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‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Alexander Siddig Joins Cast of Apple TV+ Show ‘Shantaram’
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'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' and 'Game of Thrones' Actor Alexander Siddig Joins Cast of Apple TV+ Show 'Shantaram'

Charlotte Henry · March 25, 2021

Alexander Siddig has joined the cast of Apple TV+ series ‘Shantaram’, which is set to resume filming in May.

Nobody Voted on the Arizona Bill to Regulate App Store
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Nobody Voted on the Arizona Bill to Regulate App Store

Andrew Orr · March 25, 2021

Critics are accusing Apple of backroom dealing over the fact that the Arizona HB2005 bill that would affected app stores was never voted upon.

2021 iPad Pro Could Have an A14X Chip
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2021 iPad Pro Could Have an A14X Chip

Andrew Orr · March 25, 2021

Code found within the iOS 14.5 beta 5 release hints that the 2021 iPad Pros could have an A14X chip based on the M1 chip for Macs.

French Watchdog CNIL Questions Apple’s Compliance With EU Privacy Rules
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French Watchdog CNIL Questions Apple’s Compliance With EU Privacy Rules

Andrew Orr · March 25, 2021

CNIL, France’s data regulator, is questioning Apple’s compliance with EU privacy rules over personalized advertising.

‘Competitive Fun Going on With Apple’, Says Intel CEO
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'Competitive Fun Going on With Apple', Says Intel CEO

Charlotte Henry · March 24, 2021

Intel’s recently installed CEO Pat Gelsinger indicated that he is looking to build bridges with Apple in a new interview.

Scooter-Sharing Service ‘Lime’ Adds iOS 14 App Clips
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Scooter-Sharing Service ‘Lime’ Adds iOS 14 App Clips

Andrew Orr · March 24, 2021

Lime’s business involves renting out electric scooters and bikes for people, and the company updated its app to add iOS 14 App Clips.

Apple Comedy ‘Trying’ Returns for Season 2 on May 14
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Apple Comedy ‘Trying’ Returns for Season 2 on May 14

Andrew Orr · March 24, 2021

British comedy series “Trying” on Apple TV+ will return for season two on Friday, May 14, debuting globally.

Apple Releases macOS Big Sur 11.3 Beta 5 and iOS 14.5 Beta 5 to Developers
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Apple Releases macOS Big Sur 11.3 Beta 5 and iOS 14.5 Beta 5 to Developers

Charlotte Henry · March 23, 2021

Apple has released the fifth developer betas of macOS Big Sur 11.3, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS 14.5, as well as watchOS 7.4 beta five.

Longtime App Store Developer Relations Boss Ron Okamoto Retires
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Longtime App Store Developer Relations Boss Ron Okamoto Retires

Charlotte Henry · March 23, 2021

Ron Okamoto has retired as Apple’s Vice President of Developer Relations and has been replaced by marketing exec Susan Prescott.

Apple Updates Pages, Numbers, Keynote to Version 11
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Apple Updates Pages, Numbers, Keynote to Version 11

Andrew Orr · March 23, 2021

Apple’s iWork suite featuring Pages, Numbers, and Keynote have been updated to version 11, with new features like precise editing controls.

Apple Studios in Talks to Finance ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’
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Apple Studios in Talks to Finance ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’

Andrew Orr · March 23, 2021

Apple Studios is rumored to be in talks to finance “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” starring Zac Efron and Russell Crowe.

Apple Blocks ProtonVPN Updates Over App Messaging
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Apple Blocks ProtonVPN Updates Over App Messaging

Andrew Orr · March 23, 2021

ProtonVPN announced in a blog post that Apple has blocked its app updates, saying this harms users in countries like Myanmar.

Regulator Finds no Fair Lending Violations by Apple Card, Goldman Sachs
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Regulator Finds no Fair Lending Violations by Apple Card, Goldman Sachs

Charlotte Henry · March 23, 2021

An investigation into the Apple Card and its underwriter, Goldman Sachs, has found no fair lending violations or evidence of discrimination.

Apple Launches ‘Apple Teacher Portfolio’ for Educators
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Apple Launches ‘Apple Teacher Portfolio’ for Educators

Andrew Orr · March 23, 2021

Apple announced on Tuesday a recognition badge educators can earn through the Apple Teacher Learning Center called Apple Teacher Portfolio.

iPhone 12 Could Give Apple its Best-Ever Year of iPhone Sales
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iPhone 12 Could Give Apple its Best-Ever Year of iPhone Sales

Charlotte Henry · March 22, 2021

The iPhone 12 could give Apple its best-ever year of smartphone sales according to Wedbush analysts Strecker Backe and Daniel Ives.

World Water Day: Apple Focuses on Progress With International Alliance for Sustainable Water Management
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World Water Day: Apple Focuses on Progress With International Alliance for Sustainable Water Management

Charlotte Henry · March 22, 2021

Apple used World Water Day to restate its commitment to improving the “efficient and safe” use of water resources.

Judge Approves Class Action Lawsuit for MacBook Butterfly Keyboards
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Judge Approves Class Action Lawsuit for MacBook Butterfly Keyboards

Andrew Orr · March 22, 2021

Judge Edward Davila has approved a class action lawsuit against Apple over its butterfly keyboards.

Ted Lasso Wins Big at Writers Guild Awards
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Ted Lasso Wins Big at Writers Guild Awards

Charlotte Henry · March 22, 2021

Apple TV+ hit Ted Lasso claimed another big awards victory on Sunday night winning twice at the Writers Guild Awards.

Tim Cook Highlights Apple Racial Equity and Justice Initiative in COVID-19 Op-Ed
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Tim Cook Highlights Apple Racial Equity and Justice Initiative in COVID-19 Op-Ed

Charlotte Henry · March 19, 2021

Tim Cook wrote in The Wall Street Journal, arguing that the COVID-19 pandemic had highlighted the need to tackle systematic injustice.

Eve for HomeKit 5.1 Update adds Support for Eve Weather
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Eve for HomeKit 5.1 Update adds Support for Eve Weather

Andrew Orr · March 19, 2021

The Eve for HomeKit app from Eve Systems received a 5.1 update on Friday. It adds support for Eve Weather and more improvements.

Apple Music ‘Up Next’ Expands to Have ‘International Local Focus’
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Apple Music 'Up Next' Expands to Have 'International Local Focus'

Charlotte Henry · March 19, 2021

Apple Music has introduced an “international local focus” to Up Next, highlighting different artists in different countries.

Comedy Series Starring Maya Rudolph Gets Apple TV+ Straight-to-Series Order
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Comedy Series Starring Maya Rudolph Gets Apple TV+ Straight-to-Series Order

Charlotte Henry · March 19, 2021

Apple TV+ announced a straight-to-series order for a comedy series starring SNL star Maya Rudolph and created by Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard.

Ted Lasso and Coach Beard to Take on Trevor Noah in FIFA FACE OFF Clash
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Ted Lasso and Coach Beard to Take on Trevor Noah in FIFA FACE OFF Clash

Charlotte Henry · March 19, 2021

Jason Sudeikis and Bernard Hunt will, in character, take on The Daily Show host Trevor Noah as part of EA Sport’s FIFA FACE OFF competition.

Developer Accuses Apple of Abusing ‘Monopoly Power’ With App Store Regulation
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Developer Accuses Apple of Abusing ‘Monopoly Power’ With App Store Regulation

Charlotte Henry · March 18, 2021

A developer who alleged that the App Store was hosting multi-million dollar scams has claimed that Apple “exploited its monopoly power.”

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