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Apple Responds to Senator Questions About COVID-19 App
Several Democratic senators had sent a letter to Tim Cook, questioning the privacy and security of Apple’s COVID-19 app. Today we have Apple’s response.
Quibi Got 1.7 Million Downloads in First Week
Mobile-focused streaming service Quibi was downloaded 1.7 million times in its first week, according to CEO Meg Whitman.
Apple Registers Coronavirus Domain Name
Apple has registered the domain AppleCoronavirus.com, although it is not currently pointing at a website.
iPhone 12 Could Have Flat, Stainless Steel Design
A report today suggests that the iPhone 12 could have a flat design similar to the iPhone 5 with stainless steel edges.
UK Working With Apple and Google on COVID-19 Contact-Tracing App
The UK’s National Health Service is reportedly working with Apple and Google to build a COVID-19 contact-tracing app.
Apple Launches ‘Today at Home’ Segments With Creative Pros
Apple’s new Today at Home website will showcase sessions with Apple retail employees as videos you can watch at home.
Apple Partners With Google on Contact Tracing Technology to Track Coronavirus Spread
Apple announced today that it will partner with Google on contact tracing, a technology used to slow and contain the spread of diseases.
Martin Scorsese's Next Film Could be Coming to Apple TV+
With costs spiraling, Martin Scorsese’s latest film may require other partners, and talks have been held with Apple.
What is Quibi? How Much Does it Cost? Is it Worth it?
Another new streaming service – Quibi – is now live for users in the U.S., but what makes it different? And is it worth the money?
Apple Partners With Stanford to Create Another COVID-19 App
Apple helped Stanford Medicine build an app to connect first responders to test sites for COVID-19 if they start to show symptoms.
32 ‘Fleeceware’ Apps Found on App Store
Researchers found 32 fleeceware apps on the App Store, a new term for apps that abuse legal loopholes in app trials.
Apple Pay Express Transit Arrives in 273 More Chinese Cities
Express Transit is now available in 275 cities in China due to a partnership with nationwide transport card provider T-Union.
macOS Catalina 10.15.4 Gets Supplemental Update
Apple has released a supplemental update to macOS Catalina 10.15.4, resolving a number of issues experienced by users.
Top Apple Music Exec Leaving For Atlantic Records
Austin Daboh, a top Apple Music executive in the UK, is leaving to join Atlantic Records UK after seven months in his current role.
Apple Commits to Hire Over 1,000 Interns This Year
A report today says that Apple plans to hire over 1,000 people for a mixture of online and in-person internships.
Apple Music Fund Gives $50 Million to Indie Labels
Apple Music has created a US$50 million fund for indie labels so that struggling artists can still get paid during the pandemic.
Apple Q2 2020 Earnings Call to Take Place April 30
Apple’s Q2 earnings call will take place on April 30. It will begin at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET and will be streamed live.
Forza Street Driving Over to iOS on May 5
Forza Street, the mobile offering from the popular racing series, is coming to iOS on May 5 and offering freebies to early players.
Apple Shares Instructions to Assemble a Face Shield
Apple is producing face shields for medical workers, and added a support document to share instructions on how to assemble one.
Facebook Launches Survey to Help Health Researchers Forecast COVID-19
Facebook is working with Carnegie Mellon University to run a survey to help health researchers working to forecast the spread of COVID-19.
Apple Tweaks Maps to Prominently Feature Hospitals, Food Delivery, More
Apple has made some adjustments to Apple Maps to prioritize hospitals, restaurants that offer delivery, pharmacies, and more.
Ex-Apple Exec Joins Microsoft Mixed Reality & AI Division
Former Apple exec Ruben Caballero has joined Microsoft where he will be a corporate vice president working in the Mixed Reality & AI division.
iOS 13.4.1 Just Dropped With Bug Fixes for FaceTime
Apple just released 13.4.1 today for iOS and iPadOS and it fixes a number of bugs that people experienced in iOS 13.4.