Vietnam orders Foxconn, Luxshare to close factories over COVID outbreak

Apple suppliers Foxconn and Luxshare have been forced to shut down their factories in northern Vietnam, following a coronavirus increase in the region.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Apple Stores keep mask mandate in place as other retailers ease restrictions

Though some retailers have eased COVID-19 restrictions, Apple will keep its mask mandate and related safeguards in place at U.S. Apple Store locations, according to a report on Friday.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 0

Foxconn India iPhone 12 output cut in half from ongoing COVID-19 outbreak

India's latest COVID-19 outbreak is causing production issues for Apple assembly partner Foxconn, with worker infections causing iPhone 12 production to fall to less than half the usual level.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 3

Apple says Services performed above its own expectations in Q2

Apple's Services rose 26.6% year on year during the second fiscal quarter of 2021, beating the company's predictions, chiefly because of the impact of the coronavirus and work from home trends.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Apple partners with Walgreens to allow staff to get vaccinated on-campus

Apple is launching a program that will allow the iPhone maker's employees receive COVID-19 vaccinations at Apple offices.

Will Shanklin 5 years ago 2

Facebook staff can continue remote working, but may face pay cut [u]

As Apple, Google, and others plan getting workers back into offices after the coronavirus, Facebook says that it will support staff continuing to work from home — with certain conditions.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 17

Apple Stores in Michigan close as COVID-19 precautionary measure

Apple has taken a step back in its efforts to reopen its Apple Stores around the world, with all six of its retail outlets in Michigan closed as a preventative measure.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

Respiratory study launches to discover how Apple Watch can predict COVID

Researchers at the University of Washington have partnered with Apple to study how Apple Watch may be used to predict illnesses such as coronavirus, or flu.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 1

Apple wants 'cavalier' $800 million coronavirus app suit dismissed

Apple has filed for dismissal of an $800 million suit brought by a developer claiming the App Store rejected a coronavirus app solely to keep its contact tracing monopoly.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 6

Apple Stores in UK reopen, as coronavirus lockdown eases

All Apple Stores in the UK are now open following the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England and Wales.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

App Store economy in Canada now supports 243,000 jobs, up 18%

Apple says that the App Store now supports more than 243,000 jobs in Canada, an increase of 18% year-over-year, adding that the marketplace has become a "resilient source of opportunity."

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

UK NHS coronavirus app update blocked for breaking Apple, Google rules

An update to the UK's coronavirus contact-tracing app has been blocked because it breaks rules about collecting location data.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 19

Apple closes all stores in France for COVID lockdown

Apple is closing its Apple Stores in France as the country enters its third coronavirus lockdown.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Airline industry launching vaccine passport iOS app

Airline body IATA is launching a digital travel pass, or coronavirus vaccine passport, in an iOS app.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 13

Apple Maps now displays airport COVID-19 health information

Coronavirus health measures at airports will be displayed in Apple Maps, making it easier for consumers to access local guidance and take the necessary precautions when traveling.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 2

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