New FAQ says Apple will refuse pressure to expand child safety tools beyond CSAM

Apple has published a response to privacy criticisms of its new iCloud Photos feature of scanning for child abuse images, saying it "will refuse" government pressures to infringe privacy.

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'iPhone 13' assemblers in fierce competition for staff

As regularly happens with Apple's iPhone manufacturers, Foxconn and others are now recruiting extra seasonal staff, but competition means having to raise bonuses.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Apple Mumbai store delayed by pandemic

Plans for Apple's first physical store in India have been delayed because of the coronavirus impact, meaning the proposed 2021 opening is now unlikely.

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Apple expanding child safety features across iMessage, Siri, iCloud Photos

Apple is releasing a suite of features across its platforms aimed at protecting children online, including a system that can detect child abuse material in iCloud while preserving user privacy.

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Future Apple devices may let you select text fields at a glance

Apple's latest gaze-detection research could mean that future users may be able to select text input fields in an app or website with just a look.

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Apple's HomePod, HomePod mini 'largely absent' in smart speaker market

New research claims that Apple's HomePod and HomePod mini come a distant third to Amazon and Google smart speakers, both of which have far more homes with multiple devices.

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Apple's Tim Cook comes in eighth place in ranking of top-paid CEOs

Apple CEO Tim Cook has fallen to eighth place in a ranking of the top-paid chief executives in the US, according to a new report.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 11

New iMac Magic Keyboard with Touch ID available for individual sale

Previously only available with the new 24-inch iMac, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID can now be bought on its own, as can the new Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse.

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Apple ranks first in profitability in Fortune Global 500 list, sixth for revenue

Apple is now the most profitable company in the world and is ranked sixth among global corporations for revenue, according to an update to the Fortune Global 500 list.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 8

Tesla's Elon Musk backs Epic, calls App Store fees a 'de facto global tax'

Elon Musk has come out on the side of Epic Games, and declared in a pair of tweets that Apple's App Store is effectively taxing the internet.

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Apple TV+ review: 'Ted Lasso' stays charming in season 2

The new season of Apple's signature series keeps up its positive ethos — and is also much funnier.

Stephen Silver 4 years ago 8

TSMC iPhone, Mac production lines hit by gas contamination

Gases used in TSMC's production of processors for the Mac, and the iPhone, have reportedly been contaminated.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 4

'Apple Glass' UI will let wearers smoothly select new AR scenes, settings

Apple AR devices, such as "Apple Glass," will work to avoid disorientating users by giving them control over where they move, plus previews of what they'll see.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Apple 'cracking down' on non-work Slack channels over staff remote work debate [u]

An internal Slack channel discussing Apple's remote working plans is under threat as the company is to enforce its rule limiting channels to specific project work.

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Apple increases China earnings by nearly 60% in June quarter

Apple's earnings for Greater China in Q3 2021 were up 58.2% from the same time in 2020, rising to $14.76 billion.

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