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Trump threatens to tax companies that manufacture outside the U.S.

2 weeks ago

Trump threatens to tax companies that manufacture outside the U.S.

In an interview, President Donald Trump called possible taxation on companies like Apple an "incentive" to return manufacturing to the U.S. — but wasn't specific on how the taxes would work.

By Amber Neely | 2 weeks ago

Apple updates COVID-19 app with updated quarantining guidelines

2 weeks ago

Apple updates COVID-19 app with updated quarantining guidelines

Apple's COVID-19 app has received a substantial update aimed at helping people keep themselves safe as the pandemic continues.

By Amber Neely | 2 weeks ago

Jamf Nation Redeploy aims to donate unused Apple devices to organizations in need

2 weeks ago

Jamf Nation Redeploy aims to donate unused Apple devices to organizations in need

Enterprise solutions company Jamf has launched a new initiative to help put idle Apple gear in the hands of those who need it most during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Amber Neely | 2 weeks ago

How add a family member to your Apple Music subscription

2 weeks ago

How add a family member to your Apple Music subscription

Sharing your Apple Music Family subscription with others in your household is a great way to save money while enjoying Apple's vast catalog of streaming music content. Here are the steps you'll need to follow to add family members to your Apple Music subscription.

By Amber Neely | 2 weeks ago

Stanford study to determine if Apple Watch can be used to track COVID-19

2 weeks ago

Stanford study to determine if Apple Watch can be used to track COVID-19

Stanford University's Health Innovation Lab has opened enrollment for a new study that aims to see if wearable devices, such as the Apple Watch, can be used to track and identify diseases like COVID-19.

By Amber Neely | 2 weeks ago

First Apple Store in Italy won't reopen on May 19 [u]

2 weeks ago

First Apple Store in Italy won't reopen on May 19 [u]

Italy's Nave de Vero Apple Store will not open on May 19, contrary to information previously posted on Apple's website.

By Amber Neely | 2 weeks ago

Powerbeats Pro could get four new colors soon

2 weeks ago

Powerbeats Pro could get four new colors soon

Apple's PowerBeats Pro may soon be getting a series of new colors, according to a post on China's Weibo social network.

By Amber Neely | 2 weeks ago

Eero Mesh Wi-Fi HomeKit router now available on Apple Store

2 weeks ago

Eero Mesh Wi-Fi HomeKit router now available on Apple Store

The Amazon-owned Eero HomeKit router system is now available to purchase directly through Apple's online store, though units there are not expected to ship until mid-June.

By Amber Neely | 2 weeks ago

How to play Apple Music on Apple Watch

2 weeks ago

How to play Apple Music on Apple Watch

If you've got an active subscription to Apple Music, you can play your favorite songs, artists, albums, and playlists right on your Apple Watch. Here's how.

By Amber Neely | 2 weeks ago

Home automation company Wink under fire for surprise subscription mandate [u]

2 weeks ago

Home automation company Wink under fire for surprise subscription mandate [u]

Wink customers will soon have to pay a monthly subscription fee to access any of the smart home hardware that they have purchased.

By Amber Neely | 2 weeks ago

Review: Plugable Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Docking Station adds 10 additional ports to your MacBook

2 weeks ago

Review: Plugable Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Docking Station adds 10 additional ports to your MacBook

Plugable's new Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C docking station aims to keep your workspace tidy while helping you expand your monitor setup.

By Amber Neely | 2 weeks ago

Apple diversifying AirPods supply chain, potentially pushing refresh back

3 weeks ago

Apple diversifying AirPods supply chain, potentially pushing refresh back

Apple is shifting a substantial portion of its current AirPods production from China to Vietnam, and appears to be considering a release schedule later than previously predicted for an AirPods refresh.

By Amber Neely | 3 weeks ago

European countries form coalition over contact tracing app concerns

3 weeks ago

European countries form coalition over contact tracing app concerns

Several European countries, including Switzerland and Germany, are demanding all user data generated by coronavirus contact tracing apps be stored on-device, rather than aggregated on a centralized server.

By Amber Neely | 3 weeks ago

NBC's Peacock will be available on Apple devices at launch

3 weeks ago

NBC's Peacock will be available on Apple devices at launch

NBC's new television and movie streaming service Peacock will be available on the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV starting July 15.

By Amber Neely | 3 weeks ago

Apple holds top tech company honors in brand intimacy study

3 weeks ago

Apple holds top tech company honors in brand intimacy study

In an annual study evaluating how attached consumers are to specific companies, Apple has claimed the top position above Samsung, Google, and Microsoft as top tech brand, despite an overall drop to third place.

By Amber Neely | 3 weeks ago

Microsoft debuts Surface Go 2, Surface Book 3

3 weeks ago

Microsoft debuts Surface Go 2, Surface Book 3

Just two days after Apple refreshed the 13-inch MacBook Pro, Microsoft has unveiled the new Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3.

By Amber Neely | 3 weeks ago

Australia's coronavirus tracking app not working properly on iPhones

3 weeks ago

Australia's coronavirus tracking app not working properly on iPhones

The Australian government has admitted that its Covidsafe app doesn't work properly on the iPhone because it isn't using Apple's Exposure Notification frameworks, and an update to do so is planned.

By Amber Neely | 3 weeks ago

Apple offering financial support to India retailers during coronavirus pandemic

1 month ago

Apple offering financial support to India retailers during coronavirus pandemic

Apple is offering extended financial support to retailers in India, in some cases covering rent and extending hardware purchase terms during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Amber Neely | 1 month ago

Apple celebrates Earth Day with new App Store stories

1 month ago

Apple celebrates Earth Day with new App Store stories

It's Earth Day, and Apple is celebrating by highlighting apps that celebrate and protect our planet, helping you to get back to nature, and give back to the environment.

By Amber Neely | 1 month ago

iPhone 11 accounted for over a third of iPhone sales in the quarter

1 month ago

iPhone 11 accounted for over a third of iPhone sales in the quarter

The iPhone 11 still leads the U.S. iPhone sales market, with that one model accounting for over a third of the total units sold at the start of 2020 according to CIRP.

By Amber Neely | 1 month ago

Senator demands Tim Cook be personally accountable for any contact tracing privacy failure

1 month ago

Senator demands Tim Cook be personally accountable for any contact tracing privacy failure

Missouri Senator Josh Hawley is calling for Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai to be held personally accountable for any potential privacy issues or misuse of Google and Apple's joint contact tracing technology development.

By Amber Neely | 1 month ago

Apple TV+ launches 'Fraggle Rock: Rock On!' all shot on the iPhone

1 month ago

Apple TV+ launches 'Fraggle Rock: Rock On!' all shot on the iPhone

Apple TV+ is set to get its own brand new "Fraggle Rock" series that shows kids how to have fun while practicing safer social hygiene.

By Amber Neely | 1 month ago

HBO Max to launch on May 27 with 10,000 hours of content

1 month ago

HBO Max to launch on May 27 with 10,000 hours of content

Set to replace HBO Now at some point soon, the new HBO Max curates over ten thousand hours of content for all ages, drawing from an extensive, 100-year old library owned by WarnerMedia.

By Amber Neely | 1 month ago