Germany intends to launch its COVID-19 contact tracing app, which is built on the API developed by Apple and Google, this week.
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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.
Apple Rumored to Launch Trade-In Program for Macs in US Retail Stores
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
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
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
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
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
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’
Apple is offering a new sleep product on its website called Hatch Restore. It combines a reading light, meditation app, and more.
Apple’s new Webpage All About iPhone and Apple Watch
Apple has a new webpage dedicated to the integration between the iPhone and Apple Watch, showing off features they offer for customers.