Apple has integrated a project from Warner Music into Apple Music called “saylists,” special playlists to help people with speech-sound disorders.
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[Updated] Amanda Gorman Discusses Biden Inaugural Poem on Oprah Apple TV+ Show
A discussion between Oprah Winfrey and Amanda Gorman, in which they discuss her inaugural poem, is now available on Apple TV+.
'12 Angry Men... and Women,' Recorded at The Steve Jobs Theater to Stream on Apple TV
A performance of ’12 Angry Men… and Women ‘by The Billie Holiday Theater Company will be available exclusively via Apple TV from March 26.
T-Mobile Completes Rollout of Anti-Spam ‘STIR/SHAKEN’ Technology
T-Mobile announced on Thursday that it completed the rollout of its anti-spam STIR/SHAKEN technology.
Slack Has to Reverse Course on Connect DMs Feature After Harassment Concerns
Slack has had to roll back key parts of the Connect DMS feature it just launched amidst concerns about harassment.
'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' and 'Game of Thrones' Actor Alexander Siddig Joins Cast of Apple TV+ Show 'Shantaram'
Alexander Siddig has joined the cast of Apple TV+ series ‘Shantaram’, which is set to resume filming in May.
Nobody Voted on the Arizona Bill to Regulate App Store
Critics are accusing Apple of backroom dealing over the fact that the Arizona HB2005 bill that would affected app stores was never voted upon.
2021 iPad Pro Could Have an A14X Chip
Code found within the iOS 14.5 beta 5 release hints that the 2021 iPad Pros could have an A14X chip based on the M1 chip for Macs.
French Watchdog CNIL Questions Apple’s Compliance With EU Privacy Rules
CNIL, France’s data regulator, is questioning Apple’s compliance with EU privacy rules over personalized advertising.
'Competitive Fun Going on With Apple', Says Intel CEO
Intel’s recently installed CEO Pat Gelsinger indicated that he is looking to build bridges with Apple in a new interview.
Scooter-Sharing Service ‘Lime’ Adds iOS 14 App Clips
Lime’s business involves renting out electric scooters and bikes for people, and the company updated its app to add iOS 14 App Clips.
Apple Comedy ‘Trying’ Returns for Season 2 on May 14
British comedy series “Trying” on Apple TV+ will return for season two on Friday, May 14, debuting globally.
Apple Releases macOS Big Sur 11.3 Beta 5 and iOS 14.5 Beta 5 to Developers
Apple has released the fifth developer betas of macOS Big Sur 11.3, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS 14.5, as well as watchOS 7.4 beta five.
Longtime App Store Developer Relations Boss Ron Okamoto Retires
Ron Okamoto has retired as Apple’s Vice President of Developer Relations and has been replaced by marketing exec Susan Prescott.
Apple Updates Pages, Numbers, Keynote to Version 11
Apple’s iWork suite featuring Pages, Numbers, and Keynote have been updated to version 11, with new features like precise editing controls.
Apple Studios in Talks to Finance ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’
Apple Studios is rumored to be in talks to finance “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” starring Zac Efron and Russell Crowe.
Apple Blocks ProtonVPN Updates Over App Messaging
ProtonVPN announced in a blog post that Apple has blocked its app updates, saying this harms users in countries like Myanmar.
Regulator Finds no Fair Lending Violations by Apple Card, Goldman Sachs
An investigation into the Apple Card and its underwriter, Goldman Sachs, has found no fair lending violations or evidence of discrimination.
Apple Launches ‘Apple Teacher Portfolio’ for Educators
Apple announced on Tuesday a recognition badge educators can earn through the Apple Teacher Learning Center called Apple Teacher Portfolio.
iPhone 12 Could Give Apple its Best-Ever Year of iPhone Sales
The iPhone 12 could give Apple its best-ever year of smartphone sales according to Wedbush analysts Strecker Backe and Daniel Ives.
World Water Day: Apple Focuses on Progress With International Alliance for Sustainable Water Management
Apple used World Water Day to restate its commitment to improving the “efficient and safe” use of water resources.
Judge Approves Class Action Lawsuit for MacBook Butterfly Keyboards
Judge Edward Davila has approved a class action lawsuit against Apple over its butterfly keyboards.
Ted Lasso Wins Big at Writers Guild Awards
Apple TV+ hit Ted Lasso claimed another big awards victory on Sunday night winning twice at the Writers Guild Awards.
Tim Cook Highlights Apple Racial Equity and Justice Initiative in COVID-19 Op-Ed
Tim Cook wrote in The Wall Street Journal, arguing that the COVID-19 pandemic had highlighted the need to tackle systematic injustice.
