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Apple Stores in Australia to re-close amid coronavirus resurgence

4 weeks ago

Apple Stores in Australia to re-close amid coronavirus resurgence

Apple this week will re-close at least four Apple Store locations in Victoria, Australia, due to a resurgence of coronavirus in the region.

By Mikey Campbell | 4 weeks ago

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'AirPods 3' to adopt SiP technology similar to AirPods Pro, Kuo says

4 weeks ago

'AirPods 3' to adopt SiP technology similar to AirPods Pro, Kuo says

Apple's next-generation in-ear AirPods product will move to a more complex system-in-package chip solution, replacing surface mount technology used in current versions of the device, according to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

By Mikey Campbell | 4 weeks ago

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Apple CEO Tim Cook to testify in US House antitrust investigation on July 27

4 weeks ago

Apple CEO Tim Cook to testify in US House antitrust investigation on July 27

Apple CEO Tim Cook is scheduled to appear in front of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on July 27, where he will testify as part of a probe into big tech business dealings.

By Mikey Campbell | 4 weeks ago

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Lawsuit targets Apple iMessage, FaceTime flaw related to phone number recycling

4 weeks ago

Lawsuit targets Apple iMessage, FaceTime flaw related to phone number recycling

A class action complaint filed Monday takes aim at Apple and T-Mobile for a long-running iMessage and FaceTime flaw that tied Apple services to a specific cellular number, leaving users open to inadvertent and continuous access to private data when a number was recycled.

By Mikey Campbell | 4 weeks ago

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'High-end' lenses for 'iPhone 12' to start shipping in July, Kuo says

1 month ago

'High-end' lenses for 'iPhone 12' to start shipping in July, Kuo says

Apple's next-generation "iPhone 12" will incorporate "high-end" lens arrays in its rear-facing camera design, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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Apple's Dark Sky to remain active on Android until Aug. 1

1 month ago

Apple's Dark Sky to remain active on Android until Aug. 1

Dark Sky, the popular weather app that Apple purchased earlier this year, on Wednesday said its Android app will remain functional until Aug. 1.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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Some users unable to access iCloud web portal [u: fixed]

1 month ago

Some users unable to access iCloud web portal [u: fixed]

Users attempting to access Apple's iCloud web portal on Wednesday were met with an error message stating the service is unreachable.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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Apple CEO Tim Cook agrees to testify in House antitrust investigation

1 month ago

Apple CEO Tim Cook agrees to testify in House antitrust investigation

Apple CEO Tim Cook has agreed to participate in U.S. House Judiciary Committee antitrust probe, making him the last chief executive of four big tech companies targeted in the investigation to signal intent to yield testimony.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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New iOS 14 feature prompts TikTok to end clipboard snooping

1 month ago

New iOS 14 feature prompts TikTok to end clipboard snooping

Massively popular video-sharing app TikTok on Thursday reiterated intent to stop accessing the iOS system clipboard after a new iOS 14 beta feature revealed the app was doing just that.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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Apple ads win 20 'Pencils' at annual D&AD awards

1 month ago

Apple ads win 20 'Pencils' at annual D&AD awards

Apple's unique advertising campaigns continue to net industry accolades, with the latest efforts garnering 20 Pencils of varying distinction at this year's Design and Art Direction awards.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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Former AG Eric Holder calls on developers to forward racial equality

1 month ago

Former AG Eric Holder calls on developers to forward racial equality

In an interview with Apple's vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives, Lisa Jackson, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder called on developers to turn their talents toward social justice causes.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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Rosetta 2 lacks support for x86 virtualization, Boot Camp not an Apple Silicon option [u]

1 month ago

Rosetta 2 lacks support for x86 virtualization, Boot Camp not an Apple Silicon option [u]

Mac users who rely on Windows virtualization software might be left in the lurch when Apple transitions to its own custom ARM processors later this year, as the company's Rosetta Intel-to-ARM translator does not support virtual machine apps.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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Apple approves first developers for Developer Transition Kit with A12Z Mac mini

