EU officials are not happy with how Apple is handling Progressive Web Apps

Some European lawmakers allege that Apple is shirking its responsibility to comply with the Digital Markets Act by removing Progressive Web Apps — and are preparing to launch an investigation.

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Apple's audio department leadership is getting shuffled

An executive departure has prompted Apple to swap leadership roles for the team responsible for audio features on Apple hardware.

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Apple's smart fabric research points to wearable tech beyond Apple Watch & AirPods

New research building on older work demonstrates that Apple is working out how to weave sensors and switches into fabric, which could then be used for smart bags, furniture, clothing, and more.

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Microsoft's gaming CEO doesn't think iOS is open enough for Xbox gaming

In a new interview, Microsoft's Phil Spencer discusses how Microsoft is bringing its Xbox titles to new platforms — but he doesn't think they'll find a home on iOS.

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Apple and Meta's latest fight is over social media boosted post fees on iPhone

Meta's suggesting that users should purchase boosted posts outside of the App Store in order to avoid a 30% fee has drawn Apple's ire with it now accusing Meta of attempting to evade fees it knew was coming for over a year.

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How a respected security researcher stole millions from Apple

A security researcher was thanked by Apple in OS patch notes just days after being indicted in a scheme that allowed him to steal millions of dollars worth of Apple products, gift cards, and services.

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Apple throws its hat into the AI-generated image ring

Apple, in collaboration with researchers from the University of California, has released its own AI-based image editing model that and anybody can try.

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What Apple's jailbroken iPhone kits for security researchers looks like

Pictures have surfaced of one of Apple's Security Research Device kits, which at present consists of a specially-built variant of the iPhone 14 Pro.

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Apple continues its 17-year streak of being the most admired company in the world

Apple has secured its seventeenth year running as the most admired company in the world, according to Fortune, with Microsoft and Amazon rounding out the top three spots.

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Apple's Empowering Creatives program expands to two Indigenous causes

Apple will provide grants to the Sundance Institute Indigenous Program and the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian to support creative voices within Indigenous communities.

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Macintosh launched on Jan 24, 1984 and changed the world — eventually

At launch, the Macintosh was far from a hit, far from being affordable and even far from being completely workable. Yet, that original model did succeed in forever changing computing not just for its fans, but for the entire world.

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Children's programming takes a hit as Apple TV+ lays off eight staffers

Apple TV+ has been hit with a small round of layoffs as eight people who worked in kids content were let go on Tuesday.

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Department of Justice could file an antitrust lawsuit against Apple as soon as March

After more than four years of investigations, the Department of Justice is preparing to sue Apple for alleged anticompetitive behavior, potentially in the next few months.

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Microsoft briefly edged out Apple as the most valuable company in the US

In intraday trading on Thursday, Apple was usurped as the most valuable company in the US for about two hours, with Microsoft temporarily taking the crown more than two years after the last time it happened.

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Future MagSafe could transmit data and authenticate users through peripherals

Apple has been researching ways to advance MagSafe to carry data wirelessly, plus how to recognize and authenticate accessories when they are plugged in.

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