HomePod mini launches in Austria, Ireland, New Zealand

Seven months after its US launch, the HomePod mini is now on sale in Austria and Ireland, and is listed as coming in June to New Zealand.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 4

Irish credit unions adopt Apple Pay for current accounts

Irish credit unions that offer current accounts will now support integration with Apple Pay, allowing customers to add their debit cards to Apple Wallet for contactless payments.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Apple takes new office space in Cork, Ireland expansion

Apple is reportedly taking office space in a new development in Cork city's north quay in Ireland, initially to house up to 400 employees

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Apple renewing plans for Cork, Ireland expansion to accommodate 1,000 employees

Apple has reportedly renewed plans to expand its office footprint in Cork, Ireland to allow up to 1,000 new employees further cementing Apple's relationship with the Irish city.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 5

Apple celebrates 40 years in Cork, Ireland

Describing it as four decades of community, Apple has marked the anniversary of its Cork, Ireland operation with details of just how it has expanded during that time.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 1

Bank of Ireland announces support for Apple Pay

Bank of Ireland customers are to get Apple Pay three years after other users in the country, as the bank also adds a new iOS app.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

EU will appeal against Apple and Ireland's $14.4 billion tax case ruling

The European Union is to appeal against a court decision which found in favor of Apple and Ireland over a $14.4 billion tax payment. The judgement in July 2020 was made by the EU's second-hightest court, and the appeal is expected to be heard in the European Court of Justice.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 12

Apple Maps trials updated maps for UK and Ireland

Apple has started to test its update for Apple Maps that brings more detailed information to the navigation app, with a small number of users spotting the new map data being used in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 8

Apple and Ireland win appeal of $14.4B EU tax case

The European Commission has been overruled in a legal case where the Irish government argued that Apple was not given unfair and illegal tax advantages by the country.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 88

Ireland launches COVID-19 contact tracing app based on Apple-Google API

Ireland has launched a long-awaited COVID-19 contact tracing app after retooling the software to integrate elements of the Apple-Google Exposure Notification API.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 13

Irish data protection body questioning Apple over Siri grading practices

A day after the Siri whistleblower lamented that there were no investigations into Apple's Siri quality monitoring, The Irish Data Protection Commission said it is again questioning Apple over the grading practices.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 2

Ireland can't use Apple tax money to fund coronavirus measures

The Irish government has responded to pressures for it to use Apple's $14.4 billion tax payment to help with COVID-19 support measures, pointing out such a move is legally impossible.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 2

Two more Apple staff contract coronavirus at Irish headquarters

Apple's European headquarters at Hollyhill, Cork is reported to have two more cases of coronavirus infections, bringing the facility's number to three.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 2

Apple TV+ 'Foundation' series production halts over coronavirus fears

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.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 14

Irish Apple HQ employee contracts coronavirus

A worker at Apple's European headquarters in Cork, Ireland has reportedly been tested positive for the coronavirus, a medical situation that has prompted the iPhone maker to perform a deep clean of the offices and to warn employees to self-isolate.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 14

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