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AppleCare+ Monthly Payments Coming to Canada, Australia, Japan

Charlotte Henry · July 16, 2020

AppleCare+ monthly payment options are being expanded to Canada, Australia, and Japan, according to support documents.

Logitech Launches ‘Folio Touch’ Trackpad Keyboard Case
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Logitech Launches ‘Folio Touch’ Trackpad Keyboard Case

Andrew Orr · July 16, 2020

Logitech announced today its newest product called Logitech Folio Touch, a keyboard case with a built-in trackpad for the iPad Pro 11-inch.

Apple Orders Action-Thriller ‘Echo 3’ for Apple TV+
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Apple Orders Action-Thriller ‘Echo 3’ for Apple TV+

Andrew Orr · July 16, 2020

Apple has given a straight-to-series order for “Echo 3”, an action-thriller written by Academy Award-winning producer and writer Mark Boal.

Apple News+: All The Publications Available With a Subscription
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Apple News+: All The Publications Available With a Subscription

Charlotte Henry · July 16, 2020

Apple News+ makes a host of magazines and newspapers available for $9.99 a month and there is a lot to discover in the service.

Apple Partners With Black Colleges on Coding Opportunities
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Apple Partners With Black Colleges on Coding Opportunities

Andrew Orr · July 16, 2020

Apple announced today that it is expanding its partnership with HBCUs to add 10 more regional coding centers.

macOS Catalina 10.5.6 Introduces Local News and Fixes USB Issue
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macOS Catalina 10.5.6 Introduces Local News and Fixes USB Issue

Charlotte Henry · July 16, 2020

macOS Catalina 10.15.6 is out and introduces local news into the Today feed of Apple News for users in certain areas in the U.S.

iOS 13.6 Brings Car Key, Apple News Audio, and Other Improvements
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iOS 13.6 Brings Car Key, Apple News Audio, and Other Improvements

Andrew Orr · July 15, 2020

Apple released updates to its operating systems today, including iOS and iPadOS 13.6. Here are the features it gives customers.

Two-time BGM Guest, Astrophysicist Dr. Andrew Friedman, Dies at 41
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Two-time BGM Guest, Astrophysicist Dr. Andrew Friedman, Dies at 41

John Martellaro · July 15, 2020

A two-time, very popular guest on the Mac Observer’s Background Mode podcast, astrophysicist  Dr. Andrew Friedman, has passed away.

Justin Timberlake Movie ‘Palmer’ Coming to Apple TV+
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Justin Timberlake Movie ‘Palmer’ Coming to Apple TV+

Charlotte Henry · July 15, 2020

Apple has added ‘Palmer’, starring Justin Timberlake, to its collection of original films airing on Apple TV+.

Case Maker Totallee Runs Sale for FREE Cases
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Case Maker Totallee Runs Sale for FREE Cases

Andrew Orr · July 15, 2020

Totallee is offering smartphone users a big sale for certain cases using a special code at checkout that expires July 20, 2020.

Audio News Launches for Apple News+ and Apple Podcasts
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Audio News Launches for Apple News+ and Apple Podcasts

Andrew Orr · July 15, 2020

iOS 13.6 was released today and one update included is audio news versions of written stories narrated by professional voice actors.

‘Greyhound’ Generates Largest Ever Opening-Weekend on Apple TV+
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'Greyhound' Generates Largest Ever Opening-Weekend on Apple TV+

Charlotte Henry · July 15, 2020

Tom Hanks film ‘Greyhound’ generated the biggest opening-weekend release on Apple TV+ and also brought in a host of new sign-ups.

Apple Wins Latest Round of EU Court Battle Over Irish Tax Bill
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Apple Wins Latest Round of EU Court Battle Over Irish Tax Bill

Charlotte Henry · July 15, 2020

Apple has won the latest round of its landmark tax case against the EU, overturning a $14.9 billion bill that the Commission claimed it owed.

Verizon to Announce Apple News+ Offer
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Verizon to Announce Apple News+ Offer

Charlotte Henry · July 14, 2020

Verizon and Apple are set to offer Apple News+ free for six new months on any iPad activated through the network.

iOS 14: All The Devices on Which the New iPhone Operating System Will Work
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iOS 14: All The Devices on Which the New iPhone Operating System Will Work

Charlotte Henry · July 14, 2020

iOS 14 will work on iPhones from the iPhone 6s onwards and the 7th generation of the iPod touch and the public beta is now available.

Apple Urging Retail Staff to Work From Home, Full Office Return Unlikely This Year
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Apple Urging Retail Staff to Work From Home, Full Office Return Unlikely This Year

Charlotte Henry · July 14, 2020

Apple is encouraging retail staff to work from home to support customers, as stores have been forced to reclose due to COVID-19 spikes.

Huawei Kit to be Removed From UK 5G Network
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Huawei Kit to be Removed From UK 5G Network

Charlotte Henry · July 14, 2020

Huawei kit is to be removed from the UK’s 5G network by 2027, the UK government announced, with new purchases banned from December 30, 2020.

Breaking up With Chrome is Hard, But Right, to do
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Breaking up With Chrome is Hard, But Right, to do

Charlotte Henry · July 14, 2020

Tests prove that Safari outperforms Google Chrome on a Mac. Because of that and the extra privacy, Charlotte is going to give it another try.

‘Uyghurs for Sale’ Report Claims Apple Uses Forced Labor
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‘Uyghurs for Sale’ Report Claims Apple Uses Forced Labor

Andrew Orr · July 13, 2020

A report from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute claims that Apple is among 83 companies to use forced labor from Uyghur Muslims.

AAPL FY20 Q3 Earnings Call To Take Place July 30
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AAPL FY20 Q3 Earnings Call To Take Place July 30

Charlotte Henry · July 13, 2020

Apple has announced that its earnings call for the third quarter of its 2020 financial year will take place on July 30.

Apple Customers Affected by ‘Batterygate’ Can File to Receive a Settlement
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Apple Customers Affected by ‘Batterygate’ Can File to Receive a Settlement

Andrew Orr · July 13, 2020

Apple agreed earlier this year to settle a class action lawsuit over the Batterygate scandal. Affected customers can now file a claim to receive approximately US$25.

Idris Elba Signs Apple TV+ Deal
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Idris Elba Signs Apple TV+ Deal

Charlotte Henry · July 13, 2020

Idris Elba’s Green Door production firm has signed a ‘first-look’ deal with Apple TV+ under which it will produce series and features.

Apple Allocating $400 Million to California Affordable Housing and Homelessness Projects in 2020
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Apple Allocating $400 Million to California Affordable Housing and Homelessness Projects in 2020

Charlotte Henry · July 13, 2020

Apple will allocate over $400 million toward affordable housing projects and homeowner assistance programs in California during 2020.

Tim Cook Was Second-Highest Paid U.S. CEO in 2019
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Tim Cook Was Second-Highest Paid U.S. CEO in 2019

Charlotte Henry · July 13, 2020

Tim Cook was the second-highest-paid CEO of an American firm in 2019, according to the latest data, netting a package worth $134 million.

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