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Apple Releases Firmware Update 2D15 for AirPods Pro
Today Apple released firmware version 2D15 for AirPods Pro. This will bring all customers to one update.
WWDC 2020 Date Set for June 22
Apple just announced the WWDC 2020 date and it will happen on June 22. As previously reported it will be a virtual conference.
Apple Stores in Australia and Austria Reopening This Week
Apple Stores in Australia and Austria will reopen this week, with almost all those in Australia welcoming customers from Thursday.
Apple and Google Ban Location Tracking in COVID Apps
Apple and Google announced on Monday that the use of location tracking in contact tracing apps is banned to preserve privacy.
Nest Introducing Two-Factor Authentication For All Users This Month
Nest is introducing two-factor authentication for users who have not migrated to a Google account or turned the feature on already.
Deezer iOS App Gets New 'In Progress' Podcast Feature
Deezer has launched a new “In Progress” podcast feature on its iOS and web versions that puts unfinished podcast episodes in one place.
'The Morning Show' Showrunner Extends Deal With Apple
Kerry Ehrin, showrunner on Apple TV+ flagship ‘The Morning Show’, has signed a multi-year extension to her deal with Apple.
New 13-Inch MacBook Pro Released With Magic Keyboard and More Storage
Apple updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro today and it comes with the new Magic Keyboard, 10th-generation Intel processors, and more storage.
Apple Card Deferred Payments Extended Through May
Continuing its actions from March and April, Apple and Goldman Sachs are allowing Apple Card deferred payments to be extended through May.
Podcast Listeners Turning to Spotify in Some U.S. States
Spotify’s investment in podcasts appears to be starting to pay off as in some U.S. states, listeners are moving away from Apple.
Annie Weisman to Produce Apple TV+ Projects for Two Years
Annie Weisman, producer and show runner of Apple TV+ series Physical, has signed a two-year contract to product exclusively for Apple.
BBC Studios Production 'Trying' Now on Apple TV+
The British comedy series ‘Trying’ is now available on Apple TV+, as is the latest episode of ‘Defending Jacob’.
AAPL Blows Past Muted Wall Street Expectations with Q2 Earnings and Revenue up Year-over-Year
Apple turned in its March quarter earnings report on Thursday, with earnings and revenue that blew past Wall Street’s expectations, rising year-over-year when everyone expected declines. [Update: This article has been updated with additional information.]
Privacy Advocates Raise Concerns About UK COVID-19 Contact Tracing App
UK privacy advocates sounded warnings about the country’s proposed COVID-19 contact tracing app, following its move to a cetralized model.
Tim Cook Tried to Teach Warren Buffett How to Use an iPhone. It Didn’t go Well.
Tim Cook tried to teach Warren Buffett how to use an iPhone, but the Oracle of Omaha has admitted he still struggles to make a call on one.
Apple Exec Cynthia Hogan Joins Joe Biden’s Team as Adviser
Joe Biden’s presidential campaign announced that Apple executive Cynthia Hogan will join their team as an adviser to search for a running mate.
App Lobby Group Splits Away From Apple’s App Association
A new trade group called The App Coalition split away from The App Assocation to lobby Congress so startups can get economic relief loans.
Owners of Sonos Speakers Can Listen to Free Audiobooks
OverDrive, the company behind the popular Libby book app, is partnering with Sonos to offer audiobooks for owners of these speakers.
Orange And Apple Working to Launch French Coronavirus Contact Tracing App in May
Apple is in ongoing discussions with Orange over developing a coronavirus contact tracing app, which is expected during May.
Spotify Now Has 130 Million Paid Subscribers
Spotify now has 286 million monthly active users it announced in its most recent set of results, and a podcast catalogue of over one million.
Apple Previews Contact Tracing With iOS 13.5 Developer Beta
Apple released the iOS 13.5 developer beta today. In particular it includes initial support for the contact tracing API for government coronavirus apps.
iPhone Dominates India's Ultra-Premium Smartphone Market
Apple’s share of the Indian smartphone market rose 78 percent year-over-year in Q1 2020, with the iPhone dominating the top-end segment.
Apple Pays $18 Million to Settle FaceTime Lawsuit
Apple is paying US$18 million to settle a lawsuit with VirnetX. The latter accused Apple of purposely breaking FaceTime on iOS 6.