China smartphone shipments leveling out after two months of rebounds

Shipments of smartphones in China, including both international and domestic brands, appear to be moderating after two months of rebounding from earlier coronavirus impacts.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 0

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.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 2

Apple COVID-19 screening tool introduces anonymous data sharing

Apple has updated its COVID-19 screening app with an option to anonymously share information with the company plus health authorities to improve the app and gather data about coronavirus.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 35

Apple Stores in France to reopen June 9, Spain and Turkey for June 8

Apple has added more stores to the list for reopening in early June, with stores in France set to reopen on June 9 while locations in Spain and Turkey will reopen on June 8.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 2

Apple Stores in UAE to reopen on June 8

Apple is preparing to reopen more of its retail outlets as the spread of COVID-19 is being managed, with three Apple Stores in the United Arab Emirates opening for business on June 8 complete with the new coronavirus safeguards in place.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 0

AAPL hits all-time record high stock closing price of $331.50

Following four months of coronavirus impact, Apple's stock closed at an all-time high on Friday, clocking in at $331.50 at the end of trading.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 25

Apple Research adds test and survey to Apple Hearing, Heart & Movement studies

The Apple Research app has been updated, with it now including a new "Speech in Noise" test for the Apple Hearing Study along with a survey for the Apple Heart & Movement Study to examine the effects of COVID-19.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 1

Congress plans legislation to regulate contact tracing apps

The U.S. Senate plans to unveil bipartisan legislation Monday to introduce regulations on COVID-19 contact tracing and exposure notification apps.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 17

Italy launches COVID-19 Exposure Notification app to the public

Italy on Monday launched its COVID-19 contact tracing app based on the Apple-Google Exposure Notification API, becoming one of the first to be available to the public.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 4

Apple Card payment deferment program extended through June

In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Apple Card customers can now defer their payments through June without any penalties.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 3

Apple supply chain gearing up for 'iPhone 12' production in July

Industry sources claim that Apple's flagship iPhone production schedule is starting up soon, with production of the "iPhone 12" starting a bit later than normal in July.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 3

LG reportedly ramping up iPad display panel manufacturing to meet demand surge

Apple has reportedly asked LG Display to quickly ramp up iPad LCD panels shipments to meet a surge in demand in Asia following the outbreak of COVID-19.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 4

What to expect inside reopened Apple Stores in the coronavirus era

Apple is in the process of reopening 100 U.S. retail stores and, as expected, those outlets look a lot different post-coronavirus. Here's what we've seen in-store, and what you should expect if you need — or want — to make a trip.

Mike Peterson and Wesley Hilliard 6 years ago 6

Switzerland first to launch contact tracing app based on Apple-Google API

A team based in Switzerland claims that it has developed and debuted the first digital Exposure Notification app using a framework made by Apple and Google.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 4

Apple will reopen 100 US stores this week

Apple has revealed it will be reopening more of its retail outlets in the United States this week, with the latest wave of Apple Store openings anticipated to include around 100 locations across the country.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 30

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