Apple will donate to Italy and Silicon Valley during coronavirus outbreak, says Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook has offered support to local Silicon Valley initiatives supporting citizens and local business, and has promised donations to Protezione Civile in Italy to aid both during the coronavirus pandemic.

Wesley Hilliard 6 years ago 4

Tim Cook, Eddy Cue exposed to coronavirus at birthday party

Universal Music's CEO, Lucian Grainge, has tested positive for the Coronavirus — meaning that Tim Cook and Eddy Cue may have been exposed after attending his 60th birthday party.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 14

Apple closes all retail stores outside of China until March 27

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.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 63

Coronavirus troubles underscore Apple's reliance on China

The COVID-19 outbreak has made it clear just how dependent Apple is on its supply chain in China, despite efforts to diversify where its products are made.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 17

Tim Cook sees Apple as 'fundamentally strong' in face of coronavirus threat

The coronavirus is only a "temporary condition" to deal with, Apple CEO Tim Cook suggests, but while he is uncertain about how it will affect the quarter's finances, he still believes Apple is "fundamentally strong" and will weather the storm.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 22

Panicked selling of AAPL lets Apple buy back billions cheaply

Media-induced panic related to the coronavirus outbreak has caused stocks to crash in value, with Apple's share price dropping to levels not seen since early December, back before it was appreciated how well Apple's iPhone 11, wearables, services, and other offerings had performed during holiday sales. That drop affords Apple a rare opportunity to snatch up billions of its shares at a discount nobody could have otherwise imagined possible.

Daniel Eran Dilger 6 years ago 97

Tim Cook optimistic that coronavirus is getting under control in China

In an excerpt from an interview that will Air on Friday, Apple CEO Tim Cook says that he is hopeful that coronavirus is starting to get under control in China, and factories are coming back online.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 47

Tim Cook launches AR civil rights education program with EdFarm

Apple CEO Tim Cook's visit to Birmingham, Alabama was for an announcement involving the educational nonprofit EdFarm, which is going to provide access to Apple's coding and creation curriculum as well as teaching about civil rights through the use of augmented reality.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 2

Apple CEO Tim Cook confirms first India Apple Store will open in 2021

Apple will be opening its first retail outlet in India in 2021, CEO Tim Cook has advised to shareholders, marking the iPhone maker's initial self-owned outlet in an important potential market.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 11

Tim Cook making announcement in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday

Apple CEO Tim Cook is heading to Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday to announce an educational initiative with Mayor Randall Woodfin.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 2

Shareholders vote for all of Apple's recommendations at annual meeting

Apple's stock holders have voted in the annual shareholder meeting at Apple Park, with the company getting everything it recommended in every vote presented at the gathering of investors.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 8

Apple granted restraining order against man who twice trespassed on Tim Cook's property

Recently unearthed court documents reveal Apple filed for, and received, a temporary restraining order against an "aggressive" stalker who harassed and threatened the safety of CEO Tim Cook and other executives.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 36

EU unveils wide-ranging digital strategy with global implications for Apple & other big tech

A newly-published digital strategy marks the start of the European Union's plans to debate and implement regulations that will have lasting effects on users in the EU and big technology companies like Apple, Google, Facebook, and Amazon.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 26

Why Apple's guidance correction is causing less panic versus 2019

For the second time in two years, Apple has issued a correction to its revenue guidance. After looking foolish for sensationalizing Apple's downfall last year, analysts and tech media reporters are exercising more caution in their coverage of how business interruptions by the coronavirus might affect the company.

Daniel Eran Dilger 6 years ago 124

Tim Cook issues memo to staff regarding coronavirus outbreak

Tim Cook has released a memo to Apple staff, discussing the impacts of the coronavirus has made Apple's return to normal conditions somewhat slower than anticipated.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 10

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