The EU opened two antitrust investigations into Apple that will look into whether App Store violates antitrust rules and also Apple Pay.
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App Store Ecosystem Supported $519 Billion Globally in 2019
Apple announced today that in 2019 the App Store supported US$519 billion in billing and sales globally.
WWDC 2020 'Full Stream Ahead' Keynote Invites Arrive
Invites to the online-only WWDC 2020 keynote have arrived in inboxes, emblazoned with the title ‘Full Stream Ahead.’
2020 Apple Back to School Promotion Offers Free AirPods With Mac or iPad
The 2020 Apple ‘Back to School’ promotion has been announced. Students can get a free pair of AirPods with the purchase of a Mac or iPad.
Tim Cook Welcomes Supreme Court Decision on LGBTQ Rights
Tim Cook welcomed a Supreme Court decision that protected the rights of LGBTQ people at work, tweeting he was “grateful” for the decision.
Apple Card 0% Financing Expanded to More Products
The Apple Card 0% financing program has been expanded to include more products. Previously it was only available for iPhones.
16-Inch MacBook Pro Gets New Graphics Option, Mac Pro Gets SSD Upgrade Kit
Apple has added a new graphics configuration option for its 16-inch MacBook Pro. Meanwhile, the Mac Pro gets an SSD upgrade kit.
B&H Father's Day Sale Offers Big Deals on Apple Products
B&H is offering deals on a number of top Apple products in the run-up to Father’s Day including discounts on MacBook Pros and AirPods.
Germany COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Launching This Week
Germany intends to launch its COVID-19 contact tracing app, which is built on the API developed by Apple and Google, this week.
Former AAPL Exec Joanna Hoffman Speaks about Anger On Facebook
Is the rise of anger on Facebook something the social media giant encourages? Former AAPL exec Joanna Hoffman is afraid it might be.
Supplier BOE Reportedly Fails to Deliver First Batch of iPhone 12 OLED Displays
Reports emerging from South Korea suggest that the first batch of OLED displays for the iPhone 12 have failed quality testing.
U.S. Lawmakers Ask Zoom About its Ties to China
Three lawmakers in the U.S. have asked Zoom to clarify its relationship with China after the company suspended user accounts at its request.
How to Keep Your iPhone Battery Charged for Longer And in Good Condition
There are various steps users can take to help keep your iPhone charged for longer and maintain the condition of the battery.
Real-Time Transit in Apple Maps Expands to More Countries
Real-time transit information in Apple Maps has expanded to more countries. The full list can be found on Apple’s Feature Availability page.
Tom Hanks Film 'Greyhound' Arriving on Apple TV+ on July 10
The film Greyhound will arrive on Apple TV+ on July 10, having originally been slated for a June 12 theater release.
Apple Helps Fight Childhood Sexual Abuse
Apple and 17 other leaders in the tech industry are working to fight the growing problem of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation.
Snap Partner Summit Announces Tab Bar, Tools for Developers, New Snap Originals
Snap revealed new features to Snapchat during its Snap Partner Summit. One change to the app is a tab bar at the bottom.
Apple Launching Racial Equity And Justice Initiative
Apple is launching a Racial Equity And Justice Initiative, led by company VP Lisa Jackson, with a $100 million commitment.
Apple Announces WWDC 2020 Sessions
Today Apple revealed its lineup for WWDC 2020 lineup. From June 22 to June 26, there will be keynotes, labs, and State of the Union.
iOS 14 May Finally Include Built-in Call Recording
Built-in call recording may finally be arriving with iOS 14, according to leaks coming out of the jailbreak community.
Jack Dorsey Makes ‘Juneteenth’ Annual Holiday at Twitter And Square
Jack Dorsey has announced that both Twitter and Square will mark June 19 as a holiday in the U.S. to show support for racial diversity.
iTunes U to be Discontinued by End of 2021
In addition to discontinuing iBooks Author, Apple is also discontinuing iTunes U by the end of 2021, announced in a support page.
RIP: Apple Discontinues iBooks Author July 1
In an email to users of iBooks Author Apple said that the tool is being discontinued on July 1. Writers should transition to Pages.
June 21 Apple Watch Activity Challenge Celebrates Yoga
The next Apple Watch Activity Challenge takes place on June 21 to celebrate International Day of Yoga and earn a special badge.
