization

2 weeks ago

Amazon reveals redesigned Alexa app with focus on personalization

Amazon on Monday unveiled a revamp of its Alexa app, complete with a redesigned user interface and additional instructions on how best to utilize the virtual assistant.

By AppleInsider Staff | 2 weeks ago

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Apple employees granted paid time off to vote in US election

3 weeks ago

Apple employees granted paid time off to vote in US election

Apple is offering retail and hourly employees time off to vote in the U.S. election in November, according to a report on Friday.

By AppleInsider Staff | 3 weeks ago

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Apple ceases iOS 13.5.1 code signing following iOS 13.6 release

3 weeks ago

Apple ceases iOS 13.5.1 code signing following iOS 13.6 release

Apple on Wednesday stopped signing code for iOS 13.5.1, effectively preventing users who updated to the latest iOS 13.6 from downgrading to the previous operating system.

By AppleInsider Staff | 3 weeks ago

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Apple issues third macOS Big Sur beta to developers

3 weeks ago

Apple issues third macOS Big Sur beta to developers

Apple on Wednesday released a third beta version of its upcoming macOS Big Sur operating system to developers for testing.

By AppleInsider Staff | 3 weeks ago

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Apple device management firm Jamf prices IPO at $26, seeks to raise $468M

3 weeks ago

Apple device management firm Jamf prices IPO at $26, seeks to raise $468M

Software development and services company Jamf, known for specialized tools that help businesses deploy Apple devices, on Tuesday updated the size and price of its forthcoming initial public offering.

By AppleInsider Staff | 3 weeks ago

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Apple previews new Sanlitun store ahead of grand opening

4 weeks ago

Apple previews new Sanlitun store ahead of grand opening

Apple on Thursday offered an inside look at Apple Sanlitun, the company's latest retail location in China.

By AppleInsider Staff | 4 weeks ago

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Apple to remove, replace non-inclusive language in code base

4 weeks ago

Apple to remove, replace non-inclusive language in code base

Apple is working to deprecate non-inclusive language in its developer ecosystem, forwarding an initiative that began at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference in June.

By AppleInsider Staff | 4 weeks ago

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Apple accused of hindering Hong Kong protest movement with rejection of voting app

1 month ago

Apple accused of hindering Hong Kong protest movement with rejection of voting app

Developers of Hong Kong's PopVote, an app and voting platform designed in part to protest the city's recently invoked national security law, claim Apple is censoring the title by refusing it entry onto the App Store.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 month ago

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Rumor: New Apple app for Windows launching soon

1 month ago

Rumor: New Apple app for Windows launching soon

Apple is supposedly on the verge of launching a new first-party app for Microsoft's Windows 10, a move that could see the tech giant replace iTunes with standalone streaming apps.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 month ago

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Latest Apple Pay promo offers 50% off Snapfish orders

1 month ago

Latest Apple Pay promo offers 50% off Snapfish orders

Apple's latest Apple Pay promotion offers users a hefty discount on Snapfish purchases.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 month ago

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Apple previews new Beijing flagship ahead of grand opening

1 month ago

Apple previews new Beijing flagship ahead of grand opening

Apple is on the verge of opening a new flagship location that will replace Apple Sanlitun, the company's first store in China.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 month ago

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Mac shipments up slightly in Q2 as PC market shows signs of recovery [u]

1 month ago

Mac shipments up slightly in Q2 as PC market shows signs of recovery [u]

Shipments of Apple's Mac computers were up 5.1% year over year in the second quarter of 2020, ahead of wider growth experienced by the PC industry following coronavirus delays, according to research firm Gartner.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 month ago

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All the TV shows Apple has in the works for Apple TV+

1 month ago

All the TV shows Apple has in the works for Apple TV+

Apple announced Apple TV+ at a special event in March, introducing the world to a slate of upcoming original shows that will made available later this year. AppleInsider has been keeping track of everything the company is said to be producing, updated with word of Patricia Arquette's deal for "Severance."

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 month ago

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Mac Catalyst apps to gain Apple Pay support this fall

1 month ago

Mac Catalyst apps to gain Apple Pay support this fall

Apple is preparing to roll out Apple Pay support for Catalyst apps with the release of iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur later this year, a move that will allow developers to easily deploy streamlined in-app payment experiences across both operating systems.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 month ago

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Samsung expected to unveil 'Galaxy Fold 2,' Note 20 at virtual Galaxy Unpacked on Aug. 5

1 month ago

Samsung expected to unveil 'Galaxy Fold 2,' Note 20 at virtual Galaxy Unpacked on Aug. 5

Samsung on Tuesday invited press to a virtual Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for Aug. 5, where the company is expected to unveil new hardware like a second-generation Galaxy Fold and updated Note 20 phablet.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 month ago

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