The Apple Store in Seoul, South Korea has reopened – the first outside of mainland China to do so following the COVID-19 outbreak.
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iPhone SE Delivery Shifts Into May
Available for preorder today, customers are finding that iPhone SE delivery dates are shifting into May due to popular demand.
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[UPDATE] Apple Carrying Special COVID-19 'One World Together' At Home Broadcast on Saturday
Apple is amongst a host of tech firms set to broadcast the One World at Home global special in Support of the WHO’s COVID-19 fund.
Tim Cook Holds Private Meeting With Staff on COVID-19
On Thursday Tim Cook held a private meeting (virtual of course) with Apple employees on how the company is being impacted by COVID-19.
Cryptomator 1.5.0 Update Adds New UI and Dark Mode
Recently released for customers, the new Cryptomator 1.5.0 update gives us a redesigned user interface, dark mode, and a new code structure.
Product(RED) Proceeds Going to COVID-19 Relief Fund
Until September 30, Apple is going to donate 100% of eligible proceeds from the sale of Product (RED) items to a COVID-19 relief fund.
Apple Working on Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones
Apple is reportedly working on high-end over-ear wireless headphones – seemingly a direct competitor to its own Beats brand.
Apple Now Sells AirPods Pro Replacement Tips
Apple has started selling AirPods Pro replacement on its website. They were previously only available through Apple Support.
iPad Pro Magic Keyboard Available to Order Today Starting at $299
Along with the iPhone SE announcement, Apple also said that the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard is available to order today.
Apple Announces iPhone SE With A13 Bionic Chip Starting at $399
Today Apple announced the next version of the iPhone SE. It comes with the powerful A13 Bionic chip, and a 4.7-inch Retina display.
Tim Cook Joins President Trump’s Committee on Reopening American Economy
Apple CEO Tim Cook is part of President Trump’s committee advising on re-opening the economy following the coronavirus lockdown.
Insanely Cool Concept Shows Apple Card With AR Features
Volodymyr Kurbatov recently created a concept video for the Apple Card that imagines how it could work with augmented reality.
All GitHub Features are Now Free for Everyone
GitHub announced today that it’s making all of its core features free for everyone starting today. Here are the new changes.
Apple Making Mobility Data Available in Latest Coronavirus Fighting Effort
Apple is making aggregated navigation data from Apple Maps available to support public policymaking and help tackle the coronavirus.
Zoom Account Credentials Are Being Sold Across Hacker Forums And The Dark Web
Credentials for at least half-a-million Zoom accounts have been sold across the dark web and hacker forums for negligible amounts of money.
Two-And-a-Half Million iPhones Shipped in China in March
As retail outlets in China reopened, Apple shipped 2.5 million iPhones in the country in March – a three-fold increase from the month before.
As of HomePod OS 13.4, Apple’s Speaker Now Runs tvOS
As of the latest 13.4 software update, the HomePod runs tvOS, Apple’s operating system for its TV set box.
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.
