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Apple to re-open lone Apple Store in South Korea with a focus on support

1 month ago

Apple to re-open lone Apple Store in South Korea with a focus on support

The first Apple Store outside of China set to re-open is in Seoul, South Korea and it will take on service needs and order pickups.

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Logitech keyboard & trackpad combo cases for iPad and iPad Air now available

1 month ago

Logitech keyboard & trackpad combo cases for iPad and iPad Air now available

The Logitech Combo Touch keyboard case for iPad and iPad Air is now available to order for just $149.

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iPhone SE (PRODUCT)RED purchases contribute to COVID-19 relief fund

1 month ago

iPhone SE (PRODUCT)RED purchases contribute to COVID-19 relief fund

When you purchase a (PRODUCT)RED iPhone SE, Apple will contribute directly to the COVID-19 relief fund.

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Apple shipping replacement AirPods with unreleased firmware, pairing issue

1 month ago

Apple shipping replacement AirPods with unreleased firmware, pairing issue

Apple is shipping replacement AirPods with a newer, unreleased firmware version which cannot be paired with the user's remaining AirPod.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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Apple will still hire 1000 interns during coronavirus pandemic

1 month ago

Apple will still hire 1000 interns during coronavirus pandemic

Despite the coronavirus pandemic forcing an overall decreasing hiring trend in Silicon Valley, Apple wants to bring on more than 1,000 interns for online and in-person work over the summer.

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Apple and Emerson Collective donate $12 million to new America's Food Fund

1 month ago

Apple and Emerson Collective donate $12 million to new America's Food Fund

America's Food Fund has launched with a $12 million donation from Laurene Powell Jobs' Emerson Collective and Apple.

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New Apple TV+ trailer reveals 'Here We Are: Notes for Living on Earth'

1 month ago

New Apple TV+ trailer reveals 'Here We Are: Notes for Living on Earth'

The latest Apple TV+ show called "Here We Are: Notes for Living on Earth" is set to debut on April 17, and Apple has released a trailer.

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Apple iWork Mac apps updated to support iCloud Drive folder sharing

1 month ago

Apple iWork Mac apps updated to support iCloud Drive folder sharing

The iWork Mac apps have been updated to support collaboration via shared iCloud Drive folders, and other new features.

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Apple Developer app updated ahead of all-digital WWDC 2020

2 months ago

Apple Developer app updated ahead of all-digital WWDC 2020

The Apple Developer used to watch video presentations about developer tools and view up-to-date information about APIs has been updated with some handy features before June's WWDC.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 months ago

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US iPhone App Store spending per user doubled between 2016 and 2019

2 months ago

US iPhone App Store spending per user doubled between 2016 and 2019

Even before the coronavirus outbreak placed us in self isolation, iPhone owners increased their App Store spending to an average of $100 per person in 2019, up 27% from 2018.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 months ago

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iOS 14 leak reveals Apple AR or VR controller and testing software

2 months ago

iOS 14 leak reveals Apple AR or VR controller and testing software

According to data gleaned from a prerelease version of iOS 14, Apple appears to be using HTC Vive-like hardware to test its long-rumored augmented reality glasses or virtual reality headset.

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Full third-party cookie blocking comes to Safari two years ahead of Chrome

2 months ago

Full third-party cookie blocking comes to Safari two years ahead of Chrome

Along with iOS 13.4, Safari was updated with improved Intelligent Tracking Prevention to include full third-party cookie blocking and other privacy features.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 months ago

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Apple employees among volunteers behind coronavirus tracking site

2 months ago

Apple employees among volunteers behind coronavirus tracking site

A website for tracking the coronavirus spread was built by volunteers from major tech companies, including some from Apple, with the entire site constructed in fewer than six days.

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Best iOS board game replacements to get during the coronavirus quarantine

2 months ago

Best iOS board game replacements to get during the coronavirus quarantine

There may be some idle moments coming, if you're put on a coronavirus lockdown — or your kids' schools are closed. There are a ton of board game conversions on iOS and iPadOS, and here are a few of our favorites.

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Apple will donate to Italy and Silicon Valley during coronavirus outbreak, says Tim Cook

2 months ago

Apple will donate to Italy and Silicon Valley during coronavirus outbreak, says Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook has offered support to local Silicon Valley initiatives supporting citizens and local business, and has promised donations to Protezione Civile in Italy to aid both during the coronavirus pandemic.

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CarPlay and Apple Maps updates spotted in leaked iOS 14 code

2 months ago

CarPlay and Apple Maps updates spotted in leaked iOS 14 code

The latest code pulled from an iOS 14 leak shows the ability to set CarPlay wallpapers and see more and improved business details while using Apple Maps.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 months ago

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How to see the 2020 iPad Pro on your desk

2 months ago

How to see the 2020 iPad Pro on your desk

Apple's newest iPad Pro wont reach retail until March 25, and it'll be hard to see one at retail before then. Fortunately, Apple has an augmented reality tool to see how it looks on your desk right now. Here's how to use it.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 months ago

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Apple's $799 Mac mini debuts with double the storage

2 months ago

Apple's $799 Mac mini debuts with double the storage

Apple has issued a minor update to the Mac mini, with it now including double the storage as the previous entry-level model for the same price.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 months ago

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Only 'iPhone 12 Pro' models expected have time-of-flight sensor

2 months ago

Only 'iPhone 12 Pro' models expected have time-of-flight sensor

Code found in an iOS 14 leak indicates two of the three upcoming "iPhone 12" models will have a time-of-flight sensor, suggesting the non-pro model will not.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 months ago

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Apple A14 in 'iPhone 12' said to be as fast as the iPad Pro

2 months ago

Apple A14 in 'iPhone 12' said to be as fast as the iPad Pro

Geekbench scores that may be for the next iPhone processor, the "A14," have surfaced online, and show massive jumps in multi-core performance and speed.

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Powerbeats 4 spotted at retail ahead of official announcement

2 months ago

Powerbeats 4 spotted at retail ahead of official announcement

An eagle-eyed shopper has spotted Apple's new Powerbeats 4 on WalMart shelves despite not being officially announced yet.

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Apple formalizes ban on non-official coronavirus apps in App Store

2 months ago

Apple formalizes ban on non-official coronavirus apps in App Store

Apple's App Store guidelines for developers have been updated to explicitly state that only apps from official health organization accounts may develop coronavirus resources for distribution.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 months ago

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Apple employees working from home stumble over confusing security guidelines

2 months ago

Apple employees working from home stumble over confusing security guidelines

As Apple employees adjust to working from home, they discover that slow home network speeds and confusing security restrictions are impacting their ability to work effectively.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 months ago

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Everything Apple is doing to deal with the coronavirus

2 months ago

Everything Apple is doing to deal with the coronavirus

The coronavirus has become a global pandemic, and Apple has taken several steps to help combat the outbreak from closures to donations. Here is everything the company has done so far.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 months ago

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Apple Card holders can request to skip March payment

2 months ago

Apple Card holders can request to skip March payment

Apple and Goldman Sachs have rolled out a new "Customer Assistance Program" to help Apple Card users facing financial difficulty during the coronavirus outbreak.

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