Apple considers dropping face mask mandate for Apple Store staff

Having now lifted its requirement for customers to wear face coverings, Apple is reportedly considering allowing staff to do the same.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 53

Apple to significantly increase retail worker benefits in April

Apple is planning on increasing its benefits for Apple Store employees across the U.S., including adding sick time and vacation days, in an effort to attract and retain retail workers.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 9

UK Apple Stores start to accept walk-in customers again

Apple is opening up a number of its Apple Stores in the UK to walk-in customers, by dropping a requirement to attend a session with a reservation.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Apple brings back mask requirement to all U.S. Apple Stores

Apple is reinstating a requirement for customers to wear masks when visiting an Apple Store in the United States, due to a rise in cases of COVID-19.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Employee COVID outbreak forces Apple to close Texas store

An Apple Store in Texas has shut down after 22 employees tested positive for Covid-19 in the wake of the busy Black Friday shopping weekend.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 19

Apple hourly workers feel helpless under punishing pressure & mistreatment

Hourly workers in Apple's retail stores and the company's support call centers have revealed how poor conditions have led to struggles to pay rent — and even to suicide.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 104

Apple employees to return to in-office work in February 2022

Apple has told its corporate employees that they should expect to return to in-office work by Feb. 1, 2022, according to an internal company memo.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 7

Foxconn warns chip shortage will last until second half of 2022

Major Apple iPhone supplier Foxconn has cautioned that the global chip shortage is likely to continue for longer than previously expected.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Apple to require stringent COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated employees

Apple is reportedly preparing to implement more stringent COVID-19 precautions for its employees and will require unvaccinated corporate workers to undergo daily testing before entering the office.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 0

United Airlines now accepts Apple Health COVID vaccination records

Apple users flying United Airlines can show their Apple Health documentation, within Apple Wallet, to speed up sharing verified vaccination details before travelling.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 7

How to clean iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods

Apart from any health concerns, your shiny new Apple devices can get grubby very quickly. Here's how to keep them as clean as new — and not risk damaging them.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Vietnam COVID outbreak delays iPhone 13 orders

Apple's new iPhone 13 range is reportedly seeing longer than usual delivery times worldwide because a coronavirus spike is disrupting component assemblers in Vietnam.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 9

iOS 15.1 will support verifiable COVID vaccination cards in Apple Wallet

Apple in iOS 15.1 will introduce support for verifiable vaccination cards in Apple Wallet, making it easier for people to prove their vaccination status at restaurants, airlines, and other locations.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Apple ordering frequent COVID testing for all corporate, retail employees

Apple will reportedly begin requiring regular coronavirus testing for both vaccinated and unvaccinated employees working at its offices or brick-and-mortar stores.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 12

App Store monopoly lawsuit expands to 'Bitcoin Lottery,' others

A lawsuit taking aim at App Store policies has been consolidated with similar complaints claiming that Apple suppresses or rejects certain free apps.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

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