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B&H Father’s Day Sale Offers Big Deals on Apple Products
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B&H Father's Day Sale Offers Big Deals on Apple Products

Charlotte Henry · June 15, 2020

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
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Germany COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Launching This Week

Charlotte Henry · June 15, 2020

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
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Former AAPL Exec Joanna Hoffman Speaks about Anger On Facebook

Jeff Butts · June 12, 2020

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
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Supplier BOE Reportedly Fails to Deliver First Batch of iPhone 12 OLED Displays

Charlotte Henry · June 12, 2020

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
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U.S. Lawmakers Ask Zoom About its Ties to China

Andrew Orr · June 12, 2020

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
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How to Keep Your iPhone Battery Charged for Longer And in Good Condition

Charlotte Henry · June 12, 2020

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
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Real-Time Transit in Apple Maps Expands to More Countries

Andrew Orr · June 12, 2020

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
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Tom Hanks Film 'Greyhound' Arriving on Apple TV+ on July 10

Charlotte Henry · June 11, 2020

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
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Apple Helps Fight Childhood Sexual Abuse

Jeff Butts · June 11, 2020

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
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Snap Partner Summit Announces Tab Bar, Tools for Developers, New Snap Originals

Andrew Orr · June 11, 2020

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
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Apple Launching Racial Equity And Justice Initiative

Charlotte Henry · June 11, 2020

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
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Apple Announces WWDC 2020 Sessions

Andrew Orr · June 11, 2020

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
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iOS 14 May Finally Include Built-in Call Recording

Charlotte Henry · June 10, 2020

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
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Jack Dorsey Makes ‘Juneteenth’ Annual Holiday at Twitter And Square

Charlotte Henry · June 10, 2020

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
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iTunes U to be Discontinued by End of 2021

Andrew Orr · June 10, 2020

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
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RIP: Apple Discontinues iBooks Author July 1

Andrew Orr · June 10, 2020

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
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June 21 Apple Watch Activity Challenge Celebrates Yoga

Andrew Orr · June 10, 2020

The next Apple Watch Activity Challenge takes place on June 21 to celebrate International Day of Yoga and earn a special badge.

Apple Rumored to Launch Trade-In Program for Macs in US Retail Stores
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Apple Rumored to Launch Trade-In Program for Macs in US Retail Stores

Andrew Orr · June 10, 2020

A new report claims that Apple is planning to launch a trade-in program for Macs in Apple retail stores in the U.S. and Canada.

Apple Music Appoints New Head of Editorial in UK And Ireland
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Apple Music Appoints New Head of Editorial in UK And Ireland

Charlotte Henry · June 10, 2020

Ryan Newman has been promoted to Apple Music’s head of editorial in the UK and Ireland, replacing Austin Daboh, who left earlier this month.

Apple TV App Beats Apple TV+ in American Customer Satisfaction Index
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Apple TV App Beats Apple TV+ in American Customer Satisfaction Index

Charlotte Henry · June 9, 2020

The Apple TV app was ranked third in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) telecommunications report, with Apple TV+ 12th.

Apple COVID-19 App and Website Adds Anonymous Symptom Tracking
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Apple COVID-19 App and Website Adds Anonymous Symptom Tracking

Charlotte Henry · June 9, 2020

Apple has updated its COVID-19 App and website, allowing users to anonymously share any potential symptoms they may have.

Transfer ‘Signal’ Data With its New Update
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Transfer ‘Signal’ Data With its New Update

Andrew Orr · June 9, 2020

With a new update rolling out it’s now easier to transfer Signal data between devices. It uses a local connection encrypted end-to-end.

UK COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Set to Launch in Coming Weeks
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UK COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Set to Launch in Coming Weeks

Charlotte Henry · June 9, 2020

After delays, the UK’s NHS COVID-19 contact tracing smartphone app is set to be released in the coming weeks.

Apple Begins Selling Sleep Product ‘Hatch Restore’
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Apple Begins Selling Sleep Product ‘Hatch Restore’

Andrew Orr · June 9, 2020

Apple is offering a new sleep product on its website called Hatch Restore. It combines a reading light, meditation app, and more.

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