Topic: General
Apple closes all retail stores outside of China until March 27
03/14/2020, 04:03 am
Apple CEO Tim Cook in a letter published late Friday detailed the company's response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, saying it will close all retail outlets outside of Greater China until March 27.
Apple shutters all Apple Stores in Spain, first US store on virus fears
03/13/2020, 09:03 pm
Apple on Friday announced plans to shutter all retail operations in Spain starting this weekend, the latest in a string of country-wide closures prompted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A U.S. store in Pennsylvania has also closed on orders from the state's governor.
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropy
03/13/2020, 07:03 pm
Bill Gates on Friday stepped down from Microsoft's board of directors, further removing himself from the company that he cofounded.
Santa Monica Apple Store employee tests positive for COVID-19
03/13/2020, 05:03 pm
An employee at an Apple Store in Santa Monica, Calif., has tested positive for COVID-19, Apple confirmed on Friday, though the company has taken steps to ensure customer safety.
US Internet providers won't kill connections during coronavirus outbreak
03/13/2020, 02:03 pm
Internet service providers across the United States have agreed with the Federal Communications Commission to not terminate services for customers who fail to pay their bills on time, as part of a pledge to keep people connected and working during the coronavirus pandemic.
Two more Apple staff contract coronavirus at Irish headquarters
03/13/2020, 10:03 am
Apple's European headquarters at Hollyhill, Cork is reported to have two more cases of coronavirus infections, bringing the facility's number to three.
Apple's AirPods responsible for huge sales rise in wearable devices
03/13/2020, 09:03 am
Across AirPods, AirPods Pro, and the Apple Watch, Apple's share of the wearables market has soared over 80% according to new data about the fourth quarter of 2019.
iOS 14, macOS and watchOS Leaks, Coronavirus, and ARM Macs on the AppleInsider Podcast
03/13/2020, 08:03 am
We round up all the iOS 14, macOS 10.16 and watchOS 7 leaks, discuss the spread and ramifications of the Coronavirus, plus Ming-Chi Kuo moves up the release of ARM Macs and new keyboards, on the AppleInsider podcast.
Apple TV+ 'Foundation' series production halts over coronavirus fears
03/13/2020, 07:03 am
Production on the Apple TV+ show 'Foundation" has been put on hold in Ireland, with Skydance Television and Apple concerned over the safety of its cast and crew working in Ireland, amid new restrictive measures aimed at fighting the coronavirus spread.
Tips for remote learning or attending school from home during the coronavirus outbreak
03/13/2020, 05:03 am
If your school has closed its doors in the interest of public health-- don't worry! Here's a collection of our best tips for transitioning to attending classes remotely.
Today at Apple sessions in US and Canada temporarily 'paused' due to coronavirus
03/13/2020, 01:03 am
Apple on Thursday announced a temporary suspension to all Today at Apple sessions in the U.S. and Canada, the latest measure in what has become a worldwide effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Microsoft cancels in-person segment of Build 2020 conference on coronavirus concerns
03/12/2020, 11:03 pm
Microsoft on Thursday became the latest company to cancel a large annual conference amid COVID-19 concerns, announcing it will nix all in-person portions of the Build 2020 developer conference.
All Chinese Apple Stores to reopen Friday, but with reduced hours
03/12/2020, 07:03 pm
Apple is set to reopen all 42 Apple Stores in China after a month-long closure due to fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, though nearly every outlet in the region will operate under reduced hours for the foreseeable future.
Future iPhone may keep your data private by tracking where you look
03/12/2020, 07:03 am
An iPhone or iPad may help ensure a user's privacy by monitoring their gaze, displaying sensitive information only in areas of the display where they are looking, while observers are simultaneously left seeing an indecipherable screen.
Apple shares trailer for Spike Jonze's 'Beastie Boys Story'
03/12/2020, 07:03 am
"Beastie Boys Story" tells the story of three friends who inspired each other and went on to create one of the most iconic hip hop groups of all time.
White House enlists Apple, tech companies in fight against coronavirus pandemic
03/11/2020, 08:03 pm
In response to growing concerns over the fast-moving COVID-19 pandemic, the White House on Wednesday asked Apple and a handful of other tech companies to police their respective platforms for misinformation and assist in ongoing government efforts to corral the virus.
Apple signs letter opposing 'anti-LGBTQ' state legislation
03/11/2020, 08:03 pm
Apple and more than 40 of America's largest companies, many from the tech sector, signed an open letter opposing more than a dozen "anti-LGBTQ" bills moving through state legislatures across the country, saying measures included the proposed laws would marginalize staff and negatively impact business.
Apple closes all stores in Italy amid coronavirus quarantine
03/11/2020, 03:03 pm
Apple is closing all the Apple Store locations across Italy as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus, with all of the retail locations to be closed on Thursday and extending for an unknown period of time.
New AirPods Pro ad highlights ANC, Transparency mode with city walk
03/11/2020, 09:03 am
Apple's latest ad spot for the AirPods Pro centers around its Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency features, showing a person navigating through a busy city and using the audio accessories to shift into a quieter music-filled version of the same street.
Apple Stores taking more measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus [u]
03/11/2020, 07:03 am
Beyond just closing all of its retail stores in Italy, Apple is escalating the special measures it is taking to curb the spread of the coronavirus, including retail staff minimizing physical contact with customers and removing half of the available seating.
