According to a memo Apple sent to employees, it advised that retail store closures in the U.S. will remain until early May.
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Deezer Data Reveals Need For Mood Music and Meditation
New data from Deezer revealed a growth in listening to radio, as well as mood music, and a shift in the types of devices used to stream audio.
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[UPDATE] Apple, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Laurene Powell Jobs Launch 'America's Food Fund'
Apple joined Leonardo DiCaprio and Laurene Powell Jobs to launch America’s Food Fund, to help those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
iPad Pro Adds Mac-Like Microphone Disconnect Feature
MacBooks with a T2 Security Chip have their microphones disabled when the lid is closed. Now the iPad Pro 2020 models have the same feature.
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Spotify Finally Works With Siri on The Apple Watch
The latest update to the Spotify app means that it will now work with Siri on an Apple Watch running watchOS 6.
App Store Spending Predicted to Hit $115 Billion in 2024
Spending in the Apple App store is forecast to hit $115 billion in 2024, with non-game revenue overtaking that generated by mobile games.
Intel Releases 10th Generation H-Series Chips
Intel released new 10th-generation processors designed for high-end computers, Comet Lake chips built on Intel’s 14 nanometer architecture.
Apple Podcasts Adds ‘COVID-19: Essential Listening’ Section
Apple added a special section in Apple Podcasts called COVID-19: Essential Listening. It features podcasts to keep you informed of the latest news and updates.
Amazon Prime Video Offers In-App Purchases for Customers
Apple is loosening its App Store restrictions, at least for Amazon, letting the company directly sell content to users through in-app purchases.
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Apple to Pay Contract Workers Previously Told They'd Lose Work
Apple has committed to paying contract workers unable to conduct their jobs due to the coronavirus outbreak.