In a first for 2020, Apple is releasing iOS 14 beta 8 for developers and public beta testers on the same day.
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Apple Designs Custom Face Masks for Employees
Designers at Apple have created a custom face mask for employees called Apple Face Mask and sourced another from ClearMask.
Mark Zuckerberg: Apple's App Store 'Deserves Scrutiny'
Apple’s App Store “deserves scrutiny,” Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a new interview with ‘Axios on HBO’.
Apple Announces New CryptoKit APIs and Other Updates
Apple shared an update to its developer page to announce updates to CryptoKit, like new APIs and support for PEM and DER formats.
The September 2020 Apple Event AR Easter Egg
Hidden amongst the announcement on the Apple Event website was a little Easter egg – an AR-powered logo and date reveal.
Apple Sues Epic Games Over Breach of Contract, Calls it ‘Robin Hood’
On Friday, Epic Games filed a motion in an attempt to force Fortnite back on the App Store. Apple has now fired back with its own lawsuit.
Epic Games Asks Court to Put Fortnite back onto the iOS App Store
Just before the Labor day weekend, Epic Games filed a motion with the court asking it to force Fortnite back onto the iOS App Store.
Smart Home Open Standard From Apple, Amazon, Google Alliance Set For 2021 Release
An open standard for smart home tech is set for release in 2021, according to a consortium that includes Apple, Google, and Amazon.
Apple Reveals iPhone Event on September 15
Apple has officially revealed an event on September 15, 2020 at 10AM PDT for a new iPhone, Apple Watch, and possibly more.
Apple Releases Oprah’s Book Club Podcast
Apple TV+ series “Oprah’s Book Club” has expanded into a podcast. It’s an eight-part series examining a book by Isabel Wilkerson.
Italy Cloud Storage Probe Examines, Apple, Dropbox, Google
Italy’s Competition and Market Authority is opening a competition probe into cloud storage services run by Apple, Dropbox, and Google.
Apple Marina Bay Sands Opening Thursday
Apple Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, the first Apple Store directly on water is to open on Thursday morning.
From Everyone at TMO, Happy Labor Day!
It’s Labor Day in the U.S., and The Mac Observer will be taking the day off for some socially-distanced fun. And of course, we hope that you are, too. So mask up, stay distanced, and we’ll resume our regular publishing schedule on Tuesday, September 8th. Enjoy the holiday!
Apple Seeds iOS 14 Public Beta 7 for Testers
A day after releasing it for developers, Apple has seeded iOS 14 public beta 7 for iPhone and iPad users.
Broadcom Seems to Confirm iPhone 12 Release in October
Broadcom said its annual increase in shipments is expected to be later than usual, seemingly confirming a delay to the iPhone 12.
Former Apple Employee Jon Callas Joins EFF as Technology Projects Director
Jon Callas, formerly of Apple, PGP Corp, Blackphone, and Silent Circle, has joined the EFF as its Technology Projects Director.
Apple Publishes Human Rights Policy in Response to Shareholders
Apple has published a human rights policy in response to a campaign from SumOfUs, an international consumer group and an Apple shareholder.
Not Just Apple vs Epic Games: App Store Drawing Scrutiny and Complaints in Japan
The Epic Games vs Apple App Store row has now attracted scrutiny and the airing of complaints in Japan – the world epicentre of gaming.
Facebook Introduces Messenger Forwarding Limit
Facebook is introducing a forwarding limit on Messenger to help slow the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 and the U.S. election.
Apple Pay Express Transit Now Works With LA Metro TAP Card
After some delay, the Apple Pay Express Transit now works with the Los Angeles Metro Transit Access Pass as well as in Washington, D.C.
Apple Gives Developers More Time to Comply With iOS 14 Privacy
Apple is giving developers more time to comply with the iOS 14 anti-tracking feature that empowers users to consent to be tracked (or not).
Apple Shares Details to Address iOS 14 App Privacy Questions
Apple shared an update on Thursday giving developers more information to address iOS 14 app privacy questions when it’s released.
Apple Investing in Two of The World's Largest Onshore Wind Turbines in European Renewable Energy Drive
Apple is investing in the construction of two of the world’s largest onshore wind turbines and opened a new data center run on renewable energy.
Apple vs Epic Games Prompts 'Great Interest' From German Regulator
German regulators are following Apple’s row with Fortnite-maker Epic Games “with great interest, according to the country’s antitrust chief.
