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Apple Announces September 7 ‘Far Out’ Event to Launch iPhone 14
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Apple Announces September 7 ‘Far Out’ Event to Launch iPhone 14

Jeff Butts · August 24, 2022

The date and time for Apple’s iPhone 14 event are now official, locked in for Sept. 7 at the Steve Jobs Theater and online.

iFixIt Argues Apple’s Self Service Repair Program Makes MacBooks ‘Seem Less Repairable’
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iFixIt Argues Apple's Self Service Repair Program Makes MacBooks 'Seem Less Repairable'

Nick deCourville · August 24, 2022

Apple has expanded its self-repair program to include M1 MacBooks, however, a report from iFixIt argues Apple may be complicating repairs

Apple’s Culture of Secrecy May Be Interfering With Diversifying iPhone 14 Production
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Apple’s Culture of Secrecy May Be Interfering With Diversifying iPhone 14 Production

Jeff Butts · August 23, 2022

According to some, Apple’s culture of secrecy may be hindering efforts to launch iPhone 14 production simultaneously in both China and India.

GrubHub Partnering with Apple TV+ to Give ‘Severance’ Fans a Waffle Party
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GrubHub Partnering with Apple TV+ to Give 'Severance' Fans a Waffle Party

Nick deCourville · August 23, 2022

GrubHub is partnering with Apple TV+ to give “Severance” fans a “waffle party” on Aug. 24 when they order $10 worth of food on the app.

Apple Seeds Developer Beta of iPadOS 16.1, Confirms Delayed Launch
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Apple Seeds Developer Beta of iPadOS 16.1, Confirms Delayed Launch

Nick deCourville · August 23, 2022

Today Apple has begun seeding the developer beta of iPadOS 16.1, according to Apple, the company will skip directly to 16.1 upon release.

Apple Seeds Seventh iOS 16 Developer Beta
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Apple Seeds Seventh iOS 16 Developer Beta

Jeff Butts · August 23, 2022

A bit more than a week after the previous build, Apple has seeded the seventh iOS 16 developer beta, alongside iPadOS, watchOS and tvOS.

Older Macs May Have a Way to Run macOS Ventura Thanks to New Hack
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Older Macs May Have a Way to Run macOS Ventura Thanks to New Hack

Nick deCourville · August 23, 2022

Developer Mykola Grymalyuk and his team have discovered a way to get macOS Ventura running on older Macs with “legacy Metal GPUs”.

Apple’s Anti-Union Machine Still Cranking Away
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Apple’s Anti-Union Machine Still Cranking Away

Jeff Butts · August 23, 2022

As Apple continues to face more retail locations wanting to begin collective bargaining, its anti-union engine keeps cranking away.

iPhone 14 Possibly Discovered in Indian Regulatory Filings, Crystalizes Likely September Release
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iPhone 14 Possibly Discovered in Indian Regulatory Filings, Crystalizes Likely September Release

Nick deCourville · August 23, 2022

Reports indicate that the iPhone 14 has been found in regulatory filings in India, suggesting that a release is imminent.

Former Apple Employee Pleads Guilty To Stealing Trade Secrets Involving Apple Car
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Former Apple Employee Pleads Guilty To Stealing Trade Secrets Involving Apple Car

Nick deCourville · August 23, 2022

A former Apple employee has pled guilty to stealing automotive trade secrets involving the Apple Car. Sentencing is in November.

Apple Together Australia Invites Workers to Attend the Apple Store Unionization Briefing
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Apple Together Australia Invites Workers to Attend the Apple Store Unionization Briefing

Arnold Zafra · August 23, 2022

Apple Together Australia announced its upcoming unionization briefing for Apple Store Australia workers, to be held via Zoom.

Apple Self Service Repair Program Now Covers M1 Macs
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Apple Self Service Repair Program Now Covers M1 Macs

Arnold Zafra · August 23, 2022

Apple has expanded its Self Service Repair program to include M1 Macs, beginning with M1 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air computers.

