Key EU countries block draft of digital tax on tech corporations like Apple

This weekend, Sweden, Finland, Ireland and Denmark blocked a draft proposal of tax that would affect major tech corporations operating in the European Union.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 12

Apple's 'There's More to iPhone' campaign highlights environmental and data protection features in new videos

Apple has rolled out an advertising campaign titled "There's more to iPhone" to the United Kingdom and France, with a trio of videos and a corporate microsite highlighting how Apple and the iPhone handles and protects a user's data, recycles devices, and offers software improvements that even help older models go faster.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 23

Ultra-exclusive BeatsX + Sacai headphones to go on sale in Paris March 4

Apple's Beats is linking with a Japanese fashion brand, Sacai, to sell a special-edition BeatsX — but you may have to book a ticket to France to have a shot at it.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 8

Apple translates 'Everyone Can Create' curriculum to new European languages

Apple on Monday released four new translations of the "Everyone Can Create" curriculum on Apple Books, meant to develop music, video, photo, and illustration skills — specifically using Apple's iPad.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 1

Austria looking at raising taxes on Apple amidst European disagreement

Having failed to get all 28 European Union countries to back a plan to tax the likes of Apple and Amazon, the Austrian Chancellor has announced plans to follow France in implementing new national taxes on tech giants starting in 2020.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 9

France to hit Apple, other tech giants with new digital tax in January

France will introduce a new tax aimed at major technology companies, including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook, with the digital tax attempting to extract funds from the tech giants while other efforts to reform European tax law are underway.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 77

Looters rob Bordeaux Apple Store during French 'Yellow Vest' protests

The Bordeaux Apple Store was attacked during protests and riots against the French government across the country, with the store essentially cleaned out by the thieves.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 38

Apple previews luxurious Champs-Elysees store in Paris ahead of Sunday launch

Signaling the importance of the location, Apple on Thursday made a special announcement for its upcoming Champs-Elysees store, which opens in Paris on Sunday, November 18.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 3

AppleCare+ for Mac comes to Canada, Mexico, Europe and beyond

Apple is bringing its AppleCare+ for Mac with accidental damage warranty coverage to several additional markets, giving customers in Canada, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and large swath of Europe extra peace of mind for a price.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 5

Apple partners with France's Simplon for Swift app development training

Apple on Tuesday announced a partnership with a French vocational school to teach Apple's Swift, the open-source programming language used mostly for the company's own app platforms.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 1

Apple's Tim Cook visits Berlin & Paris in advance of Brussels data privacy event

Apple CEO Tim Cook is making a variety of pitstops in Europe ahead of speaking at Wednesday's European Data Protection Conference, and on Monday visited developers in Berlin and Paris.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 2

Apple Business Chat expands to Canada, UK, Japan, several other countries

Apple's iMessage-based Business Chat platform is now available in many more countries, having originally launched as a U.S. exclusive earlier this year.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0

Apple Pay Cash sightings in France, Germany suggest rollout imminent

Apply Pay users in France and Germany may gain the ability to use Apple Pay Cash in the near future, with sightings of the set-up process and support pages indicating the launch of the personal payments feature likely to launch in the two countries very soon.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 5

Apple Music to host Christine and the Queens concert in Paris ahead of new film & album

Apple Music will host a concert by synthpop band Christine and the Queens in Paris on Sept. 13, marking both the debut of a new album, "Chris," and a short film about it.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0

Siri on HomePod can now speak to you in French, German, Canadian English

With HomePod primed for launch in Canada, France and Germany, Apple on Tuesday expanded Siri's capabilities to provide compatibility with languages — and dialects like Canadian English — spoken in those countries, and announced future support for French Canadian.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 13

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