UK pushing for on-device scanning for child abuse materials

Britain's government is proposing legislation that would require WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Apple's Messages to adopt automatic scanning for child sexual abuse material.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 15

Apple researching how to make cases & clothing with magnets instead of zippers

Apple has always gone for the minimalist look in anything it makes, and now new documentation suggests it wants to do away with unsightly zippers, clasps, and fasteners and use magnets instead.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 8

Apple must face UK complaint that its App Store commission is unfair

Apple will face a full trial in the U.K. over claims that it violated competition regulations by overcharging people on the App Store through its commission rate.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 44

Apple's June quarter won't be doom and gloom, analyst says

Apple is likely to outperform Wall Street's expectations in the June quarter despite supply chain issues and macroeconomic conditions, according to JP Morgan.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 2

Former Apple securities lawyer pleads guilty to insider trading charges

Gene Levoff, former senior director of corporate law for Apple, has pleaded guilty to six counts of security fraud — the same type of fraud he was hired to prevent.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 13

Epic Games-led Coalition for App Fairness polls claim public want open App Store

The Coalition for App Fairness with Epic Games at its head has commissioned a pair of polls showing that the majority of respondents want App Store competition and antitrust legislation.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 24

Apple highlights smaller European developers in new App Store editorial series

Apple has launched a new App Store editorial series called "Meet The Founders," which highlights smaller app developers throughout Europe.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

NLRB certifies union election win for Apple Towson Town Center employees

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has certified the union election for more than 100 Apple store employees in Towson, Maryland.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 19

FCC commissioner calls for Apple & Google to ban TikTok

An FCC commissioner has called on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, likening the popular social media platform to a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Apple researching dual-monitor mounting system for Pro Display XDR

Apple is working on a new dual-display stand that can mount a pair of Pro Display XDR monitors, a patent application granted on Tuesday suggests.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 9

Apple shares new iPad collage-making tutorial with artist Quentin Jones

Apple has published a new video tutorial with artist Quentin Jones covering how to use Keynote to create an animated collage on iPad.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

US Supreme Court passes on Apple's bid to revive Qualcomm patent invalidation

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an Apple bid to revive an effort to invalidate a pair of Qualcomm patents, despite the settlement between the two companies.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 14

Best alternatives to Apple's 35W dual-output USB-C power adapter

Apple in June released a new dual-output USB-C charger, allowing users to charge up two devices simultaneously. However, there are less expensive — and better — alternatives out there.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Apple won't challenge union vote at Maryland retail location

Apple reportedly does not intend to challenge a vote to unionize by employees at one of its retail stores in Maryland, and plans to bargain with workers at the store "in good faith."

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Apple launches Back to School promotion with Gift Cards in US and Canada

This year, Apple's Back to School promotion in the US and Canada gets buyers a $150 Gift Card with qualifying Macs, and a $100 Gift Card with eligible iPads.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

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