1 month ago

Apple approves first developers for Developer Transition Kit with A12Z Mac mini

Apple on Tuesday began the approval process for its Developer Transition Kit, a Mac mini with specialized software that stands ready to usher in a new era of Macs powered by the tech giant's own custom-designed silicon.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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New App Store review process allows developers to challenge guidelines

1 month ago

New App Store review process allows developers to challenge guidelines

Amid controversy surrounding Apple's stringent — and notoriously capricious — application of App Store rules, the company on Monday announced a major change to the review process that will allow developers to challenge specific guidelines.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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HomePod to support third-party music streaming services with iOS 14 update

1 month ago

HomePod to support third-party music streaming services with iOS 14 update

Glossed over during Apple's WWDC keynote on Monday, HomePod is officially gaining support for third-party music streaming services in a future update.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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House antitrust committee ready to subpoena Apple CEO Tim Cook for big tech investigation

1 month ago

House antitrust committee ready to subpoena Apple CEO Tim Cook for big tech investigation

Apple CEO Tim Cook will be served a subpoena to testify in front of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee if he refuses to willingly participate in an ongoing antitrust probe, the investigation's leader said on Friday.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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Hey email CEO says App Store policy dispute is not about the money

1 month ago

Hey email CEO says App Store policy dispute is not about the money

Basecamp CEO Jason Fried, who also serves as chief executive of the firm's standalone email app Hey, on Friday said the dustup surrounding developer response to the tech giant's enforcement of in-app purchases is less about money than it is customer service.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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Apple sued for allowing loot boxes in App Store

1 month ago

Apple sued for allowing loot boxes in App Store

Apple on Friday was hit with a proposed class action lawsuit targeting loot boxes in games and apps, a mechanism typically characterized by in-app purchases that present buyers with randomized digital rewards.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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US House committee pushes Apple CEO Tim Cook to testify in big tech probe

1 month ago

US House committee pushes Apple CEO Tim Cook to testify in big tech probe

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee this week sent letters to Apple, Alphabet, Amazon and Facebook asking whether their CEOs plan to participate in a series of antitrust hearings slated for July.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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iOS 13.6 remembers where you left off in Apple News articles

1 month ago

iOS 13.6 remembers where you left off in Apple News articles

Details continue to emerge from the iOS 13.6 beta released this week, with a report on Wednesday noting the upcoming operating system automatically saves reading progress in Apple News articles.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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First phase of Apple Park return to work set for June 15

1 month ago

First phase of Apple Park return to work set for June 15

Apple this week notified employees that it will soon begin the slow process of bringing staff back to Apple Park and other offices following California's coronavirus lockdown, characterizing the initial return as "very limited" in scope.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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Government filings suggest Apple ready to launch Apple Watch ECG feature in Brazil and Japan

1 month ago

Government filings suggest Apple ready to launch Apple Watch ECG feature in Brazil and Japan

As Apple continues to build out global support for ECG capabilities offered on Apple Watch Series 4 and Series 5 devices, recent government filings show Brazil and Japan could be next on the launch list.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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Apple supplier Broadcom hints at delayed 'iPhone 12' launch

2 months ago

Apple supplier Broadcom hints at delayed 'iPhone 12' launch

The CEO of Apple supplier Broadcom on Thursday said an expected revenue bump in the firm's wireless sector revenue will arrive one quarter later than usual this year, suggesting a launch of 2020's iPhone lineup is slated for a similar delay.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 months ago

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Apple enforces new COVID-19 safety protocols, offers testing as employees return to Apple Park

2 months ago

Apple enforces new COVID-19 safety protocols, offers testing as employees return to Apple Park

Apple is taking necessary precautions to protect its workforce as employees slowly return to Apple Park in Cupertino, according to a report on Thursday that outlined the company's plans to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 months ago

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Apple still mulling services bundle, iOS 13.5.5 code suggests

2 months ago

Apple still mulling services bundle, iOS 13.5.5 code suggests

Code discovered in the latest iOS 13.5.5 release suggests Apple is working to build out a bundle of its core for-pay services, Apple Music, Apple News+, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 months ago

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