Apple to Begin Production of New M2 MacBook Pros, But May Not Use 3-Nanometer Fab Process
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Apple to Begin Production of New M2 MacBook Pros, But May Not Use 3-Nanometer Fab Process

Jeff Butts · August 22, 2022

While some analysts say TSMC will build chips for the new M2 MacBook Pros on its 3-nanometer fab process, not everyone agrees.

North Korean Lazarus Hackers Targetting Mac Users with Fake Job Ad
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North Korean Lazarus Hackers Targetting Mac Users with Fake Job Ad

Arnold Zafra · August 22, 2022

North Korean Lazarus hackers are targeting Mac users by posting job ads for Coinbase containing malicious files that can compromise Macs.

Apple Employees Petition Against Return to Office Even If It’s Just Three Times a Week
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Apple Employees Petition Against Return to Office Even If It's Just Three Times a Week

Arnold Zafra · August 22, 2022

A report says employees plan to petition the return to office order issued by Apple, citing that location-flexible work should be allowed.

A Further Look at the New Features Arriving with Apple Music in iOS 16
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A Further Look at the New Features Arriving with Apple Music in iOS 16

Nick deCourville · August 22, 2022

Today we’re taking a look at the new features arriving to Apple Music in thanks to iOS 16, which likely sees a public release this September.

Gurman Believes Apple Has Finished the Initial Version of iOS 16 Ahead of Potential Sept. 7 iPhone Event
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Gurman Believes Apple Has Finished the Initial Version of iOS 16 Ahead of Potential Sept. 7 iPhone Event

Nick deCourville · August 22, 2022

According to Mark Gurman’s recent “Power On” newsletter, Apple engineers have finished the initial version of iOS 16. Meaning the OS should be ready for the potential Sept. 7 iPhone event.

Apple Supplier Foxconn Investing More in Northern Vietnam to Diversify and Boost Production
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Apple Supplier Foxconn Investing More in Northern Vietnam to Diversify and Boost Production

Nick deCourville · August 22, 2022

Reports indicate Apple supplier Foxconn is looking to invest more in northern Vietnam, a move that will help diversify and boost production.

Apple Celebrates America’s National Parks Through Apple Pay Donations, Apple Watch Challenge and More
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Apple Celebrates America's National Parks Through Apple Pay Donations, Apple Watch Challenge and More

Nick deCourville · August 22, 2022

Apple is celebrating America’s national parks by donations through purchases as well as ways users can learn more about the parks.

Jetpack Joyride 2 Flies Onto the Scene in Apple Arcade
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Jetpack Joyride 2 Flies Onto the Scene in Apple Arcade

Jeff Butts · August 19, 2022

The latest chapter in the tale of Barry Steakfries flew onto Apple Arcade. Jetpack Joyride 2 is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV.

Apple TV+ Gives Audiences First-Look at ‘See: The Final Chapter’
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Apple TV+ Gives Audiences First-Look at 'See: The Final Chapter'

Nick deCourville · August 19, 2022

Apple TV+ is giving audiences a first-look at “See: The Final Chapter” starring Jason Momoa. The series premieres globally in August.

Apple Insists VPN App Security Issue Is Fixed, But Developers Say Not
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Apple Insists VPN App Security Issue Is Fixed, But Developers Say Not

Jeff Butts · August 19, 2022

Apple responded to a recently-discussed VPN app security issue by saying it’s been fixed for years. VPN providers say that’s not the case.

Android Launcher Imitating iOS 16 Currently at 50 Million Downloads in Google Play Store
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Android Launcher Imitating iOS 16 Currently at 50 Million Downloads in Google Play Store

Nick deCourville · August 19, 2022

A popular Android Launcher is imitating the iOS 16 Home Screen and is currently at 50 million downloads on the Google Play Store.

Kuo: Apple Watch Suppliers in Vietnam Ramping Up Production in Time for September Series 8 Launch
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Kuo: Apple Watch Suppliers in Vietnam Ramping Up Production in Time for September Series 8 Launch

Arnold Zafra · August 19, 2022

One analyst says that Apple Watch suppliers in Vietnam are ramping up production of the Apple Watch Series 8 ahead of the September launch.